September 2003
Deployment of 15,000 United Nations Soldiers in Liberia - 2003-09-30
The United Nations is set to deploy 15,000 soldiers to Liberia for peacekeeping duties, marking the largest deployment since the Sierra Leone civil war. This…
Pentagon Spokesman: American Forces Have Completed Their Mission in Liberia - 2003-09-30
U.S. Navy ships supporting peacekeeping operations in Liberia are withdrawing after completing their mission. Approximately 2,300 Marines were sent to assist West African forces in…
An American Soldier Killed in Bombings West of Baghdad - 2003-09-30
An American soldier was killed in bombings in western Baghdad, with three others injured. U.S. forces arrested several Iraqis suspected of kidnapping two American soldiers…
American Soldiers Open Fire on Two Cars at a Checkpoint - 2003-09-27
American soldiers opened fire on two cars at a checkpoint in Fallujah, resulting in four deaths and multiple injuries. This incident highlights ongoing violence in…
Mullah Omar Calls Senior Commanders to Jihad Against American Soldiers in Afghanistan - 2003-09-24
Mullah Omar has instructed senior Taliban commanders to increase their attacks on U.S. forces in Afghanistan. This call to jihad highlights the ongoing resistance against…
Investigation into Recent Attacks on Journalists in Azerbaijan - 2003-09-23
An international media freedom organization has urged an investigation into attacks on journalists in Azerbaijan, where five journalists were assaulted and two detained ahead of…
Indian Kashmir Soldiers Kill Muslim Militant
Indian soldiers killed five suspected Muslim militants in a nighttime clash in Kashmir. This incident highlights the ongoing conflict between Indian forces and Muslim extremists…
American Soldier Kills Rare Bengal Tiger at Baghdad Zoo - 2003-09-20
An American soldier killed a rare Bengal tiger at the Baghdad Zoo after attempting to feed it. The incident resulted in the soldier sustaining severe…
Continuation of Discussions and Negotiations Among Representatives of Russia and 11 Other Former Soviet Republics - 2003-09-19
On September 19, 2003, representatives from Russia and 11 other former Soviet republics met in Yalta, Ukraine, to discuss economic cooperation. They signed an agreement…
Agreement of Foreign Ministers of Russia and 11 Other Former Soviet Countries - 2003-09-18
The foreign ministers of Russia and 11 other former Soviet states met in Yalta to agree on new anti-terrorism measures, including tighter controls on shoulder-fired…
Manchester United Defeats Rival Team by 5 Goals - 2003-09-17
Manchester United achieved a decisive 5-0 victory against Panathinaikos in their opening match of the European club championship. Key players like Quinton Fortune and Eric…
Colombia in Search of 8 Foreign Scouts - 2003-09-16
Colombian authorities are searching for 8 foreign scouts kidnapped by suspected leftist rebels. The group includes individuals from Israel, the UK, Germany, and Spain. This…
North Korea's Agreement to Halt Its Nuclear Program in Exchange for Receiving Two Light Water Reactors and Oil - 2003-09-16
North Korea has agreed to stop its nuclear program in exchange for light water reactors and oil. President Bush has allocated $3.7 million for administrative…
Tajikistan's Supreme Court Sentences Former Soldier to Death
A former soldier in Tajikistan has been sentenced to death for the murder of five civilians during the civil war, highlighting the ethnic tensions that…
Two Shots Fired at the Residential Area of the British Embassy in Tehran
Two shots were fired at the British Embassy in Tehran, the third such incident this month, following tensions between Iran and Britain due to the…
The United States Calls for Turkish Soldiers to Join Multinational Forces in Iraq - 2003-09-15
The U.S. is advocating for Turkish soldiers to join multinational forces in Iraq, aiming to alleviate Kurdish opposition. Colin Powell acknowledges the sensitivities involved but…
An American Soldier Killed Today in Fallujah - 2003-09-14
An American soldier was killed in Fallujah, Iraq, following an explosion linked to ongoing violence in the region. This incident follows the accidental shooting of…
A Former Guerrilla Leader in Kashmir, India, Killed by Muslim Militants - 2003-09-13
A former guerrilla leader in Kashmir, Mohammad Yousuf, was killed by Muslim militants along with two companions after a cricket match. This incident is part…
Hadi Soleimanpour Released on Bail in Britain
Hadi Soleimanpour, the former Iranian ambassador to Argentina, was released on bail in Britain after being arrested for his alleged involvement in a 1994 bombing…
September 11 Calendar: Terrorist Attacks on New York and the Pentagon - 2003-09-11
On September 11, 2001, terrorists launched attacks on New York City and the Pentagon, resulting in the deaths of approximately 3,000 individuals. This event involved…
Nearly 4,000 Members of the People's Mujahedin of Iran Detained by U.S. Army - 2003-09-11
The U.S. Army confirms the detention of nearly 4,000 members of the People's Mujahedin of Iran in Iraq while denying allegations of their involvement in…
Seven Suspected Muslim Militants Killed by Police in Kashmir, India
Seven suspected Muslim militants were killed by police in Kashmir after entering an area under Indian control. The incident highlights ongoing violence in the region,…
Suicide Attack in Erbil, Northern Iraq - 2003-09-10
A suicide attack in Erbil, Iraq, resulted in at least 2 deaths and over 40 injuries, including six Americans. The incident raises concerns about U.S.…
Explosion in Northern Iraq Kills One Iraqi and Leaves Many Injured
An explosion in northern Iraq resulted in the death of one Iraqi and injuries to many, including six Americans. Concurrently, American forces in Baghdad faced…
Under the Microscope: Bill to Prohibit Assistance to Terrorism - 2003-09-09
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the implications of a bill aimed at prohibiting assistance to terrorism, the recent shooting incident at the British Embassy, and…
China Condemns Pro-Independence Taiwan Demonstrations - 2003-09-07
The Chinese government condemned a large demonstration in Taiwan advocating for independence, asserting that reunification is inevitable. Activists called for a change in Taiwan's official…
Tehran Warns London Regarding the Release of Hadi Soleimanpour - 2003-09-05
Tehran has issued a warning to London regarding the potential worsening of bilateral relations if Hadi Soleimanpour, a former diplomat wanted by Argentina, is not…
Between 72 and 100 Suspected Taliban Fighters Killed in Afghanistan
In a joint operation in Zabul province, U.S. and Afghan forces have reportedly killed between 72 and 100 suspected Taliban fighters. The operation aims to…
The U.S. Army Can Only Maintain a Force of 40,000 to 65,000 Troops in Iraq Long-Term
A U.S. congressional report warns that the Army may struggle to maintain current troop levels in Iraq beyond next year, suggesting a long-term sustainable force…
Two Police Killed in Bomb Explosion in Kashmir, India - 2003-09-03
A bomb explosion in Kashmir, India resulted in the death of two police officers and injuries to three others. The attack is believed to have…
Return of Morteza Sarmadi from Britain - 2003-09-03
Morteza Sarmadi, the Iranian ambassador to Britain, returned to Tehran due to escalating political tensions linked to the arrest of Hadi Soleimanpour, Iran's former ambassador…
Under the Microscope: The King of Jordan's Visit to Iran - Dispatch of Iranian Experts to Argentina - 2003-09-02
The article discusses two significant developments: the King of Jordan's visit to Iran aimed at improving bilateral relations, and the dispatch of Iranian legal experts…
Two American Soldiers and Four Taliban Fighters Killed in Afghanistan
In a recent conflict in Afghanistan, two American soldiers and four Taliban fighters were killed during a firefight in Paktia province. The U.S. forces responded…