May 2002
Turkey to Deploy 1,400 Troops in Kabul
Turkey is set to deploy 1,400 troops in Kabul next month as it takes command of the NATO peacekeeping force in Afghanistan from Britain. This…
Protests Against Bush's Policies Ongoing in Germany - 2002-05-22
Protests against President Bush's policies are taking place in Germany as he begins a European tour. Approximately 20,000 demonstrators protested in Berlin, calling for continued…
Germany Report: The Global Press Institute Turns Fifty!
The Global Press Institute has reached its fiftieth anniversary, highlighting the ongoing issues of murder and torture in countries lacking a free press. This report…
Efforts for Unity in Cyprus - 2002-05-16
Kofi Annan hosted a dinner to promote unity between Greek and Turkish leaders of Cyprus. The meeting ended with a handshake between the leaders, but…
Annan: The Time Has Come for Progress Towards Unity in Cyprus
Kofi Annan emphasizes the need for progress in uniting the Greek and Turkish communities in Cyprus. He has called for increased dialogue between the leaders…
Negotiations on the Unity of Cyprus - 2002-05-15
Kofi Annan is in Cyprus to facilitate negotiations aimed at reunifying the island, which has been divided between Turkish and Greek communities. He has met…
Calendar Day, May 12: Aid to the People of Boston - 2002-05-13
On May 12, 2002, residents of New England mobilized to provide assistance to the people of Boston, who were suffering from a food blockade imposed…
More than 450 people may have drowned in Bangladesh - 2002-05-11
A ship sank in the Meghna River in Bangladesh, potentially resulting in over 450 fatalities. The incident occurred due to a storm, with many passengers…
Tripartite Agreement between Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia to Combat Terrorism - 2002-05-07
Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia have signed a tripartite agreement to enhance cooperation against regional terrorist groups. This agreement aims to counter the plans of…
Seventeenth Middle East History Conference at the University of Chicago - 2002-05-06
The Seventeenth Middle East History Conference will take place at the University of Chicago on May 10-11, 2002, featuring various lectures and discussions on topics…
The Number of Victims of the Capsized Bangladeshi Boat Reaches Three Hundred
A Bangladeshi passenger boat capsized during a severe storm, leading to a tragic death toll of three hundred. Rescue operations have recovered many bodies, and…
So far, 44 bodies of victims from the sunken ship in the Magna River have been recovered
A ship sank in the Magna River near Dhaka, Bangladesh, resulting in at least 44 confirmed deaths. While officials claim the ship had 150 passengers,…
Efforts to Recover Passenger Ship in Bangladesh - 2002-05-04
A passenger ship sank in the Meghna River in Bangladesh, leading to numerous casualties. Rescue teams are struggling to recover the wreckage amidst challenging weather…
Improvement of U.S. Cooperation with NATO Allies - 2002-05-02
U.S. officials report enhanced cooperation with NATO allies following the September 11 attacks. Douglas Feith noted initial reluctance to accept NATO assistance, but acknowledged the…