December 2003
Israeli Government Plans to Increase Jewish Population in Golan Heights - 2003-12-31
The Israeli government is planning to increase the Jewish population in the Golan Heights, a region it annexed in 1981. Syria has condemned this move,…
A Palestinian killed by Israeli soldiers near Nablus
A Palestinian was killed and several others injured during clashes with Israeli soldiers near Nablus, amidst heightened military operations following a recent suicide bombing in…
A 25 Square Kilometer Area in China Becomes a Death Zone
A natural gas well explosion in China has resulted in nearly 200 fatalities and turned a large area into a toxic zone. Rescue operations have…
Explosion and Toxic Gases in a Natural Gas Mine in China Kills at Least 191 People - 2003-12-25
A catastrophic explosion at a natural gas field in southwestern China resulted in at least 191 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The cause of the…
President of Pakistan Survives Second Assassination Attempt
President Pervez Musharraf survived a second assassination attempt in two weeks, with 14 bystanders killed in the bombing. This attack follows his recent agreement to…
Four Thousand Iranian Families on the Brink of Death
Four thousand families in Masjed Soleiman are at risk due to gas leaks intensified by recent earthquakes. Local representative Omidvar Rezaei highlights the urgent need…
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…
Poisoning of 100 Iranian Female Students Due to Gas Leak
Over 100 female students at Zanjan Islamic Azad University were poisoned due to a carbon monoxide leak from a faulty heating system. Many were treated…
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,…
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…
Syed Ali Shah Geelani Planned to Organize a March - 2003-12-06
Syed Ali Shah Geelani was placed under house arrest by police in Indian-administered Kashmir to prevent a planned march against their refusal to allow a…
Moscow Will Not Sign International Agreement to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Moscow's chief economic advisor announced that Russia will not sign the international greenhouse gas reduction agreement unless it is revised, citing economic growth concerns. The…
Russia Likely Will Not Sign Kyoto Protocol for Greenhouse Gas Reduction - 2003-12-02
A senior Russian official indicated that Russia is unlikely to sign the Kyoto Protocol, citing economic growth concerns. This decision is crucial as Russia's ratification…
Daily Calendar, December 1: OPEC Oil Reduction and Gas Lines in America - 2003-12-01
On December 1, 1973, OPEC announced a reduction in oil production, which resulted in decreased oil imports to the U.S. This event is significant as…