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1. During August 2003 President Taylor stood down as President of which country?
2. Temperatures rose in Britain in August 2003 and the all time record temperature since records began (101 degrees Fahrenheit) was recorded. What effect did these temperatures have on the railways in Britain?
3. Following industrial strikes in July 2003 British Airways offered holiday makers who had suffered, compensation. What was the standard offer of compensation (to all sufferers before taking special cases into account) made during August 2003?
4. Due to what was described as "a specific terrorist threat" British Airways suspended flights to which country during August 2003?
5. The big continuing media story in August 2003 was the "Hutton Inquiry" into the death of the Government's weapons expert Doctor David Kelly. Is it true that Tony Blair (the Prime Minister) told the inquiry in person that he would have resigned if the government's Iraq dossier had been "sexed up"?
6. Which former British Prime Minister was hospitalized in August 2003 for a blood clot on the lung, following a holiday in Austria?
7. During August 2003 British doctors performed an operation while the patient was conscious and under anaesthetic. This was the first time that this type of operation had been performed this way in Britain. What type of operation was done?
8. In August 2003 a thirteen year old child genius gained what?
9. During August 2003 John Prescott (the Deputy Prime Minister) said that he still gets a "buzz" out of what?
10. During August 2003 North America suffered its worst ever what?
11. Which former dictator died in hospital in Saudi Arabia during August 2003?
12. Which country finally accepted responsibility, in August 2003, for the Lockerbie disaster?
13. In August 2003 a Chief Constable of Police said that some of his officers are so bad at interviews, that viewers of "the Bill" or "Inspector Morse" (British TV programmes) would solve crimes better. Which Chief Constable "spilt the beans" (a British expression meaning gave the game away)?
14. What was the name of the computer virus whose new version started to cause worldwide havoc in August 2003?
15. What was the "nick name" of Saddam Hussein's top general who was captured by the Americans in Iraq in August 2003?
16. In August 2003 a beggar was banned from begging by a Judge after being arrested 97 times for the offence of begging in a public place.
He now faces up to two years in prison if he is caught begging again. Which Council brought this legal action?
17. Which famous west London street carnival took place as usual towards the end of August 2003?
18. In August 2003 which essential public service was threatening its first strike for seven years?
19. In August 2003 which employee of 10, Downing Street eventually announced their intended resignation having been expected by the media to announce this retirement since the end of July 2003?
20. Near the end of August 2003 what happened that caused chaos to London commuters on their way home?
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