July 2003
UK Foreign Affairs Committee: The Number of Al-Qaeda Members is Dangerously High - 2003-07-31
The UK Foreign Affairs Committee has warned that the war in Iraq has not diminished security threats in Britain and that the number of Al-Qaeda…
Tony Blair Still Unable to Convince His People That the War Against Iraq Was Justified - 2003-07-30
Tony Blair, the British Prime Minister, acknowledged that he has not convinced the British public of the justification for the Iraq war. He maintains that…
Lance Armstrong Remains Leader of Tour de France - July 26, 2003
Lance Armstrong remains the leader of the Tour de France after the 19th stage, despite David Millar winning that stage. Armstrong increased his lead over…
From Zahra Kazemi to Britney Spears!!!
The article discusses the backlash the author faced after raising the issue of Zahra Kazemi's murder, highlighting the absurdity of comparing it to other unrelated…
North Korea: The Risk of Nuclear War on the Korean Peninsula is Increasing
North Korea has warned that the risk of nuclear war is rising, blaming the U.S. for complicating the situation by avoiding direct negotiations. President Bush…
British Defense Minister Visits Widow of David Kelly - 2003-07-23
The British Defense Minister visited Jane Kelly, the widow of David Kelly, who committed suicide after being questioned by a parliamentary committee. David Kelly was…
Possibility of New Negotiations on North Korea's Nuclear Development Program
Chinese leaders have suggested that new negotiations on North Korea's nuclear program could start soon, as signs emerge of North Korea's interest in resuming its…
Tony Blair Calls for More Democracy in Hong Kong - 2003-07-21
Tony Blair has urged for increased democracy in Hong Kong amid protests against an anti-subversion law. The protests reflect public dissatisfaction with the local government…
Investigation into the Cause of David Kelly's Death - 2003-07-21
An inquiry has been launched into the death of David Kelly, a weapons expert whose apparent suicide followed a controversial BBC report alleging government exaggeration…
Death of Carol Shields, Renowned Canadian Novelist
Carol Shields, a celebrated Canadian novelist and Pulitzer Prize winner, died of cancer at 68. She was renowned for her novel 'Stone Diaries,' which explores…
BBC: David Kelly was the source of the report on exaggeration regarding Iraq's weapons - 2003-07-20
David Kelly, a defense ministry advisor and former UN weapons inspector, was identified as the source of a BBC report that claimed the UK government…
Increased Pressure on Tony Blair Following David Kelly's Suicide - 2003-07-20
David Kelly, a British weapons expert linked to the Iraq war, committed suicide, leading to increased scrutiny on Prime Minister Tony Blair. The opposition is…
British Defense Weapons Expert Commits Suicide - 2003-07-19
David Kelly, a British Defense weapons expert, committed suicide amid controversy over Iraq's weapons programs. Prime Minister Tony Blair called his death a tragedy and…
Suspension of Trial for Two British Suspects of Terrorism - 2003-07-19
The U.S. has suspended the trial of two British nationals suspected of terrorism linked to a Guantanamo Bay incident. This decision follows discussions between British…
White House Releases Report Indicating Iraq Could Acquire Nuclear Weapons - 2003-07-19
The White House released a report suggesting Iraq could develop nuclear weapons if left unchecked, aiming to justify the war. The report, however, contained doubts…
Under the Microscope: Tony Blair's Reference to Iran at the Joint Session of the U.S. Congress - Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati Calls Protesters U.S. Agents - 2003-07-18
Tony Blair addressed the U.S. Congress, defending U.S. and British policies in Iraq and mentioning Iran. Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati labeled the July 9 protesters as…
Cancellation of All Domestic and European Flights by British Airways from London Heathrow Airport - 2003-07-18
British Airways has canceled all domestic and European flights from Heathrow due to an unofficial protest by Terminal 1 staff over work practices. This incident…
Ariel Sharon, Prime Minister of Israel, Meets with Prime Minister of Norway - 2003-07-17
Ariel Sharon visited Norway to discuss Middle East peace with Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. His aim was to encourage the UK to cut ties with…
