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April 2002
Protest by Organization - 2002-04-30
Reporters Without Borders has protested the imprisonment of Iranian reformist journalist Mr. Zeidabadi, calling for the Islamic court to revoke his harsh sentence. The crackdown…
Bush Administration Considering Military Intervention to Overthrow Saddam Hussein - 2002-04-29
The Bush administration is exploring military options to overthrow Saddam Hussein as one million Iraqis celebrate his birthday. Reports suggest a potential air and ground…
Demonstrations in France a Week Before Elections - 2002-04-29
In France, tens of thousands are demonstrating against far-right candidate Jean-Marie Le Pen a week before the presidential election's second round. Tensions are expected to…
Second Space Tourist - 2002-04-28
Mark Shuttleworth, a South African millionaire, has become the second space tourist, launching into the International Space Station aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket. He paid…
Potential Military Confrontation with Iraq - April 28, 2002
The Bush administration is reportedly preparing for a military action to overthrow Saddam Hussein in Iraq, focusing on airstrikes and ground occupation. The timeline for…
Alexander Lebed's Death in Siberia - 2002-04-28
Alexander Lebed, a prominent Russian politician and former presidential candidate, died in a helicopter crash in Siberia while traveling to inaugurate a ski resort. The…
Hezbollah's Proposal to Exchange Four Captured Israelis for Armed Palestinians
Hezbollah has offered to exchange four Israelis it captured in 2000 for armed Palestinians besieged in Bethlehem and Ramallah. This proposal comes amid ongoing violence,…
Request for Greater Powers in Trade Affairs - 2002-04-27
President Bush is seeking expanded trade negotiation powers from Congress to boost economic growth and confidence among American trading partners. He emphasized the need for…
Report Witness: Reaction of Reporters Without Borders to the Position of the UN Human Rights Commission - 2002-04-25
Reporters Without Borders responded to the UN Human Rights Commission's position, highlighting concerns over press freedom and human rights violations. This reaction is significant as…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Nova Group Concert at Bonn Museum - 2002-04-24
The Nova group held a concert at the Bonn Museum, coinciding with an exhibition of seven thousand years of Iranian art. This event highlights the…
Report Shahid: Commemoration of Dr. Sahabi in Paris - 2002-04-22
A commemoration event for Dr. Sahabi took place in Paris, featuring an interview with Abolhassan Banisadr, the first President of Iran. This event highlights the…
New Arms Control Talks - 2002-04-21
Ahead of a summit between Russia and the U.S., senior officials are negotiating a new arms control agreement aimed at reducing nuclear arsenals. Key figures…
Fastest Computer in the World - April 20, 2002
A laboratory in Japan has developed the fastest computer in the world, surpassing the combined power of the top 20 American computers. This computer will…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Barat Taheri at the Conference of the Leaders of the Persian Border - 2002-04-19
The article features an interview with Barat Taheri, a participant at the Conference of the Leaders of the Persian Border held in Los Angeles. The…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Some Members of the Border of Precious Stones Party - 2002-04-19
An interview was conducted with members of the Border of Precious Stones Party discussing their human rights activities. This group is involved in advocating for…
UN Security Council's Request to Ethiopia and Eritrea - 2002-04-17
The UN Security Council has called on Ethiopia and Eritrea to cooperate with the boundary commission to implement a recent ruling on border disputes. The…
Meeting Between the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of Lebanon - 2002-04-17
President Bush and Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri met in Washington to discuss Middle East peace, focusing on the Saudi peace plan and ongoing conflicts…
U.S. Secretary of State Calls on Lebanon and Syria to Restrain Hezbollah - 2002-04-15
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell called for Lebanon and Syria to restrain Hezbollah amid concerns that attacks on Israeli forces could escalate into a…
119 People Killed in Crash of Chinese Passenger Plane in South Korea
A Chinese passenger plane crashed in South Korea, killing 119 people. Over 50 survived initially, but some later succumbed to their injuries. The incident highlights…
Postponement of U.S. Secretary of State's Meeting with Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-13
Colin Powell has delayed his meeting with Yasser Arafat, originally set for today, possibly rescheduling it for Sunday. Powell emphasizes the need for Arafat to…
Explosion in Jerusalem - 2002-04-12
