February 2003
Former President of Serbia Sentenced to Eleven Years in Prison for Crimes Against Humanity
Biljana Plavsic, former President of Serbia, has been sentenced to eleven years in prison for crimes against humanity by the UN War Crimes Tribunal. The…
Colin Powell's Visit to Seoul - 2003-02-24
Colin Powell visited Seoul to attend the inauguration of President Roh Moo-hyun and discuss North Korea's nuclear ambitions. He emphasized China's potential role in addressing…
Turkish Parliament Will Not Vote on Deployment of American Soldiers in Turkish Military Bases Before Tuesday
The Turkish Parliament is set to delay voting on the deployment of American troops in military bases until after Tuesday, pending an agreement on U.S.…
Under the Microscope: 5,000 Anti-Saddam Forces Enter Iraq from Iran - 2003-02-19
5,000 Iraqi forces opposed to Saddam Hussein have reportedly entered Iraq from Iran, as detailed in a Financial Times report. Additionally, journalist and political activist…
Are the Severe Security Measures of Britain and America Justified to Legitimize the Attack on Iraq?
The article discusses the severe security measures taken by Britain and America in the context of potential terrorist threats, suggesting that these actions are aimed…
Stock Prices in the U.S. Are Rising - 2003-02-11
U.S. stock prices rose early on February 11, 2003, ahead of a key economic address by the Treasury Secretary. The Dow Jones, S&P-500, and Nasdaq…
Saudi Arabia's Military Separation from the U.S. After Potential War - 2003-02-09
Saudi Arabia is considering asking U.S. forces to leave the country following a potential war with Iraq. This decision reflects a desire for military separation…
Nazi Baghlari Report: UNODC Report on Opium Poppy Cultivation in Afghanistan - 2003-02-08
The UNODC has published a new report detailing the status of opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan. This report is significant as it highlights ongoing challenges…
Colin Powell's Remarks at the Special United Nations Security Council Meeting - 2003-02-05
Colin Powell presented evidence at the UN Security Council claiming Iraq was not complying with disarmament requests and was deceiving inspectors. He warned of serious…
Leaders from Various Asian Countries Thank Columbia Astronauts for Their Sacrifice and Efforts in the Pursuit of Science - 2003-02-03
Leaders from Asian countries have expressed condolences and gratitude to the Columbia astronauts who died in the shuttle disaster, emphasizing the importance of their contributions…
Vaclav Havel, President of the Czech Republic, Resigns from Office - 2003-02-02
Vaclav Havel has resigned as President of the Czech Republic without a successor. The Prime Minister and the Speaker of the House will take over…
Journalists Held Hostage by Colombian Leftist Rebels Released - 2003-02-02
Two foreign journalists, Ruth Morris and Scott Dalton, were released by Colombian rebels after being held hostage for over a week. Their capture occurred while…