February 2003
Yasar Yakis stated that the likelihood of an agreement with the U.S. is very high - 2003-02-23
Turkish Foreign Minister Yasar Yakis indicated that a deal allowing U.S. troops to use Turkey as a base for operations against Iraq is likely to…
Turkish Parliament Will Not Vote on Deployment of American Soldiers in Turkish Military Bases Before Tuesday
The Turkish Parliament is set to delay voting on the deployment of American troops in military bases until after Tuesday, pending an agreement on U.S.…
Commander of U.S. Forces Stationed in Afghanistan Meets with President Karzai - 2003-02-18
The commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, Major General Dan McNeill, met with President Karzai to address allegations of civilian casualties from coalition airstrikes. He…
Four Palestinians Killed in Explosion in Southern Gaza City - 2003-02-16
An explosion in southern Gaza City has killed at least four Palestinians, destroying a house in a Hamas stronghold. This incident follows a recent attack…
The Fifth U.S. Aircraft Carrier Soon to Head to the Persian Gulf - 2003-02-07
The U.S. is deploying its fifth aircraft carrier, the USS Kitty Hawk, to the Persian Gulf, adding significant military resources to the region amid rising…
Bodies of 7 Columbia Astronauts Transferred to Dover Air Force Base
The bodies of the 7 astronauts from the Columbia shuttle disaster have been moved to Dover Air Force Base for formalities before being returned to…
Britain Allows the United States to Use One of Its Bases - 2003-02-05
Britain has granted the United States permission to use the Fylingdales Air Base as part of a missile defense network. This decision follows a U.S.…
14 Al-Qaeda Prisoners Commit Suicide at U.S. Military Base in Cuba - 2003-02-05
Fourteen Al-Qaeda prisoners have committed suicide at the U.S. military base in Guantanamo, Cuba, with three recent incidents contributing to this total. Human rights organizations…
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…