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February 2003
Tony Blair is confident that the United Nations Security Council will approve a new resolution on Iraq - 2003-02-26
Tony Blair expressed confidence that the UN Security Council will pass a resolution allowing military action against Iraq. Despite his optimism, a significant number of…
In clashes on Sunday, 9 Palestinians and 1 Israeli soldier killed - 2003-02-24
On Sunday, violent clashes resulted in the deaths of 9 Palestinians and 1 Israeli soldier, primarily in Gaza. The violence erupted as Israeli forces were…
Political Controversy in the Philippines Over the Role of the U.S. Military in Its Southern Islands - 2003-02-23
A political controversy has erupted in the Philippines over the U.S. military's involvement in operations against Muslim insurgents. The Philippine government is resisting calls for…
Concerns Raised Over US Threats Against Iraq - 2003-02-22
Ministers from developing countries expressed deep concerns over US threats of war against Iraq and urged compliance with UN Resolution 1441. The statement comes ahead…
Peter Strack: Germany Calls Back Its Troops from International Security Forces in Afghanistan - 2003-02-21
Germany is recalling its troops from Afghanistan due to rising tensions and threats from insurgents. The evacuation will first involve civilian aid workers, followed by…
US and UK Prepare Another Resolution to Seek Authorization for War Against Iraq - 2003-02-20
The US and UK are preparing to submit a new resolution to the UN Security Council to authorize military action against Iraq for disarmament. The…
Presidential Election in Armenia Heads to Second Round
The Armenian presidential election will proceed to a second round as no candidate achieved the required majority. Incumbent Robert Kocharian and rival Stepan Demirchyan are…
Britain Urges Citizens to Leave Iraq Immediately Due to Rising Tensions and Terrorism Threat
Britain has advised its citizens to leave Iraq immediately due to increased regional tensions and terrorism threats. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell criticized nations…
Voters in Armenia Go to the Polls to Elect Their New President - 2003-02-18
Voters in Armenia are casting their ballots to elect a new president, with eight candidates including the incumbent Robert Kocharian. Key issues include education, economic…
A Senior Hamas Member Killed by Israeli Security Forces - 2003-02-18
Israeli security forces killed a senior Hamas member during a raid in Gaza, following the destruction of another militant's home. This comes after an attack…
President Bush: I Will Not Allow Widespread International Protests to Hinder Iraq Disarmament - 2003-02-18
President Bush asserts that international protests will not prevent the U.S. from pursuing military action against Iraq to enforce disarmament. He emphasizes the need for…
Osama bin Laden May Exploit Iraq War as Pretext for New Attacks - 2003-02-17
Dennis Richardson, head of Australia's intelligence agency, warns that Osama bin Laden may use the Iraq war as a justification for future terrorist attacks. He…
Yuri Fedotov: The Possibility of Finding Peaceful Solutions for the Iraq Crisis Has Increased
Yuri Fedotov, a Russian official, asserts that peaceful resolutions to the Iraq crisis are more attainable following a UN report indicating no need for military…
North Korea Criticizes the International Atomic Energy Agency
North Korea has condemned the IAEA for seeking UN intervention in its nuclear crisis, calling its experts U.S. agents and claiming the agency has no…
U.S. Army: Iraqi Missile System Targeted for the Second Day in the 'No-Fly Zone' in the South
The U.S. Army has targeted an Iraqi missile system for the second day in a no-fly zone due to threats to coalition aircraft. This action…
Vladimir Putin Says Unilateral Use of Military Force by the U.S. is Unacceptable - 2003-02-13
Vladimir Putin criticized the U.S. for its unilateral military actions, asserting that such actions are unacceptable. He emphasized Russia's right to veto decisions in the…
Colin Powell: I hope America's uninterested allies in the United Nations support a possible war with Iraq
Colin Powell expresses hope that uninterested allies in the UN will support a potential war with Iraq to disarm it. He emphasizes the importance of…
Continued Search by UN Weapons Experts in Northern Iraq - 2003-02-12
UN weapons experts are in northern Iraq to destroy mustard gas-filled artillery shells that the Iraqi government has failed to eliminate. British Prime Minister Tony…
Germany Seeks 12.5 Years Imprisonment for Algerian Terrorists
German prosecutors are seeking a 12.5-year sentence for Algerian terrorists involved in a deadly bombing in Strasbourg in 2000. The case highlights ongoing concerns about…
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…
North Korean Delegation Arrives in Seoul for Economic Cooperation Talks - 2003-02-11
A North Korean delegation led by Pak Chang Ryon has arrived in Seoul to discuss economic cooperation amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the nuclear…
Algerian Terrorists Sentenced to 12.5 Years for Bombing in France
Algerian terrorists have been sentenced to 12.5 years for a bombing in France that killed many during a Christmas market. One member admitted to training…
Hundreds of Soldiers Strengthen London's Security Against Terrorists at Heathrow Airport - 2003-02-11
UK security officials have deployed hundreds of soldiers to Heathrow Airport in response to threats from Al-Qaeda affiliated terrorists. The measures are aimed at preventing…
Australian Prime Minister Meets President Bush at the White House - 2003-02-10
Australian Prime Minister John Howard met with President Bush at the White House to discuss Iraq disarmament efforts. Howard emphasized the necessity of UN Security…
Colin Powell: The Main Goal Has Not Been Addressed in the Proposal by France and Germany Regarding Iraq - 2003-02-09
Colin Powell criticized the proposal by France and Germany for extending weapons inspections in Iraq, stating it fails to address the primary goal of ensuring…
Crucial and Decisive Negotiations with Iraqi Officials Conclude
