November 21, 2003

All you want to know about November 21, 2003

President George W. Bush arrives back in the United States after his controversial State Visit to the UK. [1]
U.S. ambassador to the People's Republic of China Clark Randt is called to meet Chinese ministers twice (second day in succession) in connection with US plans to restrict imports of Chinese textiles; Beijing is shocked at the US move. [2]
Occupation of Iraq:
- In the pre-dawn hours RPGs are launched from donkey carts at two Baghdad hotels and the oil ministry building. Reports indicate slight damage and one casualty. [3]
- Former senior U.S. intelligence official and UNSCOM inspector Scott Ritter urges the Parliament of the United Kingdom to investigate the questionable way in which units of British secret intelligence agencies massaged public opinion prior to war with Iraq. [4] [5]
The Global Environment Facility Council Approves $224 Million in Grants for 19 Projects to Improve the Global Environment [6]