May 2002
Possibility of Zidane's Early Return - 2002-05-27
Zinedine Zidane, the French football star, has sustained a minor injury that could keep him out of the World Cup but hopes to return for…
France Without Zidane in First Two Matches - 2002-05-27
Zinedine Zidane, the star midfielder of the French national football team, will miss the first two matches of the World Cup due to a left…
East Timor: The World's Newest Country - 2002-05-24
The UN Security Council has accepted East Timor's request for membership, recommending its acceptance by the General Assembly. This follows East Timor's recent independence from…
East Timor Requests Membership from the United Nations - 2002-05-20
East Timor has officially requested membership in the United Nations following its independence from foreign rule. The new government, led by President Xanana Gusmão, aims…
Shimon Peres: The Formation of a Palestinian State is Inevitable
Shimon Peres, Israel's Foreign Minister, asserts that establishing a Palestinian state is unavoidable and should happen quickly for Israel's benefit. He criticizes Yasser Arafat for…
Uzbekistan's Role in Anti-Terrorism Efforts - 2002-05-10
German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder commended Uzbekistan's contribution to anti-terrorism efforts during a press conference with President Islam Karimov. They discussed Uzbekistan's challenges regarding freedom of…
Concentration of Israeli Forces on the Gaza Strip Border - 2002-05-10
Israel is mobilizing troops along the Gaza Strip in response to a suicide bombing that killed 15 Israelis. The operation aims to target terror centers,…
German Chancellor's Visit to Central Asia - 2002-05-09
German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is visiting Uzbekistan to discuss security and stability in Central Asia, meeting with President Islam Karimov. He will also stop in…