June 2003
Taiwan Seeks Removal from Global List of SARS-Affected Countries
Taiwan is striving to be recognized as free of SARS after twenty days without new cases, but a new potential case in Japan complicates its…
Japanese Newspaper Reports on Secret Contacts Between Iran and North Korea - 2003-06-11
A Japanese newspaper revealed that Iranian nuclear experts made three secret visits to North Korea this year, likely to seek advice on handling international nuclear…
International Donors Commit $4.5 Billion for Sri Lanka's Reconstruction - 2003-06-11
The Tamil Tigers have rejected the Sri Lankan government's proposal for peace negotiations, which included a temporary administrative structure for Tamil-majority areas. International donors pledged…
International Donors Commit Over $4.5 Billion for Sri Lanka's Reconstruction
International donors have pledged over $4.5 billion to help rebuild Sri Lanka and encourage peace talks between the government and Tamil rebels. The rebels have…
Leaders of South Korea and Japan Call for Multilateral Talks with North Korea
The leaders of South Korea and Japan have called for peaceful multilateral discussions with North Korea regarding its nuclear program, which they view as a…