June 2003
Resumption of Air France Flights to Algiers - 2003-06-28
Air France has resumed flights to Algiers after an eight-year hiatus due to a deadly hijacking in 1994. French Transport Minister Gilles de Robien was…
Arrest of a Suspected Al-Qaeda Operative in Pakistan - 2003-06-27
Pakistani authorities have arrested Harith bin Asim, a suspected Al-Qaeda operative, and seized a videotape allegedly featuring Osama bin Laden. The tape contains threats against…
Greece Rejects Sudan's Criticism Over Athens' Seizure of Explosive-Laden Ship
Greece has dismissed Sudan's objections to the seizure of a ship carrying 680 tons of explosives bound for Sudan. Greek officials suspect the legitimacy of…
Arrest of Two Women in Mecca Related to Recent Bombings in Riyadh - 2003-06-21
Two women were arrested in Mecca in connection with recent bombings in Riyadh, suspected of involvement in a plot against Islam's holiest city. This follows…
Over 370 Arrested in Iraq in Desert Scorpion Operation - 2003-06-17
In a recent operation in Iraq, U.S. forces arrested over 370 individuals linked to the Ba'ath Party as part of efforts to suppress resistance against…
Arrest of Several Suspected Islamic Militants in Mecca - 2003-06-16
Saudi security forces arrested several suspected Islamic militants in Mecca during a recent raid, following a previous confrontation that resulted in five deaths. The arrests…
Iran Seizes Two Boats Carrying American Soldiers - 2003-06-03
Iranian forces seized two boats carrying American soldiers and civilian contractors after they strayed into Iranian waters. The boats were later released along with their…