February 2003
Colombian Army Rejects Rebels' Proposal to Halt Military Operations in Florencia
The Colombian Army has rejected a proposal from rebels to stop military operations in exchange for the safety of three American hostages. The situation escalated…
Three Americans Taken Hostage - 2003-02-22
Three Americans have been taken hostage by Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces after surviving a plane crash during a spying mission. The group accuses them of…
Colin Powell: There are 'Innovative Ways' to Convince Turkey
Colin Powell discussed strategies to persuade Turkey to allow U.S. military access in a potential conflict with Iraq, offering $26 billion in aid while Turkey…
USA: Ankara Does Not Have Much Time to Decide on Accepting Allied Forces - 2003-02-20
The U.S. is urging Turkey to make a swift decision on allowing American troops to use its territory for a potential conflict with Iraq. Disagreements…
Ankara's Support for Military Operation Proposal Against Iraq May Change - 2003-02-18
Recep Tayyip Erdogan warns that Turkey's support for a military operation against Iraq could shift as parliament delays a vote on allowing U.S. troops in…
Bush Administration Officials Held Rare Private Meeting with Iranian Representatives in Europe Last Month - 2003-02-08
Last month, Bush administration officials met privately with Iranian representatives in Europe to discuss Iraq and seek assurances from Iran regarding humanitarian aid and non-intervention…