December 2003
Security Siege of a Military Hospital in Hamburg - 2003-12-30
German police have set up a security perimeter around a military hospital in Hamburg due to credible threats from Islamic extremists planning a car bomb…
A Hostage Journalist Killed in Clashes Between Rebels and Indonesian Soldiers
A journalist held hostage by Aceh separatist rebels was killed during a clash with Indonesian soldiers. This incident highlights the ongoing violence and instability in…
American Soldiers Kill Three Suspected Members of Ansar al-Islam - 2003-12-29
American soldiers killed three suspected members of Ansar al-Islam in Mosul after being fired upon. Iraqi police arrested four foreigners, including an Iranian, for allegedly…
Three Men Charged in Lebanon for Attempting to Bomb the U.S. Embassy
Three men, including two Lebanese and one Palestinian, have been charged with attempting to bomb the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon. The charges could lead to…
Three Gold Medals for Dutch Swimmer at Ireland Championships - 2003-12-15
Pieter van den Hoogenband won three gold medals and set a world record at the European Short Course Swimming Championships in Dublin, Ireland. He also…
Fate of Two Iranian Teenage Girls Seeking Refuge at Belgian Embassy
Two Iranian girls have sought asylum at the Belgian embassy in Tehran after fleeing their father to live with their mother in Belgium. The situation…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Arrest of a Member of the Ansar al-Islam Terrorist Network in Germany - 2003-12-05
A member of the Ansar al-Islam terrorist network was arrested in Munich, Germany. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding terrorist activities linked to Iranian groups…
Match Between Turkey's Besiktas and England's Chelsea to Be Held in Germany
The UEFA has moved the match between Turkey's Besiktas and England's Chelsea to Germany due to security concerns in Turkey following recent suicide attacks. Besiktas…
Belgian Embassy in Tehran Grants Custody of Two Iranian Girls to Their Mother
The Belgian Embassy in Tehran has granted custody of two Iranian girls, Yasmin and Sara, to their mother after they escaped from their father who…
List of Photos from Golestan Palace in the Qajar Era to Be Published
A new book compiling 2,100 selected photographs from the Golestan Palace archive will be published soon, showcasing the Qajar era's history and culture. Dr. Mohammad…