June 2002
Pope Calls for Peace in the Middle East - 2002-06-24
Pope John Paul II has called for peace in the Middle East, urging followers of all faiths to reject hatred and violence. This appeal follows…
Martial Law in Peru - 2002-06-17
Peru's President Alejandro Toledo has imposed a month-long martial law in Arequipa due to violent protests against the privatization of state-owned electricity companies. The unrest…
On June 11: George Wallace Blocked Black Students from Entering University
On June 11, 2002, Alabama Governor George Wallace physically blocked Black students from enrolling at the University of Alabama. This act of segregation highlights the…
Chaos Erupts in Moscow Following Russia's Defeat to Japan
Chaos erupted in Moscow after the Russian football team lost to Japan, resulting in two deaths and many injuries. In response, officials decided to stop…
International Experts Searching for Deadly Radioactive Materials in Georgia - 2002-06-10
International experts from the IAEA are conducting a search in Georgia for two containers of strontium-90, a radioactive material left over from the Soviet era.…
Continued Riots Will Diminish Russia's Chances of Hosting the 2008 Football Championships
Riots in Moscow following Russia's defeat to Japan in the World Cup threaten Russia's bid to host the 2008 European Football Championship. Prime Minister Mikhail…
Signing of the Anti-Terrorism Pact of the Organization of American States - 2002-06-03
The Organization of American States is poised to sign an anti-terrorism pact during its annual meeting in Barbados, led by U.S. Secretary of State Colin…
South Africa Draws with Paraguay - 2002-06-02
In a World Cup match, South Africa drew 2-2 with Paraguay after a last-minute penalty. Quinton Fortune's goal kept South Africa's hopes alive for advancing…
Arrest of Political Activists in China - 2002-06-02
Chinese authorities have arrested at least two political dissidents, Hua Huiqi and Liu Fenggang, along with his family, as security measures ramp up ahead of…