February 2002
Saudi Arabia's Proposal for Peace in the Middle East - 2002-02-28
President Bush has endorsed Saudi Arabia's peace proposal for the Middle East, which calls for the normalization of relations between Arab states and Israel in…
Israel's Invitation to the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia - 2002-02-26
Israel invited Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah to Jerusalem to discuss a peace proposal, but Saudi Arabia has rejected the invitation. This marks Saudi Arabia's first…
U.S. President Praises Saudi Arabia's Peace Proposal
President Bush has praised Saudi Arabia's peace proposal for the Middle East, expressing gratitude during a call with the Crown Prince. The proposal suggests that…
Israel and Palestinians Resume Security Talks - 2002-02-26
Israel and the Palestinians are set to resume security negotiations in Tel Aviv with U.S. involvement after a recent suspension due to Israel's refusal to…
Hajj Ceremony Held - February 22, 2002
On February 22, 2002, around 2 million Muslim pilgrims participated in the Rami Jamarat in Saudi Arabia, coinciding with the global celebration of Eid al-Adha.…
Ten Accomplices of George Speight, Leader of the Fiji Coup, Sentenced to Prison
Ten accomplices of George Speight, who led a coup in Fiji, were sentenced to prison for 18 months to three years after Speight's confession of…
Changes to Voice of America Programming - February 22, 2002
Voice of America announced changes to its programming schedule effective December 1, 2002. The evening program will now air for three hours in Washington, while…
Hajj Ceremony - February 22, 2002
Approximately two million Hajj pilgrims are traveling to Arafat in Saudi Arabia to perform religious rituals. The ceremonies began in Mecca and Mina, and despite…
Presence of American Soldiers in Saudi Arabia - 2002-02-22
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld announced that while there will be gradual changes to the U.S. military presence in Saudi Arabia, no major changes…
Gathering of Over Two Million People for Hajj Ceremony in Saudi Arabia - February 18, 2002
Around 2 million Muslims gathered in Mecca for the annual Hajj, with Saudi authorities warning against political activities. This is the first Hajj since the…
Arrest of Suspects in the Murder of Abdul Rahman in Kabul - February 18, 2002
Hamid Karzai has vowed to find and punish those responsible for the murder of Abdul Rahman, Afghanistan's Minister of Aviation and Tourism, who was killed…
Transporting Afghan Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia by Military Aircraft - February 18, 2002
Afghan pilgrims stranded in Kabul for Hajj were flown to Mecca by military aircraft from Britain, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. This operation was organized to…