August 2003
Seventeen People Killed in Bus Accident in Northern India - 2003-08-31
A bus accident in northern India resulted in the deaths of at least seventeen people when the vehicle fell into a river due to sudden…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Seminar Honoring Children's Literature in Sweden - 2003-08-31
A three-day seminar honoring children's literature took place in Stockholm, Sweden, featuring an interview with Susan Bahar, editor of the Darouk quarterly. The publication, recognized…
Interview with the First Female U.S. Ambassador to the UN by Mahtab Farid - 2003-08-30
Mahtab Farid interviews Jeane Kirkpatrick, the first female U.S. Ambassador to the UN, who reflects on the ongoing struggle for women's rights in the U.S.…
Calendar Day, August 29: Anti-Alcohol Activists - 2003-08-29
On August 29, 1901, Carrie Nations, a prominent anti-alcohol activist, brought her campaign to New York City. This event highlights the historical context of the…
Free Elections and Women's Rights in Iran - 2003-08-29
The article features an interview discussing the importance of free elections and women's rights in Iran, highlighting insights from Dr. Barbara Ibrahim and Ms. Farzaneh…
Under the Microscope: Efforts for the Release of Mr. Hadi Soleimanpour - Conflicts between the Ministry of Intelligence and the Tehran Prosecutor - 2003-08-27
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses efforts by Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Ahani to secure the release of Hadi Soleimanpour and highlights ongoing conflicts between the…
Peaceful March of Thousands in Mumbai - 2003-08-27
Thousands participated in a peaceful march in Mumbai to protest against two deadly bombings that resulted in numerous casualties. The event aimed to honor the…
Indochine
The film "Indochine," directed by Régis Wargnier and starring Catherine Deneuve, explores the historical struggle for independence in Indochina from French colonial rule. It highlights…
Libyan Government Ready to Renegotiate with Families of Victims of French Passenger Plane Explosion
The Libyan government is willing to renegotiate compensation with the families of victims from a 1989 plane explosion. However, the families face travel restrictions preventing…
Under the Microscope: Introduction of Officials Responsible for Zahra Kazemi's Death - Introduction of Dr. Moien's Successor - 2003-08-26
The article discusses the arrest order issued by Tehran prosecutor Saeed Mortazavi for two Ministry of Intelligence agents involved in the murder of journalist Zahra…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Iranian Pilgrims in Iraq - 2003-08-26
Iranian pilgrims are currently entering Iraq illegally and on foot to visit holy sites. This report includes interviews with several of these pilgrims, highlighting the…
Islamic Republic: Two Individuals Charged with Involvement in Zahra Kazemi's Death
Two interrogators have been charged with involvement in the death of Zahra Kazemi, a Canadian-Iranian journalist, who died in custody in 2003. This case highlights…
Thousands of Shia Participate in the Burial of Ayatollah Hakim's Relatives in Najaf
Thousands of Shia gathered in Najaf for the burial of Ayatollah Hakim's relatives, who were killed in an attack attributed to Saddam loyalists. Ayatollah Hakim…
Victims' Families of French Plane Explosion Linked to Libya Return Empty-Handed from Tripoli - 2003-08-25
Families of victims from a 1989 French plane bombing linked to Libya returned from Tripoli without compensation. They sought similar reparations to those awarded to…
Recruitment of Individuals from the Overthrown Regime of Saddam Hussein - 2003-08-24
U.S. officials in Iraq are recruiting individuals from Saddam Hussein's regime to identify groups attacking coalition forces. This follows a deadly attack on the UN…
Petition to Abolish Stoning Punishment for Ms. Amina Lawal - 2003-08-23
A petition is being circulated to abolish the stoning punishment for Amina Lawal, a young Nigerian woman accused of having a child out of wedlock.…
In Yemen, a man threw two hand grenades into a mosque
A man threw two hand grenades into a mosque in Yemen during Friday prayers, resulting in one death and over 30 injuries. The police have…
U.S. Defense Secretary: American commanders in Iraq are currently satisfied with their troop numbers
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld announced that American commanders in Iraq are satisfied with troop levels despite recent violence. He emphasized the need for global…
The Path of Love: An Evening with Rumi, Iran Heritage Foundation, London
