December 2003
Leaders of East Asian Countries Emphasize Security and Economic Growth as They Welcome the New Year
Leaders of East Asian nations are prioritizing security and economic growth as they enter 2004. Key figures include Australian PM John Howard, Indonesian President Megawati…
Tony Blair Calls for Continued Efforts to Rebuild Iraq in New Year Message - 2003-12-31
Tony Blair emphasized the need for ongoing reconstruction efforts in Iraq, highlighting the capture of Saddam Hussein as a crucial moment for stabilization. He also…
UN Inspectors Visit 4 Nuclear Sites in Libya - 2003-12-31
UN inspectors discovered 4 previously unknown nuclear sites in Libya, which Libyan officials claimed were for uranium enrichment. While the head of the IAEA believes…
ElBaradei: Libya has made significant cooperation with inspectors
Mohammad ElBaradei, head of the IAEA, reported Libya's significant cooperation with nuclear inspectors during his visit. Gaddafi reaffirmed his commitment to dismantling weapons of mass…
Under the Microscope: The Bam Earthquake - Actions of the Libyan Leader Regarding Nuclear Programs - 2003-12-29
The article discusses the Iranian response to the Bam earthquake and the visits of key Iranian leaders, Khamenei and Khatami, to the affected area, alongside…
Nuclear Inspections in Libya Begin - 2003-12-29
Nuclear inspections in Libya have commenced with UN inspectors visiting previously uninspected nuclear facilities. This follows Libya's admission of seeking weapons of mass destruction. The…
Libya to Allow Surprise Inspections of Its Nuclear Facilities - 2003-12-28
Libya's Foreign Minister announced the country's readiness to cooperate with the IAEA by allowing surprise inspections of its nuclear facilities. This decision aims to promote…
Visit of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency to Libya - 2003-12-27
Mohamed ElBaradei, the Director General of the IAEA, has arrived in Libya to assess its nuclear capabilities and discuss potential agreements for surprise inspections. The…
Nazi Baghlari Report: UN Security Council Praises Libya's Cooperation
The UN Security Council has commended Libya for its cooperation in disarmament efforts related to weapons and chemical arms. This report comes from Nazi Baghlari,…
Meeting of the Presidents of Egypt and Syria - 2003-12-24
The Presidents of Egypt and Syria called for a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction following Libya's decision to stop its nuclear program.…
Under the Microscope: The Electoral Campaigns of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran - 2003-12-22
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the electoral campaigns for Iran's Islamic Consultative Assembly and Libya's agreement with the U.S. on weapons of mass destruction. This…
Libya Allows UN Inspectors to Enter Without Prior Notice - 2003-12-22
Libya has agreed to permit UN inspectors to enter the country without prior notice as part of its decision to abandon its weapons of mass…
Fifteenth Anniversary of the Pan Am Passenger Jet Explosion Over Lockerbie
The fifteenth anniversary of the Lockerbie bombing has prompted relatives of British victims to demand an independent inquiry into the incident. They argue that the…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: Libya's Nuclear Activities and Their Cessation - 2003-12-21
Nazi Baghlari reports on Libya's nuclear activities and their subsequent cessation. This involves international scrutiny and implications for global nuclear non-proliferation efforts. The matter is…
Libya's Decision to Abandon Its Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons Program Made After Months of Secret Political Negotiations - 2003-12-21
Libya has decided to abandon its weapons of mass destruction program after secret negotiations involving Muammar Gaddafi. This decision follows inspections by American and British…
The International Community Welcomes Libya's Decision to Abandon Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2003-12-20
The international community has positively reacted to Libya's decision to abandon its weapons of mass destruction program, viewing it as a significant step towards nuclear…
President Bush Says Libya Agreed to Destroy All Its Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2003-12-20
President Bush announced that Libya has agreed to destroy all its weapons of mass destruction after nine months of negotiations. This development is seen as…
A Five-Member FIFA Delegation Visits Tunisia
A FIFA delegation is in Tunisia to evaluate its readiness to host the 2010 World Cup. Led by Jean Peters, the group is assessing stadiums…