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…
Zhao Wenli: Chinese Society Has Opened Its Eyes to Democracy, Freedom, and Human Rights
Zhao Wenli, a Chinese dissident recently pardoned from prison, asserts that China's shift towards democracy is unavoidable. He emphasizes the need for a rule of…
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…
Global Energy Institute Announcement on EU Member States' Gas Needs - 2002-12-23
The Global Energy Institute has projected that the gas requirements of European Union member countries will increase threefold in the next three decades. This announcement…
The United States Prevents Adoption of a Treaty Draft at the World Trade Organization
The United States has blocked a treaty at the World Trade Organization that would allow developing countries to produce affordable copies of essential medicines. This…
Production of Cheap Medicines in Developing Countries Faces Opposition from the U.S.
The U.S. blocked a resolution at the WTO that would have allowed developing countries to produce affordable medicines for serious diseases. This action has drawn…
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…
The Wrathful Agent of God
Werner Herzog creates a documentary about television preacher Dr. Eugene Smat, exploring the phenomenon of television religion and its impact on believers. The film showcases…
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…
The Fox and His Friends
Franz Bieberkopf, a carnival performer, wins a lottery and attracts the attention of a bourgeois homosexual named Eugene, who becomes his lover for financial gain.…
A Journey to the Past at the City Photo Gallery - 2002-12-06
A photo exhibition titled 'A Journey to the Past' at the City Photo Gallery in Tehran features images of people dressed in Qajar-era clothing, juxtaposed…
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…
France and Germany's Positions on Turkey's Membership in the European Union - 2002-12-06
The President of France and the Chancellor of Germany have aligned their positions on Turkey's EU membership during a meeting. This development is significant as…
Israeli Tanks and Forces Attack City in Gaza Strip on Saturday Night
Israeli forces launched an attack on Beit Lahiya in the Gaza Strip, prompting local officials to call for resistance. A Palestinian boy was previously reported…