Prdakht Alktrvnyk Saman Kysh (TSE:سپ)
December 2002
All luggage and cargo of air passengers in the U.S. will be inspected starting January 1, 2003
Beginning January 1, 2003, all air passenger luggage and cargo in the U.S. will undergo inspections for explosives. This initiative is part of a congressional…
Kofi Annan, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, sees no reason for military action against Iraq at this time - 2002-12-31
Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary-General, announced that there is currently no justification for military action against Iraq, citing satisfactory cooperation from the Iraqi government and…
United Nations Security Council Tightens Import Restrictions on Iraq - 2002-12-31
The UN Security Council has tightened import restrictions on Iraq to prevent the acquisition of military-related materials. This decision impacts Iraq's ability to import protective…
UN Weapons Inspectors Visited Seven Locations in Iraq - 2002-12-30
UN weapons inspectors conducted visits to seven sites in Iraq as part of their search for prohibited weapons. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell indicated…
Colin Powell: President Bush Has Not Yet Decided on Military Action Against Iraq - 2002-12-29
UN weapons inspectors are conducting searches in Iraq for evidence of weapons of mass destruction. Colin Powell announced that President Bush has not yet made…
Colin Powell Says While North Korea Is Acting Wrongly, Washington Will First Test Diplomacy
Colin Powell emphasizes the U.S. approach of testing diplomacy with North Korea regarding its nuclear program, despite acknowledging the seriousness of the situation. Senator Joseph…
Russian Foreign Ministry: Suicide Bombings on Friday Prove Bombers are Part of International Terrorist Network - 2002-12-29
A suicide bombing in Grozny, Chechnya, killed at least 55 people and injured around 150. The Russian government blames Chechen separatists, while President Putin insists…
Today, at least sixty people jumped from the tallest building in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia
At least sixty skydivers practiced jumping from the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur today as part of a week-long competition. This event attracted many…
At least 40 killed in two powerful explosions in Grozny - 2002-12-27
Two powerful explosions in Grozny resulted in at least 40 deaths and over 60 injuries, attributed to suicide bombers. The attacks targeted a government building,…
French Police Arrest Four Islamic Militants Linked to a Larger Terrorist Network
French police arrested four Islamic militants suspected of planning an attack, linked to a larger terrorist network associated with Chechen separatists. The arrests are part…
Second Black Box of Ukrainian Plane Found
The second black box of a Ukrainian plane that crashed in Iran has been found, with all 44 passengers confirmed dead. Ukrainian officials are seeking…
Third Successful Separation of Conjoined Twins at a Hospital in Thailand - 2002-12-25
Doctors in Thailand successfully separated conjoined twin girls born at the chest in a 10-hour surgery. This is the third successful case of such a…
Doctors in Thailand Successfully Separate Conjoined Twin Girls
Doctors in Thailand successfully separated conjoined twin girls who were born attached at the chest. The surgery lasted 10 hours and was the third successful…
Russian and Ukrainian Experts' Plane Crashes Near Isfahan
A plane carrying Russian and Ukrainian experts crashed near Isfahan, resulting in the deaths of all passengers. The crash is under investigation, with the black…
Private Interviews of UN Inspectors with Iraqi Scientists - 2002-12-23
UN weapons inspectors have started private interviews with Iraqi scientists regarding Iraq's weapons programs. Concurrently, an Iraqi aircraft shot down a US drone, and Iraq…
U.S. Army Conducts Largest Military Exercises Since 1991 War - 2002-12-22
The U.S. Army has conducted its largest military exercises since the 1991 Gulf War, involving thousands of troops and armored vehicles in Kuwait. President Bush…
The United States Will Provide Its Information on Iraq to UN Inspectors - 2002-12-21
The U.S. has announced it will share sensitive information with UN inspectors regarding Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. This includes potential locations of chemical and…
Golden Globe Nominees Announced
The nominees for the Golden Globe Awards have been announced, with 'Chicago' leading the nominations. The awards ceremony, held by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association,…
A Chinese National Residing in the U.S. Arrested on Charges of Espionage and Terrorist Activities in China - 2002-12-20
A Chinese democracy activist living in the U.S., Wang Bingzhang, has been arrested in China on espionage and terrorism charges. He allegedly sold state secrets…
