November 2003
November, Deadliest Month for U.S. Forces Since the Invasion of Iraq
November has seen the highest U.S. military casualties in Iraq since the invasion, with 75 soldiers killed. Despite a recent decrease in daily attacks, military…
A Team of Spanish Intelligence Officers Attacked in Southern Baghdad - 2003-11-29
A team of eight Spanish intelligence officers was attacked in southern Baghdad, resulting in at least seven deaths. This incident highlights the ongoing violence in…
New Case Filed Against Ahmad Batebi - 2003-11-29
Ahmad Batebi's father announced new charges against his son, raising concerns about his health in prison. Batebi, previously sentenced for his activism, was recently abducted…
Meeting of the Leader of the Tamil Tigers with the EU Foreign Affairs Commissioner - 2003-11-26
The leader of the Tamil Tigers met with EU Foreign Affairs Commissioner Chris Patten, asserting that the Sri Lankan government must prevent the return of…
John Allen Muhammad Sentenced to Death for Murder and Terrorism
John Allen Muhammad has been sentenced to death for committing murder and terrorism through a series of shootings in Washington. The jury found him guilty…
Ten Million Dollar Reward for Information on Saddam's Senior Deputy - 2003-11-19
The U.S. is offering a $10 million reward for information on Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, a key figure linked to attacks on American troops. This move…
Investigation into a Senior U.S. Army Officer in Iraq - 2003-11-18
The U.S. military is investigating Second Lieutenant Alan West for allegedly abusing an Iraqi detainee during an interrogation. This marks the first instance of a…
Thousands March in Athens to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Student Uprising
Thousands of protesters in Athens commemorated the 30th anniversary of the student uprising against the military regime, marching from the Polytechnic University to the U.S.…
Ten Students from Payame Noor University of Arak Banned from Continuing Their Studies
Ten students at Payame Noor University of Arak have been banned from continuing their education due to disciplinary actions, a decision that has been upheld…
March of Thousands from Parliament to the Presidential Office in Georgia - 2003-11-14
Thousands of Georgians marched to protest the recent election results, with concerns of potential violence. The government warned of armed opposition members planning to confront…
On This Day, November 12: Construction of the World's First Skyscraper in Chicago - 2003-11-12
On November 12, 1884, the construction of the world's first skyscraper commenced in Chicago, marking a significant milestone in architectural history. This ten-story building represents…
Guatemalans Head to the Polls Today
Guatemalans are voting today in a closely contested presidential election featuring Oscar Berger and Alvaro Colom. Rios Montt, a former dictator, is also in the…
Turkey Refuses to Send Troops to Iraq
Turkey has decided not to send troops to Iraq due to opposition from Iraqi leaders, despite previously granting permission to send over ten thousand soldiers.…
European Commission Warns Ten Future EU Members
The European Commission has issued a warning to ten countries set to join the EU, urging them to improve compliance with EU regulations. Poland faces…
Israeli Army Lifts Restrictions on Palestinian Workers in Gaza
The Israeli army has lifted entry restrictions on ten thousand Palestinian workers from Gaza after a month-long ban following a suicide bombing in Haifa. Prime…
Illegal Transfer of Nuclear Plant Valve Instructions to North Korea - 2003-11-01
A New Jersey man has been charged with illegally sending nuclear plant valve instructions to North Korea without an export license. He faces up to…