September 2003
Powerful Aftershocks Shake Northern Japan
A powerful earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan, causing significant injuries and damage, followed by strong aftershocks that prompted mass evacuations. Experts warn that aftershocks may persist,…
Iran: Kazemi's Family Allowed to Attend Court - 2003-09-25
Iran has allowed the family of Zahra Kazemi, a murdered photojournalist, to attend the trial of the security officer accused of her death. Canadian Foreign…
Second Appeal of Ms. Amina Lawal - 2003-09-25
Amina Lawal is awaiting a ruling from a Nigerian Sharia court on her second appeal against a death sentence for adultery. The case highlights the…
Human Rights Observers Warn President Bush - 2003-09-23
Human rights advocates have warned President Bush against supporting warlords in Afghanistan who violate human rights. They argue that such support undermines stability and that…
Doctors Without Borders: Only One Percent of Africans Infected Receive AIDS Medication
A report by Doctors Without Borders reveals that only one percent of four million Africans in need of AIDS medication are receiving it. This finding…
NASA Celebrates the End of One of Its Most Successful Missions - 2003-09-22
NASA celebrated the conclusion of the Galileo mission, which was deliberately crashed into Jupiter to avoid contaminating its moons. The mission lasted 14 years and…
New Operating System to Replace Windows in Iran
Iran is planning to replace Windows with a national operating system due to the need to comply with WTO regulations and copyright laws. The Secretary…
The Confession Extraction Project, Ata Moradi - 2003-09-20
The article discusses the coercive practices in Iranian prisons where political activists, particularly students, are pressured into making confessions that are later broadcasted on television.…
President Bush Says the U.S. Cannot Rely on Iraqi Oil Revenues in the Short Term - 2003-09-07
President Bush indicated that the U.S. cannot depend on Iraqi oil revenues for reconstruction efforts in the near term. American officials are working to secure…
Internet, Computer, and Virus - 2003-09-05
The article warns users of Microsoft software about vulnerabilities that allow hackers to access systems, particularly through MS Word. It reports on the arrest of…
Iran: A Legal System That Fails to Protect Freedom of Expression and Association
The article discusses the legal restrictions and flaws in Iran's judicial system that hinder freedom of expression and association, leading to unfair trials and imprisonment…