June 2003
Interview with Ali Kashtgar Regarding Student Unrest in Iran and Its Causes - 2003-06-29
Ali Kashtgar discusses the ongoing student unrest in Iran and the attempts by governmental institutions to undermine the student movement. This situation involves the youth…
Dutch Court Sentences Seven Members of a Chinese Criminal Gang
A Dutch court has sentenced seven members of a Chinese criminal gang for their role in the smuggling and subsequent deaths of 58 illegal immigrants.…
Message of the Free: Secularization - 2003-06-25
The article discusses the necessity of secularization in Iran, featuring Dr. Roshangar's perspective on the separation of religion from state affairs. This topic is crucial…
Iran National Football Team Invited to China - 2003-06-25
The Iran national football team has been invited to China for friendly matches, following a meeting between the Chinese ambassador and the president of the…
Resumption of Peace Talks in the Philippines with Muslim Rebels - 2003-06-25
The Philippine government is set to resume peace talks with Muslim rebels after the Moro Islamic Liberation Front announced a preliminary agreement. They have requested…
Hima Warriors Leave the City of Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo - 2003-06-24
Thomas Lubanga, leader of the Hima militant group, announced that his fighters have evacuated Bunia ahead of a UN peacekeeping deadline. French peacekeepers are present…
The Hulk, Another Cartoon Character Comes to Life on the Big Screen
The article discusses the release of a new Hulk film directed by Ang Lee, highlighting the character's transformation from Bruce Banner to the Hulk due…
U.S. Officials Searching for Missing Employee of Airline Company - 2003-06-19
U.S. officials are investigating the disappearance of an airline employee, which may be linked to the disappearance of a Boeing 727 jet. Concerns arise that…
Interview with Ali Kashtgar, Journalist and Political Activist - 2003-06-17
The article features an interview with Ali Kashtgar regarding student unrest in Iran. Kashtgar, a political activist based in Paris, shares insights on the situation.…
Interview with Dr. Mehrdad Darvishpour, Researcher at Stockholm University - 2003-06-17
Dr. Mehrdad Darvishpour discusses his role in organizing demonstrations in Sweden to support Iranian students. The interview highlights the ongoing support for student movements in…
Interview with a Student in Isfahan Regarding Recent Unrest
The article features an interview with a student from Isfahan discussing the recent protests in Tehran and other major Iranian cities. The unrest is significant…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Several Participants in the Los Angeles Demonstration - 2003-06-16
On June 16, 2003, a demonstration took place in Los Angeles in support of students from Tehran universities. An exclusive reporter from Voice of America…
Asian Stock Markets Remain Booming - 2003-06-14
Asian stock markets, particularly in Seoul, continue to thrive despite concerns over North Korea's nuclear program and financial misconduct by executives. The KOSPI index has…
Koorosh Afshar: Voice of the Burnt Generation, I Salute You
The article is a tribute to Koorosh Afshar, representing a generation disillusioned by past leadership choices in Iran. It emphasizes the need for this generation…
Interview with Mehrdad Darvishpour on the Solidarity Movement with Iranian Students in Sweden - 2003-06-11
Farah Jahangiri interviews Mehrdad Darvishpour about the solidarity movement with Iranian students in Sweden. The discussion focuses on the activities and significance of this movement…
Interview with Dr. Hossein Bagherzadeh - 2003-06-11
Dr. Hossein Bagherzadeh discusses the significance of recent student protests in Iran during an interview with Farah Jahangiri. The conversation highlights the ongoing struggle for…
Woman Who Participated in the Long March in China Dies at Age 101
Chen Zongyin, a notable participant in China's Long March, died at 101 years old. She was born in 1902 and joined the Communist Party in…
Morgan Tsvangirai, Leader of Zimbabwean Opposition, in Court
Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of Zimbabwe's opposition, faces treason charges in court, while authorities interrogate another opposition leader linked to recent protests. The protests aimed…
Report by Shahid: The Situation in Iran from the Perspective of an Iranian Writer in Le Monde - 2003-06-09
Gisu Jahangiri, an Iranian journalist, analyzes the current situation in Iran in his recent article. The report is significant as it provides insights from an…
A North Korean Ship Believed to Be Carrying Smuggled Missile Parts Cancels Its Last Trip to Japan
A North Korean ship, suspected of carrying missile parts, has canceled its trip to Japan due to Japan's refusal to allow docking amid rising tensions…
Delay in the Trial of Morgan Tsvangirai, Opposition Leader in Zimbabwe - 2003-06-07
Morgan Tsvangirai, the opposition leader in Zimbabwe, faced a delay in his treason trial due to technical issues in court. He was arrested following protests…
Zimbabwe Police Arrest Morgan Tsvangirai, Opposition Leader
Morgan Tsvangirai, the opposition leader in Zimbabwe, was arrested as he called for nationwide protests against President Robert Mugabe. Supporters of Mugabe took to the…
Interview with Dr. Mehrdad Darvishpour - 2003-06-04
Farah Jahangiri interviewed Dr. Mehrdad Darvishpour about the Republican opposition gathering in Germany. The conversation highlights key political issues and perspectives relevant to Iranian politics.…
Interview with Ali Kashtgar on the Resurgence of the Iranian Student Movement - 2003-06-02
Ali Kashtgar discusses the revival of the Iranian student movement, highlighting a warning issued by student associations to the Islamic Republic's leaders and the Supreme…
Severe Heat in India Causes Nearly a Thousand Deaths
Severe heat in India has resulted in nearly a thousand deaths, predominantly in Andhra Pradesh. Both Muslims and Hindus are praying for rain to alleviate…
Zimbabwean Opposition Will Not Comply with Court Order
The Zimbabwean opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change, has declared it will ignore a court order banning protests against the government. Leader Morgan Tsvangirai…
Zimbabwe Police Arrest Morgan Tsvangirai, Opposition Leader - 2003-06-02
Zimbabwean police arrested opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai while attempting to suppress anti-government protests, resulting in at least one injury from gunfire. Despite a court order…
Interview with Seyyed Ebrahim Nabavi Regarding the Situation in Iran - 2003-06-01
Farah Jahangiri interviews Seyyed Ebrahim Nabavi about various political issues in Iran, including the Sixth Parliament and its interactions with both domestic and international entities.…
China Alters River Course to Fill Reservoir of World's Largest Hydroelectric Dam
China has diverted the Yangtze River to fill the reservoir of the Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydroelectric dam globally, which will provide cheap electricity…