Corporate concept: Holding company
May 2002
Members of the Central Election Committee of the Palestinian Authority Resign
All members of the Central Election Committee of the Palestinian Authority have resigned, citing conflicts of duty and Yasser Arafat's inability to schedule new elections.…
Yasser Arafat to Chair Meeting of Electoral Committee - 2002-05-20
Yasser Arafat is set to lead a meeting discussing potential presidential and parliamentary elections in the Palestinian Authority amidst ongoing Israeli occupation. The Palestinian leadership…
Twelve Members of the Palestinian Authority Express Willingness to Resign - 2002-05-19
Twelve members of the Palestinian Authority cabinet are willing to resign to facilitate reforms. The Palestinian Legislative Council has mandated a new cabinet within 45…
Cuban Dissidents' Leader Welcomes Carter's Remarks
Oswaldo Payá, a leader of the Cuban dissident movement, welcomed former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's support for a referendum on political and economic reforms in…
Under the Microscope: The Performance of Iran's Judiciary and International Human Rights Organizations - 2002-05-14
The article discusses the postponement of a meeting between European Parliament representatives and Iranian lawmakers, highlighting the challenges in improving Iran-Europe relations amidst the backdrop…
Explosion of Two Bombs in Turkey - 2002-05-14
Two bombs exploded in Istanbul, one in a park and another near the Ritz Carlton hotel. The police have arrested a suspect shortly after the…
Qatar: Proposed US Peace Conference Must Have a Clear Framework
Qatar's Foreign Minister warns that the proposed US peace conference will be ineffective without a clear framework and sufficient preparations. He met with US Secretary…
Continued Suppression of Reformists in Syria - 2002-05-10
Two Syrian intellectuals, Aref Dalileh and Habib Saleh, have been charged with insulting the government and threatening national unity amid ongoing suppression of reformists in…
Holding Elections in Bahrain - 2002-05-09
Bahrain held its first democratic elections in nearly 30 years, allowing both men and women to vote and run for office. The high voter turnout…
Another Group of Terrorists Transferred to the U.S. Base in Guantanamo - 2002-05-04
The U.S. military has transferred another group of suspected terrorists to Guantanamo Bay, coinciding with ongoing operations in Afghanistan against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. Approximately…
Israeli Attack on Nablus - 2002-05-03
An Israeli raid in Nablus resulted in the deaths of two Palestinians and one Israeli soldier amid ongoing tensions. The operation was part of Israel's…
Preparations Begin for an International Middle East Peace Conference - 2002-05-03
Preparations are starting for an international peace conference aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and establishing a Palestinian state. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell…