November 2003
Nigerian Militants Release Australian Hostage
Nigerian militants released an Australian hostage after several days of captivity, reportedly to demonstrate seriousness about a ransom demand. Other hostages include a British national,…
Earthquake Preparedness Drills in Iranian Cities - 2003-11-30
Iranian officials are conducting earthquake preparedness drills in various cities as part of their response strategy. Ebrahim Pishavar reports from Dubai on these efforts. This…
Nigeria's Efforts to Free 5 Foreign Oil Workers - 2003-11-29
Nigerian authorities are attempting to free 5 foreign oil workers kidnapped by militants in the Delta region. The hostages include citizens from multiple countries and…
Interview with Saeed Raji Khorasani, Former Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations - 2003-11-28
The article features an interview with Saeed Raji Khorasani, who discusses his experiences as Iran's ambassador to the UN, highlighting the diplomatic challenges and strategies…
Iran Says It Is Not Worried About Stricter Inspections of Its Nuclear Facilities
Iran's Hassan Rouhani stated that the country is not concerned about increased inspections of its nuclear facilities, asserting that they will demonstrate the peaceful nature…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: Discussion on the IAEA Resolution - 2003-11-27
The IAEA has passed a resolution condemning the Islamic Republic's past deceptions related to Iran's nuclear program. The report features an interview with Professor Mehdi…
Sharon: I Personally Oversee Efforts to Stop Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has taken personal responsibility for efforts to halt Iran's nuclear weapons program, meeting with key officials to strategize. Both Israel…
UN Human Rights Commission Condemns Iran - 2003-11-21
The UN Human Rights Commission has condemned Iran for human rights violations through a resolution passed in Geneva. The resolution received significant support but also…
Firebomb Thrown at British Embassy in Tehran - 2003-11-21
A firebomb was thrown at the British Embassy in Tehran, causing damage but no injuries. This incident follows several months of similar occurrences near the…
International Atomic Energy Agency Still Has Not Reached Agreement on Iran's Nuclear Programs - 2003-11-21
The International Atomic Energy Agency has not reached an agreement on Iran's nuclear program and has postponed discussions. The U.S. ambassador has accused Iran of…
Interview with Dr. Siamak Shojai Regarding Gasoline Shortages in Iran - 2003-11-19
This article features an interview with Dr. Siamak Shojai discussing the gasoline shortages in Iran, prompted by the government's claims of excessive consumption and the…
Head of Iran Banking Institute: The Development of a 20-Year Outlook is Political Maneuvering
The head of the Banking Institute in Iran, Mohammad Tabeeyan, criticized the government's plan to create a 20-year outlook, deeming it politically motivated and unrealistic…
A Senior Official of the Islamic Republic Acknowledges Iran Violated IAEA Regulations
A senior Iranian official has admitted to violating IAEA regulations, claiming the amounts of nuclear material produced are minimal. This admission comes amid ongoing scrutiny…
Disappearance of an Iranian Activist Student Following Meeting with Human Rights Commission Envoy - 2003-11-11
Ahmad Batebi, an Iranian activist student, has disappeared after meeting with a UN human rights envoy during a prison leave. His case highlights ongoing concerns…
Ligabo to Iranian Officials: Release Political Prisoners
UN diplomat Ayub Ligabo has called on Iranian authorities to release political prisoners and review their cases. He met with detainees who reported human rights…
Islamic Republic: We Will Suspend Uranium Enrichment Program
The Iranian government has announced it will suspend its uranium enrichment program to meet IAEA inspection demands. This decision follows an agreement made by Iran…
Nigeria Says It Will Not Allow Any Attempts to Kidnap Charles Taylor
Nigeria has declared it will prevent any attempts to kidnap Charles Taylor, the former Liberian president in exile. This statement comes amid a $2 million…
Islamic Republic of Iran Describes Misbahi's Testimony in Argentine Court as False
The Iranian government has rejected the testimony of Abdolqasem Misbahi, a former intelligence officer, who accused it of orchestrating a deadly bombing in Argentina in…
President Bush Calls for Democratic Reforms Across the Middle East - 2003-11-06
President Bush urged Middle Eastern governments to embrace democratic reforms, warning Iranian leaders against suppressing the people's democratic aspirations. He emphasized that a free Iraq…
President Bush Meets with Joseph Kabila, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo - 2003-11-05
President Bush is set to meet with Joseph Kabila, the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, to discuss the transitional government's success and various…
Hunger Strike and Sit-in of Iranians in Belgium in Support of Refugees - 2003-11-02
Iranians in Belgium are staging a hunger strike and sit-in to protest human rights violations in Iran and the Belgian government's negotiations regarding the deportation…
Renewed Fighting Between Rival Ethnic Militias in the Democratic Republic of Congo - 2003-11-02
Fighting has resumed between rival ethnic militias in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, involving approximately 350 armed fighters from the UPC and PUCIC groups. UN…