Railways of the Islamic Republic of Iran
June 2003
Suspension of 120 Labor Union Leaders Likely in South Korea - 2003-06-30
South Korean officials plan to suspend 120 labor union leaders due to a paralyzing railway strike. The strike was ignored by thousands of workers who…
Resumption of Peace Talks in the Philippines with Muslim Rebels - 2003-06-25
The Philippine government is set to resume peace talks with Muslim rebels after the Moro Islamic Liberation Front announced a preliminary agreement. They have requested…
Ukrainian Ship Crew Accused of Entering Greek Waters with Explosives - 2003-06-24
The Greek government has accused the crew of a Ukrainian ship of illegally entering its waters with a significant amount of explosives. The ship, which…
An Inside Look: Interview with Dr. Fariborz Raisdana on the Causes of Recent Unrest
The article features an interview with Dr. Fariborz Raisdana discussing the reasons behind the recent unrest in Iran. It highlights the socio-political factors contributing to…
The European Union Expected to Warn North Korea and Iran About Their Nuclear Programs - 2003-06-20
The European Union plans to issue warnings to North Korea and Iran about their nuclear programs during a conference in Greece. The EU emphasizes the…
Behrouz Abbasi's Interview with Mohammad Mohammadi Regarding the Uncertain Status of Manoochehr Mohammadi - 2003-06-18
Manoochehr and Akbar Mohammadi, prominent student leaders, were released on leave after four years in prison but faced severe repercussions upon return. Manoochehr was reportedly…
Yanni, the God of New Age Music
Yanni, a prominent figure in New Age instrumental music, has released a new album and autobiography, reflecting on his journey from Greece to international fame.…
Interview with Dr. Fariborz Raisdana Regarding Recent Protests - 2003-06-13
Dr. Fariborz Raisdana discusses the recent student protests in Iran, focusing on the underlying causes of discontent among students. This conversation is significant as it…
The Burnt Generation: A Young Iranian's Letter to National Review Online
A young Iranian student expresses frustration over the oppressive regime in Iran and reflects on the impact of September 11 on his generation. He calls…
Morgan Tsvangirai, Leader of Zimbabwean Opposition, in Court
Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of Zimbabwe's opposition, faces treason charges in court, while authorities interrogate another opposition leader linked to recent protests. The protests aimed…
Shadows of Truth - 2003-06-09
The article reflects on the lasting impact of Stanley Kubrick's film 'Dr. Strangelove' and questions whether the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States…
Delay in the Trial of Morgan Tsvangirai, Opposition Leader in Zimbabwe - 2003-06-07
Morgan Tsvangirai, the opposition leader in Zimbabwe, faced a delay in his treason trial due to technical issues in court. He was arrested following protests…
Zimbabwe Police Arrest Morgan Tsvangirai, Opposition Leader
Morgan Tsvangirai, the opposition leader in Zimbabwe, was arrested as he called for nationwide protests against President Robert Mugabe. Supporters of Mugabe took to the…
Train Collision in Spain Leaves 2 Dead
A train collision in Albacete, Spain, resulted in the deaths of two passengers and injuries to over 20 others. The passenger train was traveling from…
Visit of the National Assembly Speaker of Bulgaria to Kyiv - 2003-06-03
The Speaker of the National Assembly of Bulgaria visited Kyiv and signed a joint declaration with the Ukrainian Parliament Speaker to enhance bilateral cooperation. They…
Zimbabwean Opposition Will Not Comply with Court Order
The Zimbabwean opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change, has declared it will ignore a court order banning protests against the government. Leader Morgan Tsvangirai…
Zimbabwe Police Arrest Morgan Tsvangirai, Opposition Leader - 2003-06-02
Zimbabwean police arrested opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai while attempting to suppress anti-government protests, resulting in at least one injury from gunfire. Despite a court order…