August 2002
President Bush's Discussions with the Saudi Ambassador - 2002-08-28
President Bush met with Saudi Ambassador Prince Bandar bin Sultan to discuss Iraq and terrorism. Bush outlined the potential U.S. military action against Iraq and…
President Bush Meets with Prince Bandar in Texas - 2002-08-27
President Bush met with Saudi Ambassador Prince Bandar in Texas to discuss key issues including terrorism and Iraq. Despite Saudi opposition to military action against…
President Bush Meets with Saudi Ambassador Today - 2002-08-27
President Bush is meeting with the Saudi Ambassador to discuss key regional issues including terrorism and Iraq. The meeting highlights tensions between Saudi Arabia and…
Qatari Foreign Minister Arrives in Baghdad
The Qatari Foreign Minister has arrived in Baghdad to convince Iraqi officials to permit UN weapons inspectors to return, opposing a potential U.S. attack on…
Monaco Begins Expanding Its Territory
Monaco is expanding its territory by constructing a large concrete pier that extends into the sea, enhancing its capacity for luxury yachts and passenger ships.…
Workers Struggle to Control the Flooding Yangtze River - 2002-08-26
Workers in Wuhan, China, are battling to control the flooding Yangtze River, which threatens to inundate the city of seven million. Thousands are involved in…
Expecting More Rainfall in Hunan, China - 2002-08-25
Chinese officials are preparing for more rainfall in Hunan, warning residents to evacuate as Dongting Lake's water level rises. Over a million workers are reinforcing…
Efforts to Control Flooding in China Continue - 2002-08-25
Efforts to manage flooding in central China are ongoing as officials work to prevent the collapse of the Dongting Lake dam. Although water levels are…
Denial of News Regarding Saudi Capital Flight from the U.S.
A senior Saudi royal denied reports of a massive capital flight from the U.S. by Saudi investors, attributing some withdrawals to fears of asset freezes.…
State of Emergency Declared in Hunan Province, China
A state of emergency has been declared in Hunan Province, China, due to severe flooding threatening millions. Thousands of rescuers are working to mitigate the…
Flood in Hunan Province, China - 2002-08-16
Severe flooding in Hunan Province, China, has impacted over 38 million people and caused significant financial losses. A recent landslide has resulted in at least…
Death Toll from Floods in Iran Increases
Severe flooding in northeastern Iran has resulted in at least 35 fatalities, with heavy summer rains causing rivers to overflow. The floods have also impacted…
Floods in Northern Iran Claim at Least 14 Lives
Severe flooding in northern Iran has resulted in at least 14 fatalities, primarily in Golestan province, with expectations that the death toll may rise. The…
Saudi Foreign Minister: All Our Information on Al-Qaeda Transferred to the U.S.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal announced that all information on Al-Qaeda has been shared with the U.S., emphasizing cooperation despite recent criticisms from the…