December 2003
Spanish News Agency Reports 40,000 Deaths in Bam Earthquake
A devastating earthquake in Bam, Iran, has reportedly resulted in 40,000 deaths according to the Spanish news agency EFE, despite the Iranian government's lower estimate…
Three Arrested in Pakistan for Involvement in Failed Assassination of Musharraf - 2003-12-29
Three individuals were arrested in Pakistan for their involvement in a failed assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf. This incident is part of a series…
Criticism from Human Rights Watch on Recent Agreement in Burundi - 2003-12-22
Human Rights Watch has criticized a recent peace agreement in Burundi that grants temporary immunity to the army and rebel groups for war crimes. This…
Egypt's Foreign Minister to Visit Israel Next Week - 2003-12-17
Egypt's Foreign Minister is set to visit Israel next week amid ongoing efforts to broker a ceasefire between Palestinian militants and Israel. Despite these diplomatic…
Israel Prepares to Dismantle Some Jewish Settlements in Occupied Territories - 2003-12-17
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is set to announce preparations for dismantling some Jewish settlements in occupied territories if peace talks fail. Palestinians oppose unilateral…
One Week of National Mourning in Azerbaijan
Heydar Aliyev, the former leader of Azerbaijan, has died at the age of 80, prompting a week of national mourning. He was known for his…
Delay Again in Convening the Loya Jirga - 2003-12-12
The Loya Jirga in Afghanistan has been delayed again, now by 24 hours, due to the late arrival of several delegations. The session, which is…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Increase in Islamic Extremist Activities in Germany - 2003-12-08
The article reports on the rising activities of Islamic extremist groups in Germany, highlighting concerns raised by a special correspondent from Voice of America. This…
Report and Photos of Student Day Demonstrations from Omid - 2003-12-07
On December 7, 2003, demonstrations took place in Iran to commemorate Student Day, highlighting the ongoing struggles for student rights and freedoms. The protests were…
Spanish Prime Minister Promises to Keep Spanish Soldiers in Iraq - 2003-12-02
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar has vowed to maintain Spanish military presence in Iraq following the deaths of seven intelligence officers in an ambush.…