September 2002
First Round of Elections in Serbia Concluded - 2002-09-30
The first round of presidential elections in Serbia has ended with Vojislav Koštunica leading with 31% of the votes, followed by Miroljub Labus and Vojislav…
Serbs Go to the Polls Today
Serbs are voting today in their first presidential election since the removal of Slobodan Milošević. Major candidates include Vojislav Koštunica and Miroljub Labus, both promising…
Voting for the Presidential Election in Serbia Has Begun - 2002-09-29
Voting has commenced in Serbia's presidential election, the first since Milosevic's removal. Vojislav Kostunica and Mirko Cvetkovic are the leading candidates, both promising to align…
Bomb Explosion in Kashmir, India - 2002-09-28
A bomb explosion in Anantnag, Kashmir, killed four people, including a police officer and the father of an election candidate, Khalida Mustafa, who was injured…
Putin: Political Solution for Iraq Crisis - 2002-09-26
Vladimir Putin emphasizes the need for a political solution to the Iraq crisis through existing UN resolutions, rejecting the need for new ones. The US…
Interview with Hossein Amir Sadeghi - 2002-09-24
Hossein Amir Sadeghi, an advocate for Iranian culture and art, shares insights about his previous and upcoming endeavors in an interview. His work is significant…
Second Round of Kashmir Elections to Be Held Tomorrow - 2002-09-23
The second round of elections in Kashmir is scheduled for tomorrow amidst rising violence, with at least ten people killed recently, including Islamic militants. The…
Slovak National Party Receives Most Votes in Parliamentary Elections
The Slovak National Party, led by Vladimir Meciar, won the most votes in the parliamentary elections but is unlikely to participate in the next government…
Former Slovak Prime Minister Lagging in Regaining Power - 2002-09-22
Former Slovak Prime Minister Vladimir Meciar is struggling to regain power as polls suggest he may have won the most votes but lacks coalition support.…
Putin: Assistance to Avalanche Survivors in North Ossetia is a Priority
A massive avalanche in North Ossetia has destroyed a village, killing at least 30 and leaving around 100 missing. Russian President Vladimir Putin has prioritized…
New Attacks by Islamic Extremists in Kashmir - 2002-09-21
Islamic extremists have resumed attacks on Indian-administered Kashmir from Pakistan, with recent clashes resulting in casualties. The situation is escalating as separatist groups threaten to…
Draft Law Prepared in Russian Parliament for Sending Troops to Georgia - 2002-09-20
The Russian Parliament is drafting a law to permit troop deployment to Georgia against Chechen rebels, following claims of self-defense by Russian officials. This situation…
Two-Day Parliamentary Elections Begin in Slovakia - 2002-09-20
The two-day parliamentary elections in Slovakia have started, with significant implications for NATO and EU membership. Key candidates include former Prime Minister Vladimir Meciar and…
Preemptive Attack on Georgian Territory - 2002-09-19
Russian officials, including Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov and President Vladimir Putin, have indicated the possibility of a preemptive military action against Georgia if Russian forces…
Two Members of the Ruling Party in Kashmir Killed - 2002-09-18
Two activists from the ruling National Conference party in Kashmir were killed by suspected Islamic militants ahead of the second phase of state assembly elections.…
The Plan to Establish Communication Routes Between the Two Koreas Revived
North and South Korea have revived a long-stalled plan to build communication routes between them, marking a significant step towards improved relations. The event was…
Czech Cabinet Crisis Ends - 2002-09-18
The Czech coalition government resolved its recent crisis by signing an agreement among the Social Democrats, Freedom Union, and Christian Democrats to support government initiatives…
Interview with Hossein Amir Sadeghi - 2002-09-17
Hossein Amir Sadeghi, an advocate for Iranian culture and art, shares insights about his upcoming projects. His work is significant in the context of cultural…
Despite Threats from Muslim Extremists, People of Kashmir Turn Out to Vote
In Kashmir, voter turnout was unexpectedly high at 44% despite threats from Muslim extremists who had warned against participating in the elections. Only one civilian…
Elections in Indian Kashmir - 2002-09-16
Elections are taking place in Indian Kashmir, marking the first phase of a four-part election process. Separatist groups are boycotting the elections, and there are…
17 Islamic Militants Killed in India - 2002-09-16
Indian security forces killed 17 Islamic militants attempting to infiltrate Kashmir to disrupt parliamentary elections. The first day of voting was marked by threats from…
Bush: Russia's pursuit of Chechen militants should not threaten Georgia's sovereignty - 2002-09-15
President Bush emphasized that Russia's actions against Chechen militants should respect Georgia's sovereignty. He urged Georgian officials to take action against the militants themselves while…
Georgia Welcomes U.S. Support in Dispute with Russia - 2002-09-14
Georgia's President Edward Shevardnadze has expressed gratitude for U.S. support amid rising tensions with Russia, which threatens military action in response to Chechen rebels. This…
President Vladimir Putin's Warning to Georgia - 2002-09-12
President Putin has issued a warning to Georgia regarding Chechen separatist activities near their borders, suggesting potential military action. Georgian President Shevardnadze criticized Putin's comments…
Kashmiri Separatist Groups Resume Talks with Indian Government
Kashmiri separatist groups have restarted negotiations with the Indian government to address the long-standing Kashmir conflict. The discussions are facilitated by semi-official intermediaries and aim…
President Bush's Efforts to Oust Saddam - 2002-09-06
President Bush is trying to convince global leaders to support military action against Saddam Hussein. He is in talks with leaders from China, Russia, and…
Meeting of the Presidents of Russia and Germany - 2002-09-03
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with German President Johannes Rau to discuss enhancing economic cooperation and trade relations. The meeting also addressed the implications of…