July 2003
Philippine President: The Threat of a Military Rebellion Against Her Government Still Exists - 2003-07-31
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has acknowledged the ongoing threat of a military rebellion following a failed uprising by soldiers. She claims that the conspiracy to…
Philippine President Assures Citizens of Control Over Situation
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo reassured citizens of her control following a failed rebellion. She pledged to punish those responsible and address underlying grievances, while the…
Rebel Soldiers in the Philippines Agree to Return to Their Barracks - 2003-07-27
Rebel soldiers in the Philippines agreed to return to their barracks after a standoff in a shopping complex, ending a 19-hour confrontation. They initially demanded…
Philippine President Gives Rebels Until 5 PM Local Time to Surrender, Deadline Passes
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has issued a deadline for rebel soldiers occupying a building in Manila to surrender, which has now passed without compliance. The…
Philippine President Orders Army to Arrest Rebel Officers - 2003-07-26
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has ordered the military to arrest low-ranking rebel officers amid conspiracy rumors to overthrow her government. At least 10 officers and…
Armed Men Take Control of a Commercial Center in Manila - 2003-07-26
Armed men have seized a commercial center in Manila, reportedly placing explosives. This incident follows a directive from President Gloria Arroyo to arrest military officers…
A Bangladeshi Man Executed in Saudi Arabia
A Bangladeshi man was executed in Mecca for murdering a Saudi citizen, marking the 24th execution in Saudi Arabia this year. This incident highlights ongoing…
Philippine Government Investigates How Rahman al-Ghazi Escaped from Manila Prison - 2003-07-17
The Philippine government is probing a $10 million bribe linked to the escape of Indonesian terrorist Rahman al-Ghazi from a high-security prison. Allegations suggest that…
John Howard's Visit to Manila to Discuss Terrorism with Gloria Arroyo - 2003-07-13
Australian Prime Minister John Howard is visiting Manila to discuss terrorism and regional security with Philippine President Gloria Arroyo. Their talks will focus on the…
Opposition Party Member in Bangladesh Murdered by Two Unknown Men - 2003-07-12
Abd al-Salam Khan, a member of the Awami League party in Bangladesh, was shot and killed by two assailants near his home in Dhaka. The…
An English Journalist Shot Dead in Baghdad - 2003-07-06
An English journalist was shot dead in Baghdad shortly after an explosion killed seven police trainees. The incident highlights the increasing violence against both military…