August 2003
Protests Against Election Results in Cambodia - 2003-08-31
Nineteen protesters were arrested in Phnom Penh while demonstrating against the recent election results in Cambodia. The protests were led by the Khmer Front, an…
Report Shahid: Interview with Engineer Hoshang Kurdistani - 2003-08-24
Supporters of the National Front are gathering in Gothenburg, Sweden for a two-day meeting. An interview with Engineer Hoshang Kurdistani, a veteran member of the…
Radical Groups Have Intensified Their Operations in Russia
Radical groups in Kyrgyzstan have intensified their activities, according to Deputy Prime Minister Karmanbek Osmanov. He highlighted the inadequacy of national laws and the lack…
Protest Against Whale Hunting by Iceland - 2003-08-21
Iceland has resumed whaling, prompting the Bush administration to consider potential trade sanctions. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is investigating whether this action violates…
Expanded Passport Information Services for U.S. Citizens
The National Passport Information Center (NPIC) has transitioned from a fee-based service to a toll-free service for U.S. passport information, enhancing public access. This change,…
Opposition March Against Hugo Chavez in Venezuela - 2003-08-21
Opponents of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela gathered over 3 million signatures to demand a referendum on his presidency. The event took place in Caracas, where…
Under the Microscope: Bloody Clashes in Semirom - Closure of Resistance Council Offices in the U.S. - 2003-08-18
The article discusses violent clashes in Semirom, Isfahan province, and the closure of the National Council of Resistance's offices and bank accounts in the U.S.…
Iran National Swimming Team Coach: Participation in Asian Championship Finals is Not Out of Reach
The coach of the Iran national swimming team expressed optimism about the athletes' readiness for the Asian age group championships in Macau, highlighting improvements in…
Kamall Kharrazi: By closing the offices of the National Council of Resistance, the U.S. accepts its international responsibility
Kamall Kharrazi praised the U.S. decision to designate the National Council of Resistance as a terrorist group and close its offices in the U.S., viewing…
Iran's State Media: Closing the National Council of Resistance Offices in the U.S. is Not Enough - 2003-08-16
Iran's state media criticized the U.S. decision to close the offices of the National Council of Resistance, arguing it does not address the underlying issues…
Designation of National Council of Resistance and National Council of Resistance of Iran under Executive Order 13224
The U.S. Secretary of State has added the National Council of Resistance and the National Council of Resistance of Iran to the list of organizations…
On the 100th Anniversary of the Wright Brothers' Flight, a Model Airplane Crossed the Atlantic Ocean
A 77-year-old deaf and nearly blind man, Minyard Hill, successfully flew a model airplane across the Atlantic Ocean on the 100th anniversary of the Wright…
Fatehmi from Iran, the First Asian Participant in the World's Strongest Man Competitions
Mahraab Fatehmi is traveling to Finland to become the first Asian participant in the World's Strongest Man competitions. He expresses pride in representing Iran and…
Capsizing of a Fishing Boat Carrying Illegal Migrants Near an Island in Greece - 2003-08-14
A fishing boat carrying illegal migrants capsized near Lesbos, Greece, resulting in the deaths of five individuals, including three children. Rescuers saved 22 others. This…
Capsizing of a Fishing Boat Carrying Illegal Migrants Near Lesbos Island
A fishing boat carrying illegal migrants capsized near Lesbos, resulting in the deaths of five individuals, including three children, while 22 were rescued. This incident…
Iran National Football Team Loses 1-0 to Iraq
The Iranian national football team lost 1-0 to Iraq in a Four-Nation Cup match, missing opportunities to equalize. Iraq will advance to the final against…
Iraq National Football Team's First International Match After the War - 2003-08-12
The Iraq national football team is set to play its first international match against Iran after the war, marking a significant moment for the country…
Mohammad Khatami's Warning to Hardliners
Mohammad Khatami warned hardliners that their opposition to his reforms is alienating Iranian youth, who seek freedom and progress. This discontent has previously sparked significant…
David Beckham's First Goal for Real Madrid - 2003-08-06
David Beckham scored his first goal for Real Madrid in a friendly match against FC Tokyo, contributing to a 3-0 victory. This match marked a…
South African Government Prepares to Provide AIDS Medication to Those Suffering from the Deadly Disease - 2003-08-05
The South African government is preparing to provide AIDS medication to those in need, with a decision expected soon from the cabinet. This issue has…
Midterm Referendum of President Hugo Chavez, Presidency of Venezuela - 2003-08-05
The Venezuelan Supreme Court has set a deadline for lawmakers to organize a referendum on President Hugo Chavez's government. If they fail, the court will…
U.S. State Department Denies Washington Post Article - 2003-08-04
The U.S. State Department has denied a Washington Post report claiming that Colin Powell and Richard Armitage plan to resign after the 2005 presidential inauguration.…