Railways of the Islamic Republic of Iran
November 2002
Interview with Dr. Fariborz Raisdana about Mohammad Reza Khatami's Statements
The article features an interview with Dr. Fariborz Raisdana discussing the recent comments by Mohammad Reza Khatami about threats to the reform movement in Iran.…
A Major Strike for Wage Increases is Ahead in France - 2002-11-26
A significant strike by civil servants in France is set to occur, with airport control tower staff initiating a 32-hour strike that has already led…
Ukrainian Parliament Approves Prime Minister Appointment - 2002-11-21
The Ukrainian Parliament has approved Viktor Yanukovych as the new Prime Minister, following the dismissal of Anatoliy Kinakh. This decision comes amid a boycott by…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media, November 15, Commentary on Student Protests - 2002-11-16
Last week, global media highlighted student protests in Iran against political repression. The Sierra Times criticized Europe's complicity with dictatorial regimes, suggesting a decline in…
President Bush Congratulates Bahrain
President Bush congratulated Bahrain on its first parliamentary elections in nearly 30 years, emphasizing the importance of this step towards democracy. The elections, which took…
Philippine Officials Say They Have Arrested a Suspected Leader of the Abu Sayyaf Militant Group
Philippine authorities have arrested Abdulmaqim Idris, suspected to be a leader of the Abu Sayyaf militant group, who has confessed to planning recent deadly attacks.…
Ukrainian Officials Misled Investigators
U.S.-Ukraine relations are at a low point due to allegations of arms sales to Iraq that Ukraine has failed to disprove. U.S. officials claim Ukrainian…
Fire in a Passenger Train in France - 2002-11-06
A fire on a passenger train in eastern France killed 12 and injured 9. The train was traveling from Paris to Vienna, and officials are…
News and Opinions: Census of Forgotten Crimes - 2002-11-03
Alain Touraine, a French sociologist, is in Chile to document the disappeared during Pinochet's regime, with claims that former officials have provided military archives. He…