August 2002
Hashim Aghajari's Trial Behind Closed Doors
Hashim Aghajari is on trial in Hamadan for allegedly insulting religious sanctities after calling for religious reforms in a speech. His remarks have sparked protests…
The Islamic Republic Granted Women the Right to Divorce
The Iranian Parliament has passed a bill allowing women to request divorce, a significant change from the previous law that only permitted men to initiate…
Unfair Criticism of the United States - 2002-08-17
President Bush will not attend an international conference in Johannesburg focusing on poverty and environmental issues, with Secretary of State Colin Powell leading the U.S.…
President Bush Declares U.S. Economy Strong - 2002-08-13
President Bush confidently claims the U.S. economy can handle challenges like stock market declines and budget deficits. A conference in Texas gathered over 240 participants…
The Pace of Economic Recovery in the U.S. Has Slowed
The U.S. economic recovery has slowed, with productivity growth dropping significantly and labor costs rising. Despite these challenges, a private report suggests that the U.S.…
Vatican Disqualifies 7 Women from Church Service as Priests - 2002-08-05
The Vatican has disqualified seven women from serving as priests, claiming their ordination by a dissident bishop has offended the Catholic Church. The women, from…