July 2003
Second Strong Earthquake in Japan Leaves Hundreds Injured and Homeless - 2003-07-26
A second strong earthquake hit northeastern Japan, causing hundreds of injuries and leaving many homeless. The quake, measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale, occurred shortly…
Agreement Among African Leaders - 2003-07-12
African leaders have agreed to create a common defense policy and establish a rapid deployment force during a summit in Mozambique. The discussions involved 35…
Three Senior Student Activists Arrested in Tehran
Three senior student activists were arrested in Tehran after canceling a planned protest due to fears of government security forces. Witnesses reported that armed individuals…
Reuters Report from Iran - July 9, 2003
A violent confrontation occurred near Tehran University on the anniversary of the 1999 student uprising, involving regime thugs, police, and pro-democracy activists. Three students were…
Iran in Deep Mourning for Laleh and Ladan - July 8, 2003
Iran is mourning the loss of conjoined twins Laleh and Ladan Bijani, who died after a complex surgery in Singapore aimed at separating them. The…
Risk of Ceasefire Breakdown Between Israel and Hamas - 2003-07-04
Palestinian militants are demanding the release of imprisoned Palestinians, warning that failure to comply could jeopardize a newly declared ceasefire. Hamas spokesman Abdul Aziz al-Rantisi…
Iran-supported cleric calls for killing of Jews who buy land
Ayatollah Kazem Al Husseini Al Haieri, an Iran-based cleric, has issued a fatwa calling for the killing of Jews who attempt to buy land in…