United States Minor Outlying Islands
May 2003
Under the Microscope: American Warnings to the Islamic Republic Regarding Iraq - 2003-05-30
Dr. Abdolkarim Lahiji argues that the establishment of democracy within the Islamic Republic's constitutional framework is unattainable, amidst American warnings to Iran regarding Iraq. This…
US Warns Its Citizens in Gaza About Kidnapping Threats - 2003-05-30
The US has warned its citizens in Gaza about potential kidnapping threats following an agreement between Israeli and Palestinian leaders to reduce tensions. This warning…
Russia Says the U.S. Should Wait for the IAEA Report on Iran
Russia has urged the U.S. to wait for the IAEA's report on Iran before making accusations about nuclear weapons production. The U.S. has criticized Russia's…
Bush Signs $15 Billion AIDS Prevention Bill for Africa - 2003-05-28
President Bush signed a $15 billion bill aimed at combating AIDS in Africa and the Caribbean, emphasizing the U.S. moral obligation to address the epidemic.…
North Korea Condemns South Korea's Military Exercises as Preparations for War - 2003-05-28
North Korea has condemned South Korea's military exercises, claiming they are preparations for war amid increasing pressure from the U.S. to end its nuclear program.…
North Korea Faces Famine Again - 2003-05-28
North Korea is facing a potential famine due to reduced international food aid linked to its nuclear program disputes with the U.S. and South Korea.…
Russian and Chinese Leaders Urge North Korea to Abandon Nuclear Weapons Production
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Hu Jintao called on North Korea to stop its nuclear weapons production and urged the U.S. to avoid…
Hezbollah: We Will Not Lay Down Our Arms - 2003-05-26
Hezbollah's leader, Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, declared that the group will not disarm and threatened suicide attacks in response to potential U.S. and Israeli aggression towards…
The United States Reopens Its Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia - 2003-05-26
The U.S. has reopened its diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia despite ongoing travel warnings due to terrorist threats. This decision follows recent bombings in Riyadh…
Report Shahid: US-France Relations - 2003-05-25
The article discusses the state of relations between the United States and France as reported by a Voice of America correspondent in Paris, highlighting insights…
Embassies of the United States, Britain, and Germany Reopened in Saudi Arabia - 2003-05-25
The embassies of the U.S., Britain, and Germany reopened in Saudi Arabia after being closed due to terrorist threats. The reopening follows serious security concerns,…
North Korea's Warning to the United States - 2003-05-24
North Korea has issued a warning to the U.S. regarding potential military confrontation over its nuclear programs. President Bush and Prime Minister Koizumi have cautioned…
UN Human Rights Chief Appointed as Special Representative of Kofi Annan in Iraq - 2003-05-24
Kofi Annan appointed Sergio Vieira de Mello as his special representative in Iraq amid a UN resolution that grants the US and UK authority to…
U.S. and U.K. Embassies in Saudi Arabia to Close Until Next Week - 2003-05-21
The U.S. and U.K. embassies in Saudi Arabia are closing temporarily due to credible terrorist threats, following recent suicide bombings that killed 34. This decision…
Saudi Ambassador to the U.S.: I Am Concerned About the Possibility of Another Terrorist Attack
The Saudi Ambassador to the U.S. warns of the potential for another terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia or the U.S., citing a strong intuition and…
U.S. Pressure on the United Nations Security Council to Lift Sanctions on Iraq - 2003-05-20
The U.S. is exerting pressure on the UN Security Council to approve a resolution to lift sanctions on Iraq, which have been in place for…
North Korea Threatens Major Disaster for South Korea
North Korea has threatened South Korea with a major disaster if it confronts Pyongyang over its nuclear program, following a meeting between U.S. and South…
Russia: UN Security Council May Reach Agreement on Resolution to Lift Sanctions Against Iraq This Week - 2003-05-20
Russia indicates that the UN Security Council may agree on a resolution to lift sanctions against Iraq this week, with emphasis on including UN peacekeepers.…
The United States Closes Its Consulate in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia - 2003-05-19
The U.S. has closed its consulate in Dhahran after an armed man was arrested nearby, raising concerns about terrorism in Saudi Arabia following recent bombings…
Finance Ministers of Major Industrial Countries Assert Confidence in Global Economic Recovery
Finance ministers from major industrial nations met in France and expressed optimism about the global economic recovery while acknowledging existing challenges. The U.S. pledged job…
