June 2002
For the First Time Since the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917, Private Ownership of Farms in Russia is Allowed
The Russian State Duma has approved private ownership of farms for citizens, a significant change since 1917. President Putin supports this reform for economic development,…
Human Rights Watch Criticizes Veto of Torture Prohibition Bill
Human Rights Watch has criticized the Iranian Guardian Council for vetoing a bill that would prohibit the use of torture during interrogations. This veto contradicts…
The U.S. Urges Lebanon to Maintain Calm Along Its Border with Israel - 2002-06-05
The U.S. envoy William Burns urged Lebanon to keep its border with Israel calm during discussions with President Emile Lahoud. This call comes amidst ongoing…
Syria Assumes Rotating Presidency of the UN Security Council
Syria has taken over the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council, with the U.S. urging it to maintain neutrality. The U.S. views Syria as…
Syria Assumes Presidency of the UN Security Council for One Month
Syria has begun its one-month presidency of the UN Security Council, with the U.S. urging it to maintain neutrality. This is significant as Syria, labeled…