August 25, 2003

Two explosions, apparently caused by car bombs placed in taxis, kills at least 44 and injures a further 150 in Mumbai, India. It is the sixth bombing in Mumbai in a year. [1]
In Australia's One Nation Party case, it has been revealed that Federal Cabinet Minister Tony Abbott controlled "slush funds" which were used to lay the groundwork for party leader Pauline Hanson's prosecution, and to guarantee a private lawsuit against the party. [2]. Liberal ranks split as Abbot's colleague Bronwyn Bishop joined many Labor MP's in calling for disclosure of his role in the case, and described Hanson as a "political prisoner". Remarkably, the nearly defunct One Nation Party's support surged to 21% on news of Hanson's imprisonment. [3]
The Tli Cho land claims agreement is signed in Canada's Northwest Territories. It grants the Dogrib people self-government in an area the size of Belgium. [4]
Pete Sampras announces his retirement from competitive tennis.
Two Iranian intelligence officers are charged in connection with the death of Canadian photojournalist Zahra Kazemi. [5]