October 2002
Turkey: No Organization Based in Turkey is Linked to the Hostage Situation
Turkey has denied Russian allegations that Chechen rebels involved in a recent hostage crisis in Moscow are operating from Turkish territory. The Turkish Foreign Ministry…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Dr. Seyyed Ahmad Madani - 2002-10-31
Dr. Seyyed Ahmad Madani, a former admiral, shares his views on how to enhance the current conditions in Iran. His perspectives are significant given his…
Dialogue Between Ivorian Government Officials and Rebel Representatives - 2002-10-30
Ivorian government officials and rebel representatives are engaged in peace talks in Togo to end a five-week civil war. The rebels demand the resignation of…
Romania Interested in Importing Oil and Gas from the Caspian Sea Region - 2002-10-30
Romania's President Ion Iliescu has expressed interest in increasing oil and gas imports from the Caspian Sea region during his visit to Azerbaijan. This move…
Arrests in Jordan - 2002-10-30
Jordan has intensified security measures and arrested political activists and Islamic extremists following the assassination of American diplomat Lawrence Foley. The U.S. has expressed support…
Security Measures Intensified in Jordan - 2002-10-29
Lawrence Foley, a senior American diplomat, was assassinated in Amman, prompting the Jordanian government to enhance security measures nationwide. Key officials are meeting with Western…
An American Diplomat Was Murdered in Jordan - 2002-10-28
Lawrence Foley, a senior American diplomat, was killed outside his home in Amman, Jordan. The Jordanian government condemned the act as an attack on national…
Elections in Togo - 2002-10-28
Parliamentary elections in Togo were held amid a boycott by opposition parties protesting the lack of electoral freedom and transparency. The ruling party faced no…
Parliamentary Elections in the Republic of Togo, West Africa Held After Long Delay - 2002-10-27
Parliamentary elections in Togo were conducted after significant delays, with opposition parties boycotting due to concerns over freedom and transparency. The ruling party faced little…
Federal Grand Jury in New York Indicts Six American Citizens
A federal grand jury in New York has indicted six American citizens of Yemeni descent for allegedly forming a terrorist cell linked to Al-Qaeda. They…
Construction of Gas Pipeline from Russia to Ankara Completed
Russia and Turkey have completed the construction of the 'Blue Stream' gas pipeline, which will start operating in December 2007, supplying 16 million cubic meters…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Fereydoun Fesharaki on the Situation in the Persian Gulf - 2002-10-20
The article features an interview with Fereydoun Fesharaki discussing the oil dynamics in the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea. This is significant as it…
Turkey Denies Sending Additional Troops to Iraqi Kurdistan - 2002-10-19
Turkey has refuted claims of deploying additional troops to Iraqi Kurdistan amidst fears of Kurdish independence following a potential U.S. attack on Iraq. The Turkish…
Turkey Not Included in List of Countries Ready to Join the European Union - 2002-10-10
Turkey is upset about not being included in the EU's list of countries ready for membership negotiations. The Foreign Minister argues that the decision is…
Science Fiction Literature: Philip K. Dick, Part Two - 2002-10-10
The article discusses Philip K. Dick's exploration of reality and humanity in his science fiction works, particularly focusing on his novel 'Do Androids Dream of…
Two English Scientists and Their American Colleague Jointly Won the 2002 Nobel Prize in Medicine
Two English scientists, Sydney Brenner and John Sulston, along with American Robert Horvitz, won the 2002 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their research on cell…
Debate Over Democratic Participation in November Elections - 2002-10-02
The New Jersey Supreme Court is hearing arguments from Democrats and Republicans regarding who can run for a Senate seat in the upcoming elections. Former…
Iraq Warns Turkey - 2002-10-01
Iraq has issued a warning to Turkey not to permit U.S. aircraft to launch military operations against it from Turkish soil. This warning comes from…