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Europe Seems to Hear Echoes of Empires Past

Richard Bernstein April 14, 2003
The United States has long been acknowledged as a world superpower. However, following the success of the US led war in Iraq, some observers in Europe argue that the United States is also becoming an imperial power, akin to the great Roman and British empires. American military victories in Afghanistan, Kosovo and the Persian Gulf War of 1991 are cited as examples of American global power and...

Iraq Descends into Violence and Chaos

The Financial Times reporters April 10, 2003
"A dangerous power vacuum opened in Iraq on Thursday as the triumphant overthrow of Saddam Hussein’s regime was quickly followed by violent chaos across much of the country".

Some of Hussein’s Arab Foes Admire His Fight

Neil MacFarquhar March 26, 2003
Saddam Hussein is not well liked in the Arab world. But the US-led war on Iraq is leading to more anti-American sentiment across the Middle East and galvanizing support for Iraqi resistance to US forces. Even the Arab intelligentsia, which has long hoped for the spread of democratic institutions in Middle Eastern countries, is applauding Saddam’s will to fight. "If Saddam's regime is...

China Bars W.H.O. Experts from Origin Site of Illness

Lawrence K. Altman March 26, 2003
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) has now appeared in thirteen countries, with at least 487 known cases of infection. It is believed to have originated in China’s Guandong province, but Chinese officials are preventing World Health Organization (WHO) teams from investigating. There has thus been no independent verification of the number of SARS cases in China, whether cases have occurred...

Malaysian PM Condemns Iraq War

March 24, 2003
Prime Minister Mahathir criticized the Bush administration for ignoring international law and undermining world order. In parliament, he said "military action in Iraq would lead to a system of dictatorship through puppet governments" and to "the spread of international terrorism." Meanwhile, anti-war protests continue through out much of South-East Asia. –YaleGlobal

Mystery Illness Highlights Taiwan's Health Isolation

Melody Chen March 18, 2003
An outbreak of a mysterious flu-like illness in several Asian countries has prompted international coordination to identify and contain the spread of the condition. But although Taiwan has reported three cases of the 'SARS' problem to the World Health Organization, Taiwan is disadvantaged in attacking the problem because it is not a WHO member. "We can't quickly know how...

The Right War for the Right Reasons

John McCain March 12, 2003
Although it is uncertain whether the United Nations Security Council will authorize American and British armed forces to disarm Iraq and remove Saddam Hussein, Senator John McCain firmly endorses this potential war, and praises it as an act of justice. He dismisses most critics’ claims that nonviolent options have not been exhausted by citing the UN's failure to disarm Iraq using nonviolent...