June 2002
U.S. Defense Secretary: Defense Facilities Around the Pentagon Should Be Limited - 2002-06-29
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld announced plans to limit new defense facilities within a 160-kilometer radius of the Pentagon to enhance national security. This decision…
Massacre in Congo - 2002-06-28
A UN human rights envoy reported that Rwandan-backed rebels killed at least 150 people in Kisangani, DRC, during a massacre while suppressing a rebellion. The…
Indictment Issued Against a Female Banker in America - 2002-06-28
An indictment has been issued against Consuelo Marquez, a former banker in New York, for allegedly facilitating unauthorized financial transactions linked to drug trafficking profits…
Tanzania Train Accident Not Deliberate - 2002-06-27
A train accident in Tanzania on Monday resulted in at least 250 fatalities, with officials dismissing sabotage as a cause. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and…
Roundtable with You: Friday, July 7 - 2002-06-26
The article announces a roundtable discussion featuring sports commentator Ali Sarshar and kindergarten teacher Kiya Qomrian. This event took place on July 7, 1381 (June…
Pope Calls for Peace in the Middle East - 2002-06-24
Pope John Paul II has called for peace in the Middle East, urging followers of all faiths to reject hatred and violence. This appeal follows…
Truck Drivers Will Be the Eyes and Ears of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - 2002-06-22
James Hoffa, president of the Teamsters Union, announced that truck drivers will help monitor security on U.S. roads as part of a new initiative from…
Iran Denies Involvement in the Escape of Al-Qaeda Members - 2002-06-22
Iran has rejected U.S. accusations of facilitating the escape of Al-Qaeda members from Afghanistan. Hamid Reza Asefi, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, asserted that all…
Earthquake in Iran and Death of at Least 500 People - 2002-06-22
A major earthquake in Iran has resulted in at least 500 deaths and over 1100 injuries, primarily affecting the Bouin Zahra region in Qazvin province.…
Aung San Suu Kyi's First Political Trip Outside Yangon
Aung San Suu Kyi, after being released from house arrest, embarked on her first political trip outside Yangon. She plans to visit multiple cities and…
Senior Citizens Organization in Rockville - 2002-06-20
An organization for Iranian senior citizens has been established in Rockville, Maryland, thanks to the efforts of Mehri Bazargan and her associates. This initiative aims…
Aung San Suu Kyi Calls for Greater Power and Authority for Burmese Women - 2002-06-19
Aung San Suu Kyi, on her birthday, emphasized the need for increased power and authority for women in Burma, highlighting their current deprivation. This call…
Libya Denies Compensation to Families of Victims of Passenger Plane Bombing
Libya has denied any offer of compensation to the families of the victims of the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing, asserting the innocence of…
U.S. Consulate in Karachi Reopened
The U.S. consulate in Karachi reopened after a deadly car bomb attack that killed twelve people. Nancy Powell, the U.S. chargé d'affaires, expressed condolences and…
Rumsfeld: The Threat from Iraq is Increasing Day by Day - 2002-06-18
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld warns that the threat from Iraq is escalating, coinciding with reports that President Bush has authorized covert CIA operations…
A Forest Engineer Arrested for Arson in National Park
A forest engineer named Terry Barton was arrested for starting a fire in a Colorado national park, which has burned 41,000 acres. Over 2,100 firefighters…
One Killed and Several Injured in Kashmir Clashes
Clashes in the Kashmir region between Indian and Pakistani forces have resulted in at least one death and several injuries. Despite a reduction in overall…
Heavy Artillery of India and Pakistan Exchange Fire - 2002-06-15
Heavy artillery fire occurred between India and Pakistan despite signs of reduced tensions, resulting in casualties in Kashmir. Pakistan is responding by withdrawing naval vessels…
U.S. Defense Secretary: Leaders of India and Pakistan Acted Responsibly - 2002-06-14
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld commended the leaders of India and Pakistan for acting responsibly in the face of nuclear threats, following two days of…
De-escalation of Tensions Between India and Pakistan - 2002-06-14
Tensions between India and Pakistan are easing as Pakistan deactivates naval vessels and India withdraws warships. The Indian government is also considering a U.S. proposal…
The Threat of a Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan Has Been Averted
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld believes the immediate threat of a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan has been reduced following his talks with…
Loya Jirga Elects Hamid Karzai as Head of Afghanistan's Transitional Government - 2002-06-14
The Loya Jirga has elected Hamid Karzai as the leader of Afghanistan's transitional government following decades of conflict. Approximately 1300 members voted for him, while…
Pakistan Expects India to Take Further Steps to Reduce Tensions
Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan calls for India to take genuine steps to ease tensions between the two nuclear nations, especially as Indian warships withdraw from…
Signs Indicating Al-Qaeda Terrorist Activity in Kashmir
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld met with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf to discuss Kashmir and terrorism. While the U.S. lacks direct evidence of Al-Qaeda…
Withdrawal of Indian Navy from Pakistani Waters - 2002-06-11
The Indian Navy has started withdrawing from Pakistani waters, indicating a reduction in tensions between India and Pakistan. Indian officials also announced the reopening of…
U.S. Progress in Neutralizing the Critical Situation Between India and Pakistan - 2002-06-11
The U.S. has reported progress in reducing tensions between India and Pakistan, with both countries taking steps to de-escalate military presence and reopen airspace. President…
