October 2002
OAS President Attempts to Resolve Stalemate Between Chavez and His Opponents - 2002-10-29
Cesar Gaviria of the OAS met with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to address the ongoing political stalemate with his opponents. The situation has led to…
The Mexico Summit Concludes - 2002-10-28
The summit of 21 Pacific Rim leaders in Mexico concluded with a declaration focused on combating terrorism and enhancing security measures. Key agreements included improving…
Venezuelan Government Cancels Conference of Leaders from 19 Developing Countries Again
The Venezuelan government has canceled a conference of leaders from 19 developing countries amid rising calls for President Hugo Chavez's resignation. Discontented military officers have…
Call for Demonstrations in Venezuela - 2002-10-24
Discontented army officers in Venezuela are calling for a revolt against President Hugo Chavez, with some officers declaring defiance. The military appears to be ignoring…
Scorpion Queen Breaks World Record
Kanchana Khetu, the Scorpion Queen from Thailand, has set a new world record by living for 32 days with 3,400 venomous scorpions. Despite being stung…
U.S. Coast Guard Searching for Four Missing Pilots
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for four Navy pilots missing after a collision between two FA-18 Super Hornet jets during training exercises over the…
Seventh Anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin's Assassination - 2002-10-17
Israel commemorated the seventh anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin's assassination with a candlelight vigil. Rabin was assassinated in 1995 by an Israeli opposed to the peace…
Clash Between Israeli Forces and Armed Palestinians - 2002-10-17
Israeli forces engaged in a violent clash with armed Palestinians in Gaza, resulting in multiple casualties. This incident follows a meeting between Israeli Prime Minister…
Six Palestinians Killed in Yesterday's Clashes with Israeli Soldiers
Six Palestinians were killed in recent clashes with Israeli soldiers, including a child who died when a house collapsed due to an explosion. The incidents…
Tribute from Firefighters Worldwide to 356 Firefighters Who Lost Their Lives in New York While on Duty
Thousands of firefighters from around the world paid tribute to 356 firefighters who died in the line of duty, primarily those who perished during the…
Cuba Conference and Discussion on the Missile Crisis Forty Years Ago - 2002-10-12
Fidel Castro hosted a conference in Havana to discuss the Cuban missile crisis with former U.S. officials, reflecting on a pivotal moment in Cold War…
Victory of the National Liberation Front in Algeria - 2002-10-12
The National Liberation Front, led by President Bouteflika, won the majority of seats in Algeria's local elections. However, voter turnout was significantly lower in Berber…
New Attacks on the City of Bouaké in Ivory Coast - 2002-10-07
Government forces in Ivory Coast have launched new attacks on the rebel-held city of Bouaké, prompting fears among residents who are fleeing. France has urged…
Cruel Story of Youth
The article discusses the film 'Cruel Story of Youth' directed by Nagisa Oshima, highlighting its themes of nihilism and the exploitation of middle-aged men by…