April 2002
Expulsion of Head of International Charity Organization from Israel - 2002-04-27
Dr. Rafael Salinari, head of a Swiss charity for children, and four colleagues were expelled from Israel while on a medical mission in Palestinian territories.…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media April 26, 2002: Review of the Ashgabat Meeting
The article reviews coverage of the Ashgabat meeting by various media outlets, highlighting U.S. dissatisfaction with the UN Human Rights Commission, the anniversary of a…
Countering Recent Anti-Semitic Attacks in Europe - April 26, 2002
The EU has condemned a rise in anti-Semitic attacks across Europe and called for enhanced security at Jewish sites. This response follows recent synagogue attacks…
Voluntary Surrender of Former Chief of Staff of the Yugoslav Army
General Dragoljub Ojdanić has surrendered to the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague over his involvement in the Kosovo War. This is significant as…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Nova Group Concert at Bonn Museum - 2002-04-24
The Nova group held a concert at the Bonn Museum, coinciding with an exhibition of seven thousand years of Iranian art. This event highlights the…
Bombing Conspiracy in France - 2002-04-24
An Algerian man on trial in Germany admitted to planning a bombing at a synagogue in France with four others, claiming they wanted to avoid…
Nepal's Prime Minister's House Set on Fire - 2002-04-24
Maoist rebels set fire to Nepal's Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba's summer residence amid a nationwide strike against the monarchy. The strike has paralyzed the…
Meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Chief with Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-24
Javier Solana met with Yasser Arafat in Ramallah after Israeli officials allowed access, marking a significant diplomatic engagement. Concurrently, Turkey and Greece initiated a peace…
Arab Representatives angrily leave EU Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Arab representatives left an EU foreign ministers' meeting in Valencia, Spain, in protest against the presence of the Israeli representative. This incident highlights the ongoing…
European Leaders Express Surprise and Fear Over Jean-Marie Le Pen's Victory in French Presidential Elections
Jean-Marie Le Pen, a far-right leader, surprised European leaders by securing 17% of the votes in the first round of the French presidential elections. His…
EU's Willingness to Meet with Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-23
The EU is sending Javier Solana to meet Yasser Arafat in Ramallah amid Israeli military pressure. This meeting is significant as it highlights diplomatic efforts…
Bush Administration Criticism of Human Rights Commission - 2002-04-23
The Bush administration expressed disappointment over the UN Human Rights Commission's rejection of a resolution condemning Iran's human rights violations. This marks a significant shift…
Seizure of Press Cards of Seventeen Journalists by Israeli Forces - 2002-04-22
The Israeli army confiscated press cards from seventeen journalists reporting on clashes at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. This action has raised concerns…
Iran Will Not Be Subject to Special Review by the Human Rights Commission
The UN Human Rights Commission has rejected a resolution condemning Iran for human rights violations, marking the first time in nearly twenty years that such…
Nepal Prime Minister: Defeating Maoist Rebels Will Take 10 Years or More
Nepal's Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba warned that defeating Maoist rebels could take over a decade without international support. He called for military assistance from…
European Union's Retaliation in Response to U.S. Tariffs on Steel - 2002-04-21
The European Union plans to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports in response to U.S. tariffs on steel. This move is aimed at sensitive industries…
Boycott of Spain Meeting - 2002-04-20
Lebanon and Syria have decided to boycott the upcoming Euro-Mediterranean meeting in Spain due to the presence of an Israeli representative amidst ongoing Israeli military…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report April 18: Condoleezza Rice's Interview with a German Magazine - 2002-04-19
Condoleezza Rice, the National Security Advisor to President Bush, gave an interview to a prominent German magazine discussing the Middle East crisis, European views on…
Warning to Israel - 2002-04-17
Chris Patten of the EU warns Israel to accept a UN investigation into human rights violations in Jenin or risk losing credibility. Jose Maria Aznar…
Italian Trade Union Members Strike for a Day
