July 2003
The Worst Food Crisis in Ethiopia in Two Decades - 2003-07-31
Ethiopia is facing its worst food crisis in two decades due to severe drought, with 13 million people in need of assistance. The World Food…
A Reconnaissance Team Departed for Liberia to Establish a Peacekeeping Force - 2003-07-30
A reconnaissance team has been sent to Liberia to facilitate the deployment of a peacekeeping force amid ongoing conflict in Monrovia. The force will consist…
Saudi Ambassador to the U.S. Rejects Congressional Report
The Saudi Ambassador to the U.S. has dismissed a Congressional report linking the Saudi government to the 9/11 attacks, calling the claims unfounded. The report…
Afghanistan's Interior Minister Calls for More Help from Pakistan in Pursuing and Capturing Taliban
Afghanistan's Interior Minister, Ali Ahmad Jalali, has urged Pakistan to enhance its efforts in capturing Taliban fighters to prevent cross-border attacks. The conversation with Pakistani…
Security Issues Outside Kabul - 2003-07-24
The UN Special Representative for Afghanistan, Lakhdar Brahimi, urged the international community to enhance security outside Kabul, acknowledging the limitations of multinational forces. This highlights…
Germany's Intent to Reduce Its Peacekeeping Forces in Afghanistan - 2003-07-19
Germany plans to withdraw 800 of its 2,300 peacekeeping soldiers from Afghanistan over the next two months, coinciding with NATO's takeover of the International Security…
Park Ki-won, Head Coach of Iran's National Volleyball Team: I Will Change the Professional Mindset of Iranian Volleyball
Park Ki-won, the new head coach of Iran's national volleyball team, plans to transform the professional approach to volleyball in Iran by implementing new systems…
International AIDS Conference in Paris - 2003-07-16
At the International AIDS Conference in Paris, researchers revealed that 10% of AIDS patients in Europe show resistance to at least one treatment drug. They…
Jacques Chirac Calls for Negotiations Between Armenia and Azerbaijan to Resolve Disputes - 2003-07-16
French President Jacques Chirac has urged Armenia and Azerbaijan to engage in negotiations to settle their territorial disputes over Nagorno-Karabakh. This call came during a…
U.S. Provides $20 Million Aid to Palestinian Authority - 2003-07-16
The U.S. has allocated $20 million to the Palestinian Authority for rebuilding efforts after years of conflict with Israel. This marks a significant shift in…
Kofi Annan's Meeting with President Bush at the White House - 2003-07-14
Kofi Annan met with President Bush to discuss the situation in Liberia, where the U.S. is considering support for peacekeeping efforts. Both leaders agreed on…
Operation to Cleanse the Network of Hostile Individuals Has Begun in Iraq Since Saturday - 2003-07-13
A new U.S. military operation targeting militants in Iraq began on Saturday, focusing on areas with a high concentration of Saddam Hussein's supporters. This operation…
Raan Ghisan: Yasser Arafat May Be Expelled - 2003-07-13
A senior Israeli official warned that Yasser Arafat could be expelled if he continues to obstruct Mahmoud Abbas's peace efforts. This tension has increased following…
U.S. Assistance in Ending Regional Wars and Combating AIDS in Africa - 2003-07-12
President Bush has committed U.S. support to help Africa end regional conflicts and fight AIDS. His remarks were made during a speech in Nigeria at…
Russia to Deliver 100 Military Trucks and Other Equipment to Afghanistan
Russia has agreed to provide 100 military trucks and additional equipment to Afghanistan following a meeting between Afghan Defense Minister Mohammad Fahim Khan and Russian…
Interview with Mrs. Mohammadi, Mother of Manoochehr and Akbar Mohammadi - 2003-07-10
On July 7, 2003, Mohammad and Simin Mohammadi, family members of imprisoned student leaders, were arrested by the Iranian regime. Mrs. Gol Jahan Mohammadi, their…
Ambassador of the Islamic Republic in Norway Rushed to Hospital Due to Chest Pain
The Iranian ambassador to Norway was hospitalized due to chest pain after protesters attempted to storm the embassy. The incident followed a peaceful demonstration supporting…
Seven Members of a New Iraqi Police Force Killed
Seven members of a new Iraqi police force were killed in an explosion in Ramadi. The attack occurred shortly after they completed training and follows…
Palestinian Officials' Efforts to Maintain Peace - 2003-07-05
Palestinian officials are working to uphold a fragile peace with Israel by arresting anti-Israeli militants and negotiating with various groups. Mahmoud Abbas met with the…
Broadcast of Tape Allegedly Featuring Saddam Hussein's Voice by Al Jazeera - 2003-07-04
Al Jazeera aired a tape allegedly featuring Saddam Hussein's voice, claiming he is still in Iraq and urging resistance against U.S. forces. The U.S. military…
Maryam Rajavi to be Released on Bail
Maryam Rajavi, the wife of the PMOI leader, has been ordered to be released on bail by a French appeals court after being arrested for…
Knowledge and Society: What Are the Chances of Success for the Team of Surgeons Operating on Conjoined Twins?
A team of 12 surgeons and 100 medical staff is preparing for a complex surgery on conjoined Iranian twins. The article discusses the likelihood of…
Israeli Forces Prepare to Withdraw from West Bank Cities and Bethlehem - 2003-07-02
Israeli forces are set to withdraw from West Bank cities and Bethlehem following negotiations between Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.…
Russia's Assistance in Convincing Iran and North Korea to Abandon Nuclear Weapons Programs - 2003-07-02
President Bush acknowledges Russia's role in pressuring Iran and North Korea to give up their nuclear weapons programs. This cooperation is seen as vital for…
Statement of the United Front of Baluchistan, Iran on the Occasion of July 18
The United Front of Baluchistan commemorates the July 18 uprising, highlighting the bravery of Iranian students who protested against the Islamic Republic's oppression. They call…
Human Rights Watch Urges Saudi Arabia to Revoke Death Sentences for Two Female Workers
Human Rights Watch is calling on Saudi Arabia to halt the execution of two migrant women sentenced to death for allegedly killing their employers. The…
Counter-Terrorism Center Opens in Malaysia
A counter-terrorism center has been established in Malaysia with U.S. support to address terrorism in Southeast Asia. The center will conduct research and hold seminars,…
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…