December 2002
North Korea's Nuclear Facility Closed to the Outside World
North Korea has expelled international inspectors from its nuclear facility, closing it off to outside oversight. This action raises concerns about the country's nuclear capabilities…
Germany and China Agree to Cooperate on North Korean and Iraqi Crises
Germany and China have reached an agreement to collaborate on the crises in North Korea and Iraq, emphasizing the need for North Korea to meet…
Interview with Ali Kashtgar, Director of the Mahaan Magazine - 2002-12-30
Ali Kashtgar discusses the current political climate in Iran, drawing parallels to the early 1980s and analyzing the implications of recent political developments, including the…
Russia Begins Natural Gas Delivery to Turkey - 2002-12-29
Russia has started delivering natural gas to Turkey via a 1,400-kilometer pipeline. The project is significant for both countries, with Turkey receiving its first shipment…
Germany and China Believe UN Resolution on Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction Must Be Fully Implemented - 2002-12-29
German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder and Chinese Prime Minister Zhu Rongji discussed the importance of fully implementing the UN Security Council resolution on Iraq's weapons of…
Peace Talks Between Sudanese Government and Main Rebel Group Representatives - 2002-12-27
High-ranking officials from the Sudanese government are meeting with representatives of the main southern rebel group in Nigeria to negotiate an end to a 19-year…
In the Philippines, at least 13 killed in a bomb explosion inside a house - 2002-12-24
A bomb explosion in a house in the Philippines resulted in at least 13 fatalities, including the mayor of Datu Piang. The Philippine army has…
A Chinese National Residing in the U.S. Arrested on Charges of Espionage and Terrorist Activities in China - 2002-12-20
A Chinese democracy activist living in the U.S., Wang Bingzhang, has been arrested in China on espionage and terrorism charges. He allegedly sold state secrets…
Government-backed candidate wins South Korean presidential election by a narrow margin - 2002-12-19
Roh Moo-hyun, a government-backed candidate, won the South Korean presidential election by a slim margin over Lee Hoi-chang. The election is seen as a referendum…
North Korea's Nuclear Reactor is the Main Topic of the Upcoming Presidential Election in South Korea - 2002-12-15
The upcoming South Korean presidential election is heavily influenced by North Korea's decision to restart a nuclear reactor. Candidates Roh Moo-hyun and Lee Hoi-chang are…
Bangladesh Police Detain Twenty-One in Connection with Yesterday's Explosions
Following deadly explosions in Bangladesh that killed seventeen and injured over two hundred, police have detained twenty-one individuals, including notable opposition figures. The lack of…
Science and Society: Hydrogen-Powered Car - 2002-12-08
The first hydrogen-powered car has been delivered to Los Angeles. The report by Mansour Farasioon highlights its environmental benefits, including zero air pollution and quiet…
Bomb Explosion in Four Cinemas in Bangladesh During Eid al-Fitr Celebrations
A series of bomb explosions in four cinemas in Bangladesh during Eid al-Fitr celebrations has led to at least fifteen deaths and over two hundred…
Presidents of Russia and China Sign Joint Declaration
The Presidents of Russia and China signed a joint declaration to enhance strategic cooperation and seek a diplomatic resolution for Iraq. They also advocated for…
China and Russia Call for Preservation of the 1994 Agreement
China and Russia have called on North Korea and the U.S. to adhere to the 1994 nuclear agreement, which aimed to freeze North Korea's nuclear…
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, Heads to Beijing Today
Vladimir Putin is traveling to Beijing to meet with Chinese leaders Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao to strengthen Russia-China relations. This visit is significant as…