July 2003
Investment Plan on Political Forecasts Delayed - 2003-07-29
The U.S. has delayed a plan to create a website for predicting terrorist attacks in the Middle East after bipartisan backlash. Senators John Warner, Ron…
Mohammad Khatami, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran: America is Seeking Pretexts to Overthrow the Islamic System
Mohammad Khatami accused the U.S. of looking for excuses to overthrow the Iranian regime, warning that Iran should not provide any justification for such actions.…
Park Ki-won, Head Coach of Iran's National Volleyball Team: I Will Change the Professional Mindset of Iranian Volleyball
Park Ki-won, the new head coach of Iran's national volleyball team, plans to transform the professional approach to volleyball in Iran by implementing new systems…
Pakistani Journalist to His Countrymen: If You Want to Solve Issues with a Club, Go to Iran and See the Results - July 17, 2003
Khalid Hassan, a Pakistani journalist, warns his fellow countrymen against desiring a government like Iran's, highlighting the oppressive realities of clerical rule. He critiques the…
Dozens of Iranian Dissidents Call for Democratic Reforms in Open Letter to Supreme Leader
A group of 350 Iranian dissidents has issued an open letter demanding democratic reforms from the Supreme Leader, citing the government's violent repression and the…
Due to Strikes in France, the Famous 'Avignon' Arts Festival Will Not Be Held This Year - 2003-07-11
The Avignon Arts Festival has been canceled for the first time in 57 years due to a strike by theater artists over unemployment benefits. This…
Prisoners in Afghanistan Are in Horrific Conditions
Amnesty International reports that Afghan prisoners are facing severe human rights violations, including overcrowding, inadequate food, and poor sanitation. The organization urges international donors to…
Researchers Find Way to Enhance Sense of Touch
German researchers have discovered a method to enhance the sense of touch using mild electric shocks and medication, potentially restoring sensory abilities in older individuals.…
Under the Microscope: Ayatollah Imami Kashani Calls Protesters Thugs During Friday Prayer - 2003-07-04
Ayatollah Mohammad Imami Kashani labeled protesters as thugs during a Friday prayer, amidst ongoing hunger strikes in Iran. Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh commented on the…
Internet Cafes in Baghdad
Iraqis are utilizing newfound freedoms post-Saddam, particularly in accessing the internet without government oversight. Internet cafes are emerging in Baghdad, although high costs and power…
Proposal to Abolish Death Penalty for Women in Tajikistan - 2003-07-01
The President of Tajikistan has proposed abolishing the death penalty for women and reducing executions for men as part of legal reforms aimed at aligning…