April 2002
Direct Negotiations Between Israel and Palestine Begin - April 23, 2002
Direct negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian officials have commenced to resolve a standoff in Bethlehem, but no progress was made in the initial talks. Approximately…
Latest Movements of Israel - 2002-04-18
Israeli tanks have withdrawn from the center of Jenin but continue to occupy surrounding areas. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced plans to leave Jenin and…
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…
Resignation of the Dutch Government - 2002-04-16
The Dutch government resigned after criticism for failing to prevent the Srebrenica massacre during the Bosnian War. This decision followed an emergency cabinet meeting to…
Eritrea and Ethiopia Accept Arbitration Court Ruling - 2002-04-15
Eritrea and Ethiopia have both accepted the ruling of the International Arbitration Commission regarding their border dispute, which had resulted in a two-year war and…
Eritrea and Ethiopia Border Agreement - 2002-04-14
Eritrea has accepted the ruling of an international commission regarding its border dispute with Ethiopia, which had previously led to a costly war. This acceptance…
Different Interpretations of the Border Commission's Ruling by Ethiopia and Eritrea - 2002-04-14
Ethiopia and Eritrea have differing interpretations of a border commission's ruling, with Ethiopia claiming victory and Eritrea asserting its innocence. The ruling is seen as…
Soldier Killed in Afghanistan - 2002-04-10
A soldier was killed and seven wounded in a grenade attack on a U.S.-backed Afghan patrol. The attackers, reportedly Arab, were killed by Afghan soldiers.…
Queen Elizabeth's Gratitude to the People of Britain - 2002-04-09
Queen Elizabeth II thanked the British people for their tributes to the late Queen Mother, who passed away at 101. She expressed her hope that…
Paying Last Respects to the Queen Mother - April 9, 2002
The Queen Mother was honored by approximately one million people at Westminster Abbey before her coffin was escorted to Windsor Castle. The ceremony was attended…
Final Tribute to the Queen Mother in Britain - 2002-04-09
Britain held a final tribute for the Queen Mother at Westminster Abbey, followed by a military escort to Windsor Castle. Queen Elizabeth thanked the public…
Final Tribute to Queen Elizabeth I - 2002-04-06
Tens of thousands of people in London are queuing to pay their last respects to Queen Mother Elizabeth I, whose body is lying in Westminster…
Paying Last Respects to the Queen Mother - 2002-04-06
Tens of thousands are waiting in long lines in London to pay their last respects to the Queen Mother, Elizabeth. Her body is displayed in…