Railways of the Islamic Republic of Iran
December 2002
Fire in a Prison in Iran Leaves 27 Dead and 50 Injured - 2002-12-30
A fire in a prison in northern Iran resulted in 27 deaths and 50 injuries. The incident is believed to have been caused by an…
Final Election Campaigns in Kenya - 2002-12-26
In the lead-up to Kenya's elections, a police confrontation resulted in the death of an opposition supporter. Mwai Kibaki, the opposition candidate, is poised to…
Second Black Box of Ukrainian Plane Found
The second black box of a Ukrainian plane that crashed in Iran has been found, with all 44 passengers confirmed dead. Ukrainian officials are seeking…
Russian and Ukrainian Experts' Plane Crashes Near Isfahan
A plane carrying Russian and Ukrainian experts crashed near Isfahan, resulting in the deaths of all passengers. The crash is under investigation, with the black…
Jacques Monsieur Convicted in Brussels Court
Jacques Monsieur has been convicted in a Brussels court for illegally selling arms to the Iranian government, receiving a 40-month prison sentence and a fine.…
Bill to Lift Ban on Satellite Dishes in Iran
The Iranian reformist parliament has passed a bill to legalize satellite dishes, which were previously banned and widely ignored. This change allows for the broadcasting…
News and Opinions: Between Two Drops of Water, Sometimes the Distance is an Ocean - 2002-12-15
A demonstration in Paris called for support of Iranian youth and students, coinciding with a radio appeal from Iranian authorities for parents to care for…
The First Special Anti-Terrorism Battalion of Georgian Soldiers is Ready for Operations
The first battalion of Georgian soldiers trained by American instructors is now operational. This initiative, supported by a $64 million program, aims to strengthen Georgia's…
An Inside Look: Interview with Dr. Fariborz Raisdana - 2002-12-14
The article features an interview with Dr. Fariborz Raisdana discussing the resignation of the judiciary spokesperson and the Iranian student movement. Dr. Raisdana is a…
Interview with Ms. Ladan Boroumand Regarding the Assassination of Shahpour Bakhtiar - 2002-12-13
The article discusses an interview with Ladan Boroumand about a recent court ruling related to the assassination of Shahpour Bakhtiar, the last Prime Minister of…
Fear Eats the Soul
The article discusses the film 'Fear Eats the Soul' directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, which portrays the unconventional love story between an older German woman…
In a Year with 13 Moons
The article discusses the film 'In a Year with 13 Moons' directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, which explores the life of a transsexual facing extinction.…
The Marriage of Maria Braun
The article discusses the film 'The Marriage of Maria Braun' directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, highlighting its significance in German cinema and the complexity of…
The Club President's Wife
The article discusses the film 'The Club President's Wife' directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, highlighting its themes of marital despair set in pre-Hitler Germany. The…
Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven
The film 'Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven' by Rainer Werner Fassbinder explores the life of an elderly woman whose husband commits murder-suicide, revealing the betrayal…
Gods of the Plague
The article discusses the film 'Gods of the Plague' by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, which explores the mythology of American gangsters through the story of two…
Why Did Mr. R. Go Mad?
The article discusses the film 'Why Did Mr. R. Go Mad?' directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, which tells the story of a seemingly normal family…
The Merchant of Four Seasons
The article discusses the film 'The Merchant of Four Seasons' directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, focusing on the life of a fruit seller named Hans…
The Third Generation
The article discusses the film 'The Third Generation' directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, which portrays a group of German terrorists lacking ideology and social commitment.…
Effi Briest
The article discusses Rainer Werner Fassbinder's film adaptation of Theodor Fontane's classic novel 'Effi Briest,' highlighting its fidelity to the original story and its visual…
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
The article discusses Rainer Werner Fassbinder's film 'The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant,' which explores the power dynamics in the relationships of three homosexual…
A Portrait of Fassbinder: The Wizard of Babylon
The article discusses a documentary about Rainer Werner Fassbinder, focusing on his last film and includes a rare interview with him shortly before his death.…
Katzelmacher
The article discusses the film 'Katzelmacher' directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, which portrays the struggles of a Greek immigrant in a hostile German environment. The…
The Fox and His Friends
Franz Bieberkopf, a carnival performer, wins a lottery and attracts the attention of a bourgeois homosexual named Eugene, who becomes his lover for financial gain.…
The American Soldier - December 10, 2002
The article discusses the film 'The American Soldier' directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, which tells the story of a gunslinger named Ricky who is hired…
Four Reports on the Events of December 7, Student Day in Iran - 2002-12-08
On December 7, 2002, which marks Student Day in Iran, student protests at Tehran University were met with violent repression from government forces. Eyewitnesses and…
Under the Microscope: Student Day and Student Gatherings - 2002-12-07
On Student Day, the Iranian government has denied permission for student gatherings, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding student activism. Additionally, Ahmad Chalabi, a prominent opposition figure…