March 2003
The Proliferation of Bookstores in America and Competition with Online Book Sales - 2003-03-29
The article examines the growing number of bookstores in the U.S. and their competition with online book sales. It emphasizes the difficulties traditional bookstores face…
Operation 'Desert Lion' Begins in the Northeastern Mountains of Kabul - 2003-03-28
The U.S.-led coalition has initiated 'Operation Desert Lion' to target Taliban and Al-Qaeda remnants in northeastern Kabul, following previous operations in Kandahar. The military actions…
British Forces Obtain Strong Evidence of Iraqi Troops Preparing to Use Weapons of Mass Destruction Against Coalition Soldiers - 2003-03-27
British Defense Minister Geoff Hoon announced that British forces have found evidence of Iraqi troops preparing to use weapons of mass destruction. This includes protective…
Limited Uprisings Against the Baghdad Regime in Basra - 2003-03-26
Limited uprisings against the Baghdad regime have erupted in Basra, with coalition forces attacking an Iraqi military column. The British military is involved, and local…
A Loud Explosion Heard Near the U.S. Fifth Fleet Naval Base
A significant explosion was reported near the U.S. Fifth Fleet Naval Base in Bahrain. Eyewitnesses have confirmed the sound, but the reason for the explosion…
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…
The U.S. has released 19 Afghans detained at Guantanamo Bay
The U.S. has released 19 Afghan detainees from Guantanamo Bay, returning them to Kabul. This decision was made as they were no longer deemed a…
The United States Sends Stealth Bombers to the Persian Gulf for Possible War Against Iraq - 2003-03-13
The U.S. has deployed stealth bombers to the Persian Gulf in preparation for a potential conflict with Iraq, joining a significant military presence in the…
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…
Iraq Threatens Two U.S. U-2 Spy Planes - 2003-03-11
Iraqi fighter jets threatened two U.S. U-2 reconnaissance planes, forcing their return during a mission supporting UN weapons inspectors. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in…
On Saturday, thousands in European cities protested against President Bush's policy towards Iraq - 2003-03-09
On March 9, 2003, thousands protested across Europe and in Washington against President Bush's Iraq policy. Demonstrators called for peaceful resolutions to the crisis, while…
The Aim of North Korean Fighter Jets Surrounding a U.S. Spy Plane Was to Take Its Crew Hostage
North Korean fighter jets attempted to force a U.S. spy plane to land and take its crew hostage. A senior U.S. military official revealed that…
Iraq Begins Destruction of Al-Samoud 2 Missiles at Military Facility
Iraq has started destroying banned Al-Samoud 2 missiles to meet a UN deadline, monitored by international inspectors. This action is significant as it reflects Iraq's…