May 2003
Russia Says the U.S. Should Wait for the IAEA Report on Iran
Russia has urged the U.S. to wait for the IAEA's report on Iran before making accusations about nuclear weapons production. The U.S. has criticized Russia's…
Colin Powell Welcomes France's Vote on Iraq Resolution - 2003-05-22
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell praised France's vote on the Iraq resolution at the UN. He is in Paris to discuss Iraq's reconstruction and…
Russia: UN Security Council May Reach Agreement on Resolution to Lift Sanctions Against Iraq This Week - 2003-05-20
Russia indicates that the UN Security Council may agree on a resolution to lift sanctions against Iraq this week, with emphasis on including UN peacekeepers.…
Russia Condemns Palestinian Suicide Attacks Against Israelis
Russia condemned recent Palestinian suicide attacks against Israelis, linking them to global terrorism. The condemnation came shortly after a meeting between Israeli and Palestinian leaders,…
Finance Ministers of Major Industrial Countries Assert Confidence in Global Economic Recovery
Finance ministers from major industrial nations met in France and expressed optimism about the global economic recovery while acknowledging existing challenges. The U.S. pledged job…
Colin Powell: The U.S. Remains Concerned About Iran's Nuclear Program
Colin Powell expressed ongoing U.S. concerns regarding Iran's nuclear program potentially leading to weaponization, while affirming that military action is not planned. He noted that…
A New Suicide Bombing in Chechnya - 2003-05-14
A suicide bombing in Chechnya killed at least thirty and injured 150 during a religious ceremony, targeting regional head Akhmad Kadyrov, who was unharmed. This…
The United States and Its Allies Request the United Nations Security Council to Officially Recognize Their Control Over Iraq - 2003-05-10
The U.S. and its allies are seeking formal recognition of their control over Iraq from the UN Security Council, alongside permission to utilize Iraq's oil…