March 2003
The U.S. Will Cover the Costs of Special Decontamination Units Sent by Ukraine to the War in Iraq - 2003-03-29
The U.S. has agreed to pay for Ukrainian decontamination units being sent to Iraq, marking a thaw in relations after previous tensions over arms sales.…
UN Requests Over Two Billion Dollars in Aid from Countries Worldwide
The UN is requesting over two billion dollars in humanitarian aid for Iraq, marking a significant effort in response to the country's dire situation. The…
Assassination of Saudi Ambassador in Ivory Coast - 2003-03-28
The Saudi ambassador to Ivory Coast, Mohammed Rashid, was found murdered in his apartment in Abidjan. The assassination took place in a heavily guarded area…
Kamal Kharrazi: Intensification of Military Operations in Iraq Will Fuel Hatred and Extremism in the Region - 2003-03-27
Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's Foreign Minister, warns that the intensification of military operations in Iraq will incite public resistance and extremism in the region. Syrian President…
Two British Soldiers Executed, Their Bodies Displayed on Arab Television - 2003-03-27
Two British soldiers were executed in Iraq, and their bodies were shown on Arab television, prompting condemnation from UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. This incident…
Former New York Senator and Democrat Daniel Patrick Moynihan Passes Away - 2003-03-27
Former New York Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan has died at the age of 76. He was a prominent figure in U.S. politics, serving under four…
Syria's Foreign Ministry Protests the Death of Five Nationals in a Missile Attack in Iraq
The Syrian Foreign Ministry protested the deaths of five Syrian nationals in a U.S. missile attack in Iraq, claiming the right to seek compensation. The…
Expression of Regret Over the Downing of British Aircraft by American Missile - 2003-03-23
A British warplane was accidentally shot down by an American missile, prompting expressions of regret from UK officials. The incident raises concerns about friendly fire…
Why Did UN Diplomacy Fail Regarding Iraq?
The article discusses the failure of UN diplomacy regarding Iraq, primarily due to disagreements among Security Council members over the implementation of Resolution 1441. Key…
No signs that Saddam Hussein will accept President Bush's ultimatum to step down from power - 2003-03-18
The Bush administration sees no indication that Saddam Hussein will accept the ultimatum to resign. French President Jacques Chirac criticized Bush's approach, suggesting it disregards…
President Bush Will Give Saddam Hussein an Ultimatum to Leave Iraq to Avoid War - 2003-03-17
President Bush is set to issue an ultimatum to Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq to prevent war, citing the failure of the UN to enforce…
Final Decisions for Forming a New Government in China Are Made - 2003-03-17
China's National People's Congress has approved a new cabinet with younger leaders, including Hu Jintao as president and Wen Jiabao as prime minister. Key appointments…
Afghanistan Willing to Release Pakistani Prisoners - 2003-03-16
Afghanistan has expressed its readiness to release nearly nine hundred Pakistani prisoners detained during the Taliban ousting. This move comes ahead of Hamid Karzai's upcoming…
Bashar al-Assad's Visit to Tehran - 2003-03-16
Bashar al-Assad visited Tehran to discuss the U.S.-led war in Iraq with Iranian leaders, emphasizing opposition to U.S. military action. The U.S. envoy is seeking…
President Bush Calls for Clarification on Deployment of American Soldiers in Turkey - 2003-03-14
President Bush urged Turkey to clarify the status of American troop deployment in anticipation of a potential war with Iraq. This request follows Turkey's recent…
U.S. Ambassador in Turkey: Erdogan's Victory is Promising for the Deployment of American Troops
U.S. Ambassador Robert Pearson expressed optimism about the deployment of American troops in Turkey following Erdogan's recent electoral victory. Erdogan's potential rise to prime minister…
Performance of the Security Council Regarding Iraq - 2003-03-09
The article discusses an interview with the Pakistani ambassador in Washington about the Security Council's actions related to Iraq. This is significant as it reflects…
Interview with Ashraf Jahangir Qazi Regarding the Terrorist Group in Pakistan - 2003-03-07
The article features an interview with Ashraf Jahangir Qazi, the Pakistani ambassador to the U.S., discussing the movements of a terrorist group into Pakistan and…
Libyan Leader Announces Withdrawal from Arab League
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi announced Libya's withdrawal from the Arab League, criticizing it as ineffective. This announcement follows a public dispute with Saudi Arabia's Crown…
Pope's Special Envoy on His Way to Washington
Cardinal Pio Laghi, the Pope's special envoy, is traveling to Washington to urge President Bush to avoid war with Iraq. This visit comes as the…
First Parliamentary Elections in Syria Since 2000
Syria conducted its first parliamentary elections since Bashar al-Assad took over the presidency in 2000, with citizens voting for representatives from various provinces. The elections…