A suicide bombing in central Jerusalem has resulted in multiple casualties, with some injuries being critical. The attack occurred near a busy bus station as…
Continued Clashes Between Hezbollah Fighters and Israel - 2002-04-11
Hezbollah fighters are actively clashing with Israeli forces in the Shebaa Farms region of southern Lebanon. This escalation follows Israel's military actions against Palestinian cities…
Strike of Labor Unions in Venezuela - 2002-04-11
Venezuelan labor unions are initiating an indefinite strike in support of discontented oil workers, potentially affecting global oil markets. This strike comes amid disputes with…
Release of Habibollah Payman - 2002-04-11
Habibollah Payman, a political dissident in Iran, has been released on bail after a year in prison for allegedly conspiring to overthrow the Islamic regime.…
Agreement Between a Local Government in Japan and the U.S. Government - 2002-04-10
A local government in Japan has signed an agreement with the U.S. Navy for over $11 million in compensation for a fishing boat sunk by…
First Press Conference of Tamil Rebels Leader - 2002-04-10
The Tamil rebels in Sri Lanka held their first press conference in over ten years, led by Velupillai Prabhakaran, to discuss upcoming peace negotiations with…
Hezbollah's Attack on Israeli Positions in Shebaa - 2002-04-10
Hezbollah launched an attack on Israeli positions in Shebaa, injuring an Israeli soldier and damaging infrastructure. This escalation raises concerns about regional conflict, as Hezbollah…
New York Times Wins Seven Pulitzer Prizes - April 9, 2002
The New York Times won seven Pulitzer Prizes for its coverage of the September 11 attacks and the subsequent war in Afghanistan. This recognition highlights…
Artillery Fire Exchange and Rocket Launching Between Israeli Forces and Hezbollah Militants - 2002-04-08
An ongoing exchange of artillery fire and rocket attacks has been occurring for six days between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants, with Israel responding to…
Anticipation of a General Strike in Venezuela - 2002-04-08
Venezuela is bracing for a general strike as labor leaders and industrialists threaten to join the employees of the national oil company in protest. The…
Anti-Israeli and American Protests in Sudan - 2002-04-08
Hundreds of thousands of Sudanese protested in Khartoum against Israeli military actions and U.S. policies in the Middle East, delivering a message of support for…
Jean Chrétien Influenced by Progress in Africa's Development Program - 2002-04-08
Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien expressed his admiration for the advancements in Africa's development program during a meeting with South African President Thabo Mbeki. Chrétien…
Syria Withdraws Its Forces from Areas Near the Port City of Sidon in Lebanon - 2002-04-07
Syria has withdrawn its troops from near Sidon, Lebanon, amidst rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. This move is significant as Hezbollah has been involved…
Attack on Hezbollah Militants in Lebanon - 2002-04-06
Hezbollah militants launched attacks on Israeli targets, prompting Israeli airstrikes on their positions in southern Lebanon, which resulted in civilian injuries. The Lebanese army intervened…
Syrian Forces Retreating Towards the Bekaa Valley
Syria is withdrawing its forces from Sidon towards the Bekaa Valley amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. This move comes as Hezbollah continues to…
Kofi Annan's Request to the Presidents of Lebanon and Syria - 2002-04-04
Kofi Annan urged the leaders of Lebanon and Syria to de-escalate tensions with Israel amid ongoing violence involving Hezbollah. This request came after Hezbollah engaged…
Occupation of Two More Palestinian Cities - 2002-04-03
Israeli forces have occupied two more Palestinian cities, Jenin and Salfit, amidst ongoing violence and international pressure for withdrawal. Armed Palestinians are besieged in the…
Exchange of Fire Between Israeli Forces and Hezbollah Lebanon - 2002-04-03
Israeli forces and Hezbollah have engaged in a second day of exchange of fire in northern Israel, with Hezbollah launching attacks using mortars and anti-tank…
Cambodia Accepts Vietnamese Refugees - 2002-04-02
Cambodia has agreed to accept over 900,000 Montagnard Vietnamese refugees following a U.S. proposal. This decision comes after military actions in Vietnam led to the…
Serbia Issues Arrest Warrant for 4 Associates of Slobodan Milosevic
Serbia has issued arrest warrants for four former associates of Slobodan Milosevic, accused of crimes against humanity. This action comes in response to pressure from…
Loya Jirga to be Held on June 1st
The Loya Jirga, a traditional Afghan council, is set to convene on June 1st to establish an inclusive government amid significant national challenges. The council…
The United States Has Halted Financial Aid to the Yugoslav Government - 2002-04-01
The U.S. has stopped financial aid to Yugoslavia due to its lack of cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal. Secretary of State Colin Powell is…