June 2002
U.S. Secretary of State Warns Arafat - 2002-06-26
Colin Powell warned Yasser Arafat that he risks being left behind if he does not pursue peace. The U.S. has not seen enough progress from…
Possible Visit of U.S. Secretary of State to the Middle East - 2002-06-19
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell may visit the Middle East next week to discuss President Bush's new peace proposal, which suggests a temporary Palestinian…
U.S. Consulate in Karachi Reopened
The U.S. consulate in Karachi reopened after a deadly car bomb attack that killed twelve people. Nancy Powell, the U.S. chargé d'affaires, expressed condolences and…
Two-Day Negotiations of Eight Industrial Countries Conclude
The foreign ministers of eight major industrial nations concluded their two-day talks in Canada without any progress on a proposed Middle East peace conference. While…
The U.S. Calls on Industrialized Countries to Assist in the Reconstruction of Afghanistan - 2002-06-14
The U.S. has urged industrialized nations to financially support the reconstruction of Afghanistan following years of conflict. Colin Powell emphasized the importance of financial aid…
U.S. Secretary of State: The U.S. and North Korea Will Meet Soon - 2002-06-13
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell announced that U.S. and North Korean officials will meet soon to restart stalled political discussions. The talks will address…
Sharon Meets Blair in London - 2002-06-12
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is in London to meet with British Prime Minister Tony Blair to discuss Middle East peace efforts. This meeting follows…
President Bush to Soon Announce His Middle East Peace Plan - 2002-06-12
President Bush is set to announce a Middle East peace plan that includes strengthening Israel's security and establishing a Palestinian state. This announcement follows discussions…
De-escalation of Tensions Between India and Pakistan - 2002-06-09
India and Pakistan have expressed satisfaction with U.S. diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions, particularly regarding the infiltration of militants into Kashmir. Indian Foreign Minister Jaswant…
Four Million Slaves in the Past Year - 2002-06-06
The U.S. Secretary of State revealed that four million people were trafficked globally in the past year, with many held against their will for exploitation.…
Signing of the Anti-Terrorism Pact of the Organization of American States - 2002-06-03
The Organization of American States is poised to sign an anti-terrorism pact during its annual meeting in Barbados, led by U.S. Secretary of State Colin…