August 2003
Washington's Message to Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister of Azerbaijan - 2003-08-26
The U.S. has urged Azerbaijan to conduct free and fair presidential elections. Richard Armitage delivered this message to Prime Minister Ilham Aliyev in Washington. This…
Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, has come to the U.S. to visit his ailing father
Ilham Aliyev, the Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, has traveled to the U.S. to visit his hospitalized father, Heydar Aliyev. He may also meet with U.S.…
Expanded Passport Information Services for U.S. Citizens
The National Passport Information Center (NPIC) has transitioned from a fee-based service to a toll-free service for U.S. passport information, enhancing public access. This change,…
The U.S. Government Says France Should Not Hinder Agreement Between Libya and Families of Pan Am Victims
The U.S. government is urging France not to obstruct a compensation agreement between Libya and the families of Pan Am Flight 103 victims. Libya has…
Kamall Kharrazi: By closing the offices of the National Council of Resistance, the U.S. accepts its international responsibility
Kamall Kharrazi praised the U.S. decision to designate the National Council of Resistance as a terrorist group and close its offices in the U.S., viewing…
Iran's State Media: Closing the National Council of Resistance Offices in the U.S. is Not Enough - 2003-08-16
Iran's state media criticized the U.S. decision to close the offices of the National Council of Resistance, arguing it does not address the underlying issues…
Charles Taylor Resigns from Presidency and Leaves Liberia - 2003-08-11
Charles Taylor resigned as President of Liberia and left the country for Nigeria, which granted him asylum. His resignation was welcomed by the international community,…
Indonesian Defense Minister Confident that Jemaah Islamiyah Group is Responsible for Marriott Hotel Attack in Jakarta - 2003-08-09
The Indonesian Defense Minister has identified the Jemaah Islamiyah group as responsible for a suicide attack at the Marriott Hotel in Jakarta, resulting in 10…
US Warning to Syria and Lebanon - 2003-08-09
The US has warned Lebanon and Syria to stop Hezbollah's attacks on Israel, which it deems unacceptable. This warning follows a missile attack by Hezbollah,…
Colin Powell Orders Freezing of Shamil Basayev's Assets in the U.S. - 2003-08-08
Colin Powell announced the freezing of Shamil Basayev's assets in the U.S. due to his designation as a terrorist threat. Basayev is responsible for several…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: America Should Distance Itself from the Grandson of Ayatollah Khomeini - 2003-08-07
A former U.S. State Department official suggests that the United States should distance itself from the grandson of Ayatollah Khomeini. This statement reflects ongoing concerns…
USA: Sri Lankan Rebels Should Respect Ceasefire Regulations - 2003-08-06
The U.S. has called on the Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka to cease terrorist activities and adhere to a ceasefire, expressing concern over their actions…
U.S. State Department Displeased with Indonesian Court Ruling - 2003-08-06
The U.S. State Department criticized an Indonesian court's ruling that sentenced Army General Adam Damiri to three years in prison for human rights violations. The…
Azerbaijan's President Appoints Son as Prime Minister - 2003-08-05
Azerbaijan's President Heydar Aliyev appointed his son Ilham as Prime Minister while he is hospitalized. This move has been criticized by opposition leaders as a…
Explosion of Munitions in Northern Afghanistan Leaves Thirteen Dead and Twenty-One Injured - 2003-08-04
An accidental explosion in northern Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of thirteen militants and injuries to twenty-one others while they were transferring weapons. The militants…
U.S. State Department Denies Washington Post Article - 2003-08-04
The U.S. State Department has denied a Washington Post report claiming that Colin Powell and Richard Armitage plan to resign after the 2005 presidential inauguration.…
Colin Powell: The U.S. Seeks a Diplomatic Solution for the North Korean Crisis - 2003-08-03
Colin Powell emphasized the U.S. commitment to finding a diplomatic resolution to the North Korean nuclear crisis, distancing from the notion that the North Korean…
Links - 2003-08-01
The article provides links to various websites, including the US State Department. It emphasizes the importance of accessing these resources for information. This is relevant…
U.S. State Department Plans to Tender for the Production of 2 Million Books
The U.S. State Department plans to tender a $5 million program to produce 2 million books for elementary students in the Middle East to promote…