June 2002
Turkish Prime Minister: The Possibility of Early Elections is Not Ruled Out
Bulent Ecevit, Turkey's Prime Minister, indicated that early elections are a possibility despite his opposition to them. His ongoing health issues have raised concerns about…
Under the Microscope: Recent Wave of Attacks by Pressure Groups - 2002-06-26
The article discusses the recent political turmoil in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the sidelining of Yasser Arafat and the implications for Palestinian leadership.…
Ban on Priests Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse from Holding Executive Positions in the Catholic Church - 2002-06-15
The U.S. Catholic bishops have decided to ban priests convicted of child sexual abuse from holding executive positions while retaining their priestly status. This decision…
Agenda of the G7 and Russia Summit Determined
The G7 foreign ministers and Russia have set the agenda for their upcoming summit, focusing on key global issues such as terrorism and nuclear proliferation.…
Following a renewed attack on Ramallah, the Israeli army besieges Yasser Arafat's headquarters - 2002-06-10
The Israeli army besieged Yasser Arafat's headquarters in Ramallah during a renewed military operation, resulting in the death of one Palestinian and the arrest of…
Stalemate in Madagascar Continues - 2002-06-10
The political stalemate in Madagascar continues as talks between elected president Marc Ravalomanana and current president Didier Ratsiraka in Senegal yielded no agreement. Both leaders…
Guardian Council Once Again Rejects Parliament's Bill to Ban Torture
The Guardian Council has rejected a parliamentary bill aimed at banning torture, citing contradictions with Islamic law and lack of clear definitions. This is the…
Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Opposes Early Elections
Devlet Bahçeli, Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister, opposes early elections even if Prime Minister Bülent Ecevit resigns due to health issues. He insists that the current…
U.S. Congress Review on New York Terrorist Operations - 2002-06-04
The U.S. Congress is investigating whether intelligence agencies could have prevented the September 11 attacks. The inquiry focuses on the information available to these agencies…
Under the Microscope: The Intifada Conference in Tehran - 2002-06-03
The article discusses the recent Intifada conference held in Tehran, highlighting the ongoing efforts by Iranian authorities, led by Ayatollah Khamenei, to connect Iran's fate…