May 2003
Saddam Hussein's Security Forces Have Preserved Records of Their Killings
A British official revealed that records of killings by Saddam Hussein's security forces have been preserved and may be used in future war crimes trials.…
At least two police officers killed and a third loses at least one leg in a car explosion in northern Spain - 2003-05-31
A car explosion in northern Spain resulted in the deaths of at least two police officers and injuries to several others. The Deputy Prime Minister…
The U.S. Says It Will Reassess Its Military Deployments Worldwide
The U.S. is reassessing its military deployments globally to address new security threats, according to Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz. He denied reports about…
The People of North Korea Face a Severe Struggle Against Hunger and Death - 2003-05-27
The Caritas charity warns that North Korea is on the brink of a deadly famine due to reduced foreign aid linked to its nuclear program.…
Rejection of Afghan Hijackers' Sentences by British Court of Appeal - 2003-05-22
A British court has overturned the convictions of nine Afghan hijackers who claimed they acted to escape the Taliban regime. This decision highlights issues of…
Iran Denies US Claims of Harboring Al-Qaeda Members - 2003-05-21
Iran has denied US allegations of sheltering Al-Qaeda members, calling them unfounded. This denial comes after US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld linked Al-Qaeda operatives…
Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration of the Summit of the World in India
The fiftieth anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest is being celebrated in India, featuring Sir Edmund Hillary, the first climber to reach…
President Bush's Phone Call with the Prime Ministers of Israel and Palestine - 2003-05-20
President Bush spoke with the Prime Ministers of Israel and Palestine to discuss combating terrorism and advancing peace in the Middle East. He emphasized support…
Under the Microscope: Explosion in Riyadh - Confusion of the Islamic Republic Regarding Relations with America - 2003-05-14
An explosion in Riyadh has implications for Saudi Arabia's counter-terrorism strategies and has sparked confusion among Iranian officials about engaging in dialogue with the United…
The Truck Discovered in Iraq is a Mobile Laboratory for Biological Weapons
Experts have identified a truck found in northern Iraq as a mobile laboratory for biological weapons, raising concerns about Iraq's compliance with international regulations. The…
Repeated Fraud and Deception in Journalism by a New York Times Reporter
Jason Blair, a reporter for the New York Times, was found to have committed repeated fraud and deception in his journalism, leading to his resignation.…
American Officials Say Mujahedin-e Khalq Agreed to Surrender Their Weapons - 2003-05-10
American officials announced that the Mujahedin-e Khalq, an armed group opposed to the Iranian regime, agreed to surrender their weapons following negotiations. This development is…
Detention and Expulsion of a Saudi Consular Official from the U.S.
A Saudi consular official, Fahd Al-Tumiri, was detained and expelled from the U.S. due to suspected terrorist connections. He had worked at the Saudi consulate…
Calendar Day, May 7: The United States Cuts Relations with the Revolutionary Government of Iran - 2003-05-07
On May 7, 1980, the U.S. cut political ties with Iran due to the hostage crisis initiated by students who took over the U.S. embassy…
Withdrawal of One Billion Dollars in Cash from the Central Bank of Iraq Before the Start of the War - 2003-05-06
Just before the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, around one billion dollars was withdrawn from the Central Bank of Iraq, allegedly under the direction of Saddam…
Colin Powell: The U.S. Still Seeks to Eliminate North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Programs - 2003-05-06
Colin Powell reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to eliminating North Korea's nuclear weapons programs, countering claims of a policy shift. North Korea accused the U.S. of…
Under the Microscope: Formation of a Transitional Government in Iraq and Relations Between the Islamic Republic and the United States - 2003-05-06
Efforts are ongoing to establish a transitional government in Iraq, with reports suggesting the formation of a central core. The article also analyzes the current…
North Korea Threatens to Withdraw from All Nuclear Negotiations if the U.S. Does Not Agree - 2003-05-05
North Korea has threatened to exit all nuclear negotiations if the U.S. does not accept its proposals. The Bush administration dismisses these proposals as old…
President Bush is Confident that the U.S. Will Find Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq - 2003-05-03
President Bush reassured that the U.S. would locate weapons of mass destruction in Iraq during a press conference with Australian Prime Minister John Howard. This…