March 2002
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…
Establishment of a New Satellite Network - 2002-03-27
European Union transport ministers have agreed to create a multi-billion dollar satellite network to enhance transportation efficiency. This network will aid in various modes of…
Agreement Among European Union Countries for a Satellite System - 2002-03-26
European Union transport ministers have agreed to establish a satellite navigation system named Galileo, which will involve 30 satellites and cost over three billion dollars.…
Zimbabwe General Strike Was Not Successful - 2002-03-22
The general strike in Zimbabwe failed to gain traction amid ongoing tensions from a disputed election that saw Robert Mugabe remain in power. The strike…
EU's Decision to Retaliate Against Bush's Steel Tariff Increase - 2002-03-22
The EU is set to impose over $2 billion in tariffs on U.S. imports in retaliation for President Bush's steel tariff increase. This move targets…
UN Summit to Reduce Gap Between Rich and Poor Countries - 2002-03-21
President Bush is attending a UN summit in Monterrey, Mexico, focused on reducing the wealth gap between countries. The U.S. plans to significantly increase foreign…
Japan Protests U.S. Decision - 2002-03-21
Japan has lodged a formal complaint with the WTO against the U.S. for imposing heavy tariffs on steel imports. This decision, made by President Bush…
Summons of the Defeated Opposition Leader
Morgan Tsvangirai, the opposition leader in Zimbabwe, has been summoned to court on charges of treason related to an alleged assassination plot against President Mugabe.…
Mugabe Swears in for Another Six-Year Term
Robert Mugabe is being sworn in for another six-year term as President of Zimbabwe amid international criticism of his election victory. The EU has condemned…
European Union Summit - 2002-03-16
The European Union summit in Barcelona has begun, involving leaders from 15 EU member states and 13 candidate countries discussing market integration and foreign policy…
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…
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…
Vote Counting in Zimbabwe - 2002-03-13
Independent observers have condemned the recent presidential elections in Zimbabwe as fundamentally flawed, while election officials continue to count votes. The main contenders were current…
Hamid Karzai Visits Moscow
Hamid Karzai is visiting Moscow to discuss Russia's role in Afghanistan's reconstruction and the issue of drug trafficking. This meeting is significant as it addresses…
A General in the Turkish Army Criticizes the European Union - 2002-03-09
A senior Turkish general criticized the EU for its negative stance on Turkey and suggested alliances with Russia and Iran. Prime Minister Ecevit dismissed the…
Democratic Changes in Iraq Must Be Achieved by Internal Forces
Jalal Talabani, a leader of Iraqi Kurds, advocates for internal forces to drive democratic changes in Iraq rather than U.S. military intervention, fearing the establishment…
Writings and Poems: The Story of Philip Hansen (Part One) - 2002-03-05
The article discusses the espionage case of Robert Philip Hansen, an FBI employee who betrayed the U.S. by passing secrets to the Soviet Union and…
European Union Calls for Israel's Withdrawal from Palestinian Camps
The European Union has called for Israel to withdraw its military forces from Palestinian refugee camps, expressing concern over the consequences of the occupation. Israeli…
The Currencies of 12 European Countries Have Become History
On February 28, 2002, the currencies of 12 European nations were replaced by the euro, which had been officially introduced earlier that year. This transition…