March 2003
Car Carrying Gasoline Cans Crashes into British Embassy Wall in Tehran - 2003-03-31
A car carrying gasoline cans crashed into the British Embassy in Tehran, resulting in the driver's death. The nature of the incident is uncertain, whether…
Serbian Officials Have Found Evidence Linking Milosevic's Wife to the Murder of a Former President
Serbian authorities have found evidence linking Mirjana Markovic, wife of former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic, to the murder of Ivan Stambolic, a former president. Stambolic…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Protection of German Specialists in Kuwait for the Lives of the People of This Country and American Forces and Their Allies - 2003-03-28
The German Ministry of Defense has confirmed that its specialists in Kuwait are tasked with safeguarding the local population and American forces from potential WMD…
Shortly After India's New Missile Test, Pakistan Also Tested a Nuclear-Capable Ground-to-Ground Missile - 2003-03-26
Pakistan conducted a successful test of a nuclear-capable ground-to-ground missile shortly after India tested its medium-range Prithvi missile. This development highlights the ongoing military competition…
Syria's Foreign Ministry Protests the Death of Five Nationals in a Missile Attack in Iraq
The Syrian Foreign Ministry protested the deaths of five Syrian nationals in a U.S. missile attack in Iraq, claiming the right to seek compensation. The…
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…
Several Journalists Killed, Injured, and Missing
In the ongoing U.S.-led military action against Iraq, one Australian journalist was killed and five others were injured. Additionally, three British journalists are missing after…
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.…
Hundreds of Thousands Participate in Anti-War Protests for the Fourth Day
Hundreds of thousands are protesting against the war in Iraq across Asia and the Pacific for the fourth consecutive day. Major protests occurred in Pakistan,…
Anti-war demonstrations continue for the third consecutive day worldwide in protest of the attack on Iraq - 2003-03-22
Anti-war protests have erupted globally for the third day in response to the Iraq invasion, with significant participation in the Middle East and calls for…
Russia: War Against Iraq May Destabilize Neighboring Regions - 2003-03-21
Russia has expressed concerns that the U.S.-led war against Iraq could destabilize neighboring regions and complicate international negotiations regarding North Korea's nuclear program. President Vladimir…
Shortly After the Start of U.S. Military Attacks on Iraq, Iran Closed Its Border with Iraq - 2003-03-20
Iran closed its border with Iraq shortly after the U.S. began military operations against Saddam Hussein's regime. Ahmad Hosseini, a senior Iranian official, indicated that…
Appointment of Mahmoud Abbas as Prime Minister by Yasser Arafat - 2003-03-19
Yasser Arafat appointed Mahmoud Abbas as Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority amid international pressure for power-sharing. The Palestinian parliament approved the new position with…
Russia Plans to Maintain Its Embassy in Baghdad
Russia has announced its intention to keep its embassy in Baghdad operational despite the potential outbreak of war in Iraq. While some diplomats are being…
Turkey: We Act Urgently - 2003-03-18
Turkey is preparing to take urgent action regarding U.S. military operations in Iraq, following a unanimous decision by its political and military leaders. There is…
Dark Eyes
The article discusses the film 'Dark Eyes,' directed by Nikita Mikhalkov and starring Marcello Mastroianni. It highlights the film's multicultural aspects and its exploration of…
Tony Blair to Request UK Parliament's Approval for Iraq Attack - 2003-03-18
Tony Blair is seeking parliamentary approval for military action in Iraq, emphasizing the significance of the upcoming debates. This request comes after the resignation of…
Kamall Kharrazi Cancels Official Trip to Georgia
Kamall Kharrazi, Iran's Foreign Minister, has canceled his official visits to Georgia and Armenia due to rising tensions related to the Iraq situation. This reflects…
Germany Urges Its Citizens to Leave Iraq - 2003-03-16
Germany has called on its citizens in Iraq to evacuate, indicating the imminent closure of its embassy in Baghdad. This warning coincides with the escalating…
Jack Straw: The Likelihood of War with Iraq Has Increased
Jack Straw announced that the chances of war with Iraq have increased due to Saddam Hussein's failure to dismantle weapons of mass destruction. President Bush,…
Kamal Kharrazi Cancels His Trip to Armenia Due to Increased Tensions in Iraq - 2003-03-15
Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's Foreign Minister, has canceled his trip to Armenia because of rising tensions in Iraq. He was scheduled to meet with Armenian President…
Iran and Iraq Agree on Exchange of War Prisoners - 2003-03-13
Iran and Iraq have reached an agreement to exchange war prisoners, with Iraq releasing 349 Iranian prisoners and Iran releasing 941 Iraqi prisoners, plus an…
Criminal Group 'Ziman Tribe' Prosecuted for the Assassination of Serbian Prime Minister
The organized crime group 'Ziman Tribe' has been accused of assassinating Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic. This assassination is seen as an attempt to undermine…
Everyone is Fine
The article discusses the film "Everyone is Fine" directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, starring Marcello Mastroianni. It explores themes of family disconnection and the challenges of…
Iran Rejects U.S. Claims Regarding Its Nuclear Aims - 2003-03-11
Iran's government has denied U.S. allegations of secret nuclear weapons production, asserting transparency in its nuclear energy program and cooperation with international agencies. The U.S.…
Iraq Reconstruction Bidding After Potential War - 2003-03-11
The Bush administration has called for bids from five major American construction firms for the reconstruction of Iraq post-war, with costs potentially reaching $900 million.…
Australian and Indonesian Cabinet Ministers Discuss Increasing Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
Australian and Indonesian ministers are discussing ways to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation, particularly in light of recent bombings in Bali. The meeting highlights the strong ties…
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…
U.S. State Department Protests Fidel Castro's Statements Regarding the Head of U.S. Interests Section in Cuba - 2003-03-08
The U.S. State Department has lodged a protest against Fidel Castro's remarks about the head of the U.S. Interests Section in Cuba, calling them offensive.…
Russia Welcomes the Approval of the Bilateral Arms Treaty Between Washington and Moscow in the U.S. Senate
Russia has expressed support for the U.S. Senate's unanimous approval of a bilateral arms treaty with the U.S. that aims to significantly reduce nuclear arsenals.…
Bombing in the Philippines Results in Death - March 7, 2003
A bombing in the Philippines led to the death of the bomber and injuries to two construction workers. This incident occurred amidst ongoing police efforts…
North Korea Urges Bush Administration to De-escalate Current Nuclear Crisis - 2003-03-07
North Korea has called on the Bush administration to engage in direct negotiations to resolve the nuclear crisis. President Bush emphasized a diplomatic approach while…
American Students and High Schoolers Protest Against War - 2003-03-06
On March 6, 2003, thousands of American students protested against a potential war with Iraq, organized by the 'Youth Coalition for Peace.' They criticized the…
USA: Time and Opportunity for Turkey is Running Out - 2003-03-06
The U.S. is pressuring Turkey to decide on the deployment of American troops as time runs out. General Hilmi Ozkok supports the deployment, arguing it…
Kamall Kharrazi: Power Transfer in Iraq Should Be Through a Public Referendum Under UN Supervision
Kamall Kharrazi proposed that the transfer of power in Iraq should occur through a UN-supervised referendum to ensure a peaceful transition. This initiative aims to…
Russia Will Not Support Actions Leading to War with Iraq - 2003-03-04
Russia's Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov announced that Russia will not support any actions that could lead to war with Iraq and may exercise its veto…
USA: Turkey Should Not Expect Financial Aid
The U.S. has informed Turkey that it should not expect significant financial aid following Turkey's refusal to allow U.S. troops to be stationed there. This…