November 2003
Parliament of Georgia Votes Confidence in Foreign Minister and Head of Election Committee - 2003-11-30
The Georgian Parliament has approved Tedo Dzhaparidze as the new Foreign Minister and Zurab Chiaberashvili as the head of the Central Election Commission. Dzhaparidze aims…
Georgian Foreign Minister Resigns - 2003-11-28
Irakli Menagarishvili, the Foreign Minister of Georgia, resigned amid government changes following former President Eduard Shevardnadze's resignation. The dismissal of election head Nana Dudariani, criticized…
Under the Microscope: Did Ayatollah Khalkhali Experience Guilt in His Later Years?
The article discusses whether Ayatollah Khalkhali felt guilt towards the end of his life, alongside commentary on a Canadian draft resolution on human rights and…
France to Build Nuclear Fusion Reactor - 2003-11-27
France has been selected by the EU to build the first large nuclear fusion power plant, which aims to solve global energy supply challenges. The…
President Bush Praises Georgia for Peaceful Political Transition - 2003-11-26
President Bush commended Georgia for its smooth political transition and quick scheduling of presidential elections during a phone call with interim President Nino Burjanadze. This…
The Main Leader of Protests in Georgia Will Participate in the Presidential Elections
Nino Burjanadze announced that Mikheil Saakashvili, the leader of the protests in Georgia, will run in the presidential elections on January 4. This follows the…
January 4th Set as Date for Election of Successor to Edward Shevardnadze
The Georgian Parliament has set January 4th for the presidential election following Edward Shevardnadze's resignation. Interim President Nino Burjanadze has yet to announce her candidacy,…
Georgia's Parliament Convenes to Set Election Date - 2003-11-25
Georgia's Parliament is meeting for the first time after the resignation of President Eduard Shevardnadze to set a date for new elections, which are to…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Shevardnadze Resigns - 2003-11-24
Eduard Shevardnadze resigned following widespread public protests. This event is significant as it marks a pivotal moment in Georgian politics and reflects the impact of…
General Elections in Georgia to Be Held in 45 Days - 2003-11-24
Eduard Shevardnadze resigned as President of Georgia amid widespread protests following disputed parliamentary elections. Nino Burjanadze has taken over as interim president and pledged to…
Prominent Opposition Figure in Georgia Becomes Acting President - 2003-11-24
Nino Burdzhanadze has been appointed as the acting president of Georgia following a shift in political alliances. She was previously a supporter of the former…
Preliminary Results of Parliamentary Elections on Sunday in Croatia - 2003-11-24
The preliminary results of Croatia's parliamentary elections show the nationalist Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) regaining power with at least 61 seats. Ivo Sanader, the party…
Medical Discussion with Dr. Nader Sadeghi, Professor of Otolaryngology - November 23, 2003
The article features a medical discussion with Dr. Nader Sadeghi, who is a prominent figure in the field of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery.…
President Edward Shevardnadze of Georgia Resigns
President Edward Shevardnadze of Georgia resigned after facing three weeks of opposition protests regarding disputed parliamentary election results. Mikhail Saakashvili, the opposition leader, played a…
Eduard Shevardnadze Ready to Accept Early Presidential Elections in Georgia - 2003-11-23
Eduard Shevardnadze has agreed to early presidential elections in Georgia amid mounting protests from the opposition. The opposition, led by Mikheil Saakashvili, is demanding the…
Chaos in Georgia - 2003-11-23
On November 23, 2003, citizens of Georgia called for President Eduard Shevardnadze to emerge from parliament and engage with them, but he refused. This event…
President of Georgia Declares State of Emergency
Eduard Shevardnadze has declared a state of emergency in Georgia amid protests demanding his resignation. The opposition claims election fraud, and military forces are on…
State of Emergency Declared in Georgia - 2003-11-22
On November 22, 2003, opposition forces attacked the parliament in Tbilisi, leading President Shevardnadze to declare a state of emergency. The opposition labeled the parliament…
Senior Security Official of Georgia Claims Recent Parliamentary Elections Were Fraudulent
A senior security official in Georgia has claimed that the recent parliamentary elections were fraudulent, raising concerns about potential violence between opposing factions. The U.S.…
