January 2003
Indian Prime Minister: War in Iraq Will Disrupt Global Economy - 2003-01-28
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee criticized the potential war in Iraq, asserting it would harm the global economy and raise oil prices. He urged…
Indonesian Government Investigations Show Terrorist Group Jamaah Islamiyah Planned and Executed Bali Bombings
The Indonesian government has confirmed that the terrorist group Jamaah Islamiyah was responsible for the October bombings in Bali, which killed over 190 people. Several…
An Inside Look: Interview with Iraj Jamshidi on the Failure of the Reform Movement in Iran - 2003-01-21
The article features an interview with journalist Iraj Jamshidi discussing the failures of the reform movement in Iran and the challenges faced by city councils.…
The Reform Movement in Conversation with Iraj Jamshidi - 2003-01-21
Iraj Jamshidi discusses the failures of the reform movement in Iran and the challenges faced by local councils in a recent interview. The conversation highlights…
Spiritual Leader of Terrorist Group Jamaah Islamiyah Responsible for Bombings - 2003-01-21
Indonesian police have recommended charging cleric Abu Bakar Bashir with treason related to deadly bombings in 2000 and a conspiracy to assassinate the president. Bashir…
North Korea Rejects U.S. Proposal for Negotiations - 2003-01-15
North Korea has rejected a U.S. proposal for negotiations regarding its nuclear program, labeling it a misleading tactic. The U.S. has stated it will not…
North Korea Still Holds the U.S. Responsible for the Korean Crisis - 2003-01-14
A senior U.S. diplomat, James Kelly, is in Beijing to discuss the North Korean nuclear crisis with Chinese officials, who are willing to mediate. North…
North Korea: If the U.S. Attacks, North Korea Will Respond Severely - 2003-01-13
North Korea has ramped up its rhetoric against the U.S., warning of severe retaliation if attacked. Meanwhile, a U.S. envoy has urged North Korea to…
James Kelly Meets with Roh Moo-hyun, President of South Korea
James Kelly, a senior U.S. diplomat, is scheduled to meet with South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun to discuss the North Korean nuclear crisis. Bill Richardson,…
James Kelly Travels to Seoul to Address North Korean Nuclear Program Crisis - 2003-01-12
James Kelly, a senior U.S. diplomat, visited Seoul to discuss the North Korean nuclear crisis with South Korean officials, including President Roh Moo-hyun. North Korea…
All Leaves and Retirements of U.S. Marine Corps Personnel Canceled for the Next 12 Months - 2003-01-10
The U.S. Marine Corps has canceled all leaves and retirements for the next year in anticipation of a potential conflict with Iraq, affecting 15,000 personnel.…
On This Day, January 4: The Design of the White House Was Selected - 2003-01-05
On January 4, 1797, James Hoban's design for the White House was selected. This event marks an important moment in architectural history. It highlights the…