May 2003
Saddam Hussein's Security Forces Have Preserved Records of Their Killings
A British official revealed that records of killings by Saddam Hussein's security forces have been preserved and may be used in future war crimes trials.…
Increased U.S. Efforts to Find Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq - 2003-05-31
The U.S. is intensifying its search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, which has been unsuccessful so far. A large team of experts will…
Tony Blair: There is no doubt that evidence related to Iraq's banned weapons will be found - 2003-05-30
Tony Blair asserts confidence that evidence of Iraq's banned weapons will eventually be found, dismissing claims that his government fabricated such evidence. He emphasizes the…
Tony Blair's Visit to British Soldiers in Iraq - 2003-05-29
Tony Blair became the first Western leader to visit Iraq post-war, meeting with soldiers and discussing reconstruction efforts. His visit comes amid ongoing violence, with…
Tony Blair to Visit Iraq This Week - 2003-05-28
Tony Blair has announced his upcoming visit to Iraq to thank British forces for their role in the ousting of Saddam Hussein. This visit marks…
UN Representative in Iraq: The Priority is Establishing Order and Law in the Country - 2003-05-28
The UN Special Representative in Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello, emphasizes the need for law and order in Iraq as he prepares to engage with…
Iranian Hunger Strike in Protest Against UK Home Office's Rejection of Political Asylum Application - 2003-05-27
Abbas Amini, an Iranian asylum seeker in the UK, has begun a hunger strike in protest against the rejection of his political asylum application, fearing…
The United States Reopens Its Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia - 2003-05-26
The U.S. has reopened its diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia despite ongoing travel warnings due to terrorist threats. This decision follows recent bombings in Riyadh…
U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia Reopened - 2003-05-25
The U.S. Embassy and consulates in Saudi Arabia have reopened after being temporarily closed due to terrorist threats. This decision follows similar actions by Britain…
Embassies of the United States, Britain, and Germany Reopened in Saudi Arabia - 2003-05-25
The embassies of the U.S., Britain, and Germany reopened in Saudi Arabia after being closed due to terrorist threats. The reopening follows serious security concerns,…
Tony Blair to Arrive in Kuwait on Wednesday - 2003-05-24
Tony Blair is set to visit Kuwait to thank the country for its support during the Iraq War. He will also visit British troops in…
London Police Implements Strict Security Measures to Combat Terrorism - 2003-05-23
London police have heightened security around Parliament by installing concrete blocks to deter potential truck bomb attacks. Scotland Yard emphasizes that these measures are precautionary…
Rejection of Afghan Hijackers' Sentences by British Court of Appeal - 2003-05-22
A British court has overturned the convictions of nine Afghan hijackers who claimed they acted to escape the Taliban regime. This decision highlights issues of…
Iran Denies US Claims of Harboring Al-Qaeda Members - 2003-05-21
Iran has denied US allegations of sheltering Al-Qaeda members, calling them unfounded. This denial comes after US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld linked Al-Qaeda operatives…
Expulsion of an American Journalist from Zimbabwe - 2003-05-17
Andrew Meldrum, an American journalist, was expelled from Zimbabwe despite a court ruling allowing him to stay. He claims the expulsion was meant to intimidate…
American Journalist Expelled from Zimbabwe Has Right to Appeal
Andrew Meldrum, an American journalist living in Zimbabwe for 20 years, has been ordered to leave the country but can appeal this decision. His lawyer…
Kenyan Government Criticizes Britain's Decision to Suspend Flights Between the Two Countries
The Kenyan government has condemned Britain's flight suspension due to alleged terrorist threats. The Kenyan Minister of Security believes the reaction is excessive, while the…
Dominique de Villepin's Reaction to Reports About France - 2003-05-16
Dominique de Villepin, the French Foreign Minister, condemned false reports by U.S. and British media regarding France's actions related to Iraq. He emphasized that these…
British Forces Hand Over Control of Umm Qasr to Local Authorities - 2003-05-15
British forces have officially handed over control of Umm Qasr to local authorities, marking a significant step in post-war governance. Concurrently, U.S. forces arrested hundreds…
Israeli Forces Attack Office of Pro-Palestinian Group
Israeli forces raided the office of the International Solidarity Movement in the West Bank, detaining three women. This incident follows a recent suicide bombing in…
New Research on SARS Shows It Is Far More Deadly Than People Think - 2003-05-07
New research reveals that SARS is significantly deadlier than previously believed, particularly for those over 60, with a survival rate of only fifty percent. This…
John Ashcroft: The Looting and Pillaging of Historical Treasures in Iraq Was Likely the Work of Criminal Gangs - 2003-05-06
John Ashcroft suggested that the looting of Iraq's historical treasures during the war was likely orchestrated by criminal gangs. He emphasized that the looters targeted…
March of Approximately 300 Afghans in Kabul - 2003-05-06
Approximately 300 Afghans protested in Kabul against the slow reconstruction of their country and delayed government salaries, marking the first anti-Western demonstration since the U.S.-led…
British Diplomatic Presence in Iraq Resumed
British diplomats have returned to Iraq for the first time since the Gulf War, led by Christopher Segar. This resumption of diplomatic relations is significant…
Reopening of the British Diplomatic Office in Iraq - 2003-05-01
Britain is reopening its diplomatic office in Iraq for the first time since the Gulf War in 1991. Jack Straw announced that British diplomats will…