July 2002
Meeting of Senior Officials from the United States and Russia - 2002-07-31
Senior officials from the U.S. and Russia met in Moscow to discuss nuclear weapons and non-proliferation. The U.S. is concerned about Russia's plan to build…
Jesse Jackson's Trip to the Middle East - 2002-07-31
Jesse Jackson canceled a meeting with Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin after a deadly bombing at a university in East Jerusalem. He had previously met…
Animal Party in Washington D.C. - July 30, 2002
An exhibition titled 'Animal Party' featuring 200 statues of donkeys and elephants is on display in Washington D.C. to attract tourists and support the local…
Punishment for Wrongdoing Managers of American Private Companies - 2002-07-30
President Bush signed a bill aimed at increasing penalties for managers of private companies who engage in wrongdoing, providing investors with more time to file…
Georgia Accuses Russia of Bombing Pankisi Valley - 2002-07-30
Georgia has accused Russia of conducting airstrikes in the Pankisi Valley, which Russia claims is a refuge for Chechen separatists. The Russian military denied the…
Legal Challenge to UK's Anti-Terrorism Laws
A legal challenge is underway regarding new UK anti-terrorism laws that allow indefinite detention without trial. Nine foreign nationals have been detained for seven months…
Investigation into Downed Russian Airplane - 2002-07-29
A Russian-made jumbo jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Moscow, resulting in a government investigation into the cause. Two crew members survived the crash, and…
Russian Plane Crash Leaves Fourteen Dead - 2002-07-28
A Russian Ilyushin plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Moscow, resulting in 14 fatalities and two critically injured survivors. The plane was on a technical…
Saudi Arabia Complains About the Emirate of Qatar - 2002-07-26
Saudi Arabia is upset with Qatar over a broadcast on Al Jazeera that featured criticism of the Saudi ruling family. Qatari officials are trying to…
Final Decision on Attack Against Iraq Not Yet Made - 2002-07-25
Tony Blair announced that a decision on a military operation against Iraq has not yet been made, expressing skepticism about upcoming negotiations with Iraqi officials.…
Islamic Republic Accepts UN Human Rights Experts - 2002-07-25
The Iranian government has changed its position and is now willing to accept UN human rights experts into the country. This shift, noted by UN…
The U.S. Tightens Visa Regulations for Saudi Citizens
The U.S. has tightened visa regulations for Saudi citizens, requiring personal interviews for all applicants and ending a program that allowed third-party applications. This decision…
Five-Hour Clash at the Tajikistan Border - 2002-07-21
A five-hour border clash in Tajikistan resulted in the deaths of 4 Afghans and 1 Tajik, with Russian border guards engaging a group attempting to…
Request for Increase in Multinational Security Forces in Afghanistan - 2002-07-20
The UN is urging the Security Council to increase the multinational security force in Afghanistan to enhance security beyond Kabul. Lakhdar Brahimi highlighted the vulnerability…
International Spy Museum Opens in Washington - July 20, 2002
The International Spy Museum opened in Washington, showcasing espionage tools and featuring former intelligence officials on its board. Notably, General Oleg Kalugin, a former KGB…
Interview with Hassan Zar'azadeh Ardashir - 2002-07-19
Hassan Zar'azadeh Ardashir, a student activist, speaks about the plight of his imprisoned colleagues and the legal challenges he faces, including an arrest warrant. This…
Arrest of Terrorism Suspects in Greece - 2002-07-18
Four suspects linked to the terrorist group November 17 were arrested in Greece, including a presumed leader. The arrests followed a recent raid on the…
Request from the USA, Russia, the United Nations, and the European Union to Israel - 2002-07-17
The USA, Russia, UN, and EU have jointly urged Israel to ease restrictions on Palestinians and support reforms in the Palestinian Authority. This request highlights…
Moscow's Concern Over Potential Western Attack on Iraq - 2002-07-16
Russian Defense Minister Igor Ivanov expressed Moscow's ongoing concerns about a potential Western military attack on Iraq after meeting with British Defense Minister Geoff Hoon.…
