May 2003
Finding Nemo, the latest animated film from Disney and Pixar - 2003-05-31
Finding Nemo is a family-friendly animated film from Pixar about a clownfish named Nemo who is captured, prompting his overly protective father Marlon to embark…
US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Says Risk of Further Terrorist Attacks Against US and Western Interests in Saudi Arabia is High - 2003-05-29
The US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia warns of a high risk of further terrorist attacks against US interests following recent bombings that killed 34, including…
Travel Restrictions to Hong Kong Lifted - 2003-05-23
The World Health Organization has lifted travel restrictions to Hong Kong and Guangdong due to a decreased risk of SARS, bringing relief to the local…
Appointment of New Officials for Tax and Customs Duty Collection in Afghanistan - 2003-05-23
The Afghan central government is appointing new officials to ensure tax and customs duties are collected and sent to the treasury in Kabul. This decision…
Saudi Ambassador to the U.S.: I Am Concerned About the Possibility of Another Terrorist Attack
The Saudi Ambassador to the U.S. warns of the potential for another terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia or the U.S., citing a strong intuition and…
Governors of Afghan Provinces to Transfer Collected Taxes to Central Government
Governors of Afghan provinces have agreed to send collected taxes to the central government after President Hamid Karzai threatened to resign if they failed to…
President Bush and Crown Prince Abdullah Committed to Punishing Bombing Perpetrators - 2003-05-14
President Bush and Crown Prince Abdullah pledged to hold accountable those responsible for recent suicide bombings in Saudi Arabia that targeted Westerners. The attacks resulted…
Passing of Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan, Leader of Ismailis - 2003-05-13
Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan, a prominent leader of the Ismaili community and a significant figure in international humanitarian efforts, has died at the age of…
Saudi Arabia Offers Rewards for Capture of Suspected Terrorists - 2003-05-08
Saudi Arabia has announced rewards for the capture of 19 suspected terrorists linked to Al-Qaeda, who are believed to be planning attacks against high-ranking officials,…
United Nations Halts Mine Clearance Operations in Southern Afghanistan
The UN has stopped mine clearance operations in southern Afghanistan following deadly attacks on its aid workers. One expert was killed and three were injured,…
Arrest of Several Members of a Network Allegedly Plotting to Assassinate the U.S. Ambassador
The Lebanese Army has arrested several extremists suspected of plotting to assassinate U.S. Ambassador Vincent Battle. The group is also linked to previous bombings targeting…
President Bush Announces End of Major Combat Operations in Iraq - 2003-05-02
President Bush declared the end of major combat operations in Iraq, claiming victory for the U.S. and its allies. He highlighted the importance of this…
Under the Microscope: The Speech of the President of the United States on the Deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln - 2003-05-02
The article discusses a speech made by the U.S. President aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in 2003, alongside the visit of the U.S. Secretary of…