March 2003
Airstrikes Shake Iraq's Capital Around the Clock - 2003-03-30
Airstrikes continue to heavily impact Baghdad as coalition forces advance towards the city. General Tommy Franks denies any pause in the American offensive, while Iraqi…
Islamic Jihad Claims to Have Sent Suicide Bombers to Baghdad - 2003-03-30
Islamic Jihad has announced the deployment of suicide bombers to Baghdad to target coalition forces, claiming they are defending Arab and Muslim territory. This comes…
European Commission's Financial Aid to the Red Cross in Iraq - March 30, 2003
The European Commission has allocated three million dollars to support the Red Cross operations in Iraq. This financial aid is significant for humanitarian efforts in…
UN Requests Over Two Billion Dollars in Aid from Countries Worldwide
The UN is requesting over two billion dollars in humanitarian aid for Iraq, marking a significant effort in response to the country's dire situation. The…
US and British Warplanes Intensify Bombing of Baghdad - March 28, 2003
On March 28, 2003, US and British warplanes intensified their bombing of Baghdad as coalition ground forces prepared to enter the city. Iraq reported civilian…
Deployment of Two Japanese Spy Satellites in Earth's Orbit - 2003-03-28
Japan has launched two spy satellites to monitor North Korea's weapons programs, a move prompted by North Korea's previous missile tests. The launch was heavily…
Coalition Commanders Say British Forces Have Secured the Port City of Umm Qasr in Southern Iraq - 2003-03-26
Coalition commanders report that British forces have secured Umm Qasr, facilitating humanitarian aid to Iraqis in need. The UN is seeking over a billion dollars…
Meeting of US and UK Leaders at Camp David - March 26, 2003
Tony Blair is meeting with President Bush at Camp David to discuss the Iraq war and its future. The US Congress is considering a significant…
Distribution of Humanitarian Aid Among the People of Iraq After Mine Clearance - 2003-03-26
British forces have secured the port of Umm Qasr in southern Iraq, allowing for the distribution of much-needed humanitarian aid. The UN is seeking over…
Reward for Capturing or Killing American Forces in Iraq - 2003-03-21
Saddam Hussein announced significant financial rewards for Iraqi fighters who kill or capture American and coalition soldiers during the Iraq War. This decree highlights the…
Oil Prices Decline for the Fifth Consecutive Day in Global Markets - 2003-03-20
Oil prices have been declining for five consecutive days due to market reactions to the war in Iraq. Initial increases in prices were followed by…
Turkey's Government Requests Parliament Approval for US Fighter Jets to Use Turkish Airspace - 2003-03-19
The Turkish government is seeking parliamentary approval for US fighter jets to use its airspace for operations in Iraq, but these jets will not be…
New York's Special Plan to Prevent Terrorist Attacks - 2003-03-19
New York has launched 'Operation Atlas' to prevent terrorist attacks amid the Iraq war, deploying police to key locations and conducting inspections. Mayor Michael Bloomberg…
Iranian President Protests Increase in Guardian Council Budget - 2003-03-15
President Mohammad Khatami of Iran protested by leaving a meeting after the Expediency Discernment Council decided to double the budget of the Guardian Council, a…
Two Million Dollar Fine for Serbian Officials for the Srebrenica Massacre - 2003-03-07
The Bosnian human rights court has fined Serbian officials two million dollars for their role in the Srebrenica massacre and ordered them to provide information…
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, one of the captured leaders of the Al-Qaeda terrorist network, handed over to American officials - 2003-03-04
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, a key figure in Al-Qaeda and the alleged mastermind of the September 11 attacks, has been captured and handed over to U.S.…
USA: Turkey Should Not Expect Financial Aid
The U.S. has informed Turkey that it should not expect significant financial aid following Turkey's refusal to allow U.S. troops to be stationed there. This…
Senior Member of the Ruling Party: Turkey Has No Immediate Plans for Another Parliamentary Vote
A senior member of Turkey's ruling party announced that there are no immediate plans for another parliamentary vote on a bill to allow the deployment…
President Bush: America is Collecting and Storing Aid for the People of Iraq - 2003-03-02
President Bush announced plans for immediate humanitarian aid to Iraq while U.S. soldiers will ensure security and protect oil wells post-Saddam. Colin Powell emphasized the…
U.S. and International Aid to Iraq After Saddam Hussein - 2003-03-01
President Bush expressed hope for Iraq's future post-Saddam while pledging financial aid for basic necessities. He emphasized that the decision about Iraq's future should be…