May 2002
High-Level U.S. Envoy in the Middle East - 2002-05-30
The U.S. is attempting to revitalize the Middle East peace process with a high-level envoy in the region. William Burns announced a three-phase plan from…
U.S. Special Envoy Returns to the Middle East - 2002-05-29
The U.S. Special Envoy, William Burns, has returned to the Middle East to seek a political resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, meeting with Egyptian officials…
President Bush on His Way Back to Washington - 2002-05-28
President Bush returned to Washington after a European trip, which included a significant meeting with Pope John Paul II. They discussed concerns regarding the Roman…
State of Emergency in Nepal Extended for Another 3 Months
A state of emergency in Nepal has been extended for three months following deadly clashes between government forces and Maoist rebels, resulting in dozens of…
Meeting between Pope and President Bush - 2002-05-28
President Bush met with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican, expressing concerns about the impact of recent sexual abuse scandals on the Catholic Church…
Prime Minister of Nepal Dismissed
Sher Bahadur Deuba, the Prime Minister of Nepal, was dismissed by the ruling centrist party due to his decision to dissolve parliament and call for…
Calendar Day, May 24: The First Colony of English Immigrants in America - 2002-05-24
On May 24, 2002, the article commemorates the establishment of Jamestown, the first colony of English immigrants in America, which is significant in American history.…
Nepal's Ruling Party Suspends Sher Bahadur Deuba from Premiership - 2002-05-23
Nepal's ruling party has suspended Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba in response to his decision to dissolve parliament, leading to the resignation of three senior…
Son of Ahmad Jibril Killed in Bomb Explosion
Jihad Jibril, the son of Palestinian leader Ahmad Jibril, was killed in a bomb explosion in Beirut. The attack appears to be politically motivated, with…
Three Killed in New Suicide Bombing in Israel
A suicide bombing in Netanya, Israel, resulted in three deaths, including the bomber, and left around 40 injured. Hamas and the Popular Front for the…
Under the Microscope: Has Iran Failed in the Legal Regime of the Caspian Sea?
The article discusses whether Iran has failed in establishing a legal framework for the Caspian Sea amidst various political issues, including the Israel-Palestine conflict and…
Theft of Toxic Materials in Mexico - 2002-05-17
A truck carrying 10 tons of sodium cyanide was stolen in Mexico, raising concerns about potential terrorist involvement. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the…
Approval of Euthanasia Law in Belgium - 2002-05-16
Belgium has legalized euthanasia, allowing doctors to assist patients in dying under certain conditions. This law was passed by the House of Representatives with a…
Negotiations to End Strike in Germany - 2002-05-15
The largest industrial union in Germany is negotiating with employers to end a significant strike that began on May 5. Union representatives demand a wage…
War in Liberia Approaches the Capital
The conflict in Liberia is intensifying as rebel forces advance towards the capital, Monrovia, prompting residents to flee. President Charles Taylor is urging calm while…
Calendar Day, May 14: Recognition of the State of Israel by President Harry Truman - 2002-05-14
On May 14, 1948, President Harry Truman recognized the State of Israel, leading to an immediate declaration of war against Israel by Arab countries in…
Los Angeles Report: The Transition from a Painful Process to a Peace Process in the Middle East - 2002-05-14
The article discusses the shift from a painful conflict to a potential peace process in the Middle East, focusing on the ongoing issues between Palestine…
Labor Strikes in Germany Expand - 2002-05-13
Labor strikes in Germany are growing as the IG Metall union seeks higher wages, expanding to Berlin and Brandenburg. The union has rejected a management…
50,000 People March for Peace in Tel Aviv - 2002-05-12
Over 50,000 people marched in Tel Aviv advocating for peace and Israel's withdrawal from Palestinian territories. The event, organized by the 'Peace Now!' movement, is…
State of Emergency in Liberia Extended by Parliament
The Liberian Parliament has extended a state of emergency declared by President Charles Taylor amid escalating clashes with rebels near the capital, Monrovia. This situation…
Under the Microscope: The Renewed Relationship Between Iran and the USA - 2002-05-09
The article discusses various political tensions in Iran, including remarks from judiciary head Mr. Shahroudi on detentions, conflicts between political factions regarding Palestine, and concerns…
UK Security Assistance to Palestine - 2002-05-09
The UK has offered security assistance to the Palestinian Authority to help prevent terrorist attacks against Israel. Prime Minister Tony Blair highlighted the dire situation…
Clashes between Hindus and Muslims Result in Over 15 Deaths
Clashes between Hindus and Muslims in Ahmedabad have resulted in over 15 deaths, with violence escalating after a Muslim teacher was killed. The situation is…
Russia's Special Envoy in the Middle East - 2002-05-09
Russia's special envoy Andrei Vdovin has departed for the Middle East to participate in an international conference aimed at resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict. This comes…
U.S. Representatives Support Nuclear Waste Burial
The U.S. House of Representatives supports a decision to bury nuclear waste in Nevada, with the Senate planning discussions and a vote by year-end. Concerns…
State of Alert for Security Forces in Pakistan - 2002-05-09
A suicide car bombing in Karachi, Pakistan, killed 15 people, prompting President Musharraf to place security forces on high alert. The attack is suspected to…
Clashes Between Hindus and Muslims in India Result in 14 Casualties - 2002-05-08
Clashes between Hindu and Muslim communities in Ahmedabad, India, have resulted in at least 14 deaths. The violence has escalated, prompting calls for increased security…
Escalation of Violent Clashes Between Hindus and Muslims
Violent clashes between Hindus and Muslims in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, have resulted in at least 9 deaths, including a teacher burned alive. The situation escalated despite…
Agreement to End the Siege of the Church of the Nativity - 2002-05-07
An agreement has been reached to end the siege of the Church of the Nativity, with 13 Palestinian extremists to be exiled to Italy and…
Continued Violent Clashes Between Hindus and Muslims in Gujarat - 2002-05-07
Violent clashes between Hindus and Muslims in Gujarat have resulted in two more deaths, including a young Muslim set on fire by a mob. The…
Landmine Explosion by Maoist Rebels - 2002-05-07
A landmine explosion by Maoist rebels in Jharkhand, India, has resulted in the deaths of at least 14 police officers and injuries to several others.…
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…
Fifty Thousand German Workers Go on Strike - 2002-05-06
Fifty thousand German workers have gone on strike, potentially impacting Germany's economy. The strike is expected to disrupt key industries and has arisen from failed…
The Ruling Coalition in India Supports the Opposition's Proposal
The ruling coalition in India, led by Hindu nationalists, has expressed support for an opposition proposal concerning the violent clashes in Gujarat, where over 900…
Warning from a Charity Organization - Save the Children
Save the Children has issued a report highlighting the increasing risk of homelessness for mothers and children due to modern warfare. The organization emphasizes the…
Indian Government Expresses Concern Over Hindu-Muslim Clashes
The Indian government is concerned about ongoing Hindu-Muslim violence in Gujarat, which has resulted in over 900 deaths since February. The ruling BJP-led coalition has…
Indian Nationalist Government Defends Against Parliament's Condemnation Vote - 2002-05-01
The Indian nationalist coalition government faced a parliamentary condemnation for failing to prevent communal violence in Gujarat. Accusations were directed at Prime Minister Vajpayee for…
Members of India's ruling party accused of involvement in the massacre of hundreds in Gujarat
Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party are accused of participating in a premeditated massacre in Gujarat, resulting in at least 900 deaths. The Indian Parliament…
Motion to Hold Indian Government Accountable Fails
The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Vajpayee, successfully defeated a motion to hold it accountable for its response to violence in Gujarat, where over…