March 2002
The Catholic Church of England Opposes U.S. Military Action
The Catholic Church of England and Wales has publicly opposed U.S. military action against Iraq, warning it could escalate tensions in the Middle East. Cardinal…
Queen Mother of Britain Passes Away - 2002-03-31
The Queen Mother of Britain has died at the age of 101, with her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, by her side. Her passing has prompted…
Britain and the United States Should Not Take Military Action Against Iraq - 2002-03-30
Cardinal Murphy O'Connor has called on Britain and the US to refrain from military action against Iraq, warning it could escalate tensions in the Middle…
Journalist Arrested in Zimbabwe - 2002-03-28
Peta Thornycroft, a journalist for the Daily Telegraph, was arrested in Zimbabwe for allegedly publishing false information and inciting unrest under a new security law.…
Turkey Not Prepared to Command International Peacekeeping Forces in Kabul
Turkey is not ready to take command of international peacekeeping forces in Kabul, according to British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw. This delay is significant as…
Morgan Tsvangirai's Views on Negotiations with Robert Mugabe - 2002-03-19
Morgan Tsvangirai, the opposition leader in Zimbabwe, claims that dialogue with President Robert Mugabe is currently impossible due to government-initiated violence against political activists. This…
Canada Cuts All Financial Aid to Zimbabwe - 2002-03-15
Canada has announced the cessation of all financial aid to Zimbabwe and barred its officials from entering the country due to dissatisfaction with the recent…
Kofi Annan: People of Zimbabwe Should Not Resort to Violence - 2002-03-14
Kofi Annan called on the people of Zimbabwe to avoid violence following a disputed election that saw President Mugabe declared the winner. Morgan Tsvangirai, Mugabe's…
Britain Rejects Zimbabwe Presidential Election - 2002-03-14
Britain has rejected the legitimacy of Zimbabwe's presidential election that led to Robert Mugabe's victory, citing voter suppression. The Commonwealth observers have condemned the election,…
Kofi Annan Urges People of Zimbabwe Not to Resort to Violence - 2002-03-14
Kofi Annan called on Zimbabweans to avoid violence following a disputed election where President Mugabe was declared the winner. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai rejected the…
U.S. Support for Weapons Inspectors - 2002-03-13
The U.S. has expressed support for upcoming UN talks with Iraq regarding weapons inspections, urging a quicker process. Iraq has raised concerns about the presence…
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 Between Tony Blair and President Bush - March 9, 2002
President Bush will meet with British Prime Minister Tony Blair to discuss the war on terrorism amid speculation of a potential U.S. attack on Iraq.…
When Will UN Weapons Inspectors Visit Iraq?
The US and UK are pressing Iraq to allow UN weapons inspectors to return and verify the presence of weapons of mass destruction. Kofi Annan…
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…
Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference in Australia - 2002-03-03
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference was held in Australia, opened by the Queen of Britain, who emphasized the need for cultural bridges following the…
Macedonian Police Kill Seven Men
Macedonian police killed seven men accused of planning attacks on key buildings and foreign embassies in Skopje. The deceased were described as foreign terrorists, and…
Delivery of Hazardous Materials to the British Prime Minister - 2002-03-02
Sixteen hazardous packages were sent to political institutions in the UK, including one to Prime Minister Tony Blair's residence. Blair is currently abroad at a…
Iraq Says Tony Blair Must Prove His Claims - 2002-03-02
Iraq has rejected Tony Blair's claims about its stockpiling of weapons of mass destruction, demanding proof from the UK. Blair's comments highlight ongoing tensions regarding…