December 2003
Palestinian Protesters Attack Egyptian Foreign Minister - 2003-12-22
Palestinian protesters attacked Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher while he was praying at Al-Aqsa Mosque. Conflicting reports describe the incident, with some stating he was…
Pakistan's Efforts to Establish Peace in the Indian Kashmir Region - 2003-12-18
Pakistan is willing to retract its longstanding demands for UN resolutions on Kashmir to foster peace with India. President Pervez Musharraf expressed readiness to act…
Iranian Women's Fashion; A Report from Reuters - 2003-12-16
A Reuters report highlights the growing interest of Iranian women in fashion, despite societal and governmental pushback. The recent public fashion show by designer Mahla…
Driver Killed in Car Explosion Outside Synagogue in Northern Italy
A car explosion occurred outside a synagogue in northern Italy, resulting in the death of the driver who reportedly set himself on fire. Italian police…
Colin Powell Optimistic About Peace Between Sudan Government and Rebels - 2003-12-09
Colin Powell is optimistic about a peace agreement between the Sudanese government and rebels, expecting it to be finalized by the end of the month.…
Three European Tourists Kidnapped in Southeastern Iran - 2003-12-08
Three European tourists, two Germans and one Irishman, were kidnapped while traveling by bicycle in southeastern Iran, specifically in Sistan and Baluchestan province. The kidnappers…
The World Has Failed in the Fight Against AIDS
Tommy Thompson, the U.S. Secretary of Health, declared that the global fight against AIDS has failed and called for increased efforts to combat the disease.…