April 2003
A London-based Arabic newspaper publishes a letter believed to be written by former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein - 2003-04-30
A London-based Arabic newspaper published a letter purportedly from Saddam Hussein urging Iraqis to rise against U.S. forces. The letter calls for unity among Iraqis…
National Geographic Society Conference on Afghanistan - April 30, 2003
A conference titled 'Afghanistan: Past and Present' will take place on May 14, 2003, in Seattle, featuring Reza Deghati and Sebastian Junger discussing their experiences…
Five-member delegation to North Korea led by a cleric begins negotiations
A five-member delegation from South Korea, led by a cleric, is set to begin negotiations in North Korea, focusing on halting its nuclear programs. This…
Agreement of Health Ministers of Asian Countries in Kuala Lumpur - 2003-04-26
Health ministers from several Asian countries, including China and Japan, agreed on measures to combat the spread of the SARS virus during a meeting in…
Chinese Authorities Quarantine One of Beijing's Largest Hospitals
Chinese authorities have quarantined a major hospital in Beijing amid a global SARS outbreak that has killed over 260 people. Similar measures are being taken…
Report Shahid: Interview with Marjane Satrapi, Iranian Artist - 2003-04-21
Marjane Satrapi, an Iranian artist, discusses her views on art and the situation in Iran in an interview. Her work has gained significant attention in…
Winners of the Oscar Contest - 2003-04-21
The winners of a recent Oscar contest were announced, with three main winners receiving video cameras and seven additional participants receiving prizes. The announcement encourages…
Body of One of Two U.S. Pilots Identified
The body of Captain Eric Das, one of the pilots of two U.S. F-15 jets shot down in Iraq, has been identified. Efforts are still…
SARS Death Toll Worldwide Exceeds 180
The global death toll from SARS has exceeded 180, with Hong Kong experiencing the highest daily fatalities. Countries like Vietnam are taking drastic measures, including…
Five More Deaths in Hong Kong and One in Singapore Due to SARS - 2003-04-13
Five additional deaths from SARS have been reported in Hong Kong and one in Singapore, raising the total fatalities in Hong Kong to forty and…
Russia Expresses Concern Over Humanitarian Situation in Iraq - 2003-04-13
Russia has voiced concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Iraq, stating that the occupying forces are responsible for the needs of the Iraqi people. Additionally,…
Report by Shahid: Reflection of Iraq War News in French Newspapers - 2003-04-08
The article discusses how the Iraq War is being reported in French media, highlighting the perspectives and narratives presented. It involves French newspapers and their…
Afghanistan Presents Three-Year Plan for Disarming Nearly 100,000 Militias
Afghanistan has announced a three-year plan to disarm around 100,000 militia fighters tied to local warlords, starting in July, with significant international financial support. This…
British MP and Saddam Hussein Supporter Refuses to Meet Tortured Iraqi Woman - 2003-04-06
George Galloway, a British MP known for his support of Saddam Hussein, refused to meet with Freshta Raper, an Iraqi Kurdish woman who suffered torture…
Capital Steps Performers - 2003-04-03
The arrival of spring marks the beginning of musical performances in Washington, including a group called Capital Steps Players performing during the Cherry Blossom Festival.…
Japanese Defense Officials Retract Report on North Korea's New Missile Test - 2003-04-01
Japanese defense officials have retracted a report about a North Korean missile test after South Korea found no evidence of such an event. This situation…