November 2003
Parliament of Georgia Votes Confidence in Foreign Minister and Head of Election Committee - 2003-11-30
The Georgian Parliament has approved Tedo Dzhaparidze as the new Foreign Minister and Zurab Chiaberashvili as the head of the Central Election Commission. Dzhaparidze aims…
Nigerian Militants Release Australian Hostage
Nigerian militants released an Australian hostage after several days of captivity, reportedly to demonstrate seriousness about a ransom demand. Other hostages include a British national,…
Nigeria's Efforts to Free 5 Foreign Oil Workers - 2003-11-29
Nigerian authorities are attempting to free 5 foreign oil workers kidnapped by militants in the Delta region. The hostages include citizens from multiple countries and…
Russian Troops' Withdrawal from Georgia Will Take at Least 10 Years - 2003-11-26
A senior Russian military official announced that the withdrawal of Russian troops from Georgia will take at least 10 years, citing the need for new…
General Elections in Georgia to Be Held in 45 Days - 2003-11-24
Eduard Shevardnadze resigned as President of Georgia amid widespread protests following disputed parliamentary elections. Nino Burjanadze has taken over as interim president and pledged to…
President Edward Shevardnadze of Georgia Resigns
President Edward Shevardnadze of Georgia resigned after facing three weeks of opposition protests regarding disputed parliamentary election results. Mikhail Saakashvili, the opposition leader, played a…
Eduard Shevardnadze Ready to Accept Early Presidential Elections in Georgia - 2003-11-23
Eduard Shevardnadze has agreed to early presidential elections in Georgia amid mounting protests from the opposition. The opposition, led by Mikheil Saakashvili, is demanding the…
President of Georgia Declares State of Emergency
Eduard Shevardnadze has declared a state of emergency in Georgia amid protests demanding his resignation. The opposition claims election fraud, and military forces are on…
Jordan's King Thanks Russia for Helping Advance Peace in the Middle East - 2003-11-20
King Abdullah of Jordan expressed gratitude to Russia for its role in promoting peace in the Middle East during a meeting with President Putin. This…
Approval of the Roadmap for Peace in the Middle East by the United Nations Security Council - 2003-11-19
The UN Security Council unanimously approved the Roadmap for Peace in the Middle East, aimed at establishing a Palestinian state by 2005. Proposed by Russia,…
Iran's First Gold Medal at the World Weightlifting Championships in Vancouver
Iran's Mohammad Ali Flahati Nejad won the country's first gold medal at the World Weightlifting Championships in Vancouver, achieving a total lift of 357.5 kg.…
Senior Russian Official Criticizes U.S. Plan for Transfer of Sovereignty in Iraq
A senior Russian official criticized the U.S. plan to transfer sovereignty in Iraq, arguing that it disregards international consensus. Yuri Fedotov highlighted the need for…
Results of This Week's Euro 2004 Championship Matches - 2003-11-17
Scotland defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in Euro 2004 qualifying, while Spain won against Norway 2-1. Other matches included a draw between Russia and Wales and…
Eduard Shevardnadze Consults with Vladimir Putin for the Second Time in Two Days
Eduard Shevardnadze has consulted with Vladimir Putin twice in two days amid protests in Georgia over alleged electoral fraud. The situation has calmed down, with…
Europe Welcomes Turkey's Decision to Abolish the Death Penalty - 2003-11-13
The Council of Europe has praised Turkey for abolishing the death penalty, viewing it as a significant step towards aligning with European standards. This decision…
Joint Statement by the Prime Minister of India and the President of Russia - 2003-11-12
The Prime Minister of India and the President of Russia met in Moscow to discuss global security threats and issued a joint statement emphasizing multilateral…
Meeting Between Indian Prime Minister and Russian President in Moscow - 2003-11-12
The Indian Prime Minister and Russian President held discussions in Moscow to enhance trade and military ties. They are also expected to address significant international…
Indian Prime Minister's Visit to Russia - 2003-11-11
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is visiting Russia to enhance military and economic ties, meeting with President Vladimir Putin. They will discuss various agreements,…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: Hassan Rouhani's Efforts to Resolve Iran-Russia Disputes - 2003-11-11
Hassan Rouhani is actively working to ease tensions between Iran and Russia by assuring Russian officials about Iran's nuclear ambitions. This is significant as it…
Elena Dementieva from Russia Achieves Victory Against Chanda Rubin from the USA
Elena Dementieva from Russia won against Chanda Rubin from the USA in the Women's Tennis Association Championships in Los Angeles. Justine Henin-Hardenne lost to Ai…
Hassan Rouhani: Tehran Will Temporarily Halt Uranium Enrichment Starting Monday
Hassan Rouhani announced that Iran will temporarily stop uranium enrichment and allow surprise inspections of its nuclear facilities. This decision follows discussions with Russian officials…
New Round of Six-Party Talks on North Korea's Nuclear Development Program
Preparations for a new round of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program have commenced, involving the U.S., North Korea, South Korea, China, Russia, and…
Victory of Justine Henin-Hardenne and Anastasia Myskina in Women's Tennis Association Championships - 2003-11-08
Justine Henin-Hardenne and Anastasia Myskina won their matches in the Women's Tennis Association Championships in Los Angeles. Henin-Hardenne defeated Jennifer Capriati, and Myskina won against…
Torture, Sexual Assault, and Other Human Rights Violations in Chechnya by Russia - 2003-11-08
The UN Human Rights Commission has accused Russian police and military of serious human rights violations in Chechnya, including torture and extrajudicial killings. The Chechen…
An Explosion in Southern Chechnya Kills Two Russian Soldiers
An explosion in southern Chechnya resulted in the death of two Russian soldiers and injuries to three others, likely caused by a landmine. The incident…
Official Visit of Vladimir Putin to Italy Begins
Vladimir Putin has started an official visit to Italy, seeking closer ties with the EU. Discussions with Italian President Carlo Ciampi highlighted progress on global…
Vladimir Putin in Rome for EU-Russia Meeting and Papal Audience
Vladimir Putin is in Rome for an EU-Russia meeting and a meeting with Pope John Paul II. This visit highlights the close ties between Russia…
U.S. State Department: Iran Must Cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency
The U.S. State Department has warned Iran that failure to comply with international nuclear agreements could lead Russia to withdraw support for its nuclear power…
Alireza Rezaei's Participation in the Yarygin Cup
Alireza Rezaei, an Iranian heavyweight wrestler, is traveling to Moscow to compete in the Yarygin Cup despite recent injuries and limited training. He emphasizes the…
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…
Washington Post: Saddam Hussein Did Not Issue a Counterattack Order When the War Began
Saddam Hussein did not order a counterattack at the onset of the war, believing he could avoid invasion. Tariq Aziz claimed that French and Russian…
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…
Official Visit of Vladimir Putin to Italy Next Week - 2003-11-01
Vladimir Putin is set to visit Italy for an official meeting with Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi on November 5, followed by participation in an EU-Russia…