October 2003
U.S. Secretary of State: Syria Should Not Escalate 'Artificial Tensions'
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell warned Syria against escalating tensions with Israel after Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa threatened retaliation for Israeli attacks. This…
U.S. Secretary of State Condemns Missile Attack on Al-Rashid Hotel
A missile attack on the Al-Rashid Hotel in Baghdad resulted in the death of one American soldier and injuries to 17 others. U.S. Secretary of…
Saudi Security Forces Arrest Dozens of Rebels - 2003-10-24
Saudi security forces have arrested dozens of rebels during protests against the government in three cities. The protests were encouraged by an exiled reform movement,…
Thousands of Italians Protest Pension Rights
Thousands of Italians protested against proposed changes to the pension system, leading to a significant strike that disrupted various sectors. Labor unions, representing millions, oppose…
Ahmad Qurei Condemns Israeli Airstrikes
Ahmad Qurei condemned Israeli airstrikes that killed ten Palestinians, including Hamas members, and led to widespread protests in Gaza. Israel claims the strikes were retaliation…
Possible Two-Month Absence for Frédéric Kanouté, French Striker of Tottenham Hotspur
Frédéric Kanouté, the French striker for Tottenham Hotspur, may miss up to two months due to an ankle injury sustained during a match. Initial fears…
Three Palestinians Killed in Three Consecutive Israeli Airstrikes
Israeli airstrikes resulted in the deaths of three Palestinians and injuries to at least 23 others, following the killing of three Israeli soldiers by Palestinian…
Bolivian Opposition Reiterates Demand for President's Ouster - 2003-10-17
The Bolivian opposition has renewed its call for the ousting of President Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada amid ongoing protests and strikes that have resulted in…
New Wave of Protests Against Zimbabwean Government's Economic Policies
A major trade union in Zimbabwe is planning new protests against the government's economic policies, accusing President Mugabe of mismanagement. The protests are set to…
Leaders of Islamic Countries Call for Withdrawal of Foreign Forces from Iraq
Leaders of Islamic countries are convening in Malaysia to demand the withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq, emphasizing the need for the UN to assist…
Syria Warns Israel of Retaliation for Recent Attack
Syria has issued a warning to Israel regarding its right to retaliate for an airstrike near Damascus that targeted a Palestinian militant training base. This…
Sergey Ivanov: Russia's Nuclear Weapons are Solely Deterrent
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Ivanov declared that Russia's nuclear arsenal is purely for deterrence and that the country will not engage in preemptive nuclear strikes.…
Nigerian Labor Unions Cancel Nationwide Strike in Protest Against Fuel Price Hike
Nigerian labor unions canceled a planned nationwide strike against fuel price increases after oil companies agreed to revert prices. The government's decision to deregulate prices…
Ann Cooper, Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, Inquires About the Deaths of Three Non-American Journalists
Ann Cooper, Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, is seeking answers from the U.S. Department of Defense about the deaths of three journalists…
Nigerian Government: New Policy Will Halt Oil Smuggling and Save Money
The Nigerian government is pushing forward with a policy to liberalize fuel prices despite an impending nationwide strike. Lawmakers insist this move will curb oil…
Rio Ferdinand, England National Footballer, Excluded - 2003-10-08
Rio Ferdinand has been excluded from the England national football team due to his absence from a drug test, coinciding with Michael Owen's injury. This…
Mohsen Sazgara, Dissident Journalist in Iran, Released
Mohsen Sazgara, a prominent dissident journalist, was released from prison after his family paid a substantial bail. He had been jailed for allegedly inciting student…
Syrian President Accuses Israel of Escalating Middle East Conflict - 2003-10-07
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has accused Israel of escalating tensions in the Middle East following airstrikes near Damascus. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon emphasized Israel's…
Under the Microscope: The Release of Sazgara and Zeidabadi - 2003-10-06
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the recent release of political prisoners Mohsen Sazgara and Ahmad Zeidabadi, alongside Israel's military actions against Islamic Jihad and the…
No End
The article discusses the film 'No End' directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, which explores the life of a young widow in Poland under martial law as…
Nigerian Labor Union Threatens General Strike in Protest Against Government's Decision to Remove Fuel Price Cap - 2003-10-05
The Nigeria Labour Congress is threatening a general strike to protest the government's removal of fuel price caps, which has led to a significant price…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: Protest Against Shurnatzi Government's Policies Towards Russia - 2003-10-03
A group of Georgian soldiers who fought in Abkhazia in the early 1990s protested the Shurnatzi government's policies towards Russia by staging a hunger strike…
Nigerian Oil Workers' Unions Threaten Nationwide Strike
Nigerian oil workers' unions are threatening a nationwide strike due to the government's decision to lift legal restrictions on the oil industry. They demand an…