November 2003
Foreign Tourists' Fear of Driving Conditions and Roads in Iran - 2003-11-29
Foreign tourists express fear regarding the dangerous driving conditions and poor state of roads in Iran, despite appreciating the hospitality of the locals. This issue…
Arrest of a Man Suspected of Ordering an Attack on One of Two Synagogues in Istanbul
A man has been arrested in Turkey for allegedly ordering a suicide attack on a synagogue. This incident is part of a series of attacks…
November, Deadliest Month for U.S. Forces Since the Invasion of Iraq
November has seen the highest U.S. military casualties in Iraq since the invasion, with 75 soldiers killed. Despite a recent decrease in daily attacks, military…
A Team of Spanish Intelligence Officers Attacked in Southern Baghdad - 2003-11-29
A team of eight Spanish intelligence officers was attacked in southern Baghdad, resulting in at least seven deaths. This incident highlights the ongoing violence in…
President Bush's Secret Trip to Iraq - 2003-11-28
President Bush made a secret trip to Iraq, which was heavily guarded from public knowledge. The trip involved significant precautions to ensure secrecy, including dimming…
A Greek Court Released Five Anti-Globalization Activists
A Greek court has released five anti-globalization activists on bail after they went on a hunger strike while detained. They were accused of causing disturbances…
Grenade Attack on Hotel in Kirkuk, Northern Iraq - 2003-11-25
A grenade attack on the Palace Hotel in Kirkuk injured three individuals, including two security guards. The attack highlights ongoing security challenges in Iraq, particularly…
Iranian Girl Wins Swedish Journalism Award
Lavan Mohtadi, a 24-year-old Iranian-Kurdish journalist, won the Swedish Union of Journalists' award for her work on immigrant integration. She immigrated to Sweden at a…
Italian Interior Minister: Italy has become a primary target for Islamic extremists
The Italian Interior Minister, Gianni Pisano, warns that Italy is now a primary target for Islamic extremists following a deadly attack in Iraq that killed…
Explosion at the Ministry of Oil Building and Two Hotels in Central Baghdad - 2003-11-21
On November 21, 2003, missiles struck the Ministry of Oil and two hotels in Baghdad, injuring at least one person. The attack targeted locations housing…
Science and Society: New Drug for Treating Arthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis
American scientists have developed a new drug aimed at treating arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, which is expected to be available soon. This development is significant…
UN Refugee Agency Suspends Aid Operations in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan
The UN Refugee Agency has halted operations in Ghazni, Afghanistan, after a French aid worker was killed. This suspension reflects ongoing security concerns in the…
U.S. Forces Attack Suspected Militants' Hideouts in Saddam Hussein's Hometown - 2003-11-17
U.S. forces conducted a heavy weapons attack on suspected militant hideouts in Tikrit, Saddam Hussein's hometown, aiming to deter armed resistance from his loyalists. The…
Genetic Technology Can Be Used to Create New Microbial Weapons - 2003-11-16
Scientists have alerted the CIA about the potential misuse of biotechnology for creating new microbial weapons. This concern arises from advancements in genetic engineering that…
Deadly Bombings in Turkey Executed by International Terrorists - 2003-11-16
On November 16, 2003, coordinated car bombings targeted two synagogues in Istanbul, resulting in at least 23 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The attacks are…
President Bush says the U.S. is trying to expedite the transfer of power to the people of Iraq - 2003-11-15
President Bush announced efforts to speed up the transfer of power to Iraqis while affirming that U.S. troops will stay until stability is achieved. This…
Iranian Journalists' Efforts to Join the International Federation of Journalists
Iranian journalists, led by Hosseini Bastani, are pushing for permanent membership in the International Federation of Journalists to gain voting rights and access to training…
American Soldiers Launch Attack Against Insurgents in Iraq - 2003-11-13
American soldiers conducted military operations against insurgents in Iraq following a deadly bombing that killed Italian soldiers. The actions resulted in casualties among the insurgents…
Science and Society: Repairing Damaged Heart and Brain - 2003-11-12
American scientists have discovered a method to aid the regeneration of damaged heart and brain tissues, previously deemed impossible. This breakthrough is reported by Mansour…
Britain's Security Preparations for President Bush's Visit
Britain is gearing up for President Bush's visit while facing planned protests against U.S. policies. Activists accuse the government of suppressing their right to protest,…
Paul Bremer: Attacks on Coalition Forces in Iraq Will Decrease with Improved Intelligence Gathering - 2003-11-11
Paul Bremer warns that without improved intelligence, attacks on coalition forces in Iraq will persist. He highlights the influx of terrorists from neighboring countries and…
Report Shahid: Interview with Mariane Pearl about her book - 2003-11-11
Mariane Pearl discusses her book 'In Search of My Heart', reflecting on the tragic murder of her husband, Daniel Pearl, by Islamic extremists. This interview…
Science and Society: Solar Energy for Electricity Generation - 2003-11-11
American scientists have developed a more efficient solar energy device for electricity generation. This innovation aims to increase the use of clean solar power and…
Weekly Discussion: Behrouz Abbasi's Interview with Mashallah Shamsolvaezin - 2003-11-06
Behrouz Abbasi interviews Mashallah Shamsolvaezin, a prominent figure in Iranian journalism. The discussion highlights the challenges faced by journalists in Iran. This is significant as…
Iranian Government Assigns Personal Bodyguard and Police Car for Shirin Ebadi's Protection
The Iranian government has taken steps to protect Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi after she received death threats. This highlights the ongoing tensions between…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: An Islamic Cultural Education Center in Germany - 2003-11-02
An Islamic cultural education center in Germany, associated with extremist groups, has been permitted to operate. This raises concerns about the influence of radical ideologies…
Continued Violence in Iraq Will Not Force U.S. to Withdraw Prematurely
President Bush asserts that the ongoing violence in Iraq will not lead to a premature U.S. withdrawal. He attributes the violence to both Saddam Hussein's…