July 2002
Russian President Criticizes Georgia - 2002-07-31
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Georgia for failing to stop Chechen separatists from entering Russia. He emphasized that a Georgian shepherd provided the warning instead…
Death of a Prisoner in Turkey - 2002-07-30
A 24-year-old prisoner, Samira Basijit, died in Turkey after a year-long hunger strike protesting against a controversial prison reform law, bringing the total death toll…
Witness Report: Interview with Dr. Ehsan Naraghi - July 29, 2002
The article features an interview with Dr. Ehsan Naraghi discussing a range of political topics in Iran, including historical figures and the issue of censorship.…
Appeals Court Confirms Suspension of Nowruz Newspaper and Its Editor
An Iranian appeals court upheld the suspension of the reformist newspaper Nowruz and convicted its editor, Mohsen Mirdamadi, for allegedly spreading false information. This ruling…
Nowruz Newspaper Suspended!
The reformist newspaper Nowruz has been suspended by the Press Court of Appeals in Iran, following accusations of propaganda against the regime and other offenses.…
End of Meeting Between Presidents of Russia and France - 2002-07-20
Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Jacques Chirac of France concluded a two-day meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. They discussed various topics, including strategic…
Improving the Oil-for-Food Program - 2002-07-20
The new UN humanitarian coordinator, Ramiro Lopes da Silva, aims to enhance the efficiency of the Oil-for-Food program in Iraq. This program has been in…
Tehran Times: The U.S. is Isolated in Afghanistan and the Middle East
The Tehran Times reports on President Bush's comments highlighting U.S. isolation in the Middle East, which have drawn criticism from Iranian reformists. Mohsen Mir-Damadi argues…
Iran's Reaction to President Bush's Statement - 2002-07-14
Iranian officials reacted strongly to President Bush's comments supporting a dissenting cleric's resignation, accusing him of trying to create division between the Iranian people and…
Iranian Reformists Criticize President Bush's Statement - 2002-07-14
Iranian reformists, led by Mohsen Mir Damadi, have criticized President Bush's recent statement condemning Iran's policies, arguing it undermines their reform movement. The statement followed…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: Interview with Amir Taheri - 2002-07-12
Nazi Baghlari interviews Amir Taheri about editorials discussing Osama bin Laden's death published in major newspapers. This conversation sheds light on the implications of bin…
Meeting Between Putin and King Abdullah - 2002-07-09
Vladimir Putin and King Abdullah of Jordan met to discuss the situation in Iraq and the Middle East peace process. They expressed concerns over the…
Conflicting Commands Led to Collision of Two Aircraft in Germany - 2002-07-08
A Russian passenger plane collided with a cargo aircraft in Germany due to conflicting commands from an automated collision avoidance system and air traffic control.…
Writings and Poems: Seven Discourses - 2002-07-05
Ali Mir Fattros has released a new book titled 'Writings and Poems: Seven Discourses,' featuring seven articles. The book is published by Farhang Publications in…
Message from 'Lady' - July 4, 2002
The article reflects on the sorrow of losing a grandson named Arzhan, drawing on a historical reference to Amir Samani's son who faced a similar…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Davood Gholamhosseini, Theater Director - 2002-07-01
Davood Gholamhosseini, a theater director, discusses his recent successful play 'Rain of Stones' which has been performed in Denver and Los Angeles. The play is…