New York Talks for Peace in the Middle East - 2002-07-16
High-ranking officials from the U.S., Russia, EU, and UN are meeting in New York to discuss a peace plan for the Middle East, focusing on…
Under the Microscope: Talks to Revive the Middle East Peace Process - 2002-07-16
High-level talks are taking place in New York involving U.S., Russian, and UN officials aimed at reviving the Middle East peace process. President Bush's recent…
Al-Qaeda Fighters Gather at the Tajikistan Border - 2002-07-12
Military officials are warning of Al-Qaeda fighters gathering near the Tajikistan border, potentially planning to enter the country. The presence of Russian and Tajik forces…
President Bush's Phone Calls for Middle East Peace - 2002-07-12
President Bush is actively pursuing a peace plan for the Middle East, which includes the creation of a Palestinian state contingent on new leadership. He…
Frontiers of Knowledge: Russian Plans to Go to Mars - 2002-07-09
The article discusses Russia's ambitious plan to send astronauts to Mars by 2015, highlighting its international implications. The report emphasizes the significance of this endeavor…
President Bush Calls for Prosecution of Errant Executives - 2002-07-09
President Bush announced plans to prosecute executives of companies that violate laws, particularly in light of the WorldCom scandal. He emphasized the need for increased…
Conflicting Commands Led to Collision of Two Aircraft in Germany - 2002-07-08
A Russian passenger plane collided with a cargo aircraft in Germany due to conflicting commands from an automated collision avoidance system and air traffic control.…
Fire in Mine Claims 34 Victims
A fire in a coal mine in Donetsk, Ukraine, resulted in the deaths of 34 miners, with 74 others rescued. The incident has prompted a…
Request for Assistance in Investigation of Recent Assassination in Afghanistan - 2002-07-08
The Afghan government has requested international assistance to investigate the assassination of Vice President Haj Abdul Qadeer, who was killed by armed assailants. This incident…
Fire in Coal Mine - 2002-07-07
A fire in a coal mine in Donetsk, Ukraine, resulted in the deaths of 33 miners. Over 100 workers were present at the time of…
Under the Microscope: The Necessity of Holding a Referendum on the Government of Iran - 2002-07-05
As the anniversary of the July 18 tragedy approaches, Iranian dissidents and opposition leaders are advocating for a referendum to decide the future government of…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Search for the Bodies of Air Crash Victims - 2002-07-04
A search is ongoing for the bodies of victims from an air crash involving a Russian passenger plane and a German cargo plane. The incident…
Switzerland Investigates Collision of Russian Plane with Cargo Aircraft - 2002-07-04
A collision between a Russian passenger plane and a DHL cargo aircraft resulted in 71 fatalities, prompting Swiss authorities to investigate potential negligence by air…
Meeting of the US, Europe, and Russia Regarding the Middle East - 2002-07-03
A meeting took place involving the US, Russia, EU, and UN to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and potential reforms in Palestinian leadership. President Bush…
South African Ship Aids Russian Scientists
A South African ship, Agulhas, successfully rescued Russian scientists stranded on a German ship in Antarctic ice. This operation was praised by South African President…
Changes in Palestinian Organizations - 2002-07-03
Yasser Arafat has dismissed two senior security officials as part of reforms in the Palestinian Authority's security apparatus. This decision comes amid international and Israeli…
Bodies of 26 out of 71 Passengers of the Tupolev Found - 2002-07-02
A tragic mid-air collision occurred between a Russian Tupolev passenger jet and a Boeing 757 over Germany and Switzerland, resulting in the deaths of 26…
Heroin Seizure at the Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border - 2002-07-01
Russian border guards seized 40 kilograms of heroin from traffickers at the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border. The traffickers abandoned the drugs and fled into Afghanistan. This incident…