November 2002
Rapid Increase of AIDS in Russia - 2002-11-27
AIDS cases are rapidly rising in Russia and former Soviet republics, with warnings from health officials that without intervention, half a million could die by…
Efforts to End Two Decades of Destruction in Sri Lanka - 2002-11-23
The Sri Lankan government and Tamil rebels are seeking economic aid to support peace efforts after two decades of civil war. This initiative comes ahead…
Arrest of an Iraqi in Afghanistan - 2002-11-23
An Iraqi Kurd named Akram Tofiq Horami was arrested in Kabul for possessing explosives and is linked to extremist groups in Pakistan. He allegedly planned…
Ukrainian Parliament Approves Prime Minister Appointment - 2002-11-21
The Ukrainian Parliament has approved Viktor Yanukovych as the new Prime Minister, following the dismissal of Anatoliy Kinakh. This decision comes amid a boycott by…
Israel: Incident on Sunday in Israeli Passenger Plane Likely a Terrorist Act - 2002-11-19
On Sunday, an incident on an El Al passenger plane flying from Tel Aviv to Istanbul involved a young Arab Israeli attempting to attack a…
Russian Defense Minister: Kremlin Needs Evidence
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov emphasized the need for evidence regarding North Korea's nuclear weapons program, stating that Moscow has not seen conclusive proof. This…
Putin Rejects Any Dialogue with Chechen Rebel President
Vladimir Putin has rejected any dialogue with Aslan Maskhadov, the Chechen rebel president, despite calls for a political solution to the ongoing conflict in Chechnya.…
Ukrainian Officials Misled Investigators
U.S.-Ukraine relations are at a low point due to allegations of arms sales to Iraq that Ukraine has failed to disprove. U.S. officials claim Ukrainian…
Hindus Prepare for Diwali Celebration
As Hindus prepare for the Diwali festival, Indian police have heightened security following the shooting of two suspected militants in New Delhi. The suspects were…