Rumsfeld's Visit to Gulf Countries - 2002-06-10
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld emphasizes that the war on terrorism will persist until supporting countries recognize the consequences of their actions. He visits…
India Allows Pakistani Civilian Aircraft to Fly Over Indian Airspace
India has lifted flight restrictions on Pakistani civilian aircraft, allowing them to traverse Indian airspace. This decision comes amid ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan…
Report Shahid: Interview with Masoud Behnoud and Mashallah Shamsolvaezin - 2002-06-10
The Voice of America Persian section reporter interviewed two notable Iranian journalists, Masoud Behnoud and Mashallah Shamsolvaezin, who are currently in Europe. This highlights the…
Rumsfeld: The World Would Be a Better Place Without the Current Regime in Iraq - 2002-06-10
Donald Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, advocates for the removal of Saddam Hussein, claiming it would improve global conditions. He accuses Iraq of lying about…
Tensions Between India and Pakistan Decrease - 2002-06-10
Tensions between India and Pakistan are easing ahead of U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's visit. President Musharraf of Pakistan acknowledged the decreasing risk of war…
U.S. Defense Secretary in Kuwait - 2002-06-09
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is visiting Kuwait as part of a 10-day trip, which includes stops in Bahrain, Qatar, India, and Pakistan to address…
US Defense Secretary Meets with Baltic and Scandinavian Counterparts
US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld met with Baltic and Scandinavian defense ministers in Estonia to discuss NATO expansion and counter-terrorism efforts. This meeting is significant…
The Threat of War Between India and Pakistan Subsides - 2002-06-09
The risk of war between India and Pakistan has decreased, with both nations expressing a willingness to engage in dialogue over Kashmir. This development follows…
Indian Spy Plane Crash Over Pakistan - 2002-06-08
An Indian spy plane was shot down by Pakistan near Lahore, coinciding with U.S. diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir.…
NATO Expansion and the Fight Against Terrorism - 2002-06-08
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld met with defense ministers from Baltic and Scandinavian countries in Estonia to discuss NATO expansion and counter-terrorism efforts. The…
Two Hostages Killed in Clash Between Rebels and Philippine Army - 2002-06-08
In a clash between Philippine soldiers and Muslim rebels, two hostages, an American missionary and a Filipino nurse, were killed. The incident highlights the ongoing…
NATO Secretary General Calls for Coordination in Response to Terrorism
NATO Secretary General George Robertson emphasized the need for member and non-member countries to coordinate their responses to terrorism. U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld…
Pakistan Claims to Have Shot Down Indian Spy Drone
Pakistan claims it shot down an Indian spy drone near the Kashmir border, escalating tensions between the two nuclear neighbors. This incident comes amid diplomatic…
NATO Calls for More Active Role of Its Members in the Fight Against Terrorism
NATO Secretary General George Robertson has called for member countries to take a more active role in fighting terrorism during a recent defense ministers' meeting.…
U.S. Defense Secretary's Warning to NATO Member Countries - 2002-06-07
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld warned NATO members about the heightened threat of terrorist attacks using weapons of mass destruction during a meeting in Brussels.…
Senate Questions FBI Director Robert Mueller - 2002-06-06
The U.S. Senate interrogated FBI Director Robert Mueller about the agency's failures before the September 11 attacks. Mueller, appointed just a week prior, faced scrutiny…
Britain and Libya Discuss Libya's Commitments Regarding the 1988 Bombing
British and Libyan officials are in talks regarding Libya's obligations to the UN concerning the 1988 Lockerbie bombing. The discussions focus on Libya's acceptance of…
Review of NATO Treaty - 2002-06-06
NATO defense ministers are meeting in Brussels to review the treaty for better counter-terrorism effectiveness, with U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld advocating for European military…
President Bush's Phone Conversation with Indian and Pakistani Leaders - 2002-06-06
President Bush urged Indian and Pakistani leaders to avoid war during a phone call amid rising tensions over terrorism in Kashmir. Richard Armitage is set…
U.S. and U.K. Pressure on India and Pakistan Regarding Kashmir Dispute - 2002-06-05
U.S. and U.K. officials are pressuring India and Pakistan to avoid conflict over Kashmir. This comes amid rising tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations. The…
U.S. Defense Secretary: U.S. Presence Has a Calming Effect in the Philippines
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld highlighted the calming effect of U.S. military presence in the Philippines while considering proposals for anti-terrorism patrols. The presence may…
US Defense Secretary Says India-Pakistan Tensions Have Diverted Attention from Anti-Terrorism Efforts
US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld highlighted that tensions between India and Pakistan have shifted focus away from anti-terrorism efforts, although they have not yet negatively…
On This Day, June 4: The First President of the United States in the White House - 2002-06-04
On June 4, it is noted that John Adams was the first President of the United States, as there was no official presidential residence at…
Renewal of Joint Military Exercises between the US and the Philippines - 2002-06-03
The US and the Philippines are considering extending joint military exercises aimed at combating Muslim kidnapping groups in the southern Philippines. This decision follows a…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Interview with Shams al-Wa'izin - 2002-06-03
The article discusses the closure of reformist newspapers in Iran and the imprisonment of their writers, highlighting the political repression faced by journalists in the…