January 2003
German Court Sentences Merchant to Five Years in Prison for Selling Equipment to Iraq - 2003-01-31
A German court has sentenced Bernd Schompeter to five years in prison for selling drilling equipment to Iraq, which could be used for military purposes.…
Meeting Between President Bush and Tony Blair in Washington - 2003-01-31
President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair met to discuss military action against Iraq to dismantle its weapons of mass destruction. Both leaders agreed to…
President Bush's Decision to Allocate Budget for AIDS Fight Welcomed
President Bush announced a $15 billion budget to combat AIDS in Africa and the Caribbean, which was welcomed by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. The plan…
Saddam Hussein's Warning About Betrayal Among Iraqi Officers - 2003-01-28
Saddam Hussein warned Iraqi officers to be vigilant against potential betrayal within their ranks, describing it as cowardice. This warning follows Hans Blix's statement that…
Indian Prime Minister: War in Iraq Will Disrupt Global Economy - 2003-01-28
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee criticized the potential war in Iraq, asserting it would harm the global economy and raise oil prices. He urged…
Release of U.S. Intelligence Reports on the Existence of Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq - 2003-01-28
The U.S. government plans to release intelligence reports on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction to gain international support for a potential war. The reports are…
Report of the United Nations Weapons Inspectors on the Armament Situation in Iraq - 2003-01-27
The United Nations weapons inspectors are set to submit a report on Iraq's armament situation, signaling a crucial week ahead. This report is significant as…
Nazi Baghlari Report: UN Weapons Inspectors' Report in Iraq - 2003-01-27
The UN weapons inspectors' report on Iraq indicated a lack of compliance with disarmament resolutions. This report was presented to the Security Council and highlights…
Israel Prohibits Palestinian Travel to Gaza Strip and West Bank Until Election Day
Israel has banned Palestinian travel to Gaza and the West Bank until after elections due to security concerns over potential attacks by Palestinian militants. This…
Ambush on UN Aid Convoy in Afghanistan Leaves Two Dead
An ambush on a UN aid convoy in Nangarhar, Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of two Afghan security officers. No aid workers were injured in…
According to the latest poll by Newsweek, President Bush's popularity has declined - 2003-01-26
Recent polls show President Bush's approval rating has fallen to 55%, the lowest in his presidency, due to economic concerns and potential war with Iraq.…
India and Iran Call for Peaceful Resolution of Iraq Crisis
India and Iran have jointly called for a peaceful resolution to the Iraq crisis following discussions between their leaders. This collaboration highlights their commitment to…
Colin Powell Optimistic About Resolving North Korean Nuclear Crisis Through Diplomacy - 2003-01-25
Colin Powell expresses optimism about resolving the North Korean nuclear crisis through diplomacy, despite ongoing tensions. South Korea is actively engaging in negotiations and has…
Giving More Time to Inspectors in Iraq - 2003-01-25
The Bush administration is considering giving more time to UN weapons inspectors in Iraq to find evidence of weapons of mass destruction. This decision is…
President Khatami: Iraq Will Comply with UN Resolution on Disarmament of Weapons of Mass Destruction
President Khatami of Iran expressed confidence that Iraq would adhere to the UN resolution on disarmament, suggesting that war could be avoided. This statement was…
The North Korea Issue Will Be Referred to the UN Security Council by the End of This Week - 2003-01-23
The U.S. plans to refer the North Korea issue to the UN Security Council amid threats from North Korea of war in response to sanctions.…
Colin Powell: No Need for Further Inspections in Iraq Before Disarmament Action - 2003-01-23
Colin Powell announced that the U.S. sees no need for additional inspections in Iraq before disarmament actions. He emphasized that ignoring the issue would be…
Colin Powell: The Security Council Must Address North Korea's Indifference
Colin Powell calls for the UN Security Council to address North Korea's non-compliance with arms treaties. The U.S. remains committed to a diplomatic resolution, while…
Former President of Serbia Detained in The Hague
Milan Milutinovic, the former President of Serbia, has been detained in The Hague on charges of war crimes from the Kosovo conflict. He voluntarily surrendered…
U.S. Secretary of State: The World Should Not Hesitate to Act Against Baghdad if Iraq Defies Disarmament
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell warned that the international community must act against Iraq if it fails to disarm. Hans Blix reported Iraq's refusal…
