December 2003
Kiarostami to Make a Film About the Bam Earthquake
Abbas Kiarostami is in Bam to create a film about the recent earthquake, aiming to complete a trilogy on earthquake-related themes. This project follows his…
One Iraqi Killed in Bomb Explosion in Baghdad - 2003-12-31
A bomb explosion in Baghdad killed one Iraqi and injured at least one other, occurring as a U.S. military convoy passed through. This incident highlights…
Bomb Explosion in a Crowded Market in Baghdad - 2003-12-30
A bomb exploded in a busy Baghdad market, killing one Iraqi and injuring another, while a U.S. military raid in Baqubah led to the capture…
Explosion of a Parked Car in Riyadh - 2003-12-30
A parked car exploded in Riyadh without causing any injuries, raising concerns about potential terrorist activities in Saudi Arabia. This incident follows a British warning…
Thailand to Deploy a Military Unit of 30 Soldiers to Iraq - 2003-12-29
The Thai government is sending a unit of 30 soldiers to Iraq for the protection of its personnel after two soldiers were killed in a…
South Korean President Asks Parliament to Approve Troop Deployment to Iraq - 2003-12-24
The South Korean President has requested parliamentary approval to send 3,000 troops to Iraq for reconstruction efforts, with support from the main opposition party. This…
Trial of 36 Suspects Linked to the Assassination of the Serbian Prime Minister
The trial of 36 suspects linked to the assassination of the Serbian Prime Minister has been postponed as defense attorneys seek more preparation time. The…
President Bush Says Libya Agreed to Destroy All Its Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2003-12-20
President Bush announced that Libya has agreed to destroy all its weapons of mass destruction after nine months of negotiations. This development is seen as…
Vladimir Putin Welcomes Strengthening of Military Cooperation Between China and Russia - 2003-12-18
Vladimir Putin has expressed support for enhanced military cooperation with China during a meeting with the Chinese Defense Minister. The visit aims to strengthen military…
Continuation of Milosevic's Trial at the International Criminal Tribunal for War Crimes - 2003-12-17
Retired General Wesley Clark testified for two days in the trial of Slobodan Milosevic, describing Milosevic's obstinacy and coarse behavior during the proceedings. Clark, a…
New UN Plan to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking - 2003-12-17
The UN has launched a new initiative to combat human trafficking in Southeast Europe, supported by training materials from the FBI for law enforcement. This…
Saddam Hussein Does Not Cooperate with U.S. Investigators - 2003-12-15
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell announced that Saddam Hussein is not cooperating with U.S. investigators regarding weapons of mass destruction. Despite refusing to answer…
Two More American Soldiers Killed by Iraqi Insurgents - 2003-12-10
Two American soldiers were killed in Mosul by Iraqi insurgents, with four others injured in separate incidents. This highlights the ongoing violence and instability in…
The White House Welcomes Japan's Decision to Send Non-Combat Troops to Iraq - 2003-12-09
The White House has expressed support for Japan's decision to deploy over 600 non-combat troops to Iraq for reconstruction efforts. This move is seen as…
Japan Likely to Approve Plan to Deploy Non-Combat Troops to Iraq
Japan's Prime Minister announced that the cabinet is expected to approve a plan for sending non-combat troops to Iraq. Despite this, public opinion is largely…
A Bosnian Serb Army Officer Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison
Momir Nikolic, a Bosnian Serb army officer, was sentenced to 27 years in prison for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre. This case highlights…