March 2003
Ensure You Are in the Right Place - March 30, 2003
The article criticizes the BBC and Western media for referring to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf, urging military and political leaders to adhere…
Hijacker of Turkish Passenger Plane Surrenders to Authorities in Athens - 2003-03-29
A young Turkish man hijacked a passenger plane but surrendered in Athens after releasing all passengers unharmed. He claimed he wanted to go to Germany,…
Canadian Parliament Calls for Indictment Against Saddam Hussein for War Crimes - 2003-03-28
The Canadian Parliament has unanimously approved a resolution calling for the indictment of Saddam Hussein for war crimes. This resolution emphasizes the need for an…
Serbian Police Shoot Dead Two Main Suspects in the Assassination of Zoran Djindjic
Serbian police have killed two suspects linked to the assassination of Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic. The suspects were known leaders of organized crime, and the…
Change in Iraqi Forces' Tactics Since Defeat in the 1991 Gulf War
Iraqi forces have adapted their tactics since the 1991 Gulf War defeat, shifting to guerrilla warfare and attrition strategies. This change has led to some…
Private Meeting Between President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair - 2003-03-27
President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair held a private meeting to discuss the Iraq war and post-war management, emphasizing the need for UN involvement.…
Iraq May Have Executed Some American Prisoners of War Whose Bodies Were Shown on Television - 2003-03-26
The New York Times reports that Iraq may have executed several American POWs captured in Nasiriyah, with evidence shown on Al Jazeera. The situation raises…
Release of Several Afghan Prisoners
The U.S. has released eighteen Afghan prisoners from Guantanamo Bay after determining they no longer pose a security threat. Most were captured over a year…
US Forces Defeat Three Hundred Iraqi Soldiers in Intense Ground Battle - 2003-03-26
US forces engaged in a fierce battle near Najaf, killing three hundred Iraqi soldiers without suffering losses themselves. This battle coincided with reports of a…
Arrest of Suspect in Assassination of Serbian Prime Minister
Serbian authorities have arrested Zvezdan Jovanovic, a former special police commander, in connection with the assassination of Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic. The police believe that…
Coalition Forces Reach 160 Kilometers from Baghdad - 2003-03-23
Coalition forces have advanced to within 160 kilometers of Baghdad but encountered Iraqi resistance in several areas. Airstrikes on Baghdad have intensified, and humanitarian needs…
Hundreds of Thousands Participate in Anti-War Protests for the Fourth Day
Hundreds of thousands are protesting against the war in Iraq across Asia and the Pacific for the fourth consecutive day. Major protests occurred in Pakistan,…
President Bush Gains Increased Public Support in U.S.-Led War in Iraq - 2003-03-23
President Bush has seen a rise in public support for the U.S.-led war in Iraq, with recent polls showing that over 70% of Americans back…
At least seventy percent of Americans support President Bush's actions in Iraq - 2003-03-22
Recent polls show that over seventy percent of Americans support President Bush's actions in Iraq, with a notable divide between Republican and Democratic opinions. This…
Declaration of PAK PARTY on Recent Events in Iraq
The Pak Party has declared its support for actions against the Iraqi regime and terrorist groups, advocating for the protection of the Iraqi people and…
China's Efforts to Prevent War - 2003-03-18
China's new leadership, including President Hu Jintao, is actively seeking to prevent war in Iraq by advocating for a political solution and urging continued diplomatic…
Iraq Identifies American and French Suppliers of Microbial Materials - 2003-03-16
Iraq has identified American and French suppliers of microbial materials in its arms declaration to the UN, including the American Type Culture Collection and the…
List of Individuals to be Tried Alongside Saddam - 2003-03-16
The Bush administration has identified 9 senior Iraqi officials, including Saddam Hussein and his sons, for potential war crimes trials following a military intervention. The…
Jack Straw: The Likelihood of War with Iraq Has Increased
Jack Straw announced that the chances of war with Iraq have increased due to Saddam Hussein's failure to dismantle weapons of mass destruction. President Bush,…
Zimbabwe Police Arrest 28 Members of Main Opposition Party
Zimbabwe police have arrested 28 members of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change for organizing an illegal gathering and attacking ruling party supporters. This crackdown…
Positive Vote by Maltese for Referendum on Joining the European Union - 2003-03-09
Maltese voters have approved a non-binding referendum on joining the EU, with preliminary results showing over 53% in favor. The Prime Minister plans to call…
South Korea and the U.S.: North Korea Appears Ready to Test Another Missile
South Korea and the U.S. report that North Korea is preparing to test another missile, likely an anti-ship missile, in the Sea of Japan. This…
The Aim of North Korean Fighter Jets Surrounding a U.S. Spy Plane Was to Take Its Crew Hostage
North Korean fighter jets attempted to force a U.S. spy plane to land and take its crew hostage. A senior U.S. military official revealed that…
Two Million Dollar Fine for Serbian Officials for the Srebrenica Massacre - 2003-03-07
The Bosnian human rights court has fined Serbian officials two million dollars for their role in the Srebrenica massacre and ordered them to provide information…
North Korean Media Warns of Nuclear War
North Korean media has issued a warning about the potential for nuclear war if the U.S. attacks. The article highlights increased military readiness by U.S.…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Fully Commences Operations Today - 2003-03-01
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has officially begun its operations, becoming the largest government agency in decades with a focus on border security and…