March 2002
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…
Agreement Among European Union Countries for a Satellite System - 2002-03-26
European Union transport ministers have agreed to establish a satellite navigation system named Galileo, which will involve 30 satellites and cost over three billion dollars.…
EU's Decision to Retaliate Against Bush's Steel Tariff Increase - 2002-03-22
The EU is set to impose over $2 billion in tariffs on U.S. imports in retaliation for President Bush's steel tariff increase. This move targets…
UN Summit to Reduce Gap Between Rich and Poor Countries - 2002-03-21
President Bush is attending a UN summit in Monterrey, Mexico, focused on reducing the wealth gap between countries. The U.S. plans to significantly increase foreign…
Japan Protests U.S. Decision - 2002-03-21
Japan has lodged a formal complaint with the WTO against the U.S. for imposing heavy tariffs on steel imports. This decision, made by President Bush…
Mugabe Swears in for Another Six-Year Term
Robert Mugabe is being sworn in for another six-year term as President of Zimbabwe amid international criticism of his election victory. The EU has condemned…
European Union Summit - 2002-03-16
The European Union summit in Barcelona has begun, involving leaders from 15 EU member states and 13 candidate countries discussing market integration and foreign policy…
Canada Cuts All Financial Aid to Zimbabwe - 2002-03-15
Canada has announced the cessation of all financial aid to Zimbabwe and barred its officials from entering the country due to dissatisfaction with the recent…
Vote Counting in Zimbabwe - 2002-03-13
Independent observers have condemned the recent presidential elections in Zimbabwe as fundamentally flawed, while election officials continue to count votes. The main contenders were current…
A General in the Turkish Army Criticizes the European Union - 2002-03-09
A senior Turkish general criticized the EU for its negative stance on Turkey and suggested alliances with Russia and Iran. Prime Minister Ecevit dismissed the…
European Union Calls for Israel's Withdrawal from Palestinian Camps
The European Union has called for Israel to withdraw its military forces from Palestinian refugee camps, expressing concern over the consequences of the occupation. Israeli…
The Currencies of 12 European Countries Have Become History
On February 28, 2002, the currencies of 12 European nations were replaced by the euro, which had been officially introduced earlier that year. This transition…