November 2003
Parliament of Georgia Votes Confidence in Foreign Minister and Head of Election Committee - 2003-11-30
The Georgian Parliament has approved Tedo Dzhaparidze as the new Foreign Minister and Zurab Chiaberashvili as the head of the Central Election Commission. Dzhaparidze aims…
No Sign of Freedom for Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi remains under house arrest in Burma with no signs of freedom after six months. She was detained following political clashes and…
Interview with Nasir Rashidi, Human Rights and Freedom of Religion and Expression Expert, Part One - 2003-11-29
Parichahr Farzam interviews Nasir Rashidi, a human rights expert and member of a pro-democracy coalition in Iran. The discussion focuses on issues of human rights…
Appointment of Mansour Barzgar as Head Coach of Iran's National Freestyle Wrestling Team
Mansour Barzgar has been appointed as the new head coach of Iran's national freestyle wrestling team, aiming to prepare the team for the 2004 Athens…
Iran National Football Team's Victory with Ali Daei's Sole Goal Against Lebanon - 2003-11-28
The Iran national football team secured a 1-0 victory over Lebanon thanks to a goal from Ali Daei. This match was part of the preliminary…
Ali Karimi: Lebanon is not a strong opponent, there is no concern about the absence of legionnaires
Ali Karimi commented on his absence from the national team for the match against Lebanon, asserting that Lebanon is not a strong opponent and there…
President Bush Praises Georgia for Peaceful Political Transition - 2003-11-26
President Bush commended Georgia for its smooth political transition and quick scheduling of presidential elections during a phone call with interim President Nino Burjanadze. This…
The Main Leader of Protests in Georgia Will Participate in the Presidential Elections
Nino Burjanadze announced that Mikheil Saakashvili, the leader of the protests in Georgia, will run in the presidential elections on January 4. This follows the…
Release of Five Senior Officials from the National League for Democracy in Burma - 2003-11-24
Five senior officials from the National League for Democracy in Burma were released after six months in prison, while their leader Aung San Suu Kyi…
Ali Daei Just One Goal Away from Achieving Ferenc Puskás Record
Ali Daei is just one goal away from matching Ferenc Puskás's record for international goals. However, a recent controversial match against North Korea has led…
Preliminary Results of Parliamentary Elections on Sunday in Croatia - 2003-11-24
The preliminary results of Croatia's parliamentary elections show the nationalist Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) regaining power with at least 61 seats. Ivo Sanader, the party…
Results of the Croatian Parliamentary Elections to be Announced Today - 2003-11-23
The results of Croatia's parliamentary elections are set to be revealed today, with a significant voter turnout reported. The Social Democrats are competing against the…
People of Croatia Cast Their Votes in Parliamentary Elections Today - 2003-11-23
Croatia is holding parliamentary elections today, with the nationalist Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) and the ruling Social Democratic Party in a close race. Public dissatisfaction…
National Book Award in the United States - 2003-11-22
The article discusses the National Book Award in the United States, highlighting its significance in recognizing literary achievements. This event is important as it showcases…
Iran National Football Team's Victory Against Lebanon National Team - 2003-11-20
The Iranian national football team secured a 3-0 victory over Lebanon in an Asian Cup qualifying match. Goals were scored by Ali Daei, Yahya Gol…
Jordan National Football Team Advances to Final Stage of 2004 AFC Asian Cup
The Jordan national football team has qualified for the final stage of the 2004 AFC Asian Cup after defeating North Korea 3-0. This victory marks…
Tens of Thousands of Italians Pay Tribute to the Bodies of 19 Fellow Citizens
Tens of thousands of Italians gathered to honor 19 citizens killed in a suicide bombing in Iraq. The victims included military personnel and civilians. This…
Results of This Week's Euro 2004 Championship Matches - 2003-11-17
Scotland defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in Euro 2004 qualifying, while Spain won against Norway 2-1. Other matches included a draw between Russia and Wales and…
Signing of Agreement Between the Burundian Government and Main Rebel Group - 2003-11-17
