April 2002
President of Madagascar Will Not Accept Election Recount Results - 2002-04-29
President Didier Ratsiraka of Madagascar has announced he will not accept the results of an election recount, following threats from his supporters to reject the…
Madagascar Supreme Court Declares Marc Ravalomanana Winner of Presidential Election
The Madagascar Supreme Court has declared Marc Ravalomanana the winner of the December presidential election, with 51% of the votes. Didier Ratsiraka, his opponent, refuses…
Criticism of the Church - 2002-04-27
Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy for priests accused of child sexual abuse, asserting that any priest with such offenses should not serve. This…
USA - Turkey and Armenia - April 25, 2002
President Bush hopes for improved relations between Armenia and Turkey, coinciding with global commemorations of the Armenian Genocide. The statement acknowledges Armenia's cooperation in the…
46 People Killed in Bus Collision in Southern Oman
A tragic bus accident in southern Oman has claimed the lives of 46 individuals, mostly workers from India and Bangladesh. This incident highlights the dangers…
First Suspected Case of Mad Cow Disease in the United States - 2002-04-20
Health officials are investigating the first suspected human case of mad cow disease in the U.S., involving a British woman in Florida. They believe she…
Presidential Claimants of Madagascar Travel to Senegal - 2002-04-17
The claimants to the presidency of Madagascar, Didier Ratsiraka and Marc Ravalomanana, have met in Senegal to resolve a political crisis stemming from disputed elections.…
5 Killed in Madagascar - 2002-04-13
Five people were killed in armed clashes between rival political factions in Madagascar, specifically between supporters of President Didier Ratsiraka and self-declared President Marc Ravalomanana.…
European Commission President Urges Israel to Immediately Withdraw Forces from Newly Occupied Palestinian Areas - 2002-04-08
European Commission President Romano Prodi has called for Israel to withdraw its forces from newly occupied Palestinian territories to facilitate humanitarian aid. He also urged…
Possibility of EU Economic Sanctions Against Israel - 2002-04-08
The Spanish Foreign Minister warns that the EU may impose sanctions on Israel if it does not comply with ceasefire demands. This statement comes amid…
America's Efforts Have Not Yielded Results
Romano Prodi, President of the European Commission, claims that U.S. efforts to resolve the Middle East crisis have failed, prompting him to propose a coalition…