December 2002
Bush Decides to Begin Deployment of a National Missile Defense System in 2004 - 2002-12-17
President Bush has ordered the U.S. military to start deploying a national missile defense system before 2004, with installations planned in Alaska and California. This…
Protests in Copenhagen Against EU Expansion and Global Inequality - 2002-12-14
Thousands protested in Copenhagen against EU expansion and U.S. threats of military action against Iraq. The demonstration coincided with a summit of EU leaders inviting…
EU Aid Proposal Request - 2002-12-13
The EU has urged 10 candidate countries to accept a new aid proposal to facilitate its expansion. Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen emphasized that…
EU Expansion Talks in Denmark - 2002-12-13
The European Union summit focusing on its expansion has started in Copenhagen under heightened security. The event is reported by Nasrin Mahdavi from Voice of…
EU Summit in Denmark - 2002-12-12
The EU Summit in Copenhagen invited ten countries to join the Union in 2004, aiming to unify a historically divided continent. Key discussions included financial…
Ahmad Zakayev Released Until His New Court Hearing
Ahmad Zakayev, a Chechen separatist, has been released on bail by a British court until his next hearing on January 9. He was arrested upon…
Zakaev: Russia's Attempts to Capture Him Have Drawn Global Attention to Chechen Causes
Ahmad Zakaev, a Chechen separatist leader's advisor, was released on bail by Britain, prompting strong criticism from Russia. Zakaev claims that Russia's attempts to capture…
European Union Leaders' Summit Next Week in Denmark - 2002-12-06
The European Union leaders are set to meet in Denmark next week to address environmental issues and prevent future disasters. This summit highlights the EU's…