Ariel Sharon agrees with President Bush's proposal for peace with the Palestinians - 2003-01-20
Ariel Sharon supports President Bush's peace proposal for the Palestinians but criticizes the Quartet for wanting to include Yasser Arafat in the process. Both Sharon…
Milan Milutinović, Former President of Serbia, to Go to The Hague
Milan Milutinović, the former President of Serbia, is set to attend a UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague. He faces charges from the late…
High-ranking UN and Iraqi Officials Meet Today - 2003-01-20
High-ranking UN and Iraqi officials are meeting in Baghdad to discuss Iraq's cooperation with weapons inspections ahead of a crucial report due on January 27.…
Hans Blix stated that war with Iraq is avoidable - 2003-01-19
Hans Blix, head of UN weapons inspectors, emphasized that war with Iraq can be avoided if Iraq cooperates in revealing its weapons programs. He and…
Ariel Sharon: The Peace Plan Prepared by the Quartet Should Not Be Taken Seriously - 2003-01-19
Ariel Sharon dismissed the Quartet's Middle East peace plan as insignificant in an interview, stating it should not be taken seriously. The Quartet, comprising the…
Progress in Iraq-Kuwait Talks - 2003-01-19
The UN has reported notable progress in discussions between Iraq and Kuwait regarding missing persons from the Gulf War, particularly concerning an American pilot. The…
Meeting of Mr. Hans Blix with Jacques Chirac - January 18, 2003
Mr. Hans Blix, the head of the UN inspection team in Iraq, met with French President Jacques Chirac to discuss his mission. This meeting is…
Colin Powell: Iraq is not cooperating with UN weapons inspectors - 2003-01-18
Colin Powell announced that the U.S. has evidence of Iraq's non-cooperation with UN weapons inspectors, which is expected to be confirmed by the end of…
Russian Diplomat's Visit to North Korea - 2003-01-18
A Russian diplomat is in North Korea to discuss a plan to resolve the nuclear crisis and improve relations with the U.S. The plan includes…
Several US Warships Depart for the Persian Gulf for Possible War with Iraq - 2003-01-18
The US has dispatched additional warships to the Persian Gulf in preparation for a potential conflict with Iraq. This deployment includes thousands of troops and…
Discovery of Empty Chemical Warheads in Iraq - 2003-01-16
UN inspectors found empty chemical warheads in Iraq while searching for weapons of mass destruction. Mohamed ElBaradei is seeking an extension for the inspection mission,…
European Union Receives New Information from Hans Blix - January 16, 2003
Hans Blix visited Brussels to update EU officials on UN weapons inspectors' activities in Iraq. This meeting highlights ongoing international concerns regarding Iraq's compliance with…
President Bush: Iraq's Opportunity for Disarmament is Running Out - 2003-01-15
President Bush warns that Iraq's chance to disarm is diminishing as new US troops are deployed to the Gulf. UN inspectors claim they need more…
Visit of Bashar al-Assad, President of Syria, to Tehran Delayed Indefinitely
Bashar al-Assad's visit to Tehran has been postponed indefinitely. He was set to meet with Iranian President Mohammad Khatami to discuss the Iraq crisis. This…
Leaders of the Turkish and Greek Cypriot Communities Meet Today
The leaders of the Turkish and Greek Cypriot communities met to discuss a UN plan to resolve the long-standing division of Cyprus. Rauf Denktash and…
Inspection Process in Iraq Expands with Help from US and UK Intelligence Agencies - 2003-01-14
Hans Blix, head of the UN weapons inspection team, announced an expansion of inspections in Iraq with support from US and UK intelligence. The inspectors…
Seizure of Military Equipment Shipment to Iraq in Lebanon - 2003-01-14
Lebanese customs seized a military equipment shipment intended for Iraq, arresting two Lebanese nationals. Additionally, two German traders are on trial for illegally selling technology…
Hans Blix Visits Several Locations in Iraq - 2003-01-14
Hans Blix, head of the UN weapons inspection team, visited Iraq to expand inspections with U.S. and British intelligence support. President Bush expressed frustration over…
Mohammad ElBaradei: US Military Pressure on Iraq Has Yielded Results - 2003-01-14
Mohammad ElBaradei stated that US military pressure on Iraq has produced results, while the UN weapons inspection team indicated that the search for prohibited weapons…
Search for Prohibited Weapons in Iraq May Take a Year - 2003-01-13
The UN's search for prohibited weapons in Iraq could take up to a year, depending on Iraq's cooperation. Over a hundred American inspectors have arrived…
Donald Rumsfeld Orders Deployment of Thousands More American Soldiers to the Persian Gulf - 2003-01-13
Donald Rumsfeld has ordered the deployment of thousands more U.S. soldiers to the Persian Gulf as tensions rise over a potential war with Iraq. The…
