April 2003
Ban on Trade of 'Blood Diamonds'
A deadline has been established for countries to ban the trade of 'blood diamonds' by June next year, following a meeting of 70 nations under…
Some Iraqi Government Ministries May Resume Work by Next Week
Retired General Jay Garner announced that some Iraqi ministries may resume operations by next week, with a focus on removing individuals linked to Saddam Hussein.…
Calendar Day, April 22: Earth Day - 2003-04-22
On April 22, 1970, Earth Day was established in the United States by environmental advocates and government officials. This event marked a significant moment in…
US Special Envoy to Afghanistan Emphasizes Increase in Attacks by Insurgents
US Special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad reported an increase in insurgent attacks in Afghanistan, attributing it to a belief that US forces would be distracted by…
NASA Officials Continue to Investigate Causes of Columbia Spacecraft Crash
NASA is investigating the causes of the Columbia spacecraft crash while the ISS crew completes a successful spacewalk. The investigation board reports progress in understanding…
Rebels of Ivory Coast to Attend Tomorrow's Meeting - 2003-04-02
The rebels of Ivory Coast will attend a cabinet meeting aimed at ending a six-month civil war, signaling their commitment to peace. They have agreed…