April 2003
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…
Beijing Mayor: The Situation is So Bad That Hospitals for SARS Patients Do Not Have Enough Beds
Beijing's mayor has reported a critical shortage of hospital beds for SARS patients, indicating the healthcare system is overwhelmed. The death toll from SARS in…
North Korean and South Korean Representatives Extend Talks for Another Day
North and South Korean representatives have extended their negotiations in Pyongyang for an additional day to resolve differences over a joint statement regarding the North…
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…
U.S. Defense Secretary: No Progress in Tripartite Talks
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld announced that recent tripartite talks involving the U.S., China, and North Korea yielded no progress regarding North Korea's nuclear program.…
Agreement of Health Ministers of Asian Countries in Kuala Lumpur - 2003-04-26
Health ministers from several Asian countries, including China and Japan, agreed on measures to combat the spread of the SARS virus during a meeting in…
A Ministerial Delegation from South Korea Will Head to Pyongyang for Three Days of Negotiations
South Korea is sending a ministerial delegation to North Korea for discussions on its weapons program. North Korea recently claimed it has nuclear weapons and…
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…
The US, North Korea, and China Conclude Talks in Beijing
The US, North Korea, and China ended discussions in Beijing regarding North Korea's nuclear program without any resolution. North Korea proposed a new solution, but…
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…
End of Negotiations Between the United States, North Korea, and China on Pyongyang's Nuclear Programs - 2003-04-24
The United States, North Korea, and China have concluded negotiations in Beijing regarding North Korea's nuclear programs. Colin Powell emphasized the strong opinions expressed by…
Start of Negotiations Between Representatives of the United States, North Korea, and China in Beijing - 2003-04-23
Negotiations began in Beijing involving the United States, North Korea, and China regarding North Korea's nuclear program. The talks are expected to continue until Friday,…
Princess Yang Kwei-fei
The article discusses the film 'Princess Yang Kwei-fei,' directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, which is a blend of a fairy tale and ghost story set in…
A Senior American Official Departed for China to Conduct Necessary Negotiations with Chinese and North Korean Officials
A senior American envoy is heading to China for negotiations with Chinese and North Korean officials about North Korea's nuclear program. This marks the first…
Over 150 New Cases of SARS Reported in China
China has reported over 150 new SARS cases, raising the total to nearly 2,200 with 97 deaths. This response follows global criticism of China's handling…
About 20 North Korean Scientists and Officials Have Recently Defected to the West - 2003-04-21
Approximately 20 North Korean scientists and officials have defected to the West, including prominent nuclear scientist Kyong Won Ha. They were smuggled through China and…
To Combat SARS, One-Week May Holiday in China Canceled - 2003-04-21
In response to the SARS outbreak, Chinese officials canceled the one-week May holiday to prevent further spread of the disease. This decision followed public outcry…
President Bush: North Korea May Be Encouraged to Abandon Nuclear Weapons Production - 2003-04-20
President Bush expressed optimism that North Korea might be persuaded to halt its nuclear weapons program, highlighting China's role in upcoming negotiations. North Korea's state…
Two Senior Officials of the Chinese Communist Party Dismissed Following Severe Criticism of Government's Response to SARS - 2003-04-20
Two high-ranking officials in China were dismissed due to criticism over the government's handling of the SARS outbreak. The Minister of Health and the Mayor…
South Korean Officials Say North Korea Deliberately Provided Ambiguous Explanations Regarding the Reuse of Nuclear Fuel Rods
South Korean officials claim North Korea is being deliberately vague about its nuclear fuel rods to gain leverage in upcoming talks with the U.S. and…
SARS Death Toll Worldwide Exceeds 180
The global death toll from SARS has exceeded 180, with Hong Kong experiencing the highest daily fatalities. Countries like Vietnam are taking drastic measures, including…
China Defends Itself Against WHO Accusations
The Chinese government has responded to accusations from the WHO that the SARS outbreak is more widespread than reported, claiming only 37 cases in Beijing.…
Human Rights Watch Praises UN Human Rights Commission for Identifying Major Human Rights Violators Worldwide
Human Rights Watch has praised the UN Human Rights Commission for addressing major human rights violators but raised concerns about overlooked violations in specific countries.…
A 32-Year-Old Woman Dies from SARS in Hong Kong - 2003-04-15
A 32-year-old woman has died from SARS in Hong Kong, marking the youngest death from the disease in the region. The total death toll in…
Seven More Die from SARS in Hong Kong
Seven more deaths from SARS have been reported in Hong Kong, marking the highest daily toll from the disease. A total of 47 deaths have…
Five More Deaths in Hong Kong and One in Singapore Due to SARS - 2003-04-13
Five additional deaths from SARS have been reported in Hong Kong and one in Singapore, raising the total fatalities in Hong Kong to forty and…
SARS Claims Three More Lives in Hong Kong - 2003-04-12
SARS has resulted in three additional deaths in Hong Kong, with new cases continuing to emerge. The outbreak has led to significant fatalities both in…
Destructive Effects of New Respiratory Disease on China's Economy - 2003-04-10
The S&P institute warns that the outbreak of SARS in China could significantly harm the country's economy, particularly affecting travel and restaurant businesses. The disease…
Severe Economic Damage Possible for China Due to SARS Outbreak
The SARS outbreak in China poses a significant threat to the country's economy, particularly affecting travel and restaurant businesses. With a high number of infections…
Expansion of World Health Organization Investigations into New Disease - 2003-04-09
The World Health Organization is expanding its investigation into a new disease that has killed over 100 people in Asia and North America, seeking to…
China's Government Conceals the Extent of SARS Outbreak - 2003-04-08
Doctors in Beijing claim the Chinese government is hiding the true extent of the SARS outbreak, with many more cases and deaths than officially reported.…
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…
China Criticized for Delayed Reporting on SARS Outbreak - 2003-04-07
The World Health Organization's Director-General criticized China for not promptly reporting the SARS outbreak, which has infected over 2,400 people and resulted in around 100…
SARS Disease - April 4, 2003
Health officials from the United Nations have issued warnings about the SARS disease, indicating it is more contagious and deadly than expected. Travelers are advised…
World Health Organization Warns Travelers to Avoid Hong Kong and Guangdong Province in Southern China - 2003-04-02
The World Health Organization has issued a travel warning for Hong Kong and Guangdong Province due to a mysterious pneumonia outbreak that has resulted in…
U.S. Trade Sanctions Against Pakistani and North Korean Companies - 2003-04-01
The U.S. has imposed trade sanctions on companies in Pakistan and North Korea due to a missile technology exchange. This move affects U.S. dealings with…