November 2003
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…
The Main Leader of Protests in Georgia Will Participate in the Presidential Elections
Nino Burjanadze announced that Mikheil Saakashvili, the leader of the protests in Georgia, will run in the presidential elections on January 4. This follows the…
Leaders of the Shiite Community in Iraq Protest New Power Transfer Plan - 2003-11-26
Leaders of the Shiite community in Iraq have protested a new power transfer plan that they believe delays elections and undermines the role of the…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Shevardnadze Resigns - 2003-11-24
Eduard Shevardnadze resigned following widespread public protests. This event is significant as it marks a pivotal moment in Georgian politics and reflects the impact of…
General Elections in Georgia to Be Held in 45 Days - 2003-11-24
Eduard Shevardnadze resigned as President of Georgia amid widespread protests following disputed parliamentary elections. Nino Burjanadze has taken over as interim president and pledged to…
Ali Daei Just One Goal Away from Achieving Ferenc Puskás Record
Ali Daei is just one goal away from matching Ferenc Puskás's record for international goals. However, a recent controversial match against North Korea has led…
Eduard Shevardnadze Ready to Accept Early Presidential Elections in Georgia - 2003-11-23
Eduard Shevardnadze has agreed to early presidential elections in Georgia amid mounting protests from the opposition. The opposition, led by Mikheil Saakashvili, is demanding the…
One Killed and Four Injured in Protests by Former Afghan Defense Ministry Employees
Protests by former employees of Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense resulted in one death and four injuries as they demanded overdue salaries and job assistance. The…
New York Times: FBI Collecting Information on Anti-War Protesters - 2003-11-23
The FBI is collecting information on anti-war protesters, advising local officials to report suspicious activities. This operation is framed as a measure against extremism, but…
President of Georgia Declares State of Emergency
Eduard Shevardnadze has declared a state of emergency in Georgia amid protests demanding his resignation. The opposition claims election fraud, and military forces are on…
Zimbabwean Government Suppresses Anti-Government Protesters - 2003-11-23
The Zimbabwean government is cracking down on anti-government protests, leading to arrests of demonstrators and criticism from international organizations. The situation has intensified since the…
Turkey's Government Will Continue Investigation into Suicide Bombings in Istanbul
The Turkish government is actively investigating recent suicide bombings in Istanbul, with Prime Minister Erdoğan condemning the involvement of Turkish citizens. Thousands have demonstrated in…
President Bush Concludes Three-Day Official Visit to Britain - 2003-11-21
President Bush wrapped up a three-day visit to Britain, stopping in Prime Minister Tony Blair's hometown before returning to Washington. The visit included discussions on…
Clashes Between Hundreds of South Korean Farmers and Police - 2003-11-19
Hundreds of South Korean farmers clashed with police during a protest against government plans to open agricultural markets. The farmers, numbering at least 50,000, demanded…
President Bush's Speech in Britain - 2003-11-19
President Bush delivered a speech in Britain defending the Iraq war as a necessary action after failed diplomacy, while urging global democracy promotion. He praised…
President Bush and His Wife Arrive in London for Official Visit - 2003-11-19
President Bush and his wife arrived in London for a three-day official visit, where he plans to defend the military presence in Iraq. Massive protests…
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.…
U.S. Envoy Calls for Reconciliation in Georgia's Leadership Crisis
The U.S. envoy urged Georgian President Shevardnadze to resolve a leadership crisis peacefully amid protests over alleged electoral fraud. The situation is tense as the…
Thousands March in Athens to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Student Uprising
Thousands of protesters in Athens commemorated the 30th anniversary of the student uprising against the military regime, marching from the Polytechnic University to the 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…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Peaceful Protests in Tbilisi - 2003-11-17