Germany Supports U.S. Proposal to End Sanctions Against Iraq - 2003-05-16
Germany has expressed its support for a U.S. initiative to lift sanctions on Iraq, as stated by Chancellor Gerhard Schröder after a meeting with Secretary…
Mohammad Khatami, President of Iran, Engaged in a Regional Trip - 2003-05-16
Mohammad Khatami, the Iranian President, is visiting Yemen to discuss various issues, including U.S. presence in Iraq. This visit follows talks with Syrian President Bashar…
Britain Suspends All Flights to Kenya Due to Terrorist Threat - 2003-05-16
Britain has suspended all flights to Kenya due to an imminent terrorist threat linked to Al-Qaeda. The threat is associated with Fazul Abdullah Mohammed, a…
Under the Microscope: Policies to Root Out Al-Qaeda in Saudi Arabia, Discovery of Thousands of Bodies in Mass Graves in Iraq - 2003-05-16
The article discusses the implications of a recent explosion in Saudi Arabia on the country's efforts to combat Al-Qaeda, alongside the discovery of mass graves…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: The 56th Cannes Film Festival - 2003-05-16
The 56th Cannes Film Festival opened with the film 'Fanfare' amid global concerns including SARS, public strikes in France, and the Iraq crisis. The festival…
North Korean News Agency Calls for Dialogue Between Pyongyang and Washington Again - 2003-05-15
North Korea has reiterated its call for dialogue with the U.S. following a meeting between U.S. President Bush and South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun, where…
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…
On This Day, May 12: Deployment of U.S. Ground and Naval Forces to Southeast Asia - 2003-05-12
On May 12, 1962, President John F. Kennedy authorized the increase of U.S. military presence in Southeast Asia. This decision was part of the broader…
India: Second Successful Test of 'Astra' Missile Conducted
India successfully conducted its second test of the Astra missile, a significant development in its defense capabilities. Prime Minister Vajpayee criticized international sanctions against India's…
North Korea's Latest Criticism of the United States - 2003-05-11
North Korea has issued a stern warning to the United States regarding its nuclear policies, threatening emergency actions if military force is used. This statement…
On This Day, May 12: The U.S. Sent More Troops to Southeast Asia - 2003-05-11
On May 12, 1962, President John F. Kennedy ordered the deployment of additional U.S. military forces to Southeast Asia. This decision was significant during a…
India Conducts Second Successful Air-to-Air Missile Test
India successfully conducted its second test of the Astra air-to-air missile, which is part of its defense capabilities. Prime Minister Vajpayee criticized international sanctions on…
North Korea's Angry Reaction to South Korean Defense Minister's Instructions - 2003-05-10
North Korea reacted angrily to South Korea's Defense Minister's instructions for preparedness against a potential northern attack. The North condemned the instructions as treacherous and…
Abu Sayyaf Group Claims Responsibility for Bombing in the Philippines
The Abu Sayyaf Group has claimed responsibility for a bombing in the Philippines that killed thirteen people and injured many others. The group's member warned…
Ayatollah Mohammad Baqir Hakim's Speech to Tens of Thousands of Supporters - 2003-05-10
Ayatollah Mohammad Baqir Hakim addressed tens of thousands of supporters in Basra, urging them to work towards an independent Iraqi government free from foreign influence.…
The United States and Its Allies Request the United Nations Security Council to Officially Recognize Their Control Over Iraq - 2003-05-10
The U.S. and its allies are seeking formal recognition of their control over Iraq from the UN Security Council, alongside permission to utilize Iraq's oil…
The United States, Britain, and Spain Present a New Resolution to the United Nations to End the Ten-Year Sanctions Against Iraq
The U.S., U.K., and Spain have introduced a resolution to the UN to end sanctions on Iraq, proposing to phase out the Oil-for-Food program and…
Bush: The United Nations Should Lift Existing Sanctions Against Iraq - 2003-05-08
President Bush urged the UN Security Council to lift sanctions against Iraq, stating they were aimed at Saddam Hussein's regime, which has fallen. The U.S.,…
Nazi Baghlari Report: Return of Nuclear Inspectors to Iraq - 2003-05-07
The United States is permitting the International Atomic Energy Agency to return to Iraq, while appointing a former diplomat to oversee Iraqi affairs. This move…
Lebanese Military Court Sentences Eight Suspects to Prison for Alleged Terrorist Network Membership
A Lebanese military court has sentenced eight individuals for alleged ties to Al-Qaeda, with four receiving three-year sentences and four others sentenced in absentia to…
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…
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…