January 2003
Attack on Iraqi Base - 2003-01-25
American and British fighter jets attacked an Iraqi anti-aircraft base in southern Iraq, citing the base as a threat to their operations in the no-fly…
The Threat of War Has Overshadowed All Issues of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland
The World Economic Forum in Switzerland is overshadowed by the threat of war, particularly regarding Iraq. Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad criticized the potential U.S.…
John Ashcroft Calls for Greater International Cooperation in the Fight Against Terrorism - 2003-01-24
U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft has urged for increased international collaboration to combat terrorism during the World Economic Forum in Davos. Meanwhile, Malaysian Prime Minister…
Interview with De Bellaigue: Iran's Reformists - January 21, 2003
In an interview, Setarhe Derakhshesh speaks with Christopher De Bellaigue about the state of reformists in Iran. De Bellaigue, a seasoned journalist, provides insights into…
Source Code of Windows Operating System Given to Russia - 2003-01-21
Microsoft has provided the source code of its Windows operating system to Russia as part of an international effort to enhance information systems. This move…
American Spacecraft 'Columbia' Launched for Scientific Experiments - 2003-01-16
The American spacecraft Columbia was launched with the first Israeli astronaut, Ilan Ramon, on board for a sixteen-day mission involving 90 scientific experiments. The launch…
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,…
U.S. Government Endorses Court Ruling to Try American Citizens as 'Enemy Combatants' - 2003-01-09
The U.S. government has endorsed a court ruling that allows American citizens detained abroad to be classified as enemy combatants, which has sparked controversy among…
Manama, Headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, Witnessed Anti-American Protests - 2003-01-03
Today, around 400 people protested in Manama, Bahrain, against the presence of U.S. forces, following Friday prayers. The demonstrators called for the expulsion of American…