Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
February 2003
Robert Redford Speaks Out Against the Attack on Iraq - 2003-02-27
Robert Redford publicly opposed the U.S. attack on Iraq, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression and the role of independent filmmakers in safeguarding it.…
Saddam Hussein: Iraq Will Resist UN Order to Destroy Al-Sumoud 2 Missiles - 2003-02-25
Saddam Hussein declared that Iraq will resist a UN order to destroy its Al-Sumoud 2 missiles, while a senior military advisor indicated that the government…
Louisiana Purchase Celebration - 2003-02-23
The article discusses the historical context of the Louisiana Purchase, highlighting how the United States acquired territories through financial transactions rather than military conquest. This…
President Bush: Saddam Hussein Has Wasted His Last Opportunity for Peaceful Disarmament - 2003-02-21
President Bush declared that Saddam Hussein has missed his last chance for peaceful disarmament as the U.S. prepares to present a new resolution to the…
Peter Strack: Germany Calls Back Its Troops from International Security Forces in Afghanistan - 2003-02-21
Germany is recalling its troops from Afghanistan due to rising tensions and threats from insurgents. The evacuation will first involve civilian aid workers, followed by…
Kofi Annan: The Possibility of War in Iraq Should Not Distract Governments from Fighting Poverty and Hunger in the World - 2003-02-19
Kofi Annan addressed the International Conference on Funding for Agricultural Development, urging that potential war in Iraq should not divert attention from global poverty and…
Tony Blair: Saddam Hussein's Violation of UN Resolutions Justifies Military Action and Disarmament of Iraq
Tony Blair asserts that Saddam Hussein's failure to comply with UN resolutions justifies potential military action and disarmament of Iraq. He emphasizes the responsibility lies…
Shuttle Flight Director: No Problems Expected Before Columbia's Return - 2003-02-16
Leroy Cain, head of NASA's shuttle return operations, stated he did not expect any issues during the Columbia's landing, despite awareness of minor debris impacts.…
White House Spokesman Says Mr. Bush Still Sees Force as a Last Resort - 2003-02-16
President Bush maintains hope for a peaceful resolution to the Iraq crisis, but still views military action as a last resort, placing the responsibility on…
Tony Blair: Britain Committed to Resolving Iraq Crisis Through the UN - 2003-02-15
Tony Blair emphasizes the UK's commitment to resolving the Iraq crisis through the UN while expressing a desire for Saddam Hussein's removal. The US is…
Vladimir Putin Says Unilateral Use of Military Force by the U.S. is Unacceptable - 2003-02-13
Vladimir Putin criticized the U.S. for its unilateral military actions, asserting that such actions are unacceptable. He emphasized Russia's right to veto decisions in the…
Moshe Yaalon: The Israeli Army Prepares for Potential Iraqi Missile Attacks
Moshe Yaalon announced that the Israeli army is training to defend against potential Iraqi missile attacks in a future Gulf War. He assessed the likelihood…
Russian President: A US Attack on Iraq Without UN Approval Would Be a Major Mistake - 2003-02-12
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned against a US military attack on Iraq without UN approval, suggesting that Russia might use its veto power in the…
In the Future, the Number of Permanent Inhabitants of the International Space Station Will Be Reduced from 3 to 2
The number of permanent crew members on the International Space Station is set to decrease from three to two due to insufficient resources. NASA's Sean…
Bush Administration Announces Ongoing Negotiations for a New UN Resolution to Destroy Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2003-02-12
The Bush administration is working on a new UN resolution aimed at destroying Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, with hopes for swift approval. Key figures…
Al Jazeera News Coordinator to Voice of America: He Has No Message from Osama Bin Laden - 2003-02-12
The Al Jazeera news coordinator stated he has no message from Osama Bin Laden, while U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell expressed concerns about a…
Forty-Four More Japanese Added to List of Abductees by North Korea - 2003-02-11
A total of forty-four more Japanese nationals have been added to the list of those believed to have been abducted by North Korea for espionage…
Colin Powell: Stalling on North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Program Does Not Create Tension - 2003-02-10
Colin Powell emphasized that while stalling on North Korea's nuclear program is concerning, it does not lead to immediate tension. He rejected North Korea's request…
The Fifth U.S. Aircraft Carrier Soon to Head to the Persian Gulf - 2003-02-07
The U.S. is deploying its fifth aircraft carrier, the USS Kitty Hawk, to the Persian Gulf, adding significant military resources to the region amid rising…
UN Secretary-General: Despite Colin Powell's Report, War with Iraq is Avoidable - 2003-02-06
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan emphasized that war with Iraq is avoidable, despite Colin Powell's report urging cooperation from Baghdad with UN weapons inspectors. This statement…
New Satellite to Soak Up Sun Rays
A new NASA satellite named SORCE has been launched from Florida to study solar radiation and its effects on Earth's climate. This mission aims to…
North Korea's State Radio Accuses US Military Officials of Conspiring to Crush North Korea - 2003-02-04
North Korea's state radio accused US military officials of plotting against the country amid US plans to increase its military presence in the Pacific. The…
Progress Made in Collecting Evidence for Columbia Spacecraft Destruction, but Analysis Will Take Weeks - 2003-02-03
NASA has made progress in understanding the Columbia spacecraft's destruction, which killed seven astronauts, but full analysis will take weeks. Investigators are examining temperature spikes…
Following the Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster, All Space Mission Programs Suspended
The Columbia space shuttle crashed over Texas, killing all crew members, leading NASA to suspend all space missions while investigating the cause. Ron Dittemore reported…
New Developments in Determining the Cause of the Columbia Spacecraft Disintegration - 2003-02-02
NASA's program manager reports progress in determining the cause of the Columbia spacecraft's disintegration, which killed seven astronauts. Evidence suggests an unusual temperature increase on…
Columbia Space Shuttle Encountered Accident During Critical Re-entry Moments - 2003-02-02
The Columbia Space Shuttle suffered an accident during re-entry, leading to the loss of all crew members. U.S. officials noted that communication loss is typical…
President Bush Honors Seven Astronauts Who Died in Columbia Space Shuttle - 2003-02-01
President Bush paid tribute to the seven astronauts who died in the Columbia space shuttle disaster, emphasizing that their sacrifice will not stop space exploration.…