October 2002
President Bush is Committed to Protecting the American People According to the Constitution - 2002-10-31
Secretary of State Colin Powell emphasized that the U.S. will act independently regarding Iraq, asserting President Bush's constitutional commitment to protect Americans. This comes as…
Bush's Meeting with Hans Blix, Head of UN Weapons Inspectors - 2002-10-30
President Bush met with Hans Blix, head of UN weapons inspectors, to discuss the U.S. draft resolution for disarming Iraq. The meeting comes amid reports…
The Security Council Begins Discussions on the U.S. Proposed Resolution for Disarming Iraq - 2002-10-27
The UN Security Council is starting discussions on a U.S. resolution for disarming Iraq, warning of serious consequences if Iraq does not cooperate. France and…
US Request to the Security Council - 2002-10-26
The US has urged the UN Security Council to approve a resolution for the return of weapons inspectors to Iraq, warning of serious consequences if…
Russia and France's Observations on the US Resolution - 2002-10-26
Russia and France are working to amend a US resolution demanding Iraq's cooperation with UN weapons inspectors. The US plans to vote on this resolution…
The U.S. Calls for Acceleration in the Approval of a Resolution Against Iraq - 2002-10-23
The U.S. is pressing for a swift approval of a revised UN resolution aimed at disarming Iraq. Secretary of State Colin Powell is actively engaging…
UN Weapons Inspection Chief to Visit Moscow
Hans Blix, the head of the UN weapons inspection team, is set to visit Moscow to discuss the return of inspectors to Iraq amid concerns…
The United States Submits a New Resolution on Iraq to the Security Council - 2002-10-21
The U.S. is set to submit a new resolution to the UN Security Council concerning Iraq, emphasizing strict weapons inspections and potential consequences for non-compliance.…
The UN Security Council Seems to Be Approaching Compromise
The UN Security Council is moving towards a compromise regarding Iraq, following the US's withdrawal of a request for military action against Iraq. Key players…
Russia and France Prefer Diplomatic Solutions Over War Regarding Iraq - 2002-10-18
Russia and France are advocating for diplomatic measures rather than military intervention to address Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. This stance follows discussions between Russian…
Iraq and France - 2002-10-17
France has indicated that it may consider military intervention in Iraq contingent upon a United Nations endorsement. This development involves France's stance on Iraq amidst…
The US and France Investigate Explosion on French Oil Tanker
The US and France are investigating an explosion on a French oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, with conflicting reports on whether it was…
New Attacks on the City of Bouaké in Ivory Coast - 2002-10-07
Government forces in Ivory Coast have launched new attacks on the rebel-held city of Bouaké, prompting fears among residents who are fleeing. France has urged…