January 2003
Announcement of the National Salvation Movement of Iran Regarding the Lifting of Mr. Montazeri's House Arrest - 2003-01-28
The National Salvation Movement of Iran has welcomed the lifting of Mr. Montazeri's house arrest and is calling for the release of all political prisoners.…
Knowledge and Society: Cystic Fibrosis and Its Genetic Origins - 2003-01-27
The article discusses cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that severely impacts young individuals by affecting vital organs. It highlights the ongoing research efforts to combat…
Source Code of Windows Operating System Given to Russia - 2003-01-21
Microsoft has provided the source code of its Windows operating system to Russia as part of an international effort to enhance information systems. This move…
Knowledge and Society: The Tracking and Navigation System in the Nervous System of Long-Arm Crabs - 2003-01-20
The article discusses the advanced tracking and navigation system found in the nervous system of long-arm crabs, suggesting that if humans could replicate this ability,…
Scorching Rain on a Planet Outside the Solar System - 2003-01-16
A large planet outside the solar system has been discovered where instead of regular rain, molten pellets fall. Mansour Farasioon from Voice of America discusses…
Statistics on Iranian Immigrants in the USA - January 9, 2003
The 2000 U.S. Census revealed that 338,266 individuals identified as Iranian or of Iranian descent, a figure that seems low to many in the Iranian…
U.S. Government Endorses Court Ruling to Try American Citizens as 'Enemy Combatants' - 2003-01-09
The U.S. government has endorsed a court ruling that allows American citizens detained abroad to be classified as enemy combatants, which has sparked controversy among…
Science and Society: Discovery of Earth's Second Moon - 2003-01-08
A new discovery indicates that Earth has a second moon, referred to as a 'quasi-moon.' Mansour Farasioon from Voice of America discusses this phenomenon in…
China Demonstrates Readiness for First Manned Spaceflight with Successful Unmanned Spacecraft Launch - 2003-01-06
China successfully completed a one-week flight of its unmanned spacecraft Shenzhou 4, indicating its readiness for a manned spaceflight later in 2003. This achievement highlights…
Saddam Hussein's Crimes Against Political Opponents - 2003-01-06
Saddam Hussein's regime systematically suppressed political opposition and targeted ethnic minorities, particularly Kurds, leading to mass killings and torture during the 1980s. The article highlights…
Global Warming
American researchers have found that global warming is forcing various species to migrate and alter their behaviors, with significant ecological consequences. The study highlights the…
China to Send First Chinese Astronaut into Space Before the End of This Year - 2003-01-02
China plans to send its first astronaut into space with the "Shenzhou 5" mission before the end of the year, following the successful launch of…
Decision on the Case of Airport Baggage Staff Arrested with a Weapon
French authorities are deciding whether to formally interrogate Abdulrazak Behsheghir, a 27-year-old airport baggage worker arrested with a weapon in his car. Despite the serious…