November 2002
According to U.S. laws, bringing this child into U.S. territory legally qualifies him for permanent residency in the U.S.
A 13-year-old Cuban boy was rescued by U.S. officials after an illegal smuggling attempt failed. He is now in custody of U.S. immigration authorities and…
Germany to Assist in Increasing Israel's Security - 2002-11-27
Germany's Chancellor Gerhard Schröder announced plans to deliver Patriot missiles to Israel, citing a historical and moral obligation to enhance Israel's security. This move comes…
Luciano Gutiérrez, former coup leader in Ecuador, wins presidential election
Luciano Gutiérrez, a retired army colonel and former coup leader, won Ecuador's presidential election with 54% of the votes. He has pledged to combat corruption…
Ecuadorians Head to the Polls in Presidential Election - 2002-11-24
Ecuadorians voted in a presidential election where former coup leader Lucio Gutiérrez is leading in polls against millionaire Álvaro Noboa. Gutiérrez's campaign focuses on combating…
New Oil Leaks Near Sunken Tanker
The northwest coast of Spain is facing a new wave of pollution from the sunken tanker "Prestige," with significant oil spills threatening local ecosystems. Approximately…
Ivory Coast Rebels Do Not Consider Holding a Referendum Important
Ivory Coast rebels dismissed President Gbagbo's referendum proposal on constitutional changes, citing a lack of formal communication. They demand constitutional reforms and Gbagbo's resignation following…
Major Progress in Combating the Al-Qaeda Terrorist Network - 2002-11-18
Tom Ridge announced significant progress against Al-Qaeda, though it still poses a threat. Thousands have been arrested, yielding crucial information, and millions in assets have…
Ambiguity Surrounding North Korea's Admission of Nuclear Weapons - 2002-11-18
North Korea's official stance on its nuclear weapons capability remains unclear following conflicting statements from state media. The ambiguity arises from a Sunday broadcast claiming…
There is still a possibility of reaching an agreement in Ivory Coast - 2002-11-17
Rebel representatives and the central government of Ivory Coast believe an agreement is still possible despite current negotiations being stalled. Colonel Soumaila Yakoboko emphasized the…
Ivory Coast Rebels Remain in Peace Talks
Rebels in Ivory Coast continue peace negotiations despite rejecting parts of a proposed peace plan that they believe favors the government. They demand early elections,…
Interview with Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi on Ayatollah Khamenei's Recent Threats - 2002-11-12
Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi addresses the recent threats made by Ayatollah Khamenei and the violent response from plainclothes agents against student protests. This situation highlights…
Tension in Peace Negotiations in Ivory Coast - 2002-11-09
Tensions have risen in peace negotiations in Ivory Coast after the killing of a rebel leader's brother. The rebels are threatening retaliation while the government…
New Round of Negotiations Between the Government and Rebels of Ivory Coast in Lome - 2002-11-07
Rebels and government negotiators in Ivory Coast are in talks in Togo to end a seven-week rebellion. The rebels demand the resignation of the President…
Iraq Opens Arar Border Crossing
Iraq has reopened the Arar border crossing with Saudi Arabia, allowing the passage of goods and passengers for the first time in twelve years. This…