February 2003
US Ambassador Warns France That Its Position on Iraq Could Damage US-French Relations - 2003-02-27
The US Ambassador to France warned that France's position on Iraq could harm bilateral relations. Howard Leach criticized France's request for extended inspections and emphasized…
Interview with the Deputy Ambassador of Turkey to the United Nations - 2003-02-23
Nazie Baghlari interviewed the deputy ambassador of Turkey to the UN, discussing Turkey's role and perspectives in international affairs. This interview is significant as it…
United States Says It May Publicize New UN Resolution on Use of Force Against Iraq This Week - 2003-02-19
The U.S. may announce a new UN resolution this week allowing military action against Iraq, justified by Saddam Hussein's non-compliance with disarmament. While the U.S.…
Voters in Armenia Go to the Polls to Elect Their New President - 2003-02-18
Voters in Armenia are casting their ballots to elect a new president, with eight candidates including the incumbent Robert Kocharian. Key issues include education, economic…
Belgium's Compromise for Potential Military Assistance to Turkey - 2003-02-16
NATO allies are discussing a Belgian proposal for military assistance to Turkey, which includes deploying reconnaissance aircraft and missile defense systems amid concerns over Iraq's…
Disagreement Among NATO Ambassadors Regarding Military Support for Turkey
NATO ambassadors are divided over military support for Turkey amid potential conflict in Iraq. Turkey has directly requested NATO's assistance after France, Belgium, and Germany…
NATO Ambassadors Meet in Brussels to Discuss Military Support for Turkey - 2003-02-11
NATO ambassadors are convening in Brussels to discuss military support for Turkey amid potential conflict with Iraq. The meeting follows a blockage by France, Germany,…
Colin Powell Urges NATO to Ensure Turkey's Security in Case of War in Iraq - 2003-02-10
Colin Powell urged NATO to support Turkey's security in light of potential war in Iraq, emphasizing member obligations to assist each other. This call follows…
Five Arab Leaders Discuss Iraq in Egypt - 2003-02-09
Five Arab leaders are meeting in Egypt to find a peaceful resolution to the Iraq crisis, hosted by President Mubarak. Meanwhile, Iraq's Foreign Minister is…
Colin Powell: Iraq Refuses Disarmament - 2003-02-06
Colin Powell presented evidence to the UN Security Council claiming Iraq is refusing to disarm and is harboring terrorists. Iraq's ambassador rejected these claims as…
Sentencing of a Moroccan Man for Supporting September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Mounir El Motassadeq, a Moroccan man, is facing a 15-year prison sentence in Germany for his involvement in supporting the September 11 attacks. Prosecutors allege…