March 2002
Report by Shahid: France's Reaction to the Arab Leaders' Conference - 2002-03-31
France has expressed its support for Saudi Arabia's peace proposal, indicating a diplomatic alignment in the region. This report highlights the involvement of France and…
Palestinian Delegation Protests Against Lebanese Government
The Palestinian delegation protested and left the Arab League summit in Beirut after the Lebanese government blocked Yasser Arafat's speech. This incident occurred during a…
Kuwait's Agreement to Restore Relations with Iraq - 2002-03-28
Kuwait has agreed to restore diplomatic relations with Iraq after years of tension following Iraq's 1990 invasion. This reconciliation was facilitated by Iraq's written commitment…
Opening of the Arab League Summit - 2002-03-28
The Arab League summit opened in Beirut without key leaders Arafat, Mubarak, and Abdullah. Arafat's absence is due to Israeli restrictions, while Mubarak faces internal…
Continuation of the Arab Leaders Summit - 2002-03-28
Arab leaders are continuing their summit in Beirut to discuss Saudi Arabia's land-for-peace proposal. The absence of key figures like Yasser Arafat has negatively impacted…
Opening of the Arab Leaders Conference - 2002-03-27
The Arab League conference opens in Beirut, but key leaders Yasser Arafat and Hosni Mubarak are absent due to political tensions. Arafat's absence is linked…
Opening of the Arab League Conference in Beirut - 2002-03-27
The Arab League summit in Beirut began with expectations to endorse Saudi Arabia's peace initiative with Israel. Notably absent are key leaders such as Yasser…
Arab Foreign Ministers Support Saudi Peace Plan
Arab foreign ministers have backed Saudi Arabia's peace plan aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The plan proposes normalizing relations between Arab states and Israel…
Frontiers of Knowledge: On Genetics and Cloning - 2002-03-25
Surgeons in Saudi Arabia attempted a uterus transplant which failed, raising questions about the procedure's viability and the reasons advanced countries avoid it. The article…
Javier Solana Hopes Yasser Arafat Can Attend Arab Leaders Summit in Lebanon
Javier Solana hopes Yasser Arafat can attend the Arab leaders summit in Lebanon to discuss a ceasefire and a peace plan proposed by Saudi Arabia.…
Russia Surpasses Saudi Arabia in Oil Production - 2002-03-22
Russia has overtaken Saudi Arabia in oil production for the first time since the 1980s, producing about 100,000 more barrels per day. This shift in…
Support of All Arabs for Saudi Arabia's Peace Plan
Syrian and Egyptian leaders are working to secure Arab support for Saudi Arabia's peace initiative at an upcoming summit. The plan aims for Israel to…
Saudi Arabia: No Arab Country Has Opposed Its Proposed Peace Plan
Saudi Arabia claims that no Arab nation has opposed its peace plan for the Middle East, which involves Israel withdrawing from occupied territories in exchange…
Negotiation of Leaders from South Africa, Nigeria, and Australia Regarding Possible Sanctions Against Zimbabwe - 2002-03-19
Leaders from South Africa, Nigeria, and Australia are convening in London to discuss potential sanctions against Zimbabwe's government following allegations of electoral fraud by President…
Dick Cheney Meets with Crown Prince Abdullah
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney met with Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah to discuss the Middle East crisis and the U.S. war on terrorism. Abdullah opposed…
U.S. Vice President Arrives in Saudi Arabia Today - 2002-03-16
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has arrived in Saudi Arabia to discuss the Middle East peace process and counter-terrorism efforts with Crown Prince Abdullah. The…
Compensation Payments for Iraq's Attack on Kuwait Continue - 2002-03-14
The UN has allocated nearly two billion dollars for compensation related to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, primarily benefiting Kuwait and some claimants in Saudi Arabia.…
Forty Billion Dollars to Victims of Iraqi Aggression - 2002-03-14
The UN has allocated nearly two billion dollars for compensation related to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, primarily benefiting Kuwait and some claimants in Saudi Arabia.…
Saudi Arabia's Religious Police and the Death of 14 Schoolgirls - 2002-03-14
In a tragic incident, 14 schoolgirls died in a fire in Mecca, allegedly due to the interference of the religious police who prevented their escape…
Efforts to End the Surge of Violence in the Middle East - 2002-03-13
The Bush administration is proposing to send American observers to the Middle East to help reduce violence between Israel and the Palestinians, with Israel now…
Pete Sampras Eliminated from Classic Tennis Tournament
Pete Sampras has been eliminated from a classic tennis tournament, marking a significant moment in his career. The article also mentions the participation of Germany…
Dick Cheney Meets and Discusses with Tony Blair - 2002-03-12
Dick Cheney met with Tony Blair in London to discuss the rising violence between Israel and Palestinians and the U.S.-led war on terrorism. Cheney's Middle…
Will Yasser Arafat Be Allowed to Attend the Arab Leaders Meeting in Beirut?
In the wake of Israeli attacks on Palestinian refugee camps, significant casualties have occurred, prompting questions about Yasser Arafat's participation in an upcoming Arab leaders…
U.S. Vice President Arrives in London
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has arrived in London as part of a Middle Eastern tour to discuss rising violence between Israel and Palestinians and…
Dick Cheney's Middle East Trip Begins - 2002-03-11
Dick Cheney has embarked on a ten-day trip to the Middle East to secure support for the U.S.-led war on terrorism. His itinerary includes visits…
Meeting of Arab League Ministers - 2002-03-10
Arab League foreign ministers convened in Cairo to address the increasing Israeli-Palestinian violence and discuss Saudi Arabia's peace initiative. Amr Moussa emphasized that Arabs cannot…
Under the Microscope with Alireza Noori Zadeh, March 7, 2002
The article discusses the hesitance of Hojjatoleslam Khatami, the former Iranian president, in responding to the Saudi Arabian peace initiative. This delay raises questions about…
Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting in Cairo - 2002-03-10
Arab foreign ministers convened in Cairo to address the rising violence in the Middle East, particularly Israel's actions against Palestinians. They urged the U.S. to…
Commonwealth Countries Delay Suspension of Zimbabwe's Membership Until After Elections
Commonwealth leaders have postponed the decision to suspend Zimbabwe's membership until after the upcoming presidential elections. The move has faced opposition from African leaders, while…
The Bush Administration Installs Hundreds of Sensitive Radiation Detectors Along U.S. Borders and Abroad - 2002-03-05
The Bush administration has installed radiation detectors due to fears that al-Qaeda may have accessed nuclear materials. Allies like Saudi Arabia are also taking similar…
Libya Threatens to Withdraw from the Arab League
Muammar Gaddafi announced Libya's intention to withdraw from the Arab League in response to Saudi Arabia's peace proposal for the Middle East. He expressed willingness…