November 2002
Venezuela's Supreme Court Cancels Referendum
Venezuela's Supreme Court has invalidated a planned referendum that would have asked citizens if President Hugo Chavez should resign. This decision comes amid ongoing tensions…
Haitian President Rejects Opposition Demands for Resignation
Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide has refused to resign amid escalating tensions with opposition groups. He believes that new elections are the solution to the ongoing…
According to U.S. laws, bringing this child into U.S. territory legally qualifies him for permanent residency in the U.S.
A 13-year-old Cuban boy was rescued by U.S. officials after an illegal smuggling attempt failed. He is now in custody of U.S. immigration authorities and…
Concerns About the Peaceful Conduct of Presidential Elections in Nigeria
Religious riots in northern Nigeria have raised significant concerns about the upcoming presidential elections. American observers note that tensions between Muslims and Christians could threaten…
Calm Has Returned to Kaduna
Violence in Kaduna, Nigeria, erupted over the Miss World beauty pageant, leading to over 200 deaths and the arrest of 800 individuals. The pageant has…
Life in Kaduna Returns to Normal
Following violent clashes over the Miss World beauty pageant, life in Kaduna, Nigeria, is returning to normal as markets reopen and curfews are lifted. The…
Red Cross: Over 200 Killed in Sectarian Violence in Nigeria
Over 200 people have died in sectarian violence in Nigeria, triggered by the planned Miss World beauty pageant. The violence has led to significant injuries…
A UN Official Killed in a Palestinian Camp - 2002-11-24
A UN official, Ian Hook, was mistakenly shot and killed by an Israeli soldier during a military operation in a Palestinian camp. This incident occurred…
Nigerian Muslims Oppose Beauty Queen Election, Claim It Encourages Sexual Immorality - 2002-11-23
Clashes between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria over the Miss World pageant led to over 100 deaths and 500 injuries. The event has been moved…
Indonesian Army Has Put Military Operations in Aceh on Defensive Mode
The Indonesian military has shifted its operations in Aceh to a defensive posture, responding only to rebel attacks. Peace talks mediated by the Henri Dunant…
Clashes Between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria's Kaduna Continue
Clashes between Christians and Muslims in Kaduna, Nigeria, have escalated over protests against the Miss World beauty pageant, resulting in over 100 deaths and 500…
Ivory Coast Rebels Do Not Consider Holding a Referendum Important
Ivory Coast rebels dismissed President Gbagbo's referendum proposal on constitutional changes, citing a lack of formal communication. They demand constitutional reforms and Gbagbo's resignation following…
President Bush Congratulates Bahrain
President Bush congratulated Bahrain on its first parliamentary elections in nearly 30 years, emphasizing the importance of this step towards democracy. The elections, which took…
German Police Pursue Supporters of the Group Known as Hizb ut-Tahrir - 2002-11-14
German police conducted raids on 27 apartments nationwide targeting suspected supporters of Hizb ut-Tahrir, an extremist Islamic organization. The suspects are believed to be Palestinians,…
Sixteenth Congress of the Communist Party of China - 2002-11-08
The Communist Party of China is convening its sixteenth congress in Beijing, marking a significant leadership transition. Hu Jintao is expected to succeed Jiang Zemin…
New Round of Negotiations Between the Government and Rebels of Ivory Coast in Lome - 2002-11-07
Rebels and government negotiators in Ivory Coast are in talks in Togo to end a seven-week rebellion. The rebels demand the resignation of the President…
New Round of Talks in Ivory Coast - 2002-11-06
Rebels and the Ivorian government have resumed peace talks in Togo to end a six-week civil war. The rebels demand the resignation of President Gbagbo…
Peace Talks in Ivory Coast Halted - 2002-11-05
Peace talks in Ivory Coast have been suspended as rebels demand the resignation of President Laurent Gbagbo and new elections. The situation has led to…
One-Day Summit of African Leaders - 2002-11-03
A summit of African leaders in Abuja, Nigeria, is focused on the readiness to implement peer reviews of their governments to attract foreign investment. The…
Walter Mondale to Replace Senator Wellstone - 2002-11-03
Senator Wellstone's death poses a significant challenge for the Democratic Party as they approach midterm elections. Walter Mondale has been nominated to replace him in…
Partial Agreement in Ivory Coast - 2002-11-02
The Ivorian government and rebels have reached a partial agreement to end a six-week rebellion, with amnesty for rebel soldiers and a commitment to open…
Peace Talks Between the Ivorian Government and Rebels - 2002-11-01
The Ivorian government and rebels are engaged in peace talks to resolve a six-week rebellion. Progress has been made, with both sides agreeing to halt…
Russia Again Criticizes Georgia for Failing to Extradite Chechen Militants - 2002-11-01
Russia has criticized Georgia for not extraditing Chechen militants, claiming that Tbilisi is delaying the process with unreasonable conditions. Georgia has detained eight suspected separatists…
Leaders of Rival Factions in Somalia Confirm Peace Agreement - 2002-11-01
Leaders of rival Somali factions have confirmed a peace agreement during a ceremony in Kenya, marking the end of the first phase of negotiations. They…