May 2003
The U.S. Says It Will Reassess Its Military Deployments Worldwide
The U.S. is reassessing its military deployments globally to address new security threats, according to Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz. He denied reports about…
Doctors Undertake Dangerous Surgery to Separate Conjoined Sisters
Doctors in Singapore are preparing to perform a risky surgery to separate conjoined twins Laleh and Ladan Bijani. Previous attempts in Germany were declined due…
Iran National Futsal Team Named Best Team of Asia for 2002
The Iran national futsal team has been recognized as the best team in Asia for 2002 by the Asian Football Confederation. This marks a continuation…
How to Combat the Spread of SARS? - 2003-05-20
Health officials from several countries affected by SARS emphasize the need for collaboration to combat the disease effectively. Taiwan is currently experiencing a rapid spread…
SARS Crisis Resurfaces in Taiwan - 2003-05-18
The SARS crisis has intensified in Taiwan, with health officials reporting four deaths and 36 new cases in a single day. China and Hong Kong…
Asian Youth Badminton Championships Postponed
The Asian Youth Badminton Championships in Singapore have been postponed due to the SARS outbreak. This decision was made after consultations among officials from various…
Ban on Participation in Classes at the University of California Lifted for Students from SARS-affected Countries
The University of California, Berkeley, has lifted restrictions for 80 students from SARS-affected countries to attend summer classes, while still preventing over 400 others from…
Rapid Spread of SARS in a Province of China - 2003-05-08
The WHO has issued a stronger travel warning regarding SARS in several regions of China and Taiwan, reporting a higher mortality rate than previously thought.…
Ten Malaysian Crew Members Suspected of SARS Hospitalized in Hong Kong - 2003-05-04
Ten crew members of a Malaysian cargo ship showing SARS symptoms were hospitalized in Hong Kong but later cleared of the virus. The ship was…
The Main Source of SARS Disease in Singapore is Hospitals
A senior health official in Singapore revealed that hospitals are the primary source of SARS infections, accounting for 62% of cases. This information is critical…