December 2002
Mohammad ElBaradei: Reactivating North Korea's Nuclear Plant Has No Relation to Its Electricity Needs
The IAEA reports that North Korea is reactivating its Yongbyon nuclear plant, which is unrelated to its electricity needs. ElBaradei emphasizes that North Korea has…
Islamic Jihad Promises to Avenge the Death of Abu Rahoub
Islamic Jihad has vowed to retaliate for the killing of its leader Hamza Abu Rahoub by Israeli forces during clashes in the West Bank. The…
Iraq: Reports of Al-Qaeda's Acquisition of Chemical Weapons in Iraq are 'Ridiculous'
Iraq has dismissed U.S. media reports claiming that Al-Qaeda has obtained chemical weapons as absurd. U.S. officials remain silent on the matter but express ongoing…
In Response to the Afghan Government's Complaint Regarding Financial Aid - 2002-12-12
The UN has advised donor countries to provide aid directly to the Afghan government following complaints about the allocation of funds. Afghanistan is shifting focus…
U.S. Defense Secretary's Visit to Qatar - 2002-12-12
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visited Qatar, emphasizing Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction and the need for disarmament. He signed an agreement to…
Serbia's Failure to Elect a President - 2002-12-09
Serbia's presidential election failed due to a voter turnout of only 45%, below the required 50%. Vojislav Koštunica, the current president, received the most votes…
UN Inspectors Visited Two More Sites in the Baghdad Suburbs - 2002-12-09
UN inspectors visited two sites in Baghdad suburbs as part of their investigation into Iraq's weapons programs. The findings will determine whether Iraq's claims of…
UN Weapons Experts Review Iraqi Government Report - 2002-12-09
UN weapons experts are analyzing a comprehensive report from Iraq regarding its weapons programs, which initially appears to support Iraq's claims of not having nuclear…
Israeli Helicopters Launched Missiles at a Significant Palestinian Building in Gaza - 2002-12-05
Israeli helicopters attacked a Palestinian Authority building in Gaza, killing one security guard and injuring four others. The attack has been labeled as murder by…