It was reported in the newspapers that Dr. Mostafa Moin, the Minister of Culture and Higher Education, resigned in protest over the Guardian Council's widespread opposition to the bill on restructuring the Ministry of Science. However, the President has not yet accepted his resignation .
The staff of the Tehran Friday Prayer Headquarters came. Mr. Javad Maqsoudi, the head of the headquarters, gave a report on the performance and the plan for the transition to the Mosalla. I spoke about the importance of Friday prayers, their historical role, the efforts of enemies to undermine the position of Friday prayers, and the disgrace of some media in reporting on Friday prayers. I asked the Friday prayer leaders to present solid and timely content.
Mr. Mohammad Ali Sadeghpour, a veteran of the Islamic Republic Party from Mashhad, came. He brought some of his writings and requested help for their publication, the expansion of the Islamic Azad University in Qaen, and reform of agricultural policies.
In the parliament, a heated debate occurred between Mr. Mehdi Karroubi, the Speaker, and the Mosharekat Party members.
Dr. Abdollah Jasbi, the head of the Islamic Azad University, came. He reported on a gang's theft of medical university entrance exam questions, the replacement of all questions, the arrest of some intermediaries, and the lack of cooperation from the Ministry of Intelligence. He expressed concern about integrating their exam with the state universities' exam.
Officials of the Fatemi Seminary in Qom came. They gave a report on their educational programs. They have good methods and brought a message from the students about greater participation in Friday prayers and sought help.
In the evening, Mr. Mostafa Bagheri Bonabi, the Friday prayer leader of Bonab and an official of the Bonab Seminary, came. They have 600 students and need help to complete the school; it has mainly been built with government assistance. He complained about the Leader's office for not paying attention to visitors and insulting Friday prayer leaders.
It was reported in the newspapers that Dr. Mostafa Moin, the Minister of Culture and Higher Education, resigned in protest over the Guardian Council's widespread opposition to the bill on restructuring the Ministry of Science. However, the President has not yet accepted his resignation. The Guardian Council's main objections are due to the bill's conflict with the resolutions of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, which falls under the Leader's authority.
In Iraq today, several Americans were killed and wounded. There were massive anti-American demonstrations in Karbala. In an American military shooting, a person from Karbala was martyred and several were wounded—this will be costly for the Americans.
Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) in America could not persuade George W. Bush to help release Palestinian prisoners and dismantle settlements; Bush only condemned Israel's construction of the separation wall.
In eastern Russia and southern Bangladesh, earthquakes of over 6 magnitude occurred. A shipwreck in Bangladesh killed 170 people. In the Philippines, a group of soldiers rebelled but later surrendered. Yesterday, 13 people drowned in the Doroudzan Dam lake in Marvdasht; so far, 100 people have drowned.
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