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April 2003
Bombing Outside Government Radio and Television Station in India - 2003-04-26
A bombing outside a government radio and television station in Srinagar, India, resulted in the deaths of three militants and two security personnel. The attack…
Muslim Militants Attack in Kashmir, India - 2003-04-25
A series of attacks by Muslim separatists in Kashmir resulted in at least fourteen deaths and numerous injuries. The violence included a bomb explosion in…
Russia's Agreement to Temporarily Lift Sanctions Imposed on Iraq - 2003-04-24
Russia's Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov announced potential support for temporarily lifting sanctions on Iraq to improve humanitarian conditions, although he did not confirm Russia's backing.…
Cyprus Officials Welcome Proposal from the Turkish-Occupied Part of the Island
Cyprus officials have accepted a proposal from the Turkish-occupied area to ease travel restrictions. The Greek Cypriot government criticized this as a diversion from serious…
France Proposes Immediate Lifting of UN Economic Sanctions Against Iraq - 2003-04-23
France has proposed the immediate lifting of UN economic sanctions against Iraq, a move supported by the U.S. Ambassador Jean-Marc de La Sablière emphasized the…
UN Security Council Meeting with Head of Iraqi Weapons Inspectors - 2003-04-22
The UN Security Council met with Hans Blix to discuss the role of weapons inspectors in Iraq post-war. Russia insists on confirmation of Iraq's disarmament…
Ukrainian Government Reveals Secret Documents from the Soviet Era
The Ukrainian government has disclosed secret Soviet-era documents revealing that officials were aware of serious deficiencies at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant before the disaster.…
Broadcast Frequencies of Radio and Television Programs - April 19, 2003
The Persian section of Voice of America announced its radio and television program schedules for 2003, detailing broadcast times and frequencies. The programs include evening…
Reduction of Alert Level to Second Highest Level Across the United States - 2003-04-16
The U.S. government has lowered the national alert level from orange to yellow, indicating a decreased threat of terrorism related to the Iraq war. This…
UN Security Council Rebukes Leader of Turkish Cypriot Section
The UN Security Council has condemned Raouf Denktash for not agreeing to a reunification plan for Cyprus, resulting in Greek Cypriots being the only ones…
Finance and Treasury Ministers from Around the World Examine Funding for Iraq's Reconstruction - 2003-04-13
Finance and treasury ministers globally are convening in Washington to discuss funding for Iraq's reconstruction following the war. Security is heightened due to planned protests…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Investigations into Saddam Hussein's Crimes Have Begun - 2003-04-11
Investigations into the crimes of Saddam Hussein have commenced following a proposal from Human Rights Watch for an international court. The Nuremberg public prosecutor's office…
Four Palestinians Killed by Gunfire During Israeli Attack on Gaza Strip
Four Palestinians were killed during an Israeli military operation in Gaza, which involved heavy armored vehicles. This incident follows a bombing in Jenin claimed by…
US Military Strikes in Baghdad Today Result in the Death of 4 Journalists - 2003-04-08
US military strikes in Baghdad led to the deaths of four journalists, including members from Al Jazeera and Reuters. The strikes were reportedly in response…
Discussions on Iraq's Reconstruction After the War - 2003-04-08
President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair are discussing Iraq's post-war reconstruction, with Blair advocating for a UN role while Bush insists on immediate coalition…
Kofi Annan Meets with Security Council Members
Kofi Annan met with the UN Security Council to discuss the role of the UN in post-war Iraq, emphasizing the importance of the UN in…
North Korea Cancels Meeting with South Korea
North Korea has canceled a scheduled meeting with South Korea, which was the first since the new South Korean president took office. The meeting aimed…
Israeli Prosecutors Begin Questioning Witnesses in Marwan Barghouti Trial
Israeli prosecutors are questioning witnesses in the trial of Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian leader accused of organizing attacks that killed 26 Israelis. Barghouti denies…
North Korea: We Will Not Accept UN Resolution
North Korea has declared it will not accept any UN resolution regarding its nuclear program as the Security Council prepares to meet. This statement reflects…
Judge in Zacarias Moussaoui Case Says Civil Trial Is Not Possible
Judge Leonie Brinkema announced that Zacarias Moussaoui's civil trial is not possible due to classified information involved in the case. Moussaoui is accused of conspiracy…
Russian Prosecutor General Warns Senior Muslim Leader Against Calling for Jihad Against the U.S.
The Russian Prosecutor General issued a warning to Grand Mufti Talgat Tadjuddin against inciting jihad against the U.S., stating it violates Russian law. Another Muslim…
The Dispute Over North Korea's Nuclear Program May Lead to War
Maurice Strong, the UN special envoy to North Korea, warns that the conflict over North Korea's nuclear program could potentially lead to war, although he…
The Security Council Agreed to Study the North Korean Nuclear Crisis - 2003-04-03
The UN Security Council has agreed to examine the North Korean nuclear crisis following U.S. pressure. North Korea insists that the issue can only be…
Interview with General Behboudi about Coalition Forces' Tactics in Iraq - 2003-04-01
The article features an interview with General Behboudi discussing the challenges faced by Coalition forces in Nasiriyah during the Iraq War. It explores Saddam Hussein's…