September 2003
Report by Nazi Baghlari: International Cinematic Circles' Attention to Iraqi and Afghan Cinema - 2003-09-26
The ongoing crises in Iraq and Afghanistan have led to increased interest from international film communities in movies that depict the political realities of these…
The Terminal; The Story of a Destinationless Traveler
Mehran Karimi, an Iranian man, has lived in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 15 years after losing his documents. His life story has inspired Steven…
Human Rights Observers Warn President Bush - 2003-09-23
Human rights advocates have warned President Bush against supporting warlords in Afghanistan who violate human rights. They argue that such support undermines stability and that…
Dutch Foreign Minister Elected as NATO Secretary General - 2003-09-23
The Dutch Foreign Minister, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, has been elected as the new Secretary General of NATO by ambassadors from 19 member countries. He…
My Twentieth Century
The article discusses the film 'My Twentieth Century' directed by Ildikó Enyedi, which explores the divergent paths of two sisters in the 20th century. One…
Libya Seeks Urgent Dialogue with the U.S.
Libya is eager to start talks with the U.S. to normalize relations, especially after accepting responsibility for the 1988 Lockerbie bombing and agreeing to pay…
New Operating System to Replace Windows in Iran
Iran is planning to replace Windows with a national operating system due to the need to comply with WTO regulations and copyright laws. The Secretary…
Palestinian Officials Praise UN General Assembly Resolution
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution urging Israel to stop threatening Yasser Arafat, prompting ongoing diplomatic tensions between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Palestinian…
North Korea Agrees to Second Round of Multilateral Talks on Its Nuclear Program - 2003-09-12
North Korea has agreed to a second round of multilateral talks concerning its nuclear program, as reported by Japanese media. The decision follows previous negotiations…
Dim Prospects for a Diplomatic Solution to the North Korean Nuclear Crisis - 2003-09-08
Jack Pritchard, a former U.S. envoy to North Korea, warns that diplomatic solutions to the nuclear crisis are unlikely without bilateral talks between Washington and…
Internet, Computer, and Virus - 2003-09-05
The article warns users of Microsoft software about vulnerabilities that allow hackers to access systems, particularly through MS Word. It reports on the arrest of…