May 2003
Zimbabwean Government Claims Upcoming Opposition Protests Are Treasonous
The Zimbabwean government has labeled the upcoming opposition protests as treasonous, accusing them of inciting a coup against President Mugabe. The opposition, led by the…
The U.S. Says It Will Reassess Its Military Deployments Worldwide
The U.S. is reassessing its military deployments globally to address new security threats, according to Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz. He denied reports about…
Protests Against the Zimbabwean Government Enter a New Phase Next Week - 2003-05-26
The main opposition party in Zimbabwe, led by Morgan Tsvangirai, is set to escalate protests against President Robert Mugabe starting June 2. This follows a…
Travel Restrictions to Hong Kong Lifted - 2003-05-23
The World Health Organization has lifted travel restrictions to Hong Kong and Guangdong due to a decreased risk of SARS, bringing relief to the local…
Interview with Dariush Homayoun Regarding the Call for the Formation of a Coalition Council - 2003-05-22
Dariush Homayoun discusses the initiative to create a coalition council to support freedom fighters in Iran. This effort seeks to gather various resources to bolster…
Iran Denies US Claims of Harboring Al-Qaeda Members - 2003-05-21
Iran has denied US allegations of sheltering Al-Qaeda members, calling them unfounded. This denial comes after US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld linked Al-Qaeda operatives…
Report Shahid: Interview with Dr. Hooshang Nahavandi about his new book - 2003-05-18
Dr. Hooshang Nahavandi has published a new book discussing the power transition in Iran during the revolution. The book, titled 'Confidential Notes: The Fall and…
Report by Shahid: Reflection of Mohammad Khatami's Trip to Lebanon and Syria in French-Language Publications in the Region - 2003-05-16
Iranian President Mohammad Khatami visited Lebanon and Syria, and this trip was covered by French-language publications in the region. The report highlights the significance of…
Interview with Amir Taheri, Writer, Political Analyst, and Journalist - 2003-05-13
Amir Taheri discusses the media coverage of the Geneva negotiations between Iran and the United States in an interview with Farah Jahangiri. This conversation highlights…
Detention and Expulsion of a Saudi Consular Official from the U.S.
A Saudi consular official, Fahd Al-Tumiri, was detained and expelled from the U.S. due to suspected terrorist connections. He had worked at the Saudi consulate…
Zambizanga - 2003-05-08
The article discusses the film 'Zambizanga,' directed by Sarah Maldoror, which is significant for being one of the first films about African resistance and the…
Meeting of Chinese Presidents with Families of Submarine Incident Victims
The current and former Presidents of China met with the families of 70 victims who died in a submarine incident. The submarine suffered technical failures…
North Korea Threatens to Withdraw from All Nuclear Negotiations if the U.S. Does Not Agree - 2003-05-05
North Korea has threatened to exit all nuclear negotiations if the U.S. does not accept its proposals. The Bush administration dismisses these proposals as old…
Meeting of Leaders from South Africa, Nigeria, and Malawi with the President of Zimbabwe - 2003-05-05
Leaders from South Africa, Nigeria, and Malawi met with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai to address the country's political and economic…
French Foreign Minister's Remarks on Human Rights in Iran - 2003-05-04
Ali Kashtgar criticized French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin's comments on human rights in Iran, arguing they are driven by economic motives. This exchange highlights…
FIFA Committees Oppose Proposal to Increase Number of Teams to 36 for 2006 World Cup
FIFA's technical and football committees have unanimously opposed a proposal to increase the number of teams in the 2006 World Cup from 32 to 36.…
70 Officers and Crew Members of Chinese Submarine Killed in Incident
A Chinese submarine experienced technical failures during a training mission, resulting in the deaths of 70 officers and crew members. The incident has prompted condolences…
Science and Society: The Fall of a 600-Kilogram Scientific Satellite in the Pacific Ocean - 2003-05-02
A scientific satellite weighing 600 kilograms, launched by Italy and the Netherlands seven years ago, has fallen into the Pacific Ocean. The incident raises concerns…