October 2002
Bush's Meeting with Hans Blix, Head of UN Weapons Inspectors - 2002-10-30
President Bush met with Hans Blix, head of UN weapons inspectors, to discuss the U.S. draft resolution for disarming Iraq. The meeting comes amid reports…
The White House Pursues Gathering Evidence of Saddam Hussein's War Crimes - 2002-10-30
The White House is gathering evidence to prosecute Saddam Hussein's senior advisors for war crimes if his regime falls. This involves potential charges of genocide…
The UN Does Not Have Much Time Regarding Iraq - 2002-10-30
The White House is urging the UN to take decisive action regarding Iraq, indicating that discussions have been extensive but need to conclude. Iraq has…
Arrests in Jordan - 2002-10-30
Jordan has intensified security measures and arrested political activists and Islamic extremists following the assassination of American diplomat Lawrence Foley. The U.S. has expressed support…
Vladimir Putin Apologizes to Relatives of Deceased Hostages
Vladimir Putin apologized to the families of hostages killed during a rescue operation in a theater taken over by Chechen rebels. The operation resulted in…
North Korea: We are ready to address any concerns of the U.S. through dialogue
North Korea has expressed readiness to resolve U.S. concerns about its nuclear program through dialogue, contingent on the U.S. changing its perceived hostile policy. This…
Bush Meets with Sharon at the White House - 2002-10-16
President Bush is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to discuss the Middle East situation, focusing on peace efforts and the responsibilities of Israel,…
President Bush's Lack of Support for Gun Registration - 2002-10-16
President Bush has not supported a proposal for handgun registration that would require manufacturers to log weapon details in a central database. This decision comes…
Iraq Election with One Candidate - 2002-10-15
Iraq held a referendum where Saddam Hussein was the sole candidate for president, expected to win another 7-year term. The voting process is controlled by…
Ari Fleischer: Inspections are a matter related to the United Nations, not Iraq - 2002-10-10
The U.S. has rejected Iraq's proposal for inspections of alleged weapons sites. Ari Fleischer emphasized that inspections are a UN matter, while Iraqi officials have…
White House Rejects Proposal for President Bush to Duel Saddam Hussein
The White House dismissed a suggestion from Iraqi Vice President Taha Yasin Ramadan that President Bush should engage in a duel with Saddam Hussein instead…
President Bush Seeks Congressional Approval for Action Against Iraq - 2002-10-02
President Bush is seeking Congressional approval for military action against Iraq, emphasizing that he will not accept limitations on military force. The White House argues…
President Bush Has Not Yet Made a Decision on War - 2002-10-02
White House spokesman Ari Fleischer indicated that President Bush has not yet decided on military action against Iraq, but welcomes any form of regime change,…