Millions of Italian trade union members staged a one-day strike against government reforms that ease worker dismissals. The strike, organized by three major unions, aims…
Frontiers of Knowledge: Drugs That Come and Go - 2002-04-15
Thirty new drugs were introduced to the market last year while several others were discontinued. Dr. Alireza Bagherian provides insights into the factors influencing the…
Germany Suspends Military Equipment Shipments to Israel - 2002-04-15
Germany has suspended military equipment shipments to Israel in response to calls for reducing violence in the Middle East. This decision follows a vote by…
EU Foreign Ministers Discuss Ways to Strengthen US Mediation Efforts
EU foreign ministers are meeting to discuss options for enhancing US mediation in the Middle East amidst Colin Powell's mission. They are unlikely to impose…
European Environment Ministers Criticize Canada and the United States
European environment ministers criticized Canada and the U.S. for their lack of commitment to reducing greenhouse gases, particularly in light of the U.S. withdrawal from…
Establishment of a Permanent International Court - 2002-04-12
A permanent international court for war crimes has been established, with 66 countries supporting it. Key figures like UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw hailed the…
Request from the USA, EU, Russia, and the UN for Israel to Withdraw from Palestinian Territories - 2002-04-10
The USA, EU, Russia, and UN have called on Israel to withdraw from the West Bank and urged Yasser Arafat to halt suicide bombings against…
Arrest of Opposition Members in Kazakhstan - 2002-04-10
Kazakhstan police arrested 8 opposition members protesting outside the Eurasian Economic Summit in Almaty, following the recent arrest of two leaders of the Democratic Election…
European Commission President Urges Israel to Immediately Withdraw Forces from Newly Occupied Palestinian Areas - 2002-04-08
European Commission President Romano Prodi has called for Israel to withdraw its forces from newly occupied Palestinian territories to facilitate humanitarian aid. He also urged…
Possibility of EU Economic Sanctions Against Israel - 2002-04-08
The Spanish Foreign Minister warns that the EU may impose sanctions on Israel if it does not comply with ceasefire demands. This statement comes amid…
Continued Clashes in Palestinian-Controlled Territories - 2002-04-07
Israel's military operation in the West Bank has entered its tenth day, with ongoing clashes and a significant presence in Palestinian areas. Prime Minister Ariel…
Anthony Zinni, U.S. Special Envoy, Meets with Arafat
Anthony Zinni, the U.S. special envoy, met with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat under Israeli siege in Ramallah after Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon granted permission…
European Union Delegation Will Not Be Allowed to Meet Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-04
Israel has prohibited a European Union delegation from meeting with Yasser Arafat, following a U.S. request to send a special envoy to do so. This…
Anthony Zinni Cannot Meet Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-04
Anthony Zinni's request to meet with Yasser Arafat has been denied by Israel, citing safety concerns. This situation highlights the ongoing tensions in the region…
Dispatch of European Union Diplomatic Mission - 2002-04-04
The European Union is sending a diplomatic mission to the Middle East to address the ongoing conflict, with uncertainty about meeting Yasser Arafat. The mission…
One-Way Ticket for Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-03
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has offered Yasser Arafat a one-way ticket to leave Ramallah, but Palestinian officials assert he will not accept exile. U.S.…
America's Efforts Have Not Yielded Results
Romano Prodi, President of the European Commission, claims that U.S. efforts to resolve the Middle East crisis have failed, prompting him to propose a coalition…
Presence of a Member of the Kurdish Workers' Party in Iran
Turkey is investigating reports of Cemil Bayık, a senior member of the Kurdish Workers' Party, being detained in Iran. The Turkish government has requested his…
Possibility of Yasser Arafat's Expulsion
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has suggested that expelling Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is a possibility, following a decision to isolate him. European diplomats may…
Cairo Protests in Support of Palestine - 2002-04-01
Protests erupted in Cairo and Alexandria in support of Palestine, with demonstrators clashing with police as they attempted to reach the Israeli embassy. Similar protests…