August 2003
United Arab Emirates Closes Anti-Western Research Center - 2003-08-27
The UAE has shut down a research center accused of promoting anti-Western sentiments, particularly anti-American and anti-Jewish views. This decision was made by Sheikh Zayed…
Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, has come to the U.S. to visit his ailing father
Ilham Aliyev, the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, has traveled to the U.S. to visit his hospitalized father, Heydar Aliyev. He may also meet with U.S.…
Signing of Peace Agreement in Liberia After Fourteen Years of Civil War - 2003-08-18
Warring factions in Liberia are expected to sign a peace agreement to end fourteen years of civil war, with a transitional government taking over in…
Half a Million Hungry People in the Democratic Republic of Congo - 2003-08-08
The World Food Program reports that nearly half a million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing severe hunger due to ongoing conflict.…
Court Ruling for One of the Perpetrators of the Bali Bombing
An Indonesian court has sentenced a man to death for his role in the Bali bombing that killed 202 people, predominantly tourists. The accused, who…
Thousands of People in Sudan Face Death from Hunger
Thousands of people in Sudan are at risk of starvation due to severe flooding and insufficient funding for aid. The World Food Programme has warned…
Israel Releases List of Palestinian Prisoners
Israel has published a list of 59 Palestinian prisoners it intends to release to support a peace initiative. Palestinian leaders are calling for the release…