Another Member of the Georgian Government Resigns
Another member of President Shevardnadze's government has resigned amid rising tensions ahead of parliamentary elections in Georgia. The Deputy Prosecutor General's resignation follows that of…
14 Kurdish Rebels Killed in Clashes with Turkish Soldiers
14 Kurdish rebels were killed in a clash with Turkish soldiers in southeastern Turkey's Bingol province. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the Turkish government…
Under the Microscope: President Bush's Speech in London - 2003-11-19
President Bush delivered a significant speech in London addressing key issues, while the Canadian government is preparing a draft to condemn human rights violations in…
Election Observers Declare Georgian Parliamentary Election Results Fraudulent
Election observers have declared the results of Georgia's parliamentary elections fraudulent, leading to calls for President Shevardnadze's resignation from the opposition. The U.S. is urging…
U.S. Envoy Calls for Reconciliation in Georgia's Leadership Crisis
The U.S. envoy urged Georgian President Shevardnadze to resolve a leadership crisis peacefully amid protests over alleged electoral fraud. The situation is tense as the…
Georgian Motorists Support Anti-Shoard Nadzé Protests by Honking
Georgian motorists honked in support of protests against President Edward Shoard Nadzé, part of a civil disobedience campaign led by Mikheil Saakashvili. Despite calls for…
Eduard Shevardnadze Consults with Vladimir Putin for the Second Time in Two Days
Eduard Shevardnadze has consulted with Vladimir Putin twice in two days amid protests in Georgia over alleged electoral fraud. The situation has calmed down, with…
Deadly Bombings in Turkey Executed by International Terrorists - 2003-11-16
On November 16, 2003, coordinated car bombings targeted two synagogues in Istanbul, resulting in at least 23 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The attacks are…
Suicide Bombing at Two Jewish Synagogues in Istanbul Leaves Dozens Dead and Injured - 2003-11-15
A coordinated suicide bombing at two Jewish synagogues in Istanbul resulted in at least 23 deaths and around 300 injuries. An extremist Islamic group claimed…
March of Thousands from Parliament to the Presidential Office in Georgia - 2003-11-14
Thousands of Georgians marched to protest the recent election results, with concerns of potential violence. The government warned of armed opposition members planning to confront…
Georgian Police Prevents Opposition Hunger Strike in Front of Presidential Palace
Georgian police stopped an opposition hunger strike protesting alleged electoral fraud from the November 2 elections. The opposition leader is calling for a large rally…
Continued Confrontation of the President of Georgia with the Opposition
The ongoing confrontation in Georgia involves President Edward Shevardnadze and opposition leaders demanding his resignation following disputed election results. Thousands protested in Tbilisi, while opposition…
Under the Microscope: Ligabo's Meeting with Families of Political Prisoners - 2003-11-11
Mr. Ligabo, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, met with families of political prisoners in Iran, prompting reactions from the Iranian regime. The U.S.…
A Kurdish guerrilla group that has fought the Turkish army for years announces its dissolution
The PKK has announced its dissolution and plans to form a new organization focused on negotiating Kurdish rights. Turkish officials have dismissed this as a…
Opposition Leaders in Georgia Agree to Meet with President Eduard Shevardnadze - 2003-11-09
Opposition leaders in Georgia have agreed to meet with President Shevardnadze amid protests demanding his resignation following flawed elections. The president has proposed dialogue but…
Protests of Over 10,000 People in Tbilisi, Capital of Georgia - 2003-11-04
Over 10,000 protesters gathered in Tbilisi to accuse President Edward Shevardnadze's government of election fraud following parliamentary elections. Opposition leaders threaten to boycott the results…
International Observers Say International Standards Were Not Met in Georgian Parliamentary Elections
International observers criticized the recent parliamentary elections in Georgia for failing to meet international standards, despite President Shevardnadze's claims of fairness. The ruling party currently…
Parliamentary Elections in Georgia - 2003-11-02
Georgia is conducting parliamentary elections that could test the current government led by President Shevardnadze. Voters will choose representatives for 235 seats, but reports of…