August 2003
Thai Leader Welcomes Cabinet Reshuffle in Burma
The Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has expressed support for the recent cabinet reshuffle in Burma, viewing it as a step towards democracy. This comes…
Transfer of Funds from Libya to Swiss Bank for Compensation of Terrorism Victims - 2003-08-23
Libya has transferred $2.7 billion to a Swiss bank to compensate victims of the 1988 Pan Am bombing, fulfilling part of an agreement to lift…
Representative of Victims' Families Travels to Tripoli to Negotiate with Libyan Officials
A representative of the families of victims from a 1989 plane explosion is in Tripoli to negotiate compensation with Libyan officials. This comes after France's…
Protest Against Whale Hunting by Iceland - 2003-08-21
Iceland has resumed whaling, prompting the Bush administration to consider potential trade sanctions. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is investigating whether this action violates…
Voting on Lifting Sanctions Against Libya Delayed - 2003-08-21
The vote on lifting sanctions against Libya has been postponed due to disagreements between France and Britain. Libya's agreement to compensate victims of a past…
Libya Begins Transfer of $2.7 Billion to a Trust Account
Libya has initiated a $2.7 billion transfer for compensating families of victims from a 1988 plane explosion. In response to this, Britain and Bulgaria are…
The U.S. Government Says France Should Not Hinder Agreement Between Libya and Families of Pan Am Victims
The U.S. government is urging France not to obstruct a compensation agreement between Libya and the families of Pan Am Flight 103 victims. Libya has…
Shahid Report: Possibility of France Vetoing Economic Sanctions Against Libya - 2003-08-19
France is considering vetoing economic sanctions against Libya that have been proposed by the UK. This situation involves international diplomatic relations and the balance of…
UN Security Council Resolution 1483 and the Order to Lift Economic Sanctions Against Iraq - 2003-08-19
Vladimir Putin has lifted economic sanctions against Iraq, aligning with UN Security Council Resolution 1483, which calls for the end of restrictions on non-military goods…
2.7 Billion Dollars Compensation to Survivors of French Passenger Plane Explosion - 2003-08-19
Britain is pushing to lift sanctions on Libya after it accepted responsibility for a 1988 plane explosion. France threatens to veto this resolution unless better…
Libya Welcomes Closer Relations with the U.S.
Libya is seeking closer ties with the U.S. after accepting responsibility for the Lockerbie bombing. The Libyan Foreign Minister believes that issues between the two…
Libya Must Pay Over Two and a Half Billion Dollars in Damages - 2003-08-16
Libya has accepted responsibility for the Lockerbie bombing and agreed to pay over $2.5 billion in damages to the victims' families. The U.S. and UK…
Libya Hopes to Improve Relations with the U.S.
Libya is optimistic about improving its relations with the U.S. following its admission of responsibility for the 1988 Pan Am bombing. The country seeks to…
Proposal to Lift UN Sanctions Against Libya - 2003-08-16
Britain is set to propose lifting UN sanctions against Libya after it accepted responsibility for a 1988 bombing and agreed to compensate victims' families. The…
The President of Croatia has traveled to Libya for a three-day visit aimed at improving economic relations
The President of Croatia is on a three-day visit to Libya to enhance economic ties, meeting with leader Muammar Gaddafi. This visit comes after the…