The Iran Heritage Foundation is hosting a performance celebrating the poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi, featuring actors and musicians who will bring his work to…
Interview with Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi, Lawyer, Former MP, and Regime Critic - 2003-08-16
Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi, a lawyer and former member of parliament, critiques the Iranian Constitution and the Guardian Council's role in rejecting parliamentary bills and…
Proposal to Lift UN Sanctions Against Libya - 2003-08-16
Britain is set to propose lifting UN sanctions against Libya after it accepted responsibility for a 1988 bombing and agreed to compensate victims' families. The…
Statement Addressed to the Foreign Ministers of the European Union - 2003-08-15
A statement has been issued urging the EU foreign ministers to investigate the murder of Iranian-Canadian journalist Zahra Kazemi. This matter involves international calls for…
Capsizing of a Fishing Boat Carrying Illegal Migrants Near an Island in Greece - 2003-08-14
A fishing boat carrying illegal migrants capsized near Lesbos, Greece, resulting in the deaths of five individuals, including three children. Rescuers saved 22 others. This…
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,…
Capsizing of a Fishing Boat Carrying Illegal Migrants Near Lesbos Island
A fishing boat carrying illegal migrants capsized near Lesbos, resulting in the deaths of five individuals, including three children, while 22 were rescued. This incident…
A British Arms Dealer Arrested for Smuggling a Missile to the U.S.
A British arms dealer has been arrested for attempting to smuggle a missile into the U.S., allegedly intended to target a passenger plane. The case…
Calendar Day, August 11: Birthday of John Adams - 2003-08-11
On August 11, 1797, John Quincy Adams, who later became the sixth President of the United States, was born in Massachusetts. This historical note reflects…
Pentagon Officials Meet with Iranian Arms Dealer - 2003-08-09
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld confirmed a meeting between Pentagon officials and Iranian arms dealer Manouchehr Ghorbani Far, discussing Iran's situation but yielding no…
Relatives of British Victims of Bali Bombing Oppose Death Sentence for One of the Perpetrators - 2003-08-07
Relatives of British victims of the Bali bombing oppose the death penalty for one of the attackers, fearing it may inspire further terrorism. They plan…
Car Bomb Explosion in Tel Aviv Leaves One Dead and Two Injured - 2003-08-06
A car bomb exploded in Tel Aviv, killing one person and injuring two others. Israeli police are investigating the incident as a criminal act, not…
Libyan Government and Families of 270 Pan Am Victims Near Agreement
The Libyan government is close to finalizing a compensation agreement for the families of 270 victims of the 1988 Pan Am flight explosion. They plan…
Swiss Court Sentences Benazir Bhutto, Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, and Her Husband to Six Months Suspended Prison Sentence
A Swiss court has sentenced former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and her husband to six months suspended prison for money laundering. They were fined…
Pervez Musharraf Calls on Muslims Worldwide to Stand Against Extremism - 2003-08-05
Pervez Musharraf, the President of Pakistan, urged Muslims globally to resist extremism and prevent mosques from being used for spreading hate. He emphasized Pakistan's central…
Violence in the Republic of Georgia - 2003-08-05
On August 5, 2003, violence erupted in Georgia, leading to four deaths and twelve injuries from two incidents: a mine explosion in Abkhazia and a…
Iran National Futsal Team Reaches Final of Asian Championship
The Iran national futsal team defeated Kuwait 10-2 to reach the final of the Asian Championship. They will face Japan in the final match, which…
Iran's Team Advances to Semi-Finals of Asian Futsal Championship by Defeating Uzbekistan
Iran's futsal team defeated Uzbekistan 7-2 to advance to the semi-finals of the Asian Futsal Championship. Vahid Shamsaei was named the best player of the…
Philippine prosecutors charge 321 soldiers and officers with involvement in a failed coup - 2003-08-01
Philippine prosecutors have charged 321 military personnel with participating in a failed coup, potentially linked to a larger assassination plot against President Gloria Arroyo. The…
Iran Futsal Team Defeats Kyrgyzstan 10-1
The Iranian futsal team won decisively against Kyrgyzstan with a score of 10-1, ensuring their progression to the next round of the Asian Futsal Championship.…