April 2003
Four European Countries Opposed to the War in Iraq Seek to Increase Military Cooperation
Four European nations opposed to the Iraq war—Belgium, France, Germany, and Luxembourg—are increasing military cooperation to lessen reliance on the U.S. They plan to create…
Tony Blair: Disagreements Over Iraq Should Not Lead to a Cold War Between the United States and Europe - 2003-04-28
Tony Blair warns that disagreements over Iraq could lead to a Cold War-like divide between the U.S. and Europe. He emphasizes the need for partnership…
Another Hospital Quarantined in Beijing in the Fight Against SARS - 2003-04-25
A second hospital in Beijing has been quarantined to combat the spread of SARS, with nearly five thousand individuals under quarantine. The World Health Organization…
Change in Belgium's Extraterritorial Trial Law - 2003-04-06
Belgium's parliament has amended a law that previously allowed for the prosecution of foreigners for war crimes in Belgian courts. The changes now permit prosecutors…
Approval of the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo - 2003-04-05
Joseph Kabila signed a new constitution for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, establishing a power-sharing agreement with rebels to end years of conflict. This…
Approval of the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo - 2003-04-05
Joseph Kabila has approved a new constitution aimed at ending a five-year civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo through a power-sharing agreement with…
Colin Powell Arrives in Turkey Today - 2003-04-02
Colin Powell visited Turkey to mend relations strained by the Iraq war. Turkish leaders are open to reconsidering the deployment of U.S. forces if the…