September 2003
Opposition Strike Against President Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada Escalates in Bolivia - 2003-09-30
Opposition strikes against President Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada have intensified in Bolivia, led by the largest labor union. The strikes have disrupted traffic and closed…
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…
Condoleezza Rice Dismisses Criticism of Serious Intelligence Shortcomings as Baseless - 2003-09-29
Condoleezza Rice defended the Bush administration's use of intelligence regarding Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, calling criticisms of intelligence shortcomings unfounded. This discussion occurred amidst…
Japan's Plan to Provide One Billion Dollar Aid to African Nations - 2003-09-27
Japan plans to provide one billion dollars in aid to African nations over five years, focusing on food, healthcare, education, and AIDS prevention. This announcement…
Discovery of Three Missiles Inside a House in South Delhi
Three Israeli-made missiles were found stored in a house in South Delhi, intended for the Air Force. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding their…
Under the Microscope: Continuation of Political Fasts - Ministry of Interior's Confrontation with the Guardian Council - 2003-09-25
Political fasts in Iran continue to support political prisoners, while the Ministry of Interior is entering a new phase of confrontation with the Guardian Council…
Nazi Baghlari Report: Start of the Academic Year and Changes in Iraq's Textbooks - 2003-09-25
The Iraqi Ministry of Education is getting ready for the new academic year with significant changes in educational methods and textbooks. This report highlights the…
The Report on the Search for Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction Will Include No Definitive Conclusions
The CIA's upcoming report on the search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq will not provide any definitive findings. Investigators from the U.S. and…
Saudi Officials Expel 9 Yemenis
Saudi Arabia has expelled 9 Yemenis linked to security issues, including some connected to the attack on the French oil tanker Limburg. This incident highlights…
Annan: If the Situation in Iraq Continues to Deteriorate, UN Activities Will Be Significantly Paralyzed
Kofi Annan warns that the worsening situation in Iraq could severely hinder UN operations. Following a suicide attack near the UN headquarters, he expressed regret…
Under the Microscope: The Dispute Between the Judiciary and the Ministry of Intelligence Over Zahra Kazemi's Death - 2003-09-23
The article discusses the ongoing conflict between Iran's Judiciary and Ministry of Intelligence regarding the circumstances surrounding Zahra Kazemi's death. Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh highlights…
An Iranian Ministry of Intelligence Agent is Wanted in Connection with Zahra Kazemi's Death - 2003-09-22
An Iranian judge has issued a pursuit order for a Ministry of Intelligence agent linked to the death of Zahra Kazemi, an Iranian-Canadian journalist who…
The U.S. Reimposes Sanctions on China North Industries Corporation
The U.S. has reimposed sanctions on China North Industries Corporation for alleged missile technology sales. This follows earlier sanctions related to sales to Iran. The…
Senator Ted Kennedy: Saddam Hussein Was Not an Immediate Threat to America - 2003-09-19
Senator Ted Kennedy criticized the Bush administration for misrepresenting the reasons for the Iraq war, stating that Saddam Hussein was not an immediate threat to…
The Bush Administration Never Considered Saddam Hussein Responsible for the September 11 Terrorist Attacks in the U.S. - 2003-09-17
Condoleezza Rice clarified that the Bush administration did not hold Saddam Hussein responsible for the September 11 attacks, despite believing he supported terrorists. A poll…
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…
Bush Administration's View on Saddam Hussein's Role in September 11 Attacks - 2003-09-17
The Bush administration, represented by National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, clarified that while they believe Saddam Hussein supported and trained terrorists, they did not conclude…
Disruption of International Food Shipments to North Korea - 2003-09-16
North Korea blames the U.S. and Japan for hindering international food shipments due to political pressures, leading to delays or cuts in aid. The U.S.…
Riot Police in Cancun Used Tear Gas
Riot police in Cancun used tear gas against hundreds of protesting farmers trying to reach WTO negotiations, resulting in injuries and a tragic suicide by…
Ceremonies Held Worldwide on the Second Anniversary of September 11
Global ceremonies commemorated the second anniversary of the September 11 attacks, highlighting international solidarity against terrorism. Key figures included EU ambassadors, Russian Foreign Minister Igor…
Awarding Honorary Plaque to Late Socialist President of Chile Salvador Allende - 2003-09-11
President Ricardo Lagos commemorated late socialist President Salvador Allende on the 30th anniversary of his overthrow during a military coup. The ceremony marked the first…
Dim Prospects for a Diplomatic Solution to the North Korean Nuclear Crisis - 2003-09-08
Jack Pritchard, a former U.S. envoy to North Korea, warns that diplomatic solutions to the nuclear crisis are unlikely without bilateral talks between Washington and…
Britain Adds Two Additional Battalions to Its Forces in Iraq - 2003-09-08
Britain is increasing its military presence in Iraq by adding two battalions, as stated by Defense Secretary Geoff Hoon in Parliament. This decision comes in…
Head of French Strategic Research Association Considers Iraq's Situation Dangerous
François Heisberg, the head of the French Strategic Research Association, warns that Iraq's situation is becoming increasingly perilous, drawing parallels to Lebanon's past turmoil. This…
Meeting of the Canadian Foreign Minister with Senior Officials of Pakistan in Islamabad - 2003-09-06
The Canadian Foreign Minister Bill Graham met with senior Pakistani officials, including President Pervez Musharraf, to discuss support for Afghanistan's reconstruction and the refugee crisis.…
Mass Gatherings in North Korea in Support of the Government - 2003-09-05
North Korea organized mass gatherings to show public support for its government in light of tensions with the U.S. over its nuclear program. Officials claim…
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…
Former Commander of U.S. Forces in the Middle East Criticizes Bush Administration
Retired General Anthony Zinni criticized the Bush administration for its inadequate strategy in Iraq post-war, particularly regarding the lack of a UN resolution for peacekeepers.…
Internet, Computer, and Virus - 2003-09-05
The article warns users of Microsoft software about vulnerabilities that allow hackers to access systems, particularly through MS Word. It reports on the arrest of…
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…
The U.S. States It Does Not Intend to Change Its Policy Toward North Korea - 2003-09-02
The U.S. is maintaining its current policy towards North Korea, focusing on multilateral diplomacy to persuade it to abandon its nuclear weapons program. North Korea…
Palestinians Urge Mahmoud Abbas and Yasser Arafat to End Power Struggle
Prominent Palestinians are calling for Mahmoud Abbas and Yasser Arafat to stop their internal power struggles to unite against Israel. A letter signed by 200…