January 2003
Interview with Dr. Hossein Bagherzadeh on the Future Outlook of Iran - 2003-01-29
Dr. Hossein Bagherzadeh advocates for a unified approach among Iranian opposition groups to embrace democracy and human rights as a shared goal. The discussion highlights…
Interview with Dr. Hassan Masali Regarding Prince Reza Pahlavi's Statement - 2003-01-27
Farah Jahangiri interviews Dr. Hassan Masali about Prince Reza Pahlavi's recent statement aimed at engaging with the Iranian populace. This dialogue highlights the ongoing political…
28-Year-Old Tibetan Activist Executed for Involvement in Last Year's Bombings in China
Lobsang Dhondup, a 28-year-old Tibetan activist, was executed for his alleged involvement in bombings in China. Human rights organizations and the Tibetan government in exile…
Human Rights for Women - January 26, 2003
Dr. Mehrdad Darvishpour discusses a commemoration event for a Kurdish girl murdered by her father, which was attended by over a thousand people, including Swedish…
Interview with Ali Kashtgar in Response to Prince Pahlavi's Statement - 2003-01-23
Ali Kashtgar discusses Prince Reza Pahlavi's recent statement and a proposal for unity among opposition groups in Iran. This interview highlights the ongoing efforts to…
Interview with Dariush Homayoun Regarding the Left Opposition - 2003-01-19
Dariush Homayoun discusses the left opposition in Iran, U.S. policies in the Persian Gulf, and the risks of political blackmail from hostile governments in an…
Mugabe: It is foolish for me to resign after winning the election - 2003-01-14
Robert Mugabe dismissed rumors of plans to force him to resign after winning the election, accusing the British government of conspiracy. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai…
Severe Cold in Parts of South Asia Leaves Hundreds Dead
Severe cold weather in South Asia has resulted in over 750 deaths, primarily affecting the homeless and vulnerable populations in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal. The…
Pakistan Denies Report of Transferring Nuclear Knowledge to 'Axis of Evil'
Pakistan's government has refuted claims made by the Los Angeles Times that a Pakistani nuclear expert was involved in transferring nuclear knowledge to North Korea,…
India Plans to Expel Millions of Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants
India plans to expel millions of illegal Bangladeshi migrants, prompting a denial from the Bangladeshi government regarding the residency of its citizens in India. This…
North Korea Accuses the United States of Driving the Korean Peninsula Towards Nuclear War - 2003-01-08
North Korea has accused the U.S. of escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula towards nuclear conflict, following a U.S. proposal for dialogue about its nuclear…
Pentagon Deploys More War Planning Specialists to the Gulf - 2003-01-08
The Pentagon is sending additional war planning specialists to the Gulf amid preparations for a potential conflict with Iraq, while Britain and France also take…
Anoushiravan Rohani Concert - January 6, 2003
Anoushiravan Rohani performed a memorable concert for the Iranian community in Washington, D.C., on January 4, 2003, featuring his compositions and guest opera singers. The…
China Demonstrates Readiness for First Manned Spaceflight with Successful Unmanned Spacecraft Launch - 2003-01-06
China successfully completed a one-week flight of its unmanned spacecraft Shenzhou 4, indicating its readiness for a manned spaceflight later in 2003. This achievement highlights…
Senior South Korean Officials Head to Washington for Talks on North Korean Nuclear Crisis - 2003-01-05
Senior officials from South Korea are in Washington to address the North Korean nuclear crisis, with Russia offering its assistance. This meeting highlights the collaborative…
Arrest of a Dissident on Charges of Sabotage and Attempting to Overthrow the Government in China - 2003-01-03
Zhao Changqing, a Chinese dissident, was arrested for allegedly sabotaging the government and attempting to incite political reform. His arrest follows the publication of an…
China to Send First Chinese Astronaut into Space Before the End of This Year - 2003-01-02
China plans to send its first astronaut into space with the "Shenzhou 5" mission before the end of the year, following the successful launch of…