November 2002
Demand for Autonomy by Iraqi Kurds - 2002-11-30
Iraqi Kurdish activists in Paris are advocating for autonomy if a U.S. military operation leads to the fall of Saddam Hussein. They argue that a…
Germany to Assist in Increasing Israel's Security - 2002-11-27
Germany's Chancellor Gerhard Schröder announced plans to deliver Patriot missiles to Israel, citing a historical and moral obligation to enhance Israel's security. This move comes…
On This Day, November 26: The First Public Transportation in America - 2002-11-26
On November 26, 1832, the first public transportation system in the United States was created, consisting of a horse-drawn wagon on a railway. This development…
Aircraft Carrying Tools for UN Weapons Inspectors Lands in Baghdad
An aircraft with tools for UN weapons inspectors landed in Baghdad, preparing for inspections for weapons of mass destruction. An 18-member team of inspectors will…
British and American Aircraft Attack Iraqi Mobile Radar Platform in No-Fly Zone in Southern Iraq
British and American aircraft attacked an Iraqi mobile radar platform in a no-fly zone in southern Iraq. The U.S. Central Command reported the use of…
Iraq's Air Defense Systems Bombed for the Second Consecutive Day
U.S. and allied forces bombed Iraq's air defense systems for the second day in a row following Iraq's firing on their patrol aircraft, which the…
Muhammad Ali in Afghanistan - 2002-11-18
Muhammad Ali visited Afghanistan to support reconstruction efforts, meeting with schoolgirls and visiting a boxing venue despite his health challenges. U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill…
Members of the New Turkish Parliament Remember Today - 2002-11-14
The newly elected Turkish Parliament members pledged to maintain the secular system and Western values. The Justice and Development Party, led by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan,…
Sweden Expels Two Russian Diplomats
Sweden expelled two Russian diplomats due to their involvement in an industrial espionage scandal linked to Ericsson. This action follows the arrest of three Swedes…
Aircraft Navigation System Failure in Afghanistan - 2002-11-09
A U.S. military AC-130 mistakenly fired on a convoy of American and Afghan forces in March, killing one American officer and two Afghan soldiers. The…
Success in Anti-Missile Technology - 2002-11-09
The U.S. military successfully tested a high-energy laser to destroy a projectile in New Mexico. This marks a significant advancement in laser technology, previously used…
Ukrainian Officials Misled Investigators
U.S.-Ukraine relations are at a low point due to allegations of arms sales to Iraq that Ukraine has failed to disprove. U.S. officials claim Ukrainian…
Chinese President Calls for Negotiation with Taiwan - 2002-11-08
Chinese President Jiang Zemin has called for negotiations with Taiwan, contingent on Taiwan accepting the 'One China' policy. Taiwan has expressed a willingness to negotiate…
Opponents Accuse Chavez of Trying to Establish a Communist Regime - 2002-11-08
In Venezuela, the government and opposition have begun talks to resolve a political deadlock, with opponents accusing President Chavez of attempting to establish a communist…
China's Future is Based on the Vision of Capitalism - 2002-11-08
Yang Zemin opened the 16th Communist Party Congress, emphasizing the need for China to adopt capitalism while maintaining a strong communist framework. Hu Jintao is…
Latest Model of Patriot Missile Defense System Tested by Israeli Army - 2002-11-07
The Israeli army successfully tested the latest model of the American Patriot missile defense system in the Negev desert. This development is significant as it…
Abuja, the Capital of Nigeria, Hosts 20 African Leaders
Twenty African leaders are meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss a new cooperation program aimed at attracting foreign investment and reducing debts in exchange for…
Seven Former Soviet Bloc Countries to be Invited to NATO Membership
Ukraine's President Leonid Kuchma plans to attend a NATO summit in Prague despite not being invited. The U.S. has accused him of agreeing to sell…