July 2003
Kofi Annan: Peacekeeping Force Should Be Deployed Immediately in Liberia - 2003-07-30
Kofi Annan called for the urgent deployment of a UN peacekeeping force in Liberia amid ongoing violence despite a ceasefire announcement by rebels. The Liberian…
A Reconnaissance Team Departed for Liberia to Establish a Peacekeeping Force - 2003-07-30
A reconnaissance team has been sent to Liberia to facilitate the deployment of a peacekeeping force amid ongoing conflict in Monrovia. The force will consist…
Investment Plan on Political Forecasts Delayed - 2003-07-29
The U.S. has delayed a plan to create a website for predicting terrorist attacks in the Middle East after bipartisan backlash. Senators John Warner, Ron…
Battle in Monrovia Continues - 2003-07-28
The battle in Monrovia persists as West African officials discuss deploying a peacekeeping force. Rebel forces are advancing against the government loyal to President Charles…
Two American Soldiers Wounded in Central Baghdad - 2003-07-28
Two American soldiers were wounded and one killed in an attack in Baghdad, while pursuing Saddam Hussein. The incident highlights ongoing violence and the emergence…
Cancellation of the Completion Ceremony for the First Section of the Fence Separating Israel from the West Bank - 2003-07-28
Israel canceled the completion ceremony for a controversial fence separating it from the West Bank, likely to avoid upsetting President Bush ahead of his meeting…
Rebel Soldiers in the Philippines Agree to Return to Their Barracks - 2003-07-27
Rebel soldiers in the Philippines agreed to return to their barracks after a standoff in a shopping complex, ending a 19-hour confrontation. They initially demanded…
Philippine President Gives Rebels Until 5 PM Local Time to Surrender, Deadline Passes
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has issued a deadline for rebel soldiers occupying a building in Manila to surrender, which has now passed without compliance. The…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Deployment of the First Group of Spanish and Dutch Soldiers to Iraq - 2003-07-25
The first group of Spanish and Dutch soldiers has been deployed to Iraq. This report also highlights the reactions of the German media to the…
Meeting of President Bush's Representatives with Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States - 2003-07-24
U.S. officials met with West African leaders to discuss deploying peacekeeping troops to Liberia amidst ongoing conflict. President Bush has not committed U.S. troops but…
Thirteen Hundred Nigerian Soldiers to Establish Peace in Liberia - 2003-07-24
West African leaders are sending 1300 Nigerian soldiers to Liberia to monitor a ceasefire and establish a buffer zone amid ongoing fighting. The situation remains…
Deployment of a Romanian Infantry Unit to Participate in Peacekeeping Operations in Iraq - 2003-07-24
Romania is sending an infantry unit to Iraq to support international peacekeeping efforts, with plans for at least 400 soldiers to arrive by the end…
Have Saddam Hussein's Sons Been Killed?
American officials suggest that U.S. soldiers may have killed Saddam Hussein's sons, Qusay and Uday, during a raid in Mosul. This incident is significant as…
The Polish Solidarity Movement and Its Reasons for Success, Six Parts - 2003-07-20
The article discusses the Polish Solidarity movement's success, emphasizing the unity of workers and intellectuals as crucial for gaining international recognition and support. This historical…
Rebel Forces Enter Monrovia, Liberia - 2003-07-19
Rebel forces have entered Monrovia, Liberia's capital, after expelling government troops loyal to President Charles Taylor. This escalation has led to chaos in the city,…
The First Unit of Hungarian Soldiers Departed for Iraq - 2003-07-18
A small contingent of 12 Hungarian soldiers has been sent to Iraq to prepare for a larger deployment of 300 troops as part of an…
American Officials Must Quickly Restore Order in Iraq - 2003-07-18
A Pentagon-commissioned report warns that American officials need to restore order in Iraq quickly to maintain public support. The next three months are deemed critical…
Exchange of Fire Between North and South Korean Soldiers in Border Area - 2003-07-17
An exchange of fire occurred between North and South Korean soldiers in the border area, with no reported injuries to South Korean troops. This incident…
General John Abizaid stated that members of Saddam's Ba'ath Party are among the perpetrators of attacks - 2003-07-16
General John Abizaid announced that U.S. troops in Iraq are encountering guerrilla warfare from Saddam Hussein's loyalists. This comes after a series of attacks that…
Syrian Soldiers Begin Limited Withdrawal from Parts of Lebanon - 2003-07-15
Syrian soldiers have started a limited withdrawal from Lebanon, particularly from northern regions and expected coastal areas south of Beirut. This move is significant as…
Explosion Near U.S. Central Command Headquarters in Baghdad - 2003-07-14
An explosion occurred near the U.S. Central Command headquarters in Baghdad, destroying a vehicle but causing no injuries. This incident follows a previous attack on…
Death of Three Russian Soldiers and Several Injured in Chechnya Explosions - 2003-07-12
At least three Russian soldiers were killed and several injured in mine explosions in Chechnya. The Russian army also reported the death of a Chechen…
Western Sahara Independence Seekers Abandon Opposition to New UN Plan for the Region's Future
Western Sahara independence seekers have unexpectedly dropped their opposition to a new UN plan that proposes a referendum on the region's future in four to…
A Female American Soldier Killed by Gunfire in Iraq - 2003-07-12
Sergeant Melissa Wells, a female American soldier, was killed by gunfire in Balad, Iraq, marking the second female soldier's death in the region. The Pentagon…
Solidarity Demonstration for July 18 in Sweden - July 8, 2003
A solidarity demonstration is scheduled for July 9, 2003, in Stockholm, Sweden, to commemorate the events of July 18 in Iran. The event is organized…
Seven American Soldiers Injured in Iraq - 2003-07-08
Seven American soldiers were injured in Iraq due to various attacks, including grenade assaults and landmines. The incidents highlight a rise in boldness among attackers…
Suspicious Transfer of Ahmad Batebi from Evin to Unknown Location - 2003-07-04
Ahmad Batebi was transferred from Evin prison to an unknown location by regime agents, raising concerns among his family and friends. This incident is linked…
President Bush Thanks Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas - 2003-07-03
President Bush expressed gratitude to Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas for his efforts against terrorism during a phone call. Despite a ceasefire, tensions escalated with…
Pentagon Prepares to Trial Non-U.S. Citizens Suspects - 2003-07-03
President Bush has designated six suspected terrorists for trial in military courts, believed to be linked to Al-Qaeda. The Pentagon is set to handle the…
After Michael Jordan, Now David Beckham with Jersey Number 23 - 2003-07-02
David Beckham has joined Real Madrid and will wear jersey number 23, a number famously associated with Michael Jordan. This news follows the retirement of…
American Pilot to be Tried in U.S. Military Court
Major Harry Schmidt, an American pilot, is facing trial for negligence after mistakenly killing four Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan. He rejected administrative punishment to prove…
Israeli and Palestinian Leaders: The Time for Difficult Decisions Has Arrived - 2003-07-02
Israeli and Palestinian leaders, Ariel Sharon and Mahmoud Abbas, have agreed to make tough decisions for peace during a joint press conference. They discussed the…
Arrest of U.S. Appointee for the City of Najaf - 2003-07-01
U.S. forces arrested Abu Haidar Abdul-Mun'im, the appointed official for Najaf, along with 61 associates, on charges of kidnapping and corruption following local protests against…