May 2003
Travel Restrictions to Hong Kong Lifted - 2003-05-23
The World Health Organization has lifted travel restrictions to Hong Kong and Guangdong due to a decreased risk of SARS, bringing relief to the local…
Iran Denies US Claims of Harboring Al-Qaeda Members - 2003-05-21
Iran has denied US allegations of sheltering Al-Qaeda members, calling them unfounded. This denial comes after US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld linked Al-Qaeda operatives…
SARS Crisis Resurfaces in Taiwan - 2003-05-18
The SARS crisis has intensified in Taiwan, with health officials reporting four deaths and 36 new cases in a single day. China and Hong Kong…
Iranian Government Denies Reports of Resuming Relations with the U.S.
The Iranian government has denied reports of talks with the U.S. to resume diplomatic relations after 23 years. The denial follows a report from 'USA…
Namati, Secretary of the Iranian Volleyball Federation: Iran's Hosting Approved
Ebrahim Namati announced that Iran's hosting of the World Youth Championships has been approved by the FIVB. The approval comes amid reports of contained SARS…
FIFA Committees Oppose Proposal to Increase Number of Teams to 36 for 2006 World Cup
FIFA's technical and football committees have unanimously opposed a proposal to increase the number of teams in the 2006 World Cup from 32 to 36.…