Jack Straw Cannot Disclose His Source of Information on Iraq - 2003-07-15
Jack Straw, the British Foreign Secretary, confirmed Iraq's attempts to buy uranium from Niger but cannot disclose the source of this information due to its…
Under the Microscope: Increasing Pressures of the Islamic Republic and the Suppression of Journalists - 2003-07-14
The article discusses the increasing repression of journalists in Iran, particularly under Tehran prosecutor Saeed Mortazavi, and highlights the murder of Canadian-Iranian journalist Zahra Kazemi.…
Ariel Sharon's Meeting with Tony Blair in London - 2003-07-14
Ariel Sharon met with Tony Blair in London to persuade the UK to cut ties with Yasser Arafat, whom Israel accuses of terrorism. Despite Israeli…
Ariel Sharon Arrives in London - 2003-07-13
Ariel Sharon has arrived in London to discuss the Middle East peace process with Tony Blair. He aims to pressure the UK to avoid contact…
Raan Ghisan: Yasser Arafat May Be Expelled - 2003-07-13
A senior Israeli official warned that Yasser Arafat could be expelled if he continues to obstruct Mahmoud Abbas's peace efforts. This tension has increased following…
President Bush Says He Trusts George Tenet, Head of the CIA - 2003-07-12
President Bush expresses trust in CIA Director George Tenet, who has taken responsibility for false information regarding Iraq's nuclear ambitions. The controversy centers around a…
Investigation into 18 Companies Sending Military Weapon Parts to Iran - 2003-07-11
U.S. federal agents are investigating 18 companies for illegally exporting military parts to Multi-Cor in London, which supplies weapons to Iran. The investigation, ongoing since…
President Bush: Intelligence Agencies Confirmed the Speech I Delivered at the Joint Congress Meeting
President Bush asserted that U.S. intelligence confirmed his claims about Iraq seeking uranium from Africa during a speech to Congress. This has led to calls…
Tony Blair's Request to the United States - 2003-07-09
Tony Blair urged the U.S. to uphold international law in the military trials of suspected terrorists, emphasizing the need for fair trials. This request comes…
Solidarity Demonstrations by Iranians in Denmark - 2003-07-09
Iranians in Denmark are holding multiple pro-democracy demonstrations in Copenhagen, including locations such as the Danish parliament and the Iranian embassy. These events are organized…
Tony Blair Defends His Decision to Use Military Action Against Iraq - 2003-07-08
Tony Blair defended his military action against Iraq, asserting that he did not mislead Parliament or the public about the threat posed by Saddam Hussein.…
White House Admits British Intelligence, on Which Mr. Bush's Claims Were Based, Was Incorrect - 2003-07-08
The White House has acknowledged that President Bush's assertion about Saddam Hussein seeking uranium from South Africa was based on incorrect British intelligence. This admission…
A British Parliamentary Committee's Opinion on Tony Blair's Government - 2003-07-07
A British parliamentary committee found no wrongdoing by Tony Blair's government in misleading the public about the Iraq war, but criticized its use of questionable…
An American Soldier Shot at Baghdad University on Sunday - 2003-07-06
An American soldier was shot and killed at Baghdad University, marking an escalation in violence against U.S. forces in Iraq, which has seen at least…
Calendar Day, July 4: Declaration of Independence of the United States from England - 2003-07-04
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress of the 13 American colonies declared independence from England. This event marked a significant turning point in…
Thai Prime Minister: Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi is Healthy - 2003-07-03
The Thai Prime Minister stated that a photo shown by the Burmese military proves that Aung San Suu Kyi is healthy. This comes after reports…
Under the Microscope: Discrepancies in Arrest Figures
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses inconsistencies in the reported number of recent arrests by Iranian officials and highlights how attacks on U.S. and British forces…
Explosion in Fallujah Mosque Linked to Bomb-Making Class Inside Mosque - 2003-07-02
An explosion at a mosque in Fallujah, linked to a bomb-making class, killed at least 7 people and injured around 10. U.S. forces are blamed…