December 2002
Iraq Violates United Nations Orders by Refusing to Fully Disclose Its Weapons Programs - 2002-12-21
Iraq is accused of violating UN orders by not fully disclosing its weapons programs, as stated by U.S. officials including President Bush and Secretary of…
Increased Military Pressure from American Forces in the Persian Gulf - 2002-12-20
The U.S. plans to double its military presence in the Persian Gulf, increasing pressure on Iraq. This move is part of a strategy leading to…
The US and UK Must Provide Their Secret Information on Iraq to Hans Blix - 2002-12-20
Hans Blix, the head of UN weapons inspectors, urged the US and UK to share secret information on Iraq's potential weapons of mass destruction. This…
Iraq Has Refused the Elements of the United Nations Resolution - 2002-12-20
The U.S. claims Iraq has failed to comply with UN disarmament orders, with Secretary of State Colin Powell stating that Iraq's weapons declaration is outdated…
The U.S. Will Officially Respond to Baghdad's Weapons Declaration Today - 2002-12-19
The U.S. government is set to officially respond to Iraq's weapons declaration, which claims no prohibited weapons exist in the country. Key figures involved include…
Jack Straw Calls Iraq's Claim of No Weapons of Mass Destruction a Gross Lie - 2002-12-18
British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has labeled Iraq's assertion of lacking weapons of mass destruction as a blatant lie, following the submission of a 12,000-page…
Iraq Has Not Disclosed Everything in Its Report
American experts have found that Iraq's weapons report contains outdated information and lacks critical details about its chemical and biological materials. The U.S. government has…
Continued Weapons Inspections in Iraq - 2002-12-10
UN weapons inspectors continued their inspections in Iraq, visiting key sites including a missile parts factory and a nuclear complex. The US faced criticism from…
United Airlines Declares Bankruptcy - 2002-12-09
United Airlines has declared bankruptcy, marking the largest bankruptcy in the airline industry. The company has faced significant losses due to the economic downturn and…
UN Inspectors Visited Two More Sites in the Baghdad Suburbs - 2002-12-09
UN inspectors visited two sites in Baghdad suburbs as part of their investigation into Iraq's weapons programs. The findings will determine whether Iraq's claims of…
United Airlines Files for Bankruptcy
United Airlines has filed for bankruptcy, marking the largest bankruptcy in the airline industry. The company has faced significant losses due to the economic downturn…
UN Weapons Experts Review Iraqi Government Report - 2002-12-09
UN weapons experts are analyzing a comprehensive report from Iraq regarding its weapons programs, which initially appears to support Iraq's claims of not having nuclear…
Venezuela's Nationwide Strike Enters Its Eighth Day
A nationwide strike in Venezuela against President Hugo Chavez has entered its eighth day, with protesters demanding new elections and accusing him of economic mismanagement.…
Presidents of Russia and China Sign Joint Declaration
The Presidents of Russia and China signed a joint declaration to enhance strategic cooperation and seek a diplomatic resolution for Iraq. They also advocated for…
President Bush's Warning to Iraq - 2002-12-03
President Bush has issued a warning to Iraq to comply with UN disarmament demands by a Sunday deadline, or face military action. Iraq must submit…
Iraq to Submit Its Weapons Program List to the United Nations
Iraq is set to submit a list of its weapons programs to the UN just before a deadline. Hussam Mohammed Amin claims the declaration will…