February 2003
Hans Blix: Completion of Inspections Will Take Months
Hans Blix, the head of UN weapons inspectors, indicated that the inspection process in Iraq will take months to complete, even with full cooperation from…
Asian Elephant Who Fought in World War II Passes Away in Hong Kong - 2003-02-26
Lin Wang, an Asian elephant who served in both the Japanese and Chinese armies during World War II, has died in Hong Kong at the…
The President of Turkmenistan Will Visit Iran Next Month - 2003-02-25
The President of Turkmenistan, Saparmurat Niyazov, will visit Iran next month to discuss natural gas exports and energy resource division with Iranian President Mohammad Khatami.…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Saddam Hussein's Mobile Laboratories - 2003-02-24
A German newspaper has reported the existence of mobile laboratories in Iraq, linked to Saddam Hussein. This raises concerns about potential weapons of mass destruction.…
Japan to Launch Two Satellites into Space
Japan plans to launch two satellites on March 28 to enhance its surveillance capabilities, particularly concerning natural disasters and North Korean missile activities. This marks…
Hamid Karzai's Visit to Japan for the Tokyo Conference - 2003-02-21
Hamid Karzai is visiting Japan to participate in the Tokyo Conference, where Japan has announced a significant financial aid package to support Afghan soldiers. This…
Report: France's Position on Iraq Becomes Clearer - 2003-02-19
The French Parliament is set to meet to discuss military operations in Iraq, reflecting a shift in France's stance. An article in Figaro suggests that…
Anti-War Protests in Japan - 2003-02-19
Thousands of Japanese citizens protested against a potential U.S. war in Iraq, marking the third demonstration in a week. Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi criticized the…
Cyprus Elections - 2003-02-17
Tassos Papadopoulos won the Greek Cypriot presidential elections, promising to unite Cyprus and pursue EU membership. He defeated incumbent Glafcos Clerides and aims to resolve…
Pyongyang Can Attack American Targets Worldwide If Provoked - 2003-02-13
A senior North Korean diplomat claimed that the country could target American interests globally if provoked, highlighting its long-range missile capabilities. The CIA Director confirmed…
Continued Search by UN Weapons Experts in Northern Iraq - 2003-02-12
UN weapons experts are in northern Iraq to destroy mustard gas-filled artillery shells that the Iraqi government has failed to eliminate. British Prime Minister Tony…
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…
On the Second Day of Meetings with Baghdad's Weapons Inspectors, More Documents Submitted
Iraqi officials submitted additional documents to UN weapons inspectors in Baghdad during their second day of meetings. The discussions focused on Iraq's past production of…
Donald Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, is in Germany - 2003-02-08
Donald Rumsfeld is in Germany to speak at a security conference and promote the U.S. stance on war with Iraq. He is expected to meet…
President Bush and Chinese President Discuss North Korean Nuclear Crisis Today
President Bush and Chinese President Jiang Zemin held a phone conversation regarding the North Korean nuclear crisis, with both leaders emphasizing the need for a…
North Korea Intensifies Rhetoric Against the United States - 2003-02-06
North Korea has escalated its threats against the U.S., claiming that any American attack on its nuclear sites would trigger a full-scale war. This comes…
UN Inspectors Discover Another Empty Chemical Warhead Near Baghdad - 2003-02-05
UN weapons inspectors found another empty chemical warhead near Baghdad, similar to one discovered last month. Colin Powell is set to present new evidence to…
Leaders from Various Asian Countries Thank Columbia Astronauts for Their Sacrifice and Efforts in the Pursuit of Science - 2003-02-03
Leaders from Asian countries have expressed condolences and gratitude to the Columbia astronauts who died in the shuttle disaster, emphasizing the importance of their contributions…