April 2003
Canada's Readiness to Assist in Post-War Reconstruction of Iraq - 2003-04-30
Canada has offered to assist the U.S. in the reconstruction of Iraq by providing police forces, judicial experts, and transport aircraft. This move comes after…
An Inside Look: Interview with Dr. Hadi Bahar on SARS or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome - 2003-04-30
The article discusses the global concern over SARS, highlighting its rapid spread in China and recent deaths. Dr. Hadi Bahar, an internal medicine specialist, provides…
Travel Restrictions to Toronto, Canada's Largest City Lifted - April 30, 2003
The World Health Organization has lifted travel restrictions to Toronto due to successful disease control, while SARS continues to spread in Asia. Over 5,400 cases…
Accused of Indian Airlines Plane Crash Appear in Canadian Court - 2003-04-29
Ajay Singh Bagri and Sekhon Malik appeared in a Canadian court facing serious charges related to the 1985 Air India plane crash that killed 329…
Decrease in the Spread of Deadly SARS Disease in Several Countries - 2003-04-28
The World Health Organization reports a decline in SARS cases in several countries, including Vietnam, but the outbreak continues to escalate in China with recent…
Mandatory Quarantine in Taiwan - 2003-04-27
Taiwan has enacted a mandatory quarantine for travelers from SARS-affected countries after reporting its first death from the virus. The global situation is serious, with…
Canadians Upset Over Announcement of Quarantine - 2003-04-26
Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien is addressing public concern over a quarantine announcement by spending a night in Toronto and allocating funds to support its…
Chinese Authorities Quarantine One of Beijing's Largest Hospitals
Chinese authorities have quarantined a major hospital in Beijing amid a global SARS outbreak that has killed over 260 people. Similar measures are being taken…
A Cry For Help: My Father is in a Baghdad Hospital - April 24, 2003
Sara Jahnnejad, a Canadian citizen, pleads for help as her father, Yaser Jahannejad, an Iranian member of the People’s Mujahedeen, is injured and hospitalized in…
Ninth SARS Victim in Canada - 2003-04-07
The article reports that Toronto has recorded its ninth death from SARS, with additional cases confirmed. The global death toll has reached 90, primarily affecting…
Afghanistan Presents Three-Year Plan for Disarming Nearly 100,000 Militias
Afghanistan has announced a three-year plan to disarm around 100,000 militia fighters tied to local warlords, starting in July, with significant international financial support. This…
Controversial Resolution in Canadian Parliament Calls for Support of War Against Baghdad Regime
The Canadian Parliament is debating a resolution urging the government to support the U.S.-led war against the Baghdad regime and to apologize for anti-American comments.…
Airplane from Japan Quarantined in California Carrying SARS Patients - 2003-04-02
A passenger airplane from Japan was quarantined in California due to five passengers showing symptoms of SARS. This incident highlights ongoing health concerns related to…