September 2002
Changes in the Japanese Cabinet - 2002-09-30
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has reshuffled his cabinet to address Japan's economic stagnation. Key changes include the appointment of Heizo Takenaka and Shigeru Ishiba, while…
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…
Over 600 Arrested in Washington Protests on Friday - 2002-09-27
Over 600 protesters were arrested in Washington during demonstrations against the World Bank and IMF meetings. The protests, which are expected to draw around 20,000…
Three Members of Congress Visit Baghdad - 2002-09-27
Three Democratic members of the U.S. Congress visited Baghdad to seek a peaceful resolution to tensions between Washington and Iraq. This visit follows previous trips…
European and Asian Leaders Welcome the End of North Korea's Isolation - 2002-09-23
Leaders from Europe and Asia expressed strong support for North Korea's steps towards ending its long-standing political isolation. Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and South…
Arnoldo Alemán Accused of Embezzling from Public Budget - 2002-09-19
Former Nicaraguan President Arnoldo Alemán has been removed from parliament leadership amid accusations of embezzling nearly $100 million from the public budget. The situation reflects…
Japan Hopes to Retrieve Remaining Four Abductees
Japan is seeking the return of four remaining citizens abducted by North Korea during the 1970s and 1980s, ahead of upcoming diplomatic talks. North Korean…
Japan and North Korea Engage in Talks to Normalize Relations - 2002-09-17
Japan and North Korea have agreed to initiate talks to normalize relations following a historic visit by Japan's Prime Minister Koizumi to Pyongyang. Kim Jong…
Kim Jong Il Apologizes to Junichiro Koizumi for Kidnapping Japanese Citizens - 2002-09-17
Kim Jong Il has apologized to Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi for the abduction of Japanese citizens during the 1970s and 1980s. This unexpected summit…
Japanese Prime Minister: All Diplomatic Efforts Must Be Exhausted Before Resorting to Force - 2002-09-14
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi emphasized the need for diplomatic efforts to persuade Iraq to accept UN weapons inspectors before any military action is considered.…
Armed Clash Before Elections in Macedonia - 2002-09-14
An armed clash occurred in Macedonia one day before parliamentary elections, resulting in the death of an Albanian man and injuries to two others. The…
North Korean Leader Expresses Desire for Diplomatic Relations with Japan - 2002-09-14
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il expressed a willingness to establish diplomatic relations with Japan, contingent upon improved relations. This statement was made ahead of…
Visit of an Unofficial American Delegation to Iraq - 2002-09-13
An unofficial American delegation, led by Congressman Nick Rahall, has arrived in Iraq to promote peace and dialogue between the U.S. and Iraq. The mission…
South Korea, the United States, and Japan Pursue a Joint Strategy Regarding North Korea - 2002-09-07
High-ranking officials from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan are meeting to formulate a joint strategy towards North Korea, focusing on an upcoming visit by…