April 2003
Cuba's Re-election to the UN Human Rights Commission - April 30, 2003
Cuba has been re-elected to the UN Human Rights Commission, which has angered the U.S. government. The U.S. criticized the decision, citing Cuba's recent harsh…
Khoddad Azizi Joins Al-Arabi Qatar on Loan
Khoddad Azizi, a prominent Iranian footballer, has been loaned to Al-Arabi in Qatar due to a six-month suspension preventing him from playing with his current…
Cyprus Officials Welcome Proposal from the Turkish-Occupied Part of the Island
Cyprus officials have accepted a proposal from the Turkish-occupied area to ease travel restrictions. The Greek Cypriot government criticized this as a diversion from serious…
Iran's Freestyle Wrestling Team to Participate in World Championship in New York
Iran's wrestling team will compete in the upcoming World Championship in New York after previously boycotting a tournament in Idaho due to immigration issues. Mohammad…
On This Day, April 21: The U.S. and Spain War Over Cuban Independence - 2003-04-21
On April 21, 1898, the United States declared war on Spain to support Cuba's fight for independence. This conflict marked a significant moment in U.S.…
Argentina's Government Refuses to Participate in UN Meeting on Human Rights in Cuba - 2003-04-15
The Argentine government has decided not to attend a UN meeting regarding human rights in Cuba, reversing its previous stance on condemning violations. This decision…
Cuba Will Keep Its Embassy in Baghdad Open
Cuba has decided to maintain its embassy in Baghdad amid the ongoing war in Iraq but will refrain from involvement in the conflict led by…
Cuba and the United States Blame Each Other for Second Plane Hijacking in Two Weeks
Cuba and the U.S. are in a blame game over a recent plane hijacking, with a man armed with grenades taking control of a flight…