Another 27,000 American Soldiers Being Deployed to the Persian Gulf in Preparation for War with Iraq - 2003-01-12
The U.S. is deploying an additional 27,000 soldiers to the Persian Gulf, increasing the total expected to 150,000 by mid-February, as tensions rise over Iraq's…
Leaders of Iraq's Neighboring Countries Emphasize Peaceful Resolution
Leaders from Iraq's neighboring countries, including Turkey and Iran, are advocating for a peaceful resolution to the conflict with the U.S. over Iraq. This stance…
Continued Search by UN Inspectors in Iraq - 2003-01-11
UN inspectors are actively searching for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq amidst increasing military presence from the US and UK. This situation escalates as…
U.S. Military Granted Permission to Inspect Turkish Ports and Air Bases - 2003-01-10
Turkey has allowed U.S. military inspections of its ports and air bases in preparation for a possible war with Iraq, despite significant public opposition in…
North Korea Withdraws from International Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons - 2003-01-10
North Korea has officially withdrawn from the international nuclear non-proliferation treaty, blaming the United States for its decision. This move escalates tensions in the Korean…
Hans Blix to Submit His Report Today - 2003-01-09
Hans Blix is submitting a report to the UN Security Council regarding Iraq's weapons of mass destruction claims. He raises concerns about missing information in…
Ravan Farhadi, Afghanistan's Representative at the United Nations - 2003-01-09
Ravan Farhadi, Afghanistan's UN representative, discussed the potential effects of the Iraq crisis and war on Afghanistan during an interview. This highlights the interconnectedness of…
Recent Report Submitted by the Iraqi Government to the United Nations is Incomplete - 2003-01-09
UN inspectors have deemed a recent report from the Iraqi government incomplete, leaving many questions unanswered. Despite this, they have not found conclusive evidence of…
Calendar Day, January 8: Announcement of Wilson's 14 Essential Principles - 2003-01-08
On January 8, 1918, President Woodrow Wilson announced 14 principles aimed at guiding international relations at the conclusion of World War I. This announcement was…
Turkey Adjusts Its Policy Regarding the Divided Island of Cyprus - 2003-01-08
Turkey is modifying its approach to the Cyprus issue to align with a UN proposal for power-sharing between Turkish and Greek Cypriots. This change is…
A Look at Some Moments in History Over the Past Century - 2003-01-08
The article reflects on key historical moments over the past century, highlighting the introduction of the Ford 'A' car, the Wright brothers' first flight, and…
President Bush: Iraq Still Has Time to Avoid War - 2003-01-07
President Bush emphasized that Iraq still has the opportunity to disarm and avoid conflict, despite Saddam Hussein's dismissive remarks about UN inspectors. The U.S. is…
U.S. National Security Group Preparing Plans for Post-War Administration of Iraq - 2003-01-06
The U.S. National Security Group is developing plans for Iraq's post-war administration and democratization, which includes a significant military presence for at least 18 months…
Cambodian Prime Minister: Remaining Leaders of the Khmer Rouge Must Be Tried
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has called for the trial of remaining Khmer Rouge leaders for genocide committed in the late 1970s. This is part…
Saddam Hussein: UN Inspectors in Iraq are Merely Engaged in Intelligence Work - 2003-01-06
Saddam Hussein accused UN weapons inspectors of conducting intelligence work rather than disarmament in Iraq, coinciding with U.S. military considerations. The U.S. and UN dismissed…
Russia Warns the U.S. Against Military Action Against Iraq - 2003-01-05
Russia has issued a warning to the U.S. against launching military operations in Iraq without UN approval, emphasizing the importance of international consensus. This statement…
President Bush Still Hopes the U.S. Can Avoid War with Iraq - 2003-01-03
President Bush expresses hope that the U.S. can avoid war with Iraq while acknowledging that a confrontation is imminent. The U.S. aims to liberate the…
Wider Inspections Around Baghdad - 2003-01-02
UN weapons inspectors commenced broader inspections in Iraq, focusing on Baghdad and a significant arms facility. The Iraqi government has invited Hans Blix to visit,…
Tariq Aziz: The U.S. Has an Imperialist Plan to Attack Iraq - 2003-01-02
Tariq Aziz accused the U.S. of having an imperialist agenda to invade Iraq, disregarding UN weapons inspectors' findings. Despite military buildup in the Gulf, President…
Continuation of United Nations Inspections in Iraq in the New Year - 2003-01-01
UN weapons inspectors have resumed their search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq as the New Year begins. President Bush remains hopeful for a…
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…