March 2002
Seven Killed in India Riot - 2002-03-31
An attack near a Hindu temple in Jammu, Kashmir, resulted in the deaths of seven people, including security personnel and militants. The incident involved separatist…
Attack on People in Kashmir - 2002-03-30
An attack near a Hindu temple in Kashmir resulted in at least 7 deaths and multiple injuries, with militants believed to be involved. The incident…
Arab Leaders Approve Saudi Peace Plan
Arab leaders have approved a peace plan proposed by Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah, which calls for Israel to withdraw from occupied territories and establish a…
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…
Human Rights Violations and the Fight Against Terrorism - 2002-03-28
A conference in St. Petersburg addresses the international fight against terrorism, with a focus on human rights. Peter Schneider emphasizes that counter-terrorism efforts should not…
Examination of Anti-Terrorism Strategies by Over Forty Countries Worldwide - 2002-03-28
A conference in St. Petersburg gathered representatives from over forty countries to discuss anti-terrorism strategies. Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the importance of global cooperation…
Opening of the Arab League Summit - 2002-03-28
The Arab League summit opened in Beirut without key leaders Arafat, Mubarak, and Abdullah. Arafat's absence is due to Israeli restrictions, while Mubarak faces internal…
Renewed Rush of Argentinians to Banks - 2002-03-27
Argentinians are once again flocking to banks to exchange their depreciating pesos for dollars due to recent currency fluctuations that have diminished their savings. This…
Opening of the Arab League Conference in Beirut - 2002-03-27
The Arab League summit in Beirut began with expectations to endorse Saudi Arabia's peace initiative with Israel. Notably absent are key leaders such as Yasser…
Arab Foreign Ministers Support Saudi Peace Plan
Arab foreign ministers have backed Saudi Arabia's peace plan aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The plan proposes normalizing relations between Arab states and Israel…
President Bush's South American Trip Concludes - 2002-03-25
President Bush concluded a four-day trip to Latin America, focusing on drug trafficking, terrorism, trade, and economic growth. He promised to push Congress for a…
Ariel Sharon Willing to Attend Arab Leaders Summit
Ariel Sharon has expressed interest in attending an upcoming Arab leaders summit in Beirut to discuss the Saudi peace plan. This proposal involves Israel normalizing…
Reform of U.S. Immigration Laws - 2002-03-23
President Bush and Mexican President Vicente Fox have agreed to enhance trade and investment while addressing immigration issues. The U.S. plans to reform immigration laws…
Kuwait's Strong Criticism of Iraq - 2002-03-22
Kuwait criticized Iraq for not releasing a Kuwaiti man who entered Iraq accidentally. Iraq proposed a prisoner exchange, which Kuwait rejected, asserting that all Iraqi…
United Nations Summit on Aid to Developing Countries - 2002-03-22
President Bush attended a UN summit in Monterrey, Mexico, where he met with leaders from Mexico and Canada to discuss North American issues. He is…
Support of All Arabs for Saudi Arabia's Peace Plan
Syrian and Egyptian leaders are working to secure Arab support for Saudi Arabia's peace initiative at an upcoming summit. The plan aims for Israel to…
Nowruz Celebrated in Afghanistan After Six Years - 2002-03-21
Afghans celebrate Nowruz for the first time in six years after the Taliban's ban. President Bush offers U.S. support for Afghanistan's stability, while military officials…
Saudi Arabia: No Arab Country Has Opposed Its Proposed Peace Plan
Saudi Arabia claims that no Arab nation has opposed its peace plan for the Middle East, which involves Israel withdrawing from occupied territories in exchange…
Exchange of Fire Between Indian and Pakistani Forces - 2002-03-18
Indian and Pakistani forces engaged in a two-hour exchange of fire at the Kashmir border, marking the end of a month-long period of relative calm.…
Threat from the Pyongyang Government - 2002-03-16
The North Korean government has threatened to exit a nuclear treaty with the U.S. in response to a leaked U.S. strategy that could target it…
Israeli Military Operations - 2002-03-13
Israeli forces have initiated a significant military operation in Gaza and the West Bank, resulting in numerous casualties among Palestinians and Israelis. The operation marks…
Siege of Ramallah - 2002-03-13
Israeli forces are besieging Ramallah following a deadly assault that killed over 30 Palestinians. The situation escalated with clashes between Israeli soldiers and armed Palestinians,…
Efforts to End the Surge of Violence in the Middle East - 2002-03-13
The Bush administration is proposing to send American observers to the Middle East to help reduce violence between Israel and the Palestinians, with Israel now…
Meeting of Arab League Ministers - 2002-03-10
Arab League foreign ministers convened in Cairo to address the increasing Israeli-Palestinian violence and discuss Saudi Arabia's peace initiative. Amr Moussa emphasized that Arabs cannot…
Meeting and Discussion Between Bush and Hosni Mubarak in Washington - 2002-03-05
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak met with U.S. President George W. Bush to discuss the rising violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Mubarak aims to encourage U.S.…