The Burundian government and the main Hutu rebel group signed a peace agreement, while a second rebel group rejected the ultimatum to join the process.…
Signing of Peace Agreement Between the Burundian Government and Rebel Forces - 2003-11-16
The Burundian government and the main Hutu rebel group have signed a peace agreement to end a decade-long civil war. Analysts caution that true peace…
Weekly Discussion: Behrouz Abbasi's Interview with Dr. Parviz Varjavand - 2003-11-13
Behrouz Abbasi interviews Dr. Parviz Varjavand, a key figure in Iran's provisional government and a spokesperson for the National Front. The discussion likely covers cultural…
Suspension of the Iran-North Korea National Football Teams Match in the 60th Minute - 2003-11-12
The football match between Iran and North Korea was suspended in the 60th minute after North Korea refused to continue due to a severe injury…
The Age of Prostitution in Iran Has Reached 13 Years
A social harm expert revealed that the age of entry into prostitution in Iran has dropped to 13 years, with an estimated 300,000 to 600,000…
Pseudonyms of Sadegh Hedayat in the Newspaper 'Mardom', Arash Irani - 2003-11-11
The article discusses the pseudonyms used by Iranian writer Sadegh Hedayat in the newspaper 'Mardom' and highlights a research study by Nasser Pakdaman that details…
Kofi Annan Criticizes Myanmar's Military Leaders
Kofi Annan has criticized Myanmar's military leaders for not engaging with opposition figures like Aung San Suu Kyi in democratic discussions. His remarks coincide with…
At least three killed in mortar attack in Burundi - 2003-11-10
A mortar attack in Bujumbura, Burundi, resulted in at least three fatalities, with Hutu rebels claiming responsibility. This incident follows a government assault that killed…
Yasser Arafat and Ahmed Qurei Reach Agreement on Interior Minister - 2003-11-08
Yasser Arafat and Ahmed Qurei have reached an agreement on the Interior Minister position, resolving a key point of contention in the formation of a…
At least 8 killed in clashes in northeastern India
At least 8 individuals were killed in violent clashes between armed militants and villagers in Assam, India. The conflict arose when villagers tried to block…
Names of Players Called Up for National Football Team Camp for Return Match Against North Korea - 2003-11-07
Branko Ivanković has called up 26 players for the Iranian national football team camp ahead of a return match against North Korea. The players are…
Ahmad Shah Massoud Tried to Warn the West About a Terrorist Attack on America - 2003-11-07
Ahmad Shah Massoud attempted to alert the West about an impending terrorist attack by al-Qaeda on the U.S. before the September 11 attacks. His warnings…
President Bush Calls for Democratic Reforms Across the Middle East - 2003-11-06
President Bush urged Middle Eastern governments to embrace democratic reforms, warning Iranian leaders against suppressing the people's democratic aspirations. He emphasized that a free Iraq…
Paul Bremer's Support for the Idea of Forming an Iraqi Militia - 2003-11-05
Paul Bremer has conditionally supported the formation of an Iraqi militia to bolster security forces amid ongoing attacks on U.S. troops. The Iraqi Governing Council…
Tribute to Majid Majidi at the Asian Festival in Rome
The Asian Festival in Rome is honoring Iranian director Majid Majidi with a retrospective of his films from November 6 to 13. Majidi, known for…
Alireza Rezaei's Participation in the Yarygin Cup
Alireza Rezaei, an Iranian heavyweight wrestler, is traveling to Moscow to compete in the Yarygin Cup despite recent injuries and limited training. He emphasizes the…
Protests of Over 10,000 People in Tbilisi, Capital of Georgia - 2003-11-04
Over 10,000 protesters gathered in Tbilisi to accuse President Edward Shevardnadze's government of election fraud following parliamentary elections. Opposition leaders threaten to boycott the results…
Under the Microscope: Anniversary of the Occupation of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran - 2003-11-04
The article discusses the anniversary of the U.S. Embassy occupation in Tehran and the National Front's plenum, which resulted in a resolution and the court…
Negotiations Between the National Liberation Army and the Colombian Government Have Reached a Stalemate - 2003-11-01
Negotiations between the National Liberation Army and the Colombian government over the release of seven kidnapped foreign tourists have stalled. The Colombian government insists on…