August 2003
Pete Sampras Officially Bids Farewell to Professional Tennis
Pete Sampras announced his retirement from professional tennis during a press conference in Flushing Meadows, New York. He reflected on his successful career, including 14…
Washington's Message to Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister of Azerbaijan - 2003-08-26
The U.S. has urged Azerbaijan to conduct free and fair presidential elections. Richard Armitage delivered this message to Prime Minister Ilham Aliyev in Washington. This…
North Korean Journalists Clash with Human Rights Activists
North Korean journalists clashed with human rights activists at a sports event in South Korea, leading to threats of withdrawal from the games. The incident…
Report Shahid: Interview with Engineer Hoshang Kurdistani - 2003-08-24
Supporters of the National Front are gathering in Gothenburg, Sweden for a two-day meeting. An interview with Engineer Hoshang Kurdistani, a veteran member of the…
Death of a U.S. Special Operations Member in Afghanistan - 2003-08-21
A member of the U.S. Special Operations forces has died from wounds sustained in enemy fire in southeastern Afghanistan. The incident occurred near Orgun in…
Signing of Peace Agreement in Liberia After Fourteen Years of Civil War - 2003-08-18
Warring factions in Liberia are expected to sign a peace agreement to end fourteen years of civil war, with a transitional government taking over in…
Fatehmi from Iran, the First Asian Participant in the World's Strongest Man Competitions
Mahraab Fatehmi is traveling to Finland to become the first Asian participant in the World's Strongest Man competitions. He expresses pride in representing Iran and…
A Blog for Zahra Kazemi - 2003-08-14
A blog dedicated to Zahra Kazemi has been launched by journalist Akbar Hashemi to document news and analyses surrounding her death. Kazemi, an Iranian-Canadian journalist,…
Mohammad Khatami Says He Will Not Allow the U.S. to Interview Al-Qaeda Members Detained in Iran - 2003-08-13
Iran's President Khatami has declared that the U.S. will not be permitted to interview detained Al-Qaeda members in Iran. He indicated, however, that Iran is…
Under the Microscope: Journalists' Day in Iran - Is Securing the Future of Regime Leaders Necessary for Accepting a Referendum?
On Journalists' Day in Iran, Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the repression faced by journalists and the potential need for regime leaders to secure their…
Islamic Republic: We Will Not Hand Over Any Al-Qaeda Members to the U.S.
Iran has announced that it will not extradite any Al-Qaeda suspects to the U.S. and has dismissed negotiations for a prisoner exchange. This comes amid…
Unveiling of the Official Emblem for the 2008 Beijing Olympics
A grand ceremony in Beijing unveiled the official emblem for the 2008 Olympics, featuring Jackie Chan and a vibrant display. The emblem symbolizes China's progress…