December 2003
Bomb Explosion in Baghdad Kills One American Soldier and Two Iraqi Children - 2003-12-28
A bomb exploded in a busy area of Baghdad, killing one American soldier and two Iraqi children, while injuring fourteen others. The incident highlights ongoing…
Four Coalition Soldiers Killed in Series of Explosions in Karbala - 2003-12-27
In a series of explosive attacks in Karbala, Iraq, four coalition soldiers, including two Thai and four Bulgarian, were killed. The attacks also resulted in…
Armed Men Kill Local Council Member in Mosul
On December 26, 2003, armed men killed Sheikh Talal Al-Khalidi, a U.S.-appointed local council member in Mosul. The incident highlights the ongoing violence against officials…
Four American Soldiers Killed in Northern Baghdad in the Last 24 Hours - 2003-12-26
In the last 24 hours, four American soldiers were killed in Baqubah, Iraq, due to roadside bombs and a mortar attack. This incident highlights the…
Seminary Teacher in Qom: Torture is for Awakening Humans - 2003-12-25
Mohsen Ghorvian, a teacher at Qom Seminary, argues that torture is misinterpreted and can be justified under certain regulations in Islam. He distinguishes between torture…
Three American Soldiers Killed in Bomb Explosion North of Baghdad - 2003-12-24
Three American soldiers were killed in a roadside bomb explosion in northern Baghdad, and four others died in a separate suicide bombing in northern Iraq.…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Goethe Cultural and Educational Institute - 2003-12-23
The Goethe Cultural and Educational Institute released a report detailing its activities in 2003 across different countries. This report is significant as it highlights the…
Pakistan Government Investigates Its Nuclear Scientists - 2003-12-22
The Pakistani government is investigating its nuclear scientists, particularly Abdul Qadeer Khan, amid concerns about the potential export of sensitive nuclear technology. This investigation follows…
One of Russia's Largest Liberal Opposition Parties Will Not Participate in Next Year's Presidential Election
The Yabloko party, a major liberal opposition group in Russia, has decided not to participate in the upcoming presidential election due to concerns over the…
Attack on Oil Facilities in Baghdad, Iraq Faces Fuel Shortages
Insurgents attacked oil facilities in Baghdad, exacerbating fuel shortages in Iraq. The attacks have damaged critical infrastructure and hindered reconstruction efforts by the U.S. and…
Explosion of a Truck Carrying Explosives in Baghdad - 2003-12-17
A truck explosion in Baghdad resulted in at least 10 deaths and over 12 injuries. The U.S. military claims it was an accident involving an…
The Number of Attacks on Coalition Soldiers in Iraq Has Decreased to About 20 Per Day
The number of daily attacks on coalition forces in Iraq has dropped significantly, attributed to improved intelligence from local citizens. However, concerns remain about potential…
Iraqi Insurgents Attack U.S. Base in Baghdad - 2003-12-12
Iraqi insurgents launched an attack on a U.S. base in Baghdad, injuring two Polish soldiers. This marks a resurgence of insurgent activity in the area,…
Cyber Oscars Awards for ICT Activists
The inaugural Cyber Oscars will be awarded to 23 global winners for their innovative use of ICTs to address community issues during the WSIS in…
Two More American Soldiers Killed by Iraqi Insurgents - 2003-12-10
Two American soldiers were killed in Mosul by Iraqi insurgents, with four others injured in separate incidents. This highlights the ongoing violence and instability in…
Possibility of Taliban Insurgents Attacking the Loya Jirga Gathering in Kabul - 2003-12-09
U.S. officials warn of potential Taliban attacks on the Loya Jirga in Kabul, where a new constitution is to be discussed. Zalmay Khalilzad, the U.S.…
An American Soldier Killed in Rebel Shooting in Mosul, Iraq - 2003-12-08
An American soldier was killed in Mosul, Iraq, during a rebel shooting, following an earlier incident where another soldier was injured. Additionally, an Iraqi police…
Investigation into the Death of 9 Afghan Children in Airstrike on Insurgent Positions - 2003-12-07
An investigation is underway regarding the deaths of 9 Afghan children in a U.S. airstrike targeting insurgents. U.S. officials express regret, while local accounts suggest…
Increase in Sexual Transmission of AIDS in Iran - 2003-12-06
Dr. Minou Mohraz highlights a worrying trend in Iran where AIDS transmission is shifting from injection drug use to sexual contact, leading to increased infections…
Can America Help the Opponents of the Tehran Regime?
The American Enterprise Institute hosted a seminar discussing the potential for U.S. assistance to opponents of the Tehran regime. The event featured discussions between panels…
Bomb explosion near a mosque in Baghdad kills four Iraqis and one American soldier - 2003-12-05
A bomb explosion in Baghdad killed four Iraqis and one American soldier, injuring many others. This incident occurred just before a visit by U.S. Defense…
Conference on Social Issues of Iranian Women - 2003-12-05
A conference addressing the social issues faced by Iranian women took place at Johns Hopkins University, featuring insights from Dr. Mahnaz Afkhami and Dr. Tavakoli.…
Clashes Between Coalition Forces and Unknown Insurgents in Southern Afghanistan - 2003-12-02
A clash in southern Afghanistan resulted in the death of an Afghan soldier while coalition forces engaged with unknown insurgents. The U.S. military reported no…