January 2003
Richard Reid Sentenced to Life Imprisonment - 2003-01-31
Richard Reid was sentenced to life in prison for attempting to blow up a passenger plane in 2001. The judge labeled him a terrorist, while…
Iraq's Non-Compliance with UN Disarmament Resolutions - 2003-01-27
The UN weapons inspectors reported to the Security Council that Iraq has not complied with disarmament resolutions, with key issues unresolved. U.S. and British officials…
Computer Virus Damages Internet Networks in South Korea - 2003-01-26
A dangerous computer virus has affected internet networks in South Korea, causing significant slowdowns globally, especially in Asia. Engineers are working to resolve the issues…
Daily Calendar, January 18: Limitation of Commercial Advertising on Tobacco - 2003-01-18
On January 18, 1964, the U.S. federal government imposed restrictions on tobacco advertising. This decision was significant in the context of public health and regulatory…
American Citizens Can Be Tried as 'Enemy Combatants'
A federal appeals court ruled that the U.S. government can detain American citizens as 'enemy combatants' without constitutional rights. This decision involves Yasser Issam Hamdi,…
Addition of New Names to the List of Those Who May Have Illegally Entered America - 2003-01-02
The FBI has expanded its list of foreign individuals suspected of illegally entering the U.S. from Canada using fake passports. This follows the identification of…