Railways of the Islamic Republic of Iran
October 2002
Bahrain: At Least Two Women Elected to Parliament
Bahrain has begun the second round of its first parliamentary elections in 29 years, with at least two women elected so far. This election is…
Shamkhani: Iran Must Assume That the U.S. Will Attack
Admiral Ali Shamkhani, Iran's Minister of Defense, warns that Iran should prepare for a potential U.S. attack, especially in light of President Bush's designation of…
December is the Month of Presidential Elections in Kenya - 2002-10-30
Kenya is set to hold presidential elections on December 27, 2002, marking the end of Daniel arap Moi's 24-year presidency. Uhuru Kenyatta is the ruling…
The Future Face of Bahrain's Parliament - 2002-10-25
Bahrain held its first parliamentary elections in 29 years, showing a mix of Islamic and secular representatives, with potential female representation. The final results are…
Parliamentary Elections in Bahrain - 2002-10-25
Bahrain held its first parliamentary elections in nearly 30 years, with over 53% voter turnout, including significant female participation. However, the main political group, Al-Wefaq,…
Action Against Companies That Provided Military Assistance to Iraq - 2002-10-23
The U.S. is urging action against two companies in Yugoslavia and Bosnia-Herzegovina for allegedly violating UN sanctions by supplying military assistance to Iraq. While U.S.…
Completion of Investigations by American and British Experts in Ukraine - 2002-10-21
American and British military experts have concluded their investigation in Ukraine regarding the potential sale of advanced radar systems to Iraq. The U.S. Ambassador indicated…
Under the Microscope: Iran and Israel and Khatami's Trip to Ukraine - 2002-10-16
The article discusses Iran's reaffirmation of its stance against Israel, as articulated by Hamid Reza Asfari, coinciding with Khatami's visit to Ukraine amidst allegations against…
Criminal Case Against Leonid Kuchma, President of Ukraine - 2002-10-16
A Ukrainian judge has initiated a criminal investigation against President Leonid Kuchma over allegations of arms sales to Iraq and involvement in a journalist's murder.…
Did Ukraine Sell Military Radar to Iraq?
American and British experts are investigating allegations that Ukraine sold a military radar system to Iraq, raising doubts about Ukraine's integrity. The U.S. claims this…
American and European Inspectors Visit Ukraine to Investigate Compliance with Iraq Sanctions - 2002-10-14
American and British inspectors are in Ukraine to investigate potential violations of UN sanctions regarding a military radar sale to Iraq. Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma…
Second Major Protest Against the President of Ukraine - 2002-10-13
A large protest in Ukraine called for the resignation of President Leonid Kuchma amid allegations of corruption and abuse of power. This protest occurred just…
Investigation into Radar Sale to Iraq - 2002-10-12
Ukrainian officials are disputing the authenticity of a tape suggesting their president approved a radar sale to Iraq. The U.S. government has halted aid to…
Interview with Dr. Reza Taghizadeh, Political Science Professor at Glasgow University, Regarding Jack Straw's Visit to Iran - 2002-10-09
Dr. Reza Taghizadeh analyzes Jack Straw's visit to Iran, focusing on the Islamic Republic's stance and Britain's involvement. This visit is significant as it highlights…