November 2003
Rebels in Ivory Coast Negotiating with Government - 2003-11-30
Rebels in Ivory Coast are negotiating with the government for increased power for the Prime Minister, citing violations of a peace agreement by President Laurent…
Interview with Nasir Rashidi, Human Rights and Freedom of Religion and Expression Expert, Part One - 2003-11-29
Parichahr Farzam interviews Nasir Rashidi, a human rights expert and member of a pro-democracy coalition in Iran. The discussion focuses on issues of human rights…
Death of a Senior Iraqi Air Defense Officer Under Saddam Hussein - 2003-11-27
A senior Iraqi air defense officer, Major General Abed Hamid Mahoush, died in U.S. custody during interrogation. His death was attributed to natural causes, and…
Iraqi Shiite Leaders Protest New Power Transfer Plan for Next Year
Iraqi Shiite leaders are protesting a new U.S.-led plan to transfer power to a temporary government, claiming it excludes the Iraqi people's involvement. Key figures…
Several Explosions Heard in Central Baghdad - 2003-11-25
On the evening of November 25, 2003, multiple explosions were reported in central Baghdad, prompting sirens at the U.S.-led coalition command center. The U.S. military…
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…
Results of the Croatian Parliamentary Elections to be Announced Today - 2003-11-23
The results of Croatia's parliamentary elections are set to be revealed today, with a significant voter turnout reported. The Social Democrats are competing against the…
People of Croatia Cast Their Votes in Parliamentary Elections Today - 2003-11-23
Croatia is holding parliamentary elections today, with the nationalist Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) and the ruling Social Democratic Party in a close race. Public dissatisfaction…
U.S. Soldiers Capture Four Militants in Afghanistan - 2003-11-21
U.S. soldiers captured four militants in Afghanistan suspected of a rocket attack near a coalition base. The incident resulted in no injuries or damage to…
Intensifying U.S. Airstrikes Against Iraqi Insurgents - 2003-11-19
U.S. airstrikes in Iraq have intensified against insurgents, marking a significant escalation since major combat operations were declared over. This military action coincides with U.S.…
U.S. Fighter Jets Bomb Several Locations in Northern Iraq - 2003-11-18
U.S. fighter jets conducted significant airstrikes in northern Iraq targeting locations used by guerrilla fighters. This comes amid ongoing military operations against insurgents, with two…
Unprecedented Security Regulations in London - 2003-11-18
London is implementing unprecedented security measures for President Bush's visit, with 14,000 police officers deployed. Thousands of anti-war protesters are expected to demonstrate against U.S.…
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…
Results of This Week's Euro 2004 Championship Matches - 2003-11-17
Scotland defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in Euro 2004 qualifying, while Spain won against Norway 2-1. Other matches included a draw between Russia and Wales and…
U.S. Forces Attack Suspected Militants' Hideouts in Saddam Hussein's Hometown - 2003-11-17
U.S. forces conducted a heavy weapons attack on suspected militant hideouts in Tikrit, Saddam Hussein's hometown, aiming to deter armed resistance from his loyalists. The…
Al-Qaeda Warns Japan About Sending Troops to Iraq - 2003-11-17
Al-Qaeda has issued a warning to Japan regarding its plans to send troops to Iraq, threatening attacks in Tokyo if Japan proceeds. Prime Minister Junichiro…
President Bush: The United States is Committed to Iraq - 2003-11-16
President Bush reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to Iraq despite ongoing attacks on coalition forces. He indicated that the U.S. would remain until the interim government…
Comments by General John Abizaid, Head of U.S. Central Command in Iraq - 2003-11-13
General John Abizaid expressed confidence that U.S. coalition forces would defeat insurgents in Iraq, primarily composed of Ba'ath Party members and Saddam loyalists. U.S. military…
U.S. Army Closes Major Bridge in Baghdad Due to Recent Attacks - 2003-11-13
The U.S. Army has closed a recently opened bridge in Baghdad due to ongoing attacks, highlighting security concerns in the area. This bridge was previously…
17 Italians and 8 Iraqis Killed in Explosion at Italian Base in Southern Iraq - 2003-11-13
A bomb truck explosion at an Italian military base in southern Iraq resulted in the deaths of 17 Italians and 8 Iraqis, marking the first…
Voter Registration for Next Year's Afghanistan Elections to Begin in Two Weeks
The UN is preparing for voter registration in Afghanistan, which will start in two weeks, aiming to inform all eligible voters about their rights. This…
Multiple Explosions Heard in Central Baghdad - 2003-11-11
Multiple explosions occurred in central Baghdad, with smoke visible from the Green Zone, where coalition forces are stationed. U.S. military officials are currently investigating the…
Paul Bremer: Attacks on Coalition Forces in Iraq Will Decrease with Improved Intelligence Gathering - 2003-11-11
Paul Bremer warns that without improved intelligence, attacks on coalition forces in Iraq will persist. He highlights the influx of terrorists from neighboring countries and…
Paul Bremer: Hundreds of Foreign Fighters Have Entered Iraq - 2003-11-10
Paul Bremer announced that hundreds of foreign fighters have entered Iraq, posing a threat to coalition forces. Recent violence includes the killing of an American…
Richard Armitage Describes Iraq as a War Zone - 2003-11-08
Richard Armitage, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, described Iraq as a war zone due to ongoing attacks against coalition forces. He expressed optimism about…
Turkey Refuses to Send Troops to Iraq
Turkey has decided not to send troops to Iraq due to opposition from Iraqi leaders, despite previously granting permission to send over ten thousand soldiers.…
Japan Moves Closer to Sending Non-Combat Troops to Iraq for Reconstruction - 2003-11-07
Japan is preparing to send non-combat troops to Iraq for reconstruction efforts, with preparations currently at their peak. The deployment date has not yet been…
Four Injured in Series of Explosions Near U.S. Headquarters in Baghdad
A series of mortar attacks near the U.S. military headquarters in Baghdad injured four people. The attacks occurred in the Green Zone, a heavily fortified…
At least one killed in explosion near Shia shrine in Karbala
An explosion near a Shia shrine in Karbala resulted in at least one death, occurring a day after an attack killed 16 American soldiers. The…