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…
Pentagon: The Last Missing Soldier in the Iraq War Has Been Killed - 2003-04-29
The Pentagon confirmed that the last missing soldier from the Iraq War, Edward Anguiano, was killed in combat. His family was notified through official channels,…
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…
Some American Officials Acknowledge That Damascus Quietly Collaborated with the U.S. in the War on Terrorism - 2003-04-17
American officials have acknowledged Syria's quiet cooperation with the U.S. in the war on terrorism, providing valuable intelligence on al-Qaeda since 9/11. Colin Powell has…
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,…
Discovery of Dozens of Suicide Bombing Vests in Central Baghdad - 2003-04-12
U.S. Marines discovered fifty suicide bombing vests in a Baghdad school, along with other explosives. This finding highlights ongoing security concerns in Iraq, particularly regarding…
Four Palestinians and Two Israelis Shot Dead
In violent clashes in the West Bank, four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed. The incidents involved Israeli undercover agents targeting Palestinians, highlighting ongoing tensions…
Burning Documents at the Iraqi Embassy in Brasilia - 2003-04-10
The Iraqi Embassy in Brasilia is reportedly burning documents, observed by Brazilian officials, coinciding with the public downfall of Saddam Hussein in Baghdad. This incident…
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…
American Journalist Dies While Reporting on Iraq War - 2003-04-06
David Bloom, an American journalist for NBC, died from a blood clot while reporting on the Iraq War. His death adds to the toll of…
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.…
April 2, 2003 - Significant Advances Towards Baghdad
On April 2, 2003, coalition forces made significant advances towards Baghdad, with U.S. Marines controlling key routes. Iraqi officials vowed strong resistance against a potential…
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…
Hundreds of People in Bolivia Buried Under a Mountain of Mud - 2003-04-01
A massive landslide in a gold mining village north of La Paz, Bolivia, has resulted in seven hundred people missing and four hundred homes destroyed…