May 2002
Israel's Attack on Nablus - 2002-05-31
Israeli forces have launched an attack on Nablus and the nearby Balata refugee camp, linked to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade. This escalation occurs amidst international…
A Word to Say - 2002-05-30
A new literary-social program titled 'A Word to Say' is launched by Setareh Derakhshesh and Fereydoun Farahandoz, airing weekly on Voice of America Radio. The…
Los Angeles Report: Memorial Session for the Late Fereydoun Tully - 2002-05-30
A memorial session was held in Los Angeles for Fereydoun Tully, a prominent Iranian poet from Shiraz. This event highlights the cultural contributions of Iranian…
Turkey to Deploy 1,400 Troops in Kabul
Turkey is set to deploy 1,400 troops in Kabul next month as it takes command of the NATO peacekeeping force in Afghanistan from Britain. This…
Injury of the U.S. National Soccer Team Goalkeeper
Casey Keller, the U.S. national soccer team goalkeeper, suffered an elbow injury that may prevent him from participating in the World Cup. Medical examinations indicate…
England Ready to Face Sweden - 2002-05-28
The England national football team is preparing for their first match in the 2002 World Cup against Sweden, following a recent draw with Cameroon. Coach…
Judiciary Describes Open Support for Improved Relations with the U.S. as a Crime
The Iranian Judiciary has declared that openly supporting improved relations with the U.S. is a crime, following hardline rhetoric from Supreme Leader Khamenei. Reformist lawmakers,…
Terrorists Want to Strike America Again - 2002-05-25
Vice President Dick Cheney warns that terrorists are actively seeking weapons of mass destruction and intend to attack the U.S. again. He addressed Naval Academy…
Turkish Forces Ready to Take Command in Kabul - 2002-05-25
Turkish military forces are arriving in Kabul to take over command of the International Security Assistance Force from British troops. This transition is significant as…
Brazilian Player's Prediction About Turkey's Team - 2002-05-25
Roberto Carlos, a player for Brazil's national team, predicts an easy match against Turkey in the 2002 World Cup, suggesting Brazil only needs to exert…
736 Players in the World Cup - 2002-05-24
The official list of 736 players for the 2002 World Cup has been released by FIFA. This list includes players from 32 participating teams and…
U.S. Vice President Blames Critics of President Bush - 2002-05-23
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney criticized Congress members for their attacks on President Bush regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks, labeling their comments as politically…
UN Security Council and Extension of Peacekeeping Forces Mission in Afghanistan - 2002-05-23
The UN Security Council is voting on the extension of the peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan, which is crucial for the security of Kabul and the…
Criticism from the U.S. Vice President towards Congressional Members - 2002-05-23
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney criticized Congressional members for their attacks on President Bush regarding the September 11 attacks. He defended the President's actions and…
The Leader of the Catholics Worldwide Arrives in Azerbaijan
Pope John Paul II has arrived in Azerbaijan for a five-day visit aimed at promoting religious tolerance and addressing the long-standing conflict between Azerbaijan and…
Water Resources of Orlando City Are One of the Targets of Terrorists - 2002-05-21
The FBI has issued warnings about potential terrorist threats targeting Orlando's water resources and apartment complexes across the U.S. This comes amid heightened security measures…
FBI Director Warns That Suicide Attacks in America Are Inevitable - 2002-05-21
FBI Director Robert Mueller has warned that suicide attacks in the U.S. are unavoidable, echoing concerns raised by Vice President Dick Cheney about the likelihood…
Rumsfeld Warns of Terrorists' Access to Biological Weapons - 2002-05-21
Donald Rumsfeld warns that terrorists will eventually acquire biological and chemical weapons, linking this threat to countries like Iran and Iraq that are developing weapons…
FBI Says It Cannot Prevent Suicide Bombings on U.S. Soil - 2002-05-21
The FBI director has stated that suicide bombings in the U.S. cannot be prevented, echoing concerns raised by Vice President Cheney about the likelihood of…
Turkish President Calls for Removal of Sections from Controversial Bill
Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer has called for the Constitutional Court to remove parts of a controversial bill that increases government control over media. The…
Another Terrorist Attack on America is Almost Certain
Vice President Dick Cheney warns that another terrorist attack on the U.S. is almost certain, stressing the timing rather than the possibility of such an…
Calendar Day, May 18: Tennessee Valley Authority - 2002-05-19
On May 18, 2002, a historical note regarding the establishment of the Tennessee Valley Authority by President Roosevelt was highlighted. This initiative aimed to improve…
Heydar Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, in Tehran - 2002-05-18
Heydar Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, visited Tehran to discuss cooperation and sign agreements after a long delay due to disputes over Caspian Sea resources.…
Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Yemen
A Yemeni man, Samer Yahya Odeh, was sentenced to ten years in prison for throwing a grenade at the U.S. embassy shortly after a visit…
Bush Defends His Handling of Security Information - 2002-05-17
President Bush defended his pre-9/11 handling of intelligence regarding potential hijackings, stating he would have acted differently if he had known the attacks were imminent.…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: Iran's Position on Saudi Arabia's Proposed Middle East Peace Plan - 2002-05-12
The article outlines Iran's response to Saudi Arabia's peace proposal for the Middle East, featuring insights from Ali Akbar Mohtashami, an advisor to President Khatami.…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: Press Freedom in Afghanistan, Part Two - 2002-05-10
The article features an interview with Dr. Seyyed Makhtoom Rahin, emphasizing the role of foreign journalists in accurately portraying Afghan society. This discussion highlights the…
Guests on Friday, May 10, 2002
The article features an interview with Congressman Bob Ney discussing new visa regulations. It highlights the coverage by C-SPAN of U.S. Congressional sessions and invites…
Turkey's Assistance in Training Afghan Administrative Personnel - 2002-05-10
Turkey has graduated twenty Afghan diplomats from a training program aimed at rebuilding Afghanistan, which also strengthens bilateral relations. Turkey is set to take over…
Efforts of Iranians in California to Introduce Iran and Its Culture - 2002-05-06
Iranians in California are actively working to promote Iranian culture among both the second-generation Iranian community and non-Iranians. This initiative is led by organizations such…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Interview with the Head of the National Film Archive of Iran - 2002-05-05
Mohammad Hassan Khoshnavis and Fereydoun Khamenei Pour attended a conference of the World Film Archive Organization in South Korea. This event highlights Iran's engagement in…
Under a New Law in Saudi Arabia, Defendants Have the Right to Legal Counsel.
Saudi Arabia has enacted a new law granting defendants the right to legal counsel from arrest until sentencing. This marks a significant change in the…
President Bush Welcomes Hu Jintao, Vice President of China - 2002-05-01
President Bush welcomed Hu Jintao, the Vice President of China, at the White House for an introductory meeting. Discussions are expected to focus on trade…