February 2003
Turkey Submits Bill for Troop Deployment at Iraq Border to Parliament - 2003-02-26
The Turkish government has submitted a bill to deploy troops and aircraft at the Iraq border, with a vote expected soon in parliament. Recep Tayyip…
American and Turkish Officials Continue Negotiations
American and Turkish officials are negotiating an agreement to allow U.S. troops to be stationed in Turkey for a potential war against Iraq. The deal…
Turkey Agrees to the Deployment of U.S. Forces - 2003-02-25
Turkey's cabinet has approved the deployment of U.S. forces, pending parliamentary approval, amid concerns about the implications of not participating in a potential war against…
Abdullah Gul: Negotiations with the U.S. Continue in an Atmosphere of 'Mutual Understanding'
Turkey's Prime Minister Abdullah Gul announced ongoing negotiations with the U.S. about allowing American troops to use Turkish military bases for a potential invasion of…
Ankara's Support for Military Operation Proposal Against Iraq May Change - 2003-02-18
Recep Tayyip Erdogan warns that Turkey's support for a military operation against Iraq could shift as parliament delays a vote on allowing U.S. troops in…
Hyundai Admits to Secretly Sending 500 Million Dollars to North Korea in 2000
Hyundai has confessed to sending 500 million dollars to North Korea to secure business rights and facilitate a historic summit in 2000. This revelation has…
Stock Prices in the U.S. Are Rising - 2003-02-11
U.S. stock prices rose early on February 11, 2003, ahead of a key economic address by the Treasury Secretary. The Dow Jones, S&P-500, and Nasdaq…
Interview with Dr. Kamran Dadkhah on the Factors Behind Iran's Economic Backwardness - 2003-02-03
Dr. Kamran Dadkhah discusses the economic challenges facing Iran, attributing them to ideological entanglements, lack of transparency, and government policies. He warns that if current…
President Bush's Plan to Combat Famine and Hunger - 2003-02-01
President Bush has proposed a significant increase in funding to address global famine and hunger, requesting nearly one billion dollars for emergency aid and an…