December 2002
Kofi Annan, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, sees no reason for military action against Iraq at this time - 2002-12-31
Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary-General, announced that there is currently no justification for military action against Iraq, citing satisfactory cooperation from the Iraqi government and…
United Nations Security Council Tightens Import Restrictions on Iraq - 2002-12-31
The UN Security Council has tightened import restrictions on Iraq to prevent the acquisition of military-related materials. This decision impacts Iraq's ability to import protective…
UN Weapons Inspectors Visited Seven Locations in Iraq - 2002-12-30
UN weapons inspectors conducted visits to seven sites in Iraq as part of their search for prohibited weapons. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell indicated…
Severe Violations of Security Standards in Chechnya - 2002-12-29
A bombing in Grozny, Chechnya, resulted in at least 52 deaths and over 130 injuries, prompting Russian prosecutors to investigate severe security violations. Deputy Attorney…
Colin Powell: President Bush Has Not Yet Decided on Military Action Against Iraq - 2002-12-29
UN weapons inspectors are conducting searches in Iraq for evidence of weapons of mass destruction. Colin Powell announced that President Bush has not yet made…
Second Black Box of Ukrainian Plane Found
The second black box of a Ukrainian plane that crashed in Iran has been found, with all 44 passengers confirmed dead. Ukrainian officials are seeking…
Under the Microscope: Mr. Khatami's Emphasis on the Establishment of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and the Transfer of Its Waste to Russia - 2002-12-25
Former President Mohammad Khatami emphasized the importance of establishing the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and transferring its waste to Russia. Additionally, Mr. Abdi warned that…
Private Interviews of UN Inspectors with Iraqi Scientists - 2002-12-23
UN weapons inspectors have started private interviews with Iraqi scientists regarding Iraq's weapons programs. Concurrently, an Iraqi aircraft shot down a US drone, and Iraq…
Presidential Institution: Abraham Lincoln - 2002-12-23
The article briefly mentions Abraham Lincoln, highlighting his position as the sixteenth President of the United States. This information is presented by the Presidential Institution…
Global Energy Institute Announcement on EU Member States' Gas Needs - 2002-12-23
The Global Energy Institute has projected that the gas requirements of European Union member countries will increase threefold in the next three decades. This announcement…
U.S. Army Conducts Largest Military Exercises Since 1991 War - 2002-12-22
The U.S. Army has conducted its largest military exercises since the 1991 Gulf War, involving thousands of troops and armored vehicles in Kuwait. President Bush…
The United States Will Provide Its Information on Iraq to UN Inspectors - 2002-12-21
The U.S. has announced it will share sensitive information with UN inspectors regarding Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. This includes potential locations of chemical and…
UN Weapons Inspectors Increased Their Activities in Iraq - 2002-12-15
UN weapons inspectors in Iraq increased their activities amid American and British airstrikes targeting the 'no-fly zone.' Iraq protested the airstrikes, claiming they hit residential…
Aguirre, the Wrath of God
The article discusses the film 'Aguirre, the Wrath of God' directed by Werner Herzog, which tells the story of a Spanish expedition searching for El…
The U.S. Claims Strong Evidence That Iraq Has Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2002-12-06
The U.S. asserts it has strong evidence of Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction despite UN inspectors finding none. Iraq denies having such weapons…
Saddam Hussein: Support UN Weapons Inspections - 2002-12-05
Saddam Hussein urges Iraqi citizens to support UN weapons inspections amid US claims of Iraq possessing weapons of mass destruction. The Bush administration insists on…
Protests Against the Death Penalty in 60 Countries Worldwide - 2002-12-01
Opponents of the death penalty held the 'World Day Against the Death Penalty' in approximately sixty cities globally, highlighting the ongoing issue despite many countries…