UN weapons inspectors concluded two days of negotiations with Iraqi officials in Baghdad, discussing critical issues and exchanging documents. Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei are…
Top Songs Chart in America: February 8, 2003
The article discusses the weekly broadcast of the top pop songs in America by the Persian section of Voice of America Radio. This program provides…
Kofi Annan Warns the U.S. Against Unilateral Action in Iraq - 2003-02-08
Kofi Annan cautioned the U.S. against taking unilateral military action in Iraq, stressing the necessity of UN approval for legitimacy. President Bush insists on immediate…
Colin Powell: The Iraq Crisis Will Conclude Within a Few Weeks - 2003-02-07
Colin Powell announced that the Iraq crisis would resolve within weeks, suggesting potential U.S. military action without a second UN resolution. He emphasized the importance…
Jacques Chirac Warned America Not to Go to War Against Iraq Without a Second Resolution - 2003-02-07
French President Jacques Chirac warned the U.S. against initiating war with Iraq without a second UN resolution, emphasizing the need for diplomatic solutions. This warning…
President Bush: 'The Game is Over' for Iraq - 2003-02-07
President Bush declares that the situation in Iraq has reached a critical point, urging the UN Security Council to take decisive action. He warns that…
French Media Reaction to Colin Powell's Statements - 2003-02-07
This article discusses the reaction of French media to Colin Powell's statements at the UN Security Council. It highlights the international discourse surrounding U.S. foreign…
The Risk of Terrorist Attacks on U.S. Soil Has Increased Due to the Likelihood of War Against Iraq - 2003-02-06
U.S. intelligence officials have raised concerns about the increased risk of terrorist attacks on American soil due to the potential war against Iraq. The FBI…
UN Secretary-General: Despite Colin Powell's Report, War with Iraq is Avoidable - 2003-02-06
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan emphasized that war with Iraq is avoidable, despite Colin Powell's report urging cooperation from Baghdad with UN weapons inspectors. This statement…
Statements and Evidence Presented by the U.S. Secretary of State - 2003-02-06
The article discusses the statements and evidence presented by the U.S. Secretary of State concerning Iraq's weapons of mass destruction at the UN Security Council,…
FBI: Al-Qaeda Still a Major Threat to the U.S. and Its Allies
The FBI is warning Congress that Al-Qaeda remains a significant threat to the U.S. and its allies, especially with rising concerns due to the potential…
Colin Powell: Iraq Refuses Disarmament - 2003-02-06
Colin Powell presented evidence to the UN Security Council claiming Iraq is refusing to disarm and is harboring terrorists. Iraq's ambassador rejected these claims as…
Statement from Ten Central and Eastern European Countries in Support of U.S. Positions - 2003-02-06
Ten Central and Eastern European countries have expressed their support for U.S. efforts to disarm Iraq, citing convincing evidence presented by Secretary of State Colin…
Colin Powell's Remarks at the Special United Nations Security Council Meeting - 2003-02-05
Colin Powell presented evidence at the UN Security Council claiming Iraq was not complying with disarmament requests and was deceiving inspectors. He warned of serious…
Jacques Chirac and Tony Blair: Iraq Must Discard Its Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2003-02-05
Jacques Chirac and Tony Blair met to discuss Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, agreeing on the need for disarmament but disagreeing on the approach. Blair…
Sentencing of a Moroccan Man for Supporting September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Mounir El Motassadeq, a Moroccan man, is facing a 15-year prison sentence in Germany for his involvement in supporting the September 11 attacks. Prosecutors allege…
UN Security Council Mandates French and African Peacekeepers to Protect Civilians in Ivory Coast - 2003-02-05
The UN Security Council has mandated French and African peacekeepers to protect civilians in Ivory Coast while urging the political forces to implement a peace…
North Korea's State Radio Accuses US Military Officials of Conspiring to Crush North Korea - 2003-02-04
North Korea's state radio accused US military officials of plotting against the country amid US plans to increase its military presence in the Pacific. The…
UN Indictment Against Thirty-Two Individuals Including Fifteen Indonesian Soldiers for War Crimes - 2003-02-04
The UN has indicted thirty-two individuals, including fifteen Indonesian soldiers, for war crimes committed during the East Timorese independence movement in 1999. All accused are…
Under the Microscope: The U.S. Secretary of State's Presence at the Security Council and Conversations Between President Bush and Tony Blair - 2003-02-03
The article discusses the U.S. Secretary of State's involvement in the UN Security Council and the discussions between President Bush and Tony Blair regarding international…
Bribery Allegations in President Kim Dae-jung's Government, South Korea - 2003-02-03
South Korean prosecutors have paused their investigation into bribery allegations against President Kim Dae-jung's administration regarding payments to North Korea for a summit. The new…
Senior Weapons Inspectors to Negotiate Further with Iraqi Officials in Baghdad for Two Days
Senior UN weapons inspectors Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei are traveling to Baghdad for two days of negotiations with Iraqi officials ahead of a report…
War Against Iraq and Finding a Peaceful Solution - 2003-02-01
The submission of the weapons inspectors' report to the UN Security Council has heightened discussions regarding the potential for war against Iraq versus seeking a…
Tony Blair Downplays Any Disagreement with the U.S. Over UN Authorization for War in Iraq - 2003-02-01
British Prime Minister Tony Blair met with President Bush and minimized any disagreements regarding UN authorization for military action in Iraq. Blair believes another UN…