April 2003
Nigerian Kidnappers Threaten Foreign Hostages - 2003-04-30
Nigerian oil strikers have taken 100 workers hostage, threatening violence if law enforcement intervenes. Negotiations are ongoing for the release of 35 British and 21…
Tickets for Euro 2004 Football Matches Now on Sale - 2003-04-29
Tickets for the Euro 2004 football championship in Portugal are now available for purchase through an online application process. The tournament director has outlined the…
Nigerian President Says He Will Resign if Election Fraud is Proven
Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared he will step down if the election court finds evidence of fraud in the recent elections. He encourages those…
Another Hospital Quarantined in Beijing in the Fight Against SARS - 2003-04-25
A second hospital in Beijing has been quarantined to combat the spread of SARS, with nearly five thousand individuals under quarantine. The World Health Organization…
On This Day, April 24: Lifting of Grain Sales Ban to the Soviet Union - 2003-04-25
On April 24, 1981, U.S. President Ronald Reagan lifted the ban on grain sales to the Soviet Union. This decision was significant in the context…
An Inside Look: Secret Negotiations Between Two Senior American Officials and Senior Iranian Officials - 2003-04-25
The article discusses secret negotiations between senior U.S. and Iranian officials concerning Iraq, highlighting insights from an interview with Mohsen Sazgara. This is significant as…
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…
Professional Basketball in America - April 24, 2003
The San Antonio Spurs won the NBA championship by defeating the New Jersey Nets in the finals. This victory marks a significant achievement in professional…
Obasanjo Leads with Approximately 61% of Votes in Nigerian Presidential Election
Olusegun Obasanjo is leading the Nigerian presidential election with about 61% of the votes, but allegations of fraud have been raised by his main opponent,…
Possibility of Bankruptcy for America's Largest Airline
American Airlines is facing potential bankruptcy as flight attendants react to news of executive bonuses by retracting their agreement to a pay cut. The airline's…
Final Statement of the European Union Leaders' Summit in Athens - 2003-04-17
European leaders emphasized the UN's role in Iraq's reconstruction while acknowledging the US-led coalition's responsibility for stability and cultural protection. Notably, the statement avoided contentious…
Interview with Attaollah Moradi about the Arrest of Dr. Nemat Ahmadie, Law Professor - 2003-04-16
Dr. Nemat Ahmadie, a well-known law professor in Iran, was arrested under dubious charges from the judiciary and sent to Evin Prison. The situation is…
UN Condemns North Korea for Human Rights Violations - 2003-04-16
The UN Human Rights Commission condemned North Korea for human rights violations, with 28 votes in favor and 10 against. South Korea abstained from the…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Summit of 25 European Countries in Athens - 2003-04-16
A summit of 25 European countries took place in Athens to expand the European Union's membership from 15 to 25 nations. This event is significant…
Delay in Bankruptcy Announcement of American Airlines - 2003-04-16
American Airlines has delayed its bankruptcy announcement to give flight attendants' union another chance to approve a contract that could prevent bankruptcy. The airline warns…
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…
Discussion and Examination of the Role of the United Nations in Iraq After the War - 2003-04-04
U.S. officials are debating the role of the United Nations in providing humanitarian aid to Iraq post-war. Colin Powell emphasized that the U.S.-led coalition should…
Report by Shahid: Colin Powell's Meeting with Foreign Ministers of EU Member States in Brussels - 2003-04-04
Colin Powell met with foreign ministers of EU member states to discuss key issues. This meeting highlights the ongoing diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Colin Powell's Meeting with Foreign Ministers of EU Member States - 2003-04-04
Colin Powell met with foreign ministers from EU member states in Brussels to discuss various diplomatic issues. This meeting highlights the U.S.'s engagement with European…
Colin Powell: International Cooperation Will Be Crucial in Determining Post-War Iraq's Fate - 2003-04-03
Colin Powell emphasized the importance of international cooperation for Iraq's post-war future during talks with EU and NATO foreign ministers. The stabilization process is set…
Report by Shahid: Meeting of the French Foreign Minister with Javier Solana - 2003-04-02
The French Foreign Minister held a meeting with Javier Solana to discuss the ongoing Iraq war crisis. This meeting highlights the diplomatic efforts being made…
Colin Powell Arrives in Turkey Today - 2003-04-02
Colin Powell visited Turkey to mend relations strained by the Iraq war. Turkish leaders are open to reconsidering the deployment of U.S. forces if the…
Colin Powell Begins Diplomatic Trip to Turkey
Colin Powell, U.S. Secretary of State, has started a diplomatic trip to Turkey aimed at mending relations strained by the Iraq war. He is expected…
Israel Gives Two-Month Deadline to Appointed Palestinian Prime Minister - 2003-04-01
Israel has set a two-month deadline for the newly appointed Palestinian Prime Minister, Mahmoud Abbas, to combat terrorism. This ultimatum comes as part of a…