August 2002
President Bush's Absence from the Earth Summit Does Not Indicate His Indifference to Africa and the Environment
Colin Powell defended President Bush's absence from the Earth Summit, asserting that it does not reflect a lack of concern for Africa or the environment.…
Fifth Day of the Earth Summit in South Africa - 2002-08-30
The fifth day of the Earth Summit in South Africa has seen significant disagreements among delegations regarding key issues such as agricultural subsidies and renewable…
The U.S. Threatens to Change Relations with NATO
The U.S. has threatened to alter its NATO relations if European nations do not exempt American peacekeepers from International Criminal Court prosecution. Secretary of State…
Earth Conference in Johannesburg Prepares for Second Day
The Earth Conference in Johannesburg is entering its second day, focusing on land conservation and improving living conditions for the impoverished. Key discussions will involve…
UN Conference on Earth in Johannesburg - 2002-08-26
The UN Conference on Earth is taking place in Johannesburg, led by South African President Thabo Mbeki, who emphasizes the need for sustainable growth to…
U.S. Delegation at the Earth Conference in Johannesburg - 2002-08-20
President Bush announced that Secretary of State Colin Powell will head the U.S. delegation at the upcoming Earth Conference in Johannesburg. The conference aims to…
New York Times: The U.S. Provided Intelligence to Iraq During the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s - 2002-08-18
The New York Times revealed that the U.S. provided intelligence to Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War, despite awareness of Iraq's chemical weapons program. Key figures…
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.…
The U.S. Position on the Immunity of Its Peacekeeping Forces - 2002-08-14
The U.S. government, led by the Bush administration, is not planning to pressure other nations to grant immunity to its peacekeepers from the new International…
Powell Calls for Protection of American Peacekeeping Forces
Colin Powell has urged foreign governments to protect American peacekeeping forces from prosecution in the International Criminal Court, amid EU criticism of separate agreements with…
Meeting Between Senior U.S. Officials and Palestinian Delegation, - 2002-08-09
Senior U.S. officials met with the Palestinian delegation for the first time in months to discuss the Middle East peace process. Colin Powell emphasized President…
U.S. Secretary of State Meets with Palestinian Officials - 2002-08-08
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell met with Palestinian officials for the first time since President Bush's call for Yasser Arafat's removal. The meeting included…
Bush Administration Assures That Saudi Arabia is a Friend of America - 2002-08-07
The Bush administration reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia amidst reports from Pentagon advisors labeling the kingdom as an enemy. Key figures like Colin Powell…
The U.S. Condemned the Attack on a Christian School in Pakistan - 2002-08-06
On August 6, 2002, armed men attacked a Christian school in Pakistan, killing six Pakistani staff members. The U.S. condemned the attack as terrorism, and…
Continued Israeli Operations in Nablus - 2002-08-03
Israeli forces are conducting extensive operations in Nablus, arresting at least 50 Palestinians and destroying bomb-making facilities following a deadly bombing in Jerusalem. This military…
Colin Powell Called Iraq's Proposal Meaningless and Rejected It - 2002-08-03
Colin Powell rejected Iraq's invitation for UN weapons inspectors to return, calling it meaningless and asserting that Iraq is evading its obligations regarding weapons of…
India Rejects International Monitoring for Upcoming Kashmir Elections
India has declined the U.S. request for international observers during the upcoming Kashmir elections, insisting on its ability to conduct fair elections independently. This decision…
Colin Powell's Stop in the Philippines - 2002-08-02
Colin Powell is concluding his Asian tour with a visit to the Philippines to discuss anti-terrorism cooperation and potential military exercises with President Gloria Arroyo.…
US Financial Aid to Indonesia for Counter-Terrorism - 2002-08-02
The US will provide $50 million to Indonesia to support its counter-terrorism efforts, as announced by Secretary of State Colin Powell. This aid comes as…