Le Monde's Attention to Recent Events in Iran - 2002-12-20
Le Monde interviewed journalist Mr. Zeidabadi regarding the implications of his imprisonment on the Iranian regime, the future outlook for the country, and the hopes…
Summary of Newspaper Reports on the Arrest of Immigrants in Los Angeles - 2002-12-20
Reports indicate that several immigrants and foreigners in the U.S. have been detained, a topic that has garnered significant attention in American media. This situation…
Electrical Devices Found in Paris Apartment Linked to Islamic Militants - 2002-12-19
French police discovered electrical devices in an apartment linked to Islamic militants, suggesting plans for bomb-making. Four North African suspects were arrested, initially thought to…
Former U.S. Vice President: Democrats Have a Good Chance to Defeat President Bush in Upcoming Elections - 2002-12-17
Al Gore, the former Vice President, expressed confidence that the Democratic Party can defeat President Bush in the next elections due to his economic policies.…
Senator Joseph Lieberman to Run for President in 2004
Senator Joseph Lieberman has announced his candidacy for the 2004 presidential election following Al Gore's decision not to run. This shift opens the Democratic field…
Al Gore Will Not Run for President in 2004
Al Gore has announced he will not run for president in 2004, stating he will support another Democrat for the position. This decision comes as…
UN Weapons Inspectors Increased Their Activities in Iraq - 2002-12-15
UN weapons inspectors in Iraq increased their activities amid American and British airstrikes targeting the 'no-fly zone.' Iraq protested the airstrikes, claiming they hit residential…
An Inside Look: Interview with Dr. Fariborz Raisdana - 2002-12-14
The article features an interview with Dr. Fariborz Raisdana discussing the resignation of the judiciary spokesperson and the Iranian student movement. Dr. Raisdana is a…
North Korean Ship Carrying Scud Missiles Docked Near Yemen - 2002-12-14
A North Korean cargo ship with Scud missiles docked in Yemen after international concerns were addressed. The U.S. allowed the ship to proceed following assurances…
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Lights Congressional Christmas Tree - 2002-12-13
On December 13, 2002, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives lit the Congressional Christmas tree, marking a festive occasion in Washington. Laura Bush,…
Ship Carrying Scud Missile Cargo to be Released
The U.S. has agreed to release a ship carrying Scud missiles from North Korea, which Yemen claims were intended for its military. This incident highlights…
A North Korean Missile Ship Detained in the Arabian Sea - 2002-12-11
A ship carrying North Korean missiles was detained in the Arabian Sea by Spanish vessels. The U.S. has been tracking the ship for weeks, suspecting…
Testing a Type of Mobile Command Post by the U.S. in Qatar - 2002-12-09
U.S. military officials are testing a mobile command post in Qatar, which could be used in a potential war with Iraq. General Tommy Franks is…
American Astronaut and Two Russian Astronauts Return to Earth - 2002-12-07
An American astronaut and two Russian astronauts returned to Earth aboard the Endeavour spacecraft after a six-month mission at the International Space Station. The landing…
The U.S. Claims Strong Evidence That Iraq Has Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2002-12-06
The U.S. asserts it has strong evidence of Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction despite UN inspectors finding none. Iraq denies having such weapons…
Saddam Hussein: Support UN Weapons Inspections - 2002-12-05
Saddam Hussein urges Iraqi citizens to support UN weapons inspections amid US claims of Iraq possessing weapons of mass destruction. The Bush administration insists on…
Saudi Arabia Distressed by Allegations of Financial Support to Terrorists - 2002-12-04
Saudi Arabia is responding to allegations of insufficient action against funding for terrorism, particularly following claims that charitable donations linked to the Saudi ambassador's wife…
Tens of Thousands March in Spain
Over 200,000 people in Galicia, Spain, protested against the government's handling of the Prestige oil tanker disaster, demanding better coastal protection. The protest follows the…
Astronauts of 'Endeavour' Conduct Their Final Spacewalk
Astronauts on the 'Endeavour' spacecraft are completing their final spacewalk to resolve a technical issue with a key module for the International Space Station. This…
Kenyan Officials: No Evidence Linking Ten Detainees to Two Attacks in Mombasa
Kenyan authorities have stated that there is no evidence linking ten detainees, including six Pakistanis and four Somalis, to two attacks targeting Israelis in Mombasa.…