November 2003
Jamaat-e Islami Group Resumes Guerrilla Training Operations
The Jamaat-e Islami group has restarted guerrilla training in Mindanao, Philippines. Philippine officials have identified Indonesian nationals involved in this training and warned against any…
William Burns, U.S. Special Envoy in the Middle East, Talks with Ariel Sharon - 2003-11-30
William Burns, the U.S. Special Envoy, is engaging in talks with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to facilitate the peace process. This follows a meeting…
Ariel Sharon's Meeting with Likud Party Members - 2003-11-30
Ariel Sharon met with Likud Party members to discuss his plan to relocate Israelis from occupied territories to southern Israel, which has faced criticism within…
Israel Must Relinquish Some Occupied Territories to Advance Peace Process - 2003-11-27
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon acknowledges the need to give up some occupied territories to further peace with the Palestinians, while other officials push for…
Sharon: Israel Will Return Some Occupied Territories
Ariel Sharon announced that Israel will return some occupied Palestinian territories while emphasizing the completion of a controversial security barrier in the West Bank. This…
Sharon: I Personally Oversee Efforts to Stop Iran's Nuclear Weapons Program
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has taken personal responsibility for efforts to halt Iran's nuclear weapons program, meeting with key officials to strategize. Both Israel…
Appointment of Four Israeli Cabinet Ministers for Palestinian Peace Negotiations - 2003-11-23
Ariel Sharon has appointed four ministers to negotiate with Palestinians and plans to announce a unilateral exit strategy from the deadlock, which may involve evacuating…
11 Migrant Workers Killed by Rebels in Northeast India - 2003-11-22
In Northeast India, suspected rebels killed 11 migrant workers from Bihar in two separate attacks in Assam. The violence follows recent communal unrest that left…
The Guardian Names Kiarostami the Sixth Best Director in the World
Abbas Kiarostami has been recognized as the sixth greatest director in the world by The Guardian's critics, standing out among over 40 contemporary directors. This…
Four Former Israeli Security Chiefs Call for Israel's Withdrawal from Occupied Territories
Four former Israeli security chiefs have urged Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, warning of impending catastrophe without a peace agreement with Palestinians. This comes…
Weekly Discussion: Behrouz Abbasi's Interview with Dr. Parviz Varjavand - 2003-11-13
Behrouz Abbasi interviews Dr. Parviz Varjavand, a key figure in Iran's provisional government and a spokesperson for the National Front. The discussion likely covers cultural…
U.S. Secretary of State Congratulates Ahmad Qurei, Palestinian Prime Minister - 2003-11-13
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell congratulated Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad Qurei on his new cabinet, emphasizing the need for immediate action against terrorism. This…
International Environmental Group Opposes Financing for Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline
An international environmental group is opposing financial support for the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline, citing environmental risks and violations of international standards. The European Bank for…
UN Criticism of Israel for Building Security Fence - 2003-11-11
The UN has criticized Israel's construction of a security fence, claiming it harms 680,000 Palestinians and separates significant portions of Palestinian land. Israeli officials defend…
Israeli Cabinet Approves Prisoner Exchange with Hezbollah
The Israeli cabinet has approved a prisoner exchange with Hezbollah, agreeing to release 400 prisoners in exchange for Israeli businessman Elhanan Tannenbaum, who was kidnapped…
At least 8 killed in clashes in northeastern India
At least 8 individuals were killed in violent clashes between armed militants and villagers in Assam, India. The conflict arose when villagers tried to block…
Possibility of Prisoner Exchange Between Israel and Hezbollah - 2003-11-05
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is seeking cabinet approval for a potential prisoner exchange with Hezbollah, facilitated by German mediators. The exchange could involve the…
Under the Microscope: Anniversary of the Occupation of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran - 2003-11-04
The article discusses the anniversary of the U.S. Embassy occupation in Tehran and the National Front's plenum, which resulted in a resolution and the court…
Ariel Sharon's Negotiations with Russian Officials in Moscow - 2003-11-04
Ariel Sharon is in Moscow negotiating with Russian officials to withdraw a resolution supporting the Middle East peace roadmap. He has not succeeded in convincing…
Ariel Sharon: Israel is Ready to Make Concessions for Peace - 2003-11-03
Ariel Sharon expressed Israel's willingness to make concessions for peace during discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who aims to play an active role in…
Gathering of Tens of Thousands of Israelis on the Anniversary of Rabin's Assassination - 2003-11-02
Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv to commemorate the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, calling for immediate peace and criticizing Prime Minister Ariel…
Israeli Army Lifts Restrictions on Palestinian Workers in Gaza
The Israeli army has lifted entry restrictions on ten thousand Palestinian workers from Gaza after a month-long ban following a suicide bombing in Haifa. Prime…
Ariel Sharon has traveled to Moscow to negotiate with Vladimir Putin - 2003-11-02
Ariel Sharon is in Moscow to discuss Israel's concerns over the Middle East peace process and Iran's nuclear ambitions with Vladimir Putin. The meeting comes…
Ahmad Qurei's Willingness to Accept Ariel Sharon's Proposal for Resuming Peace Talks - 2003-11-01
Ahmad Qurei, the new Palestinian Prime Minister, expressed his willingness to accept Ariel Sharon's proposal for peace talks amidst ongoing violence in Palestinian territories. An…