See alsoAugust 28, 2003 - August 2003 - August 30, 2003 2003 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December A timeline of events in the news for August, 2003. ...
Israel is alleged to have contingency plans to bomb an Iraniannuclear power plant if it begins producing weapons grade material. [7]
Tensions flare again over the main religious site in Jerusalem, the location of both the Temple Mount and the Noble Sanctuary. The holy site had been closed to non-Muslims since September 2000. Israeli officials say they are maintaining calm over a site sacred to three religions. But Muslim authorities say the Israeli government is risking a backlash here and throughout the Muslim world. [8]
Tony Blair's communications director, Alastair Campbell, resigns, leaving Blair with none of the three key players he has relied on for the last decade left. [10] [11]
Sage may help combat Alzheimer's disease. Study finds chemical in the herb improves memory. The study was conducted to verify herbalists writings centuries ago. [13]
Surgeons in Baltimore, Maryland remove a woman's heart, rebuild its upper chambers from bovine and human tissue, and reinstall it in her body.[14]