December 2002
United Nations Calls for Acceptance of Refugees in Europe
The United Nations has called on European nations to help reduce the refugee burden on Britain by accepting some refugees into their own communities. This…
Delay of Palestinian Legislative Elections Until Israeli Withdrawal from Re-Occupied West Bank Settlements - 2002-12-23
The Palestinian leadership has postponed legislative elections originally set for January due to Israeli re-occupation of key settlements in the West Bank. This decision comes…
President Bush's Message on the Opening of the New Persian Radio 'Farda' December 20, 2002
President Bush welcomed the opening of the new Persian radio station 'Farda' and emphasized the need for more uncensored information for the Iranian people. He…
Jacques Monsieur Convicted in Brussels Court
Jacques Monsieur has been convicted in a Brussels court for illegally selling arms to the Iranian government, receiving a 40-month prison sentence and a fine.…
Oswaldo Paya Granted Permission to Leave Cuba
Oswaldo Paya, a prominent Cuban dissident, has been granted permission by the Cuban government to travel to Europe to receive the Sakharov Prize for Freedom…
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…
Turkey's Membership in the European Union Postponed to Next Year
Turkey's EU membership talks have been delayed until next year, with hopes to start negotiations in 2004 following an agreement among EU leaders. This development…
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…
Preparations for the European Union Leaders' Summit - 2002-12-11
The foreign ministers of the European Union convened in Brussels to prepare for an upcoming leaders' summit. This meeting is significant as it sets the…
Fishermen Protest EU Plan to Reduce Fishing Quotas
Fishermen from several European countries protested by blocking ports in France and Belgium against the EU's proposed 79% reduction in fishing quotas. This action highlights…
Union Ministers Have Unifiedly Supported the Proposal from France and Germany - 2002-12-10
European Union foreign ministers are discussing the union's expansion and Turkey's potential membership. Joschka Fischer, the German Foreign Minister, confirmed unanimous support for a proposal…
Turkey's EU Membership Bid Delayed at the Suggestion of France and Germany - 2002-12-06
France and Germany have suggested delaying Turkey's EU membership application review until 2004, with a focus on Turkey's progress in human rights and democracy. Turkish…
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…