April 2003
A Passenger Boat with 300 People Capsized in the Pagla River North of Dhaka, the Capital of Bangladesh - 2003-04-22
A passenger boat capsized in the Pagla River in Bangladesh, resulting in the drowning of 78 adults and 30 children. Most passengers were rescued or…
On This Day, April 19: MacArthur Retired - 2003-04-20
On April 19, 1951, General Douglas MacArthur, who played a crucial role in rebuilding Japan after World War II, was retired. This event marks a…
Who is Responsible for the Looting of the National Museum of Baghdad?
The article discusses the looting of the National Museum of Baghdad following the U.S. invasion in 2003, questioning the accountability of both American forces and…
Conclusion of the Meeting of Finance Ministers and Treasury Officials from Seven Industrialized Countries - 2003-04-13
Finance ministers from seven industrialized nations concluded discussions in Washington about Iraq's reconstruction and improving conditions in developing countries. The IMF is addressing disagreements over…
Beseiged
The article discusses the film 'Beseiged' directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, which tells the story of an African woman who becomes a political refugee in Italy…
List of Pulitzer Prize Winners Announced - 2003-04-07
The Pulitzer Prize winners were announced, with the Boston Globe receiving recognition for its reporting on sexual abuse by Catholic priests. The Washington Post and…
Thousands Protest Against War in Several Cities in Indonesia - 2003-04-03
Thousands of Indonesians protested against the U.S.-led war in Iraq across several cities, condemning world leaders as war criminals. The protests involved a diverse group…
Bomb Explosion in a Dock in Davao City, Southern Philippines - 2003-04-02
A bomb explosion in Davao City, Philippines, killed at least fifteen and injured over thirty, occurring in a crowded area. President Gloria Arroyo condemned the…