On November 17, 2003, peaceful protests took place in Tbilisi, Georgia, as citizens demanded the restoration of free and fair elections. The opposition is actively…
Severe Security Measures in London for President Bush's Visit - 2003-11-17
President Bush is set to visit Britain amidst significant security measures due to anticipated large-scale protests. The British government estimates the security costs for the…
Ten Students from Payame Noor University of Arak Banned from Continuing Their Studies
Ten students at Payame Noor University of Arak have been banned from continuing their education due to disciplinary actions, a decision that has been upheld…
Eduard Shevardnadze Consults with Vladimir Putin for the Second Time in Two Days
Eduard Shevardnadze has consulted with Vladimir Putin twice in two days amid protests in Georgia over alleged electoral fraud. The situation has calmed down, with…
President Bush says the U.S. is trying to expedite the transfer of power to the people of Iraq - 2003-11-15
President Bush announced efforts to speed up the transfer of power to Iraqis while affirming that U.S. troops will stay until stability is achieved. This…
March of Thousands from Parliament to the Presidential Office in Georgia - 2003-11-14
Thousands of Georgians marched to protest the recent election results, with concerns of potential violence. The government warned of armed opposition members planning to confront…
Georgian Police Prevents Opposition Hunger Strike in Front of Presidential Palace
Georgian police stopped an opposition hunger strike protesting alleged electoral fraud from the November 2 elections. The opposition leader is calling for a large rally…
Continued Confrontation of the President of Georgia with the Opposition
The ongoing confrontation in Georgia involves President Edward Shevardnadze and opposition leaders demanding his resignation following disputed election results. Thousands protested in Tbilisi, while opposition…
Suspension of the Iran-North Korea National Football Teams Match in the 60th Minute - 2003-11-12
The football match between Iran and North Korea was suspended in the 60th minute after North Korea refused to continue due to a severe injury…
Disappearance of an Iranian Activist Student Following Meeting with Human Rights Commission Envoy - 2003-11-11
Ahmad Batebi, an Iranian activist student, has disappeared after meeting with a UN human rights envoy during a prison leave. His case highlights ongoing concerns…
Britain's Security Preparations for President Bush's Visit
Britain is gearing up for President Bush's visit while facing planned protests against U.S. policies. Activists accuse the government of suppressing their right to protest,…
Tony Blair: Events in Iraq Will Determine the Nature of Relations Between the West and the Islamic World - 2003-11-11
Tony Blair emphasizes that the developments in Iraq will shape the future relationship between the West and the Islamic world. He calls for cooperation between…
Opposition Leaders in Georgia Agree to Meet with President Eduard Shevardnadze - 2003-11-09
Opposition leaders in Georgia have agreed to meet with President Shevardnadze amid protests demanding his resignation following flawed elections. The president has proposed dialogue but…
Interview with Keyvan Azari about the Protest of Iranian Refugees in Belgium - 2003-11-08
Keyvan Azari, a spokesperson for Iranian refugees, discusses the protests taking place in Brussels. The protests highlight the struggles and demands of Iranian refugees in…
Protests of Over 10,000 People in Tbilisi, Capital of Georgia - 2003-11-04
Over 10,000 protesters gathered in Tbilisi to accuse President Edward Shevardnadze's government of election fraud following parliamentary elections. Opposition leaders threaten to boycott the results…
Under the Microscope: Mr. Khamenei's Statements Regarding Iran's Acceptance of the Additional Protocol - 2003-11-04
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses key statements made by Iranian Supreme Leader Mr. Khamenei concerning Iran's acceptance of the Additional Protocol, as well as comments…
Hunger Strike and Sit-in of Iranians in Belgium in Support of Refugees - 2003-11-02
Iranians in Belgium are staging a hunger strike and sit-in to protest human rights violations in Iran and the Belgian government's negotiations regarding the deportation…
Saudi Arabia to Broadcast Sessions of the Consultative Council on Television for the First Time
Saudi Arabia will start broadcasting parts of the Consultative Council sessions on television, aiming to foster a more open political atmosphere. This move follows recent…