March 2003
Coalition Ground Forces Are Engaged on Multiple Fronts 100 Kilometers from Baghdad - 2003-03-30
Coalition ground forces are advancing towards Baghdad, with significant military actions reported. General Tommy Franks and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld addressed the media, denying claims…
Two Rockets Hit Kabul - 2003-03-30
Two rockets hit Kabul, with one landing near the ISAF headquarters and the other in a park, causing no injuries. The incidents remain unclaimed, and…
Peter Arnett Tells Iraqi Television That U.S. Assessment of Iraqi Forces' Resistance in War Was Incorrect - 2003-03-30
Peter Arnett, an NBC reporter in Baghdad, claimed that the U.S. misjudged the resistance of Iraqi forces during the war, prompting a reconsideration of military…
American Special Forces Continue Search and Pursuit of Taliban Remnants - 2003-03-30
American Special Forces, alongside local forces in Kandahar, are actively pursuing Taliban remnants following a recent ambush that resulted in American casualties. The operation has…
African countries Gambia and Democratic Republic of Congo eligible for growth assistance - 2003-03-29
President Bush announced that Gambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo are now eligible for U.S. growth assistance, joining 36 other Sub-Saharan African countries. This…
President Bush: Currently, a small part of Iraq is under Saddam Hussein's control - 2003-03-29
President Bush announced that U.S.-led coalition forces are close to Baghdad and that Saddam Hussein controls only a small part of Iraq. He emphasized the…
North Korea's Resistance to Any Disarmament Demands - 2003-03-29
North Korea refuses to make concessions regarding its nuclear program, asserting that it will strengthen its defense against potential attacks. The regime draws parallels with…
The Removal of Saddam Hussein May Take Longer Than Initially Expected - 2003-03-28
General William Wallace indicates that the removal of Saddam Hussein may take longer than expected due to supply shortages and unexpected Iraqi resistance. The U.S.…
President Bush: U.S. Forces Will Remain in Iraq as Long as Necessary - 2003-03-28
President Bush announced that U.S. forces will stay in Iraq until the regime of Saddam Hussein is overthrown. General William Wallace highlighted unexpected enemy tactics…
UN Requests Over Two Billion Dollars in Aid from Countries Worldwide
The UN is requesting over two billion dollars in humanitarian aid for Iraq, marking a significant effort in response to the country's dire situation. The…
US and British Warplanes Intensify Bombing of Baghdad - March 28, 2003
On March 28, 2003, US and British warplanes intensified their bombing of Baghdad as coalition ground forces prepared to enter the city. Iraq reported civilian…
Kamal Kharrazi: Intensification of Military Operations in Iraq Will Fuel Hatred and Extremism in the Region - 2003-03-27
Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's Foreign Minister, warns that the intensification of military operations in Iraq will incite public resistance and extremism in the region. Syrian President…
Coalition Forces in Iraq Will Attempt to Break Iraqi Militia Resistance Before Ground Attack on Baghdad - 2003-03-26
Coalition forces are working to dismantle Iraqi militia resistance before a ground assault on Baghdad. The militias have been attacking coalition forces since the invasion…
Coalition Forces Have Advanced Closer to Baghdad - 2003-03-25
Coalition forces have advanced to within eighty kilometers of Baghdad and are engaging in airstrikes against the Republican Guard. Tony Blair warns that the battle…
Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed Kadhim Al-Sahhaf Claims Russia Has Never Provided Military Equipment to Iraq
Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed Kadhim Al-Sahhaf denied U.S. claims that Russia supplied military equipment to Iraq. The U.S. asserts it has evidence of Russian…
President Bush Requests Approximately $75 Billion in Emergency Funding for War - 2003-03-24
President Bush has requested $75 billion in emergency funding from Congress for the Iraq war and related security measures. This funding is aimed at covering…
Coalition Forces Make Rapid and Significant Progress in Achieving Their Objectives - 2003-03-24
Coalition forces led by the U.S. and Britain are making significant progress in Iraq, capturing thousands of Iraqi soldiers and advancing towards Baghdad. General Tommy…
Tony Blair: US and UK Ground Forces Approach a Critical Moment - March 24, 2003
Tony Blair announced that US and UK forces are nearing Baghdad, facing potential strong resistance from Iraqi troops. The coalition aims to quickly reach Baghdad…
