August 2003
British Defense Minister Summoned to Inquiry Court - 2003-08-27
British Defense Minister Geoff Hoon is summoned to explain the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. David Kelly, who alleged that the UK government distorted…
Calendar Day, August 21: Drafting a Charter for the Establishment of the United Nations by Four Military Powers - 2003-08-21
On August 21, 1944, the U.S., U.K., China, and the former Soviet Union convened to draft a charter for the United Nations. This meeting was…
Voting on Lifting Sanctions Against Libya Delayed - 2003-08-21
The vote on lifting sanctions against Libya has been postponed due to disagreements between France and Britain. Libya's agreement to compensate victims of a past…
Calendar Day, August 20: Transfer of Fifty Submarines to Britain - 2003-08-21
On August 20, 1941, the United States transferred fifty submarines to Britain under the Lend-Lease Act. This event highlights the military cooperation between the US…
Libya Begins Transfer of $2.7 Billion to a Trust Account
Libya has initiated a $2.7 billion transfer for compensating families of victims from a 1988 plane explosion. In response to this, Britain and Bulgaria are…
Hamid Karzai Calls for the Reconstruction of Afghanistan - 2003-08-20
Hamid Karzai called on Afghans to work towards rebuilding their country during a speech marking independence day. Concurrently, a violent raid in southern Kabul resulted…
2.7 Billion Dollars Compensation to Survivors of French Passenger Plane Explosion - 2003-08-19
Britain is pushing to lift sanctions on Libya after it accepted responsibility for a 1988 plane explosion. France threatens to veto this resolution unless better…
Preliminary Report in Britain Did Not Prove That Saddam Was an Immediate Threat to the West - 2003-08-19
A preliminary report in Britain revealed that there was no evidence to support the claim that Saddam Hussein posed an immediate threat to the West.…
Libya Must Pay Over Two and a Half Billion Dollars in Damages - 2003-08-16
Libya has accepted responsibility for the Lockerbie bombing and agreed to pay over $2.5 billion in damages to the victims' families. The U.S. and UK…
Libya Hopes to Improve Relations with the U.S.
Libya is optimistic about improving its relations with the U.S. following its admission of responsibility for the 1988 Pan Am bombing. The country seeks to…
Proposal to Lift UN Sanctions Against Libya - 2003-08-16
Britain is set to propose lifting UN sanctions against Libya after it accepted responsibility for a 1988 bombing and agreed to compensate victims' families. The…
Summoning Mr. Tony Blair, Prime Minister of Britain, to the Inquiry Court - 2003-08-11
The British government is set to investigate the death of weapons expert David Kelly, who alleged he was pressured to exaggerate claims about Iraq's weapons.…
Niger President: Iraq Did Not Attempt to Purchase Uranium from Us - 2003-08-04
The President of Niger, Mamadou Tandja, has denied allegations that Iraq sought to buy uranium from Niger, claims made by the US and UK before…
Andre Agassi Reaches Semifinals of Legg Mason Tennis Classic
Andre Agassi has reached the semifinals of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic by defeating James Blake. He aims for his sixth title in this tournament…