May 2003
At least two police officers killed and a third loses at least one leg in a car explosion in northern Spain - 2003-05-31
A car explosion in northern Spain resulted in the deaths of at least two police officers and injuries to several others. The Deputy Prime Minister…
Bomb Explosion in Northern Spain - 2003-05-30
A bomb explosion in northern Spain killed two police officers and injured another. The Basque separatists are suspected, although no group has claimed responsibility. This…
Sepahan Isfahan Crowned Champion of the Second Season of Iran's Premier Football League
Sepahan Isfahan has been crowned champion of the second season of Iran's Premier Football League after a draw against Persepolis Tehran. This victory secures their…
Martial Law Declared in an Indonesian Province - 2003-05-19
Martial law has been declared in Aceh, Indonesia, for six months due to the failure of peace negotiations between the government and separatists. President Megawati…
Failure of Peace Negotiations Between Jakarta and Aceh Rebels - 2003-05-18
Negotiations between the Indonesian government and Aceh separatist rebels ended without agreement, with the rebels refusing to drop their independence demands. The Indonesian government is…
Approval for Rapid Deployment of Forces to Congo - 2003-05-17
The UN Security Council approved a military deployment to the Ituri region of Congo to prevent further violence. Kofi Annan requested member states to contribute…
American Court Orders Compensation for Victims of Terrorism - 2003-05-08
An American court has ordered over $100 million in compensation for the families of two September 11 victims, citing evidence of Iraq's support for al-Qaeda.…
Several Bengali Migrants Shot Dead in Northeast India
At least twenty-one Bengali migrants were killed in two attacks by separatist rebels in Tripura, India. The assailants, dressed in military uniforms, targeted sleeping villagers…