August 2002
Protests in Johannesburg - 2002-08-31
Thousands protested in Johannesburg during the Earth Summit, demanding action against poverty and environmental degradation. The protests included various groups, such as local residents and…
Under the Microscope: Coordination and Mobilization of the Islamic Republic for Negotiation with America - 2002-08-28
The article discusses the Islamic Republic's internal coordination and mobilization efforts regarding negotiations with the United States. It highlights the judiciary and various governmental bodies…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: Interview with the Head of UN Weapons Inspectors by Der Spiegel - 2002-08-27
The article features an interview with the head of UN weapons inspectors regarding the situation of inspections in Iraq. Nasrin Mahdavi provides a comprehensive report…
Mary Robinson's Visit to the Site of the Massacre of the East Timorese People - 2002-08-25
Mary Robinson, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, visited the site of a 1999 massacre in East Timor, honoring victims and calling for a…
Jazz is the Most Authentic American Music - 2002-08-24
A new CD from the Life Music collection features eighteen exemplary jazz tracks, highlighting the contributions of iconic artists like Nat King Cole, Dizzy Gillespie,…
Mary Robinson's Concerns Over Indonesian Court Rulings - 2002-08-23
Mary Robinson, the UN human rights chief, expressed concerns about the Indonesian court's rulings on human rights violations in East Timor during a visit to…
Investigation into the Cause of the Collapse of the World Trade Center - 2002-08-22
U.S. officials are conducting a two-year investigation into the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, with a $16 million budget allocated for examining structural…
Mary Robinson's Concerns Over Widespread Suppression of Minorities in China - 2002-08-20
Mary Robinson, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has raised alarms about China's use of anti-terrorism laws to suppress minorities, particularly targeting Falun Gong…
Families of Terrorism Victims Sue Saudi Royal Family and Sudanese Government
Families of 9/11 victims are suing the Saudi royal family and the Sudanese government for over $100 trillion, aiming to bankrupt terrorist organizations and prevent…
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.…
Deadline for White Farmers in Zimbabwe - 2002-08-09
The Zimbabwean government has set a deadline for white farmers to vacate their farms, with many ignoring it while others leave due to fear of…
Mysterious Disease in Madagascar - 2002-08-07
A mysterious disease in Madagascar has resulted in over 150 deaths, prompting the World Health Organization to send a medical team for investigation. The disease…
Meeting of the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia - 2002-08-06
The Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia are set to meet on August 14 to discuss the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh dispute. This meeting follows decades of conflict…
On This Day, August 2: Albert Einstein's Warning About the Atomic Bomb - 2002-08-03
On August 2, 1939, Albert Einstein warned President Franklin Roosevelt about Germany's efforts to create an atomic bomb. This warning was significant as it highlighted…
Negotiations Between Armenia and Azerbaijan - 2002-08-01
Azerbaijan and Armenia have resumed negotiations in Prague to address the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, with key officials from both sides participating. This meeting follows a previous…