Emotional Khatami Will Seek Re-Election
President Mohammad Khatami announced Friday he will stand for re-election next month in a tear-filled speech warning there was still a "heavy price" to pay for democracy in Iran.
Peres "Reassured" In Bush Meeting
Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres said Thursday he was "reassured" about making progress in Mideast peace talks after a meeting with President George W. Bush despite winning no new U.S. commitments.
"Palestine Day" At University Of Maryland
A "Palestine Day" awareness event held by the University of Maryland Muslim Students Association (MSA) Thursday at the College Park campus was cut short by unexpected heat, as MSA president Amr Safwat called it a success anyway.
Malaysia's Mahathir In Top 10 Enemies Of The Press
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, for the third time in a row, has made it into the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) annual report of the top 10 "enemies" of the press list.