May 2003
President Bush: American Forces Have Found Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq - 2003-05-31
President Bush announced that U.S. forces in Iraq have discovered weapons of mass destruction, specifically mobile laboratories for biological weapons. This claim is significant as…
Increased U.S. Efforts to Find Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq - 2003-05-31
The U.S. is intensifying its search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, which has been unsuccessful so far. A large team of experts will…
Al-Qaeda Has Long Been Planning an Attack on Australia - 2003-05-31
Australian Prime Minister John Howard announced that intelligence indicates Al-Qaeda has been planning an attack on Australia since 2000. This revelation comes alongside the arrest…
Demonstrations Against Economic Globalization in Evian - 2003-05-30
Demonstrations against economic globalization are set to take place in Evian, France, coinciding with the G8 summit. The event highlights the tensions surrounding global economic…
Visit of Six U.S. Congress Representatives to North Korea - 2003-05-30
Six U.S. Congress representatives visited North Korea to persuade its government to give up its nuclear program. The visit is significant as it includes discussions…
Kamal Kharrazi: Al-Qaeda Suspects Detained by Iran Were Not Involved in Riyadh Terror Attack
Iran's Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi denied allegations that detained Al-Qaeda suspects were involved in the May 11 Riyadh attacks, asserting they were arrested prior to…
Donald Rumsfeld: Coalition Forces Will Ultimately Find Evidence of Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2003-05-30
Donald Rumsfeld insists that coalition forces will find evidence of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, rejecting claims that the U.S. attacked on false pretenses. Despite…
Emphasis on the Expulsion of Iranian Women Married to Afghan Men
The Iranian government is emphasizing the expulsion of Iranian women married to Afghan men, citing changes in refugee status and legal implications of citizenship. This…
Annular Solar Eclipse on May 30, 2003 - Adib Astronomy Education Center
An annular solar eclipse will occur on May 30, 2003, and will be broadcast live by the Adib Astronomy Education Center. It will be partially…
Nazie Baghlari's Report: Controlled Freedom for the Entry of Foreign Films into Iran - 2003-05-28
Mr. Abolhasan Davoodi, head of the Cinema House in Iran, confirms that the Ministry of Culture is attempting to liberalize the entry of foreign films,…
Dear Freedom Lovers - 2003-05-28
The article criticizes European, particularly French, efforts to improve the image of the Iranian regime while ignoring the true aspirations of the Iranian people. It…
Under the Microscope: Statements by the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Acceptance of the Road Map by Israel - 2003-05-27
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that Iran has detained several members of Al-Qaeda and noted Israel's acceptance of the Road Map for peace in…
US: Iran's Response on Terrorism and Nuclear Weapons is Insufficient - 2003-05-27
The US has deemed Iran's responses to concerns over terrorism and nuclear weapons as inadequate. White House spokesman Ari Fleischer emphasized the need for Iran…
Black Box of Ukrainian Plane Found
The black box of a Ukrainian plane that crashed in Turkey, killing all 62 Spanish peacekeepers on board, has been found. The plane was returning…
New Pakistani Ambassador to India - 2003-05-27
Pakistan has appointed a new ambassador to India amid ongoing efforts to restore diplomatic relations after a 17-month severance due to a deadly attack on…
Crash of Spanish Soldiers' Plane in Turkey - 2003-05-26
A plane carrying 75 Spanish soldiers returning from Afghanistan crashed in Turkey, resulting in no survivors. This incident highlights the risks faced by military personnel…
Representative of the Queen of Britain in Australia Resigns
The representative of the Queen in Australia, Peter Hollingworth, has resigned amid serious sexual allegations from decades ago. He faces accusations of historical rape and…
The possession of automatic and heavy weapons will be illegal in Iraq from June 14
The U.S. occupying forces in Iraq have declared that possession of automatic and heavy weapons will be illegal starting June 14, with a 14-day amnesty…
Paul Bremer Visits Southern Iraq to Review Reconstruction and Relief Efforts - 2003-05-25
Paul Bremer is in southern Iraq to evaluate reconstruction and relief efforts, particularly at the port of Umm Qasr. American contractors are working to enhance…
End of Preliminary Meetings of Foreign Ministers of Eight Industrial Countries in Paris - 2003-05-24
The preliminary meetings of the foreign ministers of eight industrial nations have concluded in Paris, with a report by Mohammad Reza Shahid highlighting the conference's…
Three More Arrested in Connection with Suicide Bombings in Casablanca - 2003-05-24
Three more individuals have been arrested in Morocco related to the recent suicide bombings in Casablanca that killed over forty people. The Moroccan authorities are…
Appointment of Sergio Vieira de Mello as Special Representative of the United Nations in Iraq - 2003-05-24
