February 2003
Ariel Sharon Reaches Agreement with Three Other Parties to Form a Right-Wing Coalition Government
Ariel Sharon has formed a right-wing coalition government in Israel with three other parties, including the National Religious Party, which supports settlement expansion. This coalition…
Uncertainty from the Potential War in Iraq Harms the Global Economy - 2003-02-22
A European Union representative has warned that uncertainty over a potential war in Iraq is negatively impacting the global economy. Nikos Christodoulakis, the Greek Finance…
Anti-War Protests in Japan - 2003-02-19
Thousands of Japanese citizens protested against a potential U.S. war in Iraq, marking the third demonstration in a week. Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi criticized the…
EU Leaders Conclude Extraordinary Meeting with Warning to Iraq - 2003-02-18
EU leaders held an extraordinary meeting in Brussels where they issued a stern warning to Iraq regarding compliance with UN disarmament resolutions. Despite internal disagreements…
Tony Blair: Saddam Hussein's Violation of UN Resolutions Justifies Military Action and Disarmament of Iraq
Tony Blair asserts that Saddam Hussein's failure to comply with UN resolutions justifies potential military action and disarmament of Iraq. He emphasizes the responsibility lies…
Jacques Chirac: Currently Opposed to Another Resolution Allowing Military Action Against Iraq
French President Jacques Chirac expressed opposition to a new UN resolution permitting military action against Iraq, advocating for pressure on Iraq to disarm instead. UK…
Extraordinary Meeting of EU Leaders in Brussels - 2003-02-17
EU leaders held an extraordinary meeting in Brussels to discuss military support for Turkey ahead of a potential war in Iraq. Key figures include German…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Amir Rafinia, Member of the National Union for Democracy in Iran - 2003-02-17
The article features an interview with Amir Rafinia from the National Union for Democracy in Iran, discussing the challenges faced by democracy in Iran and…
Report: EU Foreign Ministers Meet Again to Address the Iraq Issue - 2003-02-17
The foreign ministers of the European Union are meeting in Brussels to discuss the ongoing situation in Iraq. This gathering highlights the EU's continued engagement…
A Delegation of Human Rights Experts Has Arrived in Iran After Seven Years
A team of human rights experts has arrived in Iran for the first time in seven years to assess the situation in prisons known for…
Jose Maria Aznar Meets President Bush on Iraq Crisis at Bush's Ranch - 2003-02-16
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar is set to meet with President Bush to discuss the Iraq crisis. This meeting follows an upcoming EU leaders'…
President Bush and Chinese President Discuss North Korean Nuclear Crisis Today
President Bush and Chinese President Jiang Zemin held a phone conversation regarding the North Korean nuclear crisis, with both leaders emphasizing the need for a…
European Union and UN Human Rights Representatives in Tehran - February 7, 2003
On February 7, 2003, representatives from the European Union and the UN Human Rights Commission visited Tehran. Ali Reza Nouri Zadeh discusses their presence and…
Donald Rumsfeld: Possible Military Operations to Pressure Iraq Accelerate - 2003-02-07
Donald Rumsfeld announced that military operations to pressure Iraq regarding its weapons of mass destruction are intensifying. This statement follows discussions with Italian officials and…
Poll Results Show 61% of Russians Favor Neutrality in War with Iraq - 2003-02-06
A recent poll shows that a majority of Russians prefer neutrality in the potential U.S. conflict with Iraq, while Kyrgyz citizens support constitutional reforms and…
Interview with Dr. Taghizadeh about Chris Patten's Visit to Tehran - 2003-02-06
Dr. Reza Taghizadeh discusses the significance of Chris Patten's visit to Tehran as the EU's Commissioner for External Relations. The conversation highlights the priorities and…
Report: Visit of the Head of the European Union's Foreign Relations Department to Iran - 2003-02-05
Mr. Chris Patten, the Head of the European Union's Foreign Relations Department, visited Iran, and a report on this visit has been prepared by a…
African Union, consisting of 53 member countries, states that war in Iraq must be avoided - 2003-02-04
The African Union has called for the avoidance of war in Iraq, emphasizing the potential economic repercussions for African nations reliant on Middle Eastern oil.…
African Leaders Arrive in Addis Ababa Ahead of African Heads of State Conference
African leaders have gathered in Addis Ababa for a two-day summit to discuss regional conflicts, including the Ivory Coast situation, and the potential impact of…