February 2003
Former President of Serbia Sentenced to Eleven Years in Prison for Crimes Against Humanity
Biljana Plavsic, former President of Serbia, has been sentenced to eleven years in prison for crimes against humanity by the UN War Crimes Tribunal. The…
President Bush: Saddam Hussein Has Wasted His Last Opportunity for Peaceful Disarmament - 2003-02-21
President Bush declared that Saddam Hussein has missed his last chance for peaceful disarmament as the U.S. prepares to present a new resolution to the…
Christian Leaders in Britain Express Doubts About the Legitimacy of the War in Iraq - 2003-02-21
Christian leaders in Britain, including Rowan Williams and Cormac Murphy O'Connor, have raised concerns about the legitimacy of the Iraq war, advocating for more time…
To Build Iraq After Saddam Hussein, the U.S. Will Utilize Lessons Learned in Afghanistan - 2003-02-15
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld announced plans to apply lessons from Afghanistan to rebuild Iraq post-Saddam Hussein. The U.S. aims to establish a representative…
Peter Struck Calls Rumsfeld's Remarks on Germany Completely Unacceptable and Unfair - 2003-02-13
German Defense Minister Peter Struck criticized U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld for comparing Germany to countries like Cuba and Libya regarding their stance on…
Witness Report: Conversations with Experts on the Causes of the Iranian Revolution - 2003-02-11
The article features interviews with prominent Iranian experts discussing the origins and future of the Iranian Revolution. Key figures include Jamshid Islami, Ehsan Naraghi, and…
Memorial for the Victims of the Columbia Space Shuttle at the American Space Museum - 2003-02-11
A memorial has been created for the victims of the Columbia space shuttle disaster at the American Space Museum, highlighting the significance of the event…
Two Million Pilgrims Gather at Arafat for Hajj Rituals
Two million pilgrims gathered at Arafat for Hajj rituals, where Saudi Arabia's top cleric warned against attacks on Islam. This event is significant as it…
American Officials Angered by Germany and France's Position in Munich
At the Munich Security Conference, American officials expressed anger over Germany and France's efforts to extend UN weapons inspectors' mission in Iraq. U.S. Secretary of…
Donald Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, is in Germany - 2003-02-08
Donald Rumsfeld is in Germany to speak at a security conference and promote the U.S. stance on war with Iraq. He is expected to meet…
Disruption of Hajj Rituals Will Be Met with an Iron Fist
Saudi Arabia has heightened security for the Hajj pilgrimage due to fears of protests against a potential U.S. war in Iraq. Around two million Muslims…
Donald Rumsfeld: Possible Military Operations to Pressure Iraq Accelerate - 2003-02-07
Donald Rumsfeld announced that military operations to pressure Iraq regarding its weapons of mass destruction are intensifying. This statement follows discussions with Italian officials and…
Rescuers Search for Small Plane Carrying Colombian Cabinet Minister - 2003-02-07
A small plane carrying a Colombian cabinet minister and four other passengers has gone missing in the Andes. Rescuers are actively searching for the aircraft…
Calendar Day, February 5: The Arrival of Religious Freedom Activist in America - 2003-02-06
On February 5, 1631, Roger Williams, a prominent advocate for religious freedom, arrived in America. His arrival marked a significant moment in the history of…
UN Inspectors Discover Another Empty Chemical Warhead Near Baghdad - 2003-02-05
UN weapons inspectors found another empty chemical warhead near Baghdad, similar to one discovered last month. Colin Powell is set to present new evidence to…
President Bush: America's Space Program Will Continue - 2003-02-05
President Bush reaffirmed the commitment to the U.S. space program during a national mourning ceremony for seven deceased astronauts. The event featured notable figures like…
President Bush Meets with Families of Columbia Victims - 2003-02-04
President Bush attended a memorial service for the Columbia crew members who died in a space accident. He met privately with the victims' families and…
President Bush Attends Memorial for Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster Victims - 2003-02-03
President Bush is set to attend a memorial for the Columbia space shuttle disaster victims, which deeply affected both American and international communities, particularly India…
Train Collision in Zimbabwe Leaves 40 Dead
A train collision in Zimbabwe resulted in 40 fatalities and numerous injuries when a passenger train hit a freight train carrying flammable materials. The incident…
Kalpana Chawla: One of the Two Female Crew Members of the Columbia Space Shuttle
Kalpana Chawla, a celebrated astronaut and one of the two female crew members of the Columbia shuttle, was honored in her hometown of Karnal, India,…