October 2003
Shirin Ebadi's Handshake Sparks Controversy - 2003-10-30
Shirin Ebadi's handshake with a male attendee at her tribute ceremony led to significant backlash from the conservative newspaper Kayhan, which accused the event of…
Start of the New NBA Season - 2003-10-29
The NBA season kicked off with the Lakers defeating the Mavericks, despite Kobe Bryant's absence. The Spurs and the 76ers also secured victories in their…
Under the Microscope: The Reaction of Nationalists to the Signing of the Additional Protocol - 2003-10-23
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the reactions of nationalists and international responses to Iran's signing of the Additional Protocol concerning nuclear weapons. He also addresses…
Start of Tehran Four-Nation Futsal Tournament - 2003-10-20
The Tehran Four-Nation Futsal Tournament begins today with Iran facing Armenia and the U21 team playing against Spain. Coach Mahmoud Khorakchi highlighted the early start…
Sepp Blatter Criticizes England National Team Severely - 2003-10-18
Sepp Blatter criticized the England national football team for their lack of discipline after they threatened to boycott a match against Turkey due to the…
University of Berkeley Launches Online Museum of Conceptual Art
The University of Berkeley has launched an online museum dedicated to conceptual art, featuring contributions from seven North American art institutions. This initiative allows broader…
Hossein Rezazadeh: I Will Set a World Record in Canada
Hossein Rezazadeh, a prominent Iranian weightlifter, aims to set a new world record at the upcoming World Championships in Canada, which are crucial for Olympic…
White House National Security Advisor Defends War Against Iraq - 2003-10-08
Condoleezza Rice, the White House National Security Advisor, defended the Iraq war, claiming Saddam Hussein posed a global threat. She emphasized the need to enforce…
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…
Aung San Suu Kyi, the detained leader of the Burmese opposition, will be released
Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the Burmese opposition, is expected to be released following surgery. The Burmese Foreign Minister announced her good condition…
Launch of Official Website for Sadegh Hedayat - 2003-10-05
The official website for Sadegh Hedayat, a prominent Iranian writer, has been launched, providing access to his works and related content. Hedayat, known for his…
Tens of Thousands Demand Disarmament of Rebels in Ivory Coast
Tens of thousands of government supporters in Ivory Coast protested in Abidjan, calling for the disarmament of rebels nearly 10 months after a peace agreement.…
Results of Week Four of the National Football League (NFL) - 2003-10-01
In Week Four of the NFL, Peyton Manning led the Indianapolis Colts to a dominant victory over the New Orleans Saints, throwing 6 touchdown passes.…