Today, Oil Prices Increased in Global Markets and Stock Values Fell - 2003-03-24
Oil prices rose today due to fears of a prolonged conflict in Iraq and unrest in Nigeria, which reduced oil production. This led to a…
Coalition Forces Reach 160 Kilometers from Baghdad - 2003-03-23
Coalition forces have advanced to within 160 kilometers of Baghdad but encountered Iraqi resistance in several areas. Airstrikes on Baghdad have intensified, and humanitarian needs…
Bush: U.S. and British Forces Are Achieving Their Goals in Iraq Calmly but Confidently - 2003-03-23
President Bush announced that coalition forces have largely taken control of southern Iraq and are making progress towards Baghdad despite ongoing resistance from Iraqi forces.…
U.S. Forces Capture Two Airports in Western Iraq Without Significant Resistance - 2003-03-21
U.S. and British forces captured two airports in western Iraq and are advancing towards Baghdad with little resistance. The operation aims to depose Saddam Hussein,…
Saddam Hussein Video Likely Authentic - 2003-03-21
A U.S. intelligence official indicated that a video of Saddam Hussein is likely authentic, raising questions about his fate following a missile attack on an…
The Attack on Iraq Has Begun - 2003-03-20
The U.S. military operation against Iraq commenced with airstrikes aimed at dismantling Saddam Hussein's leadership. President Bush emphasized the involvement of over 35 allied nations…
Japan Warns of Abandoning 2002 Joint Declaration with North Korea
Japan is warning North Korea that continued missile tests could lead to the abandonment of a 2002 joint declaration aimed at improving relations. North Korea…
Medical Scientists Strive to Discover the Cause of a Deadly Pneumonia-like Disease
Medical scientists are urgently trying to identify the cause of a deadly pneumonia-like disease that originated in China and has spread globally. The World Health…
Pakistan Welcomes Washington's Decision to Lift Economic Sanctions
Pakistan has welcomed the U.S. decision to lift economic sanctions imposed in 1999, allowing for $250 million in aid. This move is part of ongoing…
NATO Defense Ministers Meeting Discusses Increasing Likelihood of War in Iraq - 2003-03-15
NATO defense ministers met to discuss the escalating likelihood of war in Iraq, expressing low hopes for a diplomatic resolution. Key figures included defense ministers…
Faryar Shirzad Appointed as Special Assistant to the U.S. President and Senior Director for Economic Affairs
Faryar Shirzad, an Iranian-American, has been appointed as the Special Assistant to the U.S. President and Senior Director for Economic Affairs. His appointment was announced…
Assistance to Refugees and Defectors from the Potential War in Iraq - 2003-03-13
The Organization for the Defense of the Interests of Refugees and Defectors in Germany is urging European nations to provide immediate support for those fleeing…
General Della Rovere
The article discusses the film 'General Della Rovere,' directed by Roberto Rossellini, which tells the story of a con artist who pretends to be a…
A Pure Formality
The article reviews the film 'A Pure Formality,' directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, featuring Gérard Depardieu and Roman Polanski. The plot revolves around a novelist's arrest…
Neighboring Countries of Iraq Must Be Prepared to Accept Iraqi Refugees
The UN refugee agency's head has urged neighboring countries of Iraq to either accept Iraqi refugees or provide aid at their borders. This call comes…
Igor Ivanov Visits Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan This Week - 2003-03-09
Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov is visiting Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan this week to discuss key issues including the Iraq crisis and bilateral relations. His…
International Peacekeeping Forces Increase Patrols Around Kabul - 2003-03-09
International peacekeeping forces are increasing their patrols around Kabul following a deadly bombing that killed an Afghan translator and injured a Dutch soldier. The attack…
End of Hamid Karzai's Visit to the United States
Hamid Karzai concluded his visit to the U.S. where he sought additional support for Afghanistan. His meetings with U.S. officials highlight ongoing international engagement with…
Defense Secretary Says Officials from Both Countries Are Studying How American Forces Can Assist Filipino Troops
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld announced that no final decision has been made on how U.S. forces will assist the Philippines against Abu Sayyaf militants.…