January 2003
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: Germany Accepts Command of Peacekeepers in Afghanistan - 2003-01-28
Germany has accepted command of the multinational peacekeeping forces in Afghanistan and will send an additional 1200 soldiers, costing over 112 million euros. This decision…
Afghan Women Will Have the Right to Drive
Twenty-eight Afghan women participated in a driving test today, marking a significant step in the fight for women's rights in Afghanistan after a long ban.…
Australian Officials Estimate Fire Damage in Hundreds of Millions of Dollars - 2003-01-19
Fires in Canberra, Australia have resulted in four deaths, the destruction of hundreds of homes, and the displacement of thousands. Prime Minister John Howard has…
Buckingham Palace to be Equipped with Advanced Anti-Terror Technologies - 2003-01-12
The Queen of Britain has ordered the construction of advanced anti-terror rooms in Buckingham Palace to protect the royal family from potential terrorist attacks. Each…
European Union: War with Iraq is Not Inevitable - 2003-01-10
European Union officials assert that war with Iraq is not unavoidable and emphasize the need for a peaceful resolution through the UN Security Council. Key…
President Bush Still Hopeful That Baghdad Crisis Will End Peacefully - 2003-01-01
President Bush expresses hope for a peaceful resolution to the crisis regarding Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, contingent on Saddam Hussein's compliance. Kofi Annan confirms…