Sergio Vieira de Mello has been appointed as the Special Representative of the UN in Iraq, bringing extensive experience in post-war diplomacy. His role will…
Iraq Expected to Double Oil Production Within a Month - 2003-05-24
Iraq's acting Minister of Oil announced that the country will double its oil production within a month and resume exports soon. The civilian administration has…
Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Eight Major Industrialized Countries - 2003-05-23
The foreign ministers of the eight major industrialized countries convened for discussions, including a press conference featuring Colin Powell. This meeting is significant as it…
Dissolution of the Ministries of Defense and Intelligence and the Republican Guard in Iraq - 2003-05-23
The U.S. has dissolved key military and intelligence institutions in Iraq following the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, with Paul Bremer announcing the formation of new…
Science and Society: NASA's Meteorology Monitors Weather on Other Planets - 2003-05-22
NASA is actively monitoring weather and atmospheric changes on other planets as part of its scientific research. This initiative is significant for understanding planetary climates…
Bush Sends Message to Cubans on Independence Day - 2003-05-21
President Bush delivered a radio message to Cubans on their Independence Day, expressing hope for equal rights for Cubans and condemning dictators in the Americas.…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Release of Detained Afghans in Pakistan - 2003-05-17
The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed approval of Pakistan's decision to release Afghan detainees. This development is significant as it reflects the ongoing…
Cuba Denies Espionage Claims Against Its Diplomats - 2003-05-15
Cuba has rejected espionage allegations against fourteen of its diplomats expelled by the U.S., claiming it is a provocative act by Washington. The situation highlights…
Interview with Siamak Shojaei Regarding the Dispatch of Iranian Specialists to Australia - 2003-05-14
The article discusses an agreement for sending Iranian specialists to Australia, featuring insights from Dr. Siamak Shojaei. This initiative highlights the collaboration between Iran and…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Tehran and Washington Officials Engaged in Direct Dialogue
For the first time in years, officials from Tehran and Washington have met face-to-face for discussions. This marks a significant moment in U.S.-Iran relations, involving…
US Army Commander: American Forces in Iraq Seized Another Truck - 2003-05-14
US Army forces in Iraq have reportedly seized another truck believed to be a mobile biological weapons lab. Lieutenant General David Petraeus confirmed the discovery…
Clare Short, UK International Development Secretary, Resigns
Clare Short resigned as UK International Development Secretary after accusing Tony Blair of failing to seek UN approval for post-war governance in Iraq. This resignation…
Saudi Arabia Offers Rewards for Capture of Suspected Terrorists - 2003-05-08
Saudi Arabia has announced rewards for the capture of 19 suspected terrorists linked to Al-Qaeda, who are believed to be planning attacks against high-ranking officials,…
Saudi Police Searching for 19 Suspects in Terrorist Activities - 2003-05-07
Saudi police are pursuing 19 suspects linked to terrorist activities after a confrontation in Riyadh. The suspects include 17 Saudis, one Yemeni, and one Iraqi…
The Government of New Delhi Has Responded Positively to Pakistan's Invitation to Its Prime Minister
The Indian government has accepted an invitation from Pakistan's Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, to visit Islamabad for high-level talks. This development indicates a potential…
North Korea Threatens to Withdraw from All Nuclear Negotiations if the U.S. Does Not Agree - 2003-05-05
North Korea has threatened to exit all nuclear negotiations if the U.S. does not accept its proposals. The Bush administration dismisses these proposals as old…
Eight People Died Under Torture in Uzbekistan's Prisons Last Year
Eight individuals died from torture in Uzbekistan's prisons last year, prompting criticism of President Islam Karimov for not condemning torture during a major economic conference.…
Release of Dozens of Hostages from American Oil Platforms in Nigerian Coastal Waters - 2003-05-03
Dozens of hostages taken by striking workers from American oil platforms in Nigeria have been released after a two-week standoff. The release followed an agreement…
Arrest of Two More Officials from the Overthrown Regime of Saddam Hussein - 2003-05-02
Two high-ranking officials from Saddam Hussein's regime were arrested by U.S. forces in Iraq. This includes a vice president and the head of the Iraqi…
Clashes Between German Police and Stone-Throwing Protesters on May Day - 2003-05-01
On May Day, clashes erupted in Germany between police and stone-throwing protesters, resulting in around one hundred arrests. While many countries celebrated peacefully, Germany's history…
Reopening of the British Diplomatic Office in Iraq - 2003-05-01
Britain is reopening its diplomatic office in Iraq for the first time since the Gulf War in 1991. Jack Straw announced that British diplomats will…