August 2003
Blog News and Views, Iran - 2003-08-29
An 18-year-old Iranian named Ali has created a website to share the latest news about Iran and is urging people to visit it. He expresses…
Monthly Conspiracy to Smuggle Thirty Tons of Cocaine to the U.S.
Fabio Ocoa, a Colombian drug trafficking leader, has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison for his role in smuggling thirty tons of cocaine…
U.S. Airstrikes in the Mountainous Region of Zabul - 2003-08-28
U.S. airstrikes targeted Taliban hideouts in Zabul, Afghanistan, as U.S. and Afghan forces searched for militants. A separate group of insurgents attacked coalition forces in…
Monthly Conspiracy to Smuggle Thirty Tons of Cocaine to the U.S.
Fabio Ocoa, a Colombian drug trafficking leader, has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison for conspiring to smuggle thirty tons of cocaine to…
The Trial of Slobodan Milošević Resumes
The trial of Slobodan Milošević for war crimes has resumed in The Hague, featuring testimonies about mass executions of Muslims during the Bosnian War. Prosecutors…
Clashes Between US-Led Coalition Forces and Suspected Taliban Gunmen in Southeastern Afghanistan - 2003-08-26
US-led coalition forces engaged in clashes with suspected Taliban gunmen in southeastern Afghanistan, following a major battle that resulted in at least 14 deaths. The…
Nazi Baghlari's Report from Baghdad: Press Conference of Paul Bremer, American Governor of Iraq - 2003-08-23
Paul Bremer, the American governor of Iraq, held a press conference discussing the challenges of governance and reconstruction in Iraq post-invasion. He highlighted the need…
American Governor of Iraq Says Reconstruction of Iraq is Progressing Well - 2003-08-23
Paul Bremer, the American governor of Iraq, announced that reconstruction efforts are progressing well despite ongoing security challenges. He emphasized the coalition's commitment to working…
Three Injured in American Helicopter Shooting at Truck in Paktia Province
An American helicopter shot at a truck in Paktia province, injuring three individuals. The reason for the helicopter's attack remains unclear, and an investigation is…
White House: Remnants of Saddam's Regime Responsible for Recent Attacks in Iraq - 2003-08-19
The White House has blamed remnants of Saddam Hussein's regime for recent attacks on infrastructure in Iraq, asserting that the U.S.-led coalition will protect the…
Iraq's Oil Export Pipeline to Turkey Will Remain Closed Until Next Month
Iraq's oil export pipeline to Turkey is closed due to sabotage, affecting the country's economy significantly. The U.S. Army estimates repairs will take at least…
Interview with Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi, Lawyer, Former MP, and Regime Critic - 2003-08-16
Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi, a lawyer and former member of parliament, critiques the Iranian Constitution and the Guardian Council's role in rejecting parliamentary bills and…
Israel's Strong Warning to America Regarding Iran is Concerning, Washington Post - 2003-08-13
The Washington Post editorial highlights Israel's concerns over Iran's nuclear capabilities, suggesting that Israel may consider military action against Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant. This could…
Explosion at a Coal Mine in China - 2003-08-12
A coal mine explosion in Datong, Shanxi province, China, has resulted in 37 fatalities and 5 missing miners. Only one miner has survived, and two…
Relative Calm in Basra After Two Days of Riots Over Electricity and Fuel Shortages - 2003-08-11
Basra experienced relative calm after two days of riots caused by electricity and fuel shortages, with British forces delivering fuel to gas stations. However, electricity…
The President of Croatia has traveled to Libya for a three-day visit aimed at improving economic relations
The President of Croatia is on a three-day visit to Libya to enhance economic ties, meeting with leader Muammar Gaddafi. This visit comes after the…
British Soldiers Encounter Gunfire in Basra Today - 2003-08-10
British soldiers in Basra faced gunfire amid protests over fuel and electricity shortages, resulting in one protester and a Nepali security officer's deaths. The situation…
A Ship Carrying 1,100 Tons of Smuggled Diesel from Iraq Seized
A British warship seized a ship carrying 1,100 tons of smuggled diesel from Iraq, marking a significant enforcement action against illegal activities harming Iraq's economy.…
Continued Night Operations of Coalition Forces in Tikrit - 2003-08-07
U.S. coalition forces conducted nighttime raids in Tikrit, capturing three suspected guerrilla leaders, including a senior member of the Fedayeen Saddam and two former generals.…
Assistance from Iraqi Informants and Local Police to Coalition Forces - 2003-08-06
American soldiers are receiving help from Iraqi informants and local police to detain loyalists of Saddam Hussein in northern Iraq. They conducted raids in Tikrit,…
Flogging, Stoning, and Torture in Iran - 2003-08-05
The article is a plea to the VOA/Persian to share a website documenting torture in Iran, including flogging and stoning, since 1979. The author emphasizes…
U.S. Army Detains Over 40 Individuals in Iraq - 2003-08-04
The U.S. Army has detained over 40 individuals in Iraq, including a targeted leader and two suspected members of Saddam Hussein's regime. This operation is…
US Song Rankings, August 2, 2003
The article presents the US pop music rankings for August 2, 2003, based on data from Billboard magazine. It highlights the top songs in the…
The Episcopal Church in America Votes Today on the Election of Its First Openly Gay Bishop - 2003-08-03
The Episcopal Church in America is voting on the election of Gene Robinson as its first openly gay bishop. This decision follows significant debate at…