March 2003
Meeting of US and UK Leaders at Camp David - March 26, 2003
Tony Blair is meeting with President Bush at Camp David to discuss the Iraq war and its future. The US Congress is considering a significant…
Several Journalists Killed, Injured, and Missing
In the ongoing U.S.-led military action against Iraq, one Australian journalist was killed and five others were injured. Additionally, three British journalists are missing after…
Hundreds of Thousands Participate in Anti-War Protests for the Fourth Day
Hundreds of thousands are protesting against the war in Iraq across Asia and the Pacific for the fourth consecutive day. Major protests occurred in Pakistan,…
Airstrikes on Ansar al-Islam Positions - 2003-03-22
U.S. forces conducted airstrikes against Ansar al-Islam, an extremist group linked to al-Qaeda, in northern Iraq. The strikes resulted in heavy casualties for the group,…
Anti-war demonstrations continue for the third consecutive day worldwide in protest of the attack on Iraq - 2003-03-22
Anti-war protests have erupted globally for the third day in response to the Iraq invasion, with significant participation in the Middle East and calls for…
Britain and Australia Hold Emergency Meetings to Discuss Iraq Crisis - 2003-03-17
Britain and Australia are convening emergency meetings to address the escalating crisis in Iraq. British Prime Minister Tony Blair is trying to manage internal dissent…
U.S. Federal Court Ruling: Detainees at Guantanamo Are Not Entitled to U.S. Legal Rights - 2003-03-12
The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that Guantanamo detainees, suspected of terrorism, do not have U.S. legal rights. This decision affects foreign nationals from countries…
Regional Countries Must Take the Lead in Addressing North Korea's Security Threat
Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer urged Asia-Pacific nations to engage in security discussions regarding North Korea's escalating threat. The talks between Australia and Indonesia highlighted…
Australian and Indonesian Cabinet Ministers Discuss Increasing Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
Australian and Indonesian ministers are discussing ways to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation, particularly in light of recent bombings in Bali. The meeting highlights the strong ties…