December 2002
Mr. Nazarbayev Arrived in Beijing on Sunday - 2002-12-22
Nursultan Nazarbayev, the President of Kazakhstan, has arrived in Beijing for a four-day visit to discuss regional cooperation and trade with Chinese officials. This visit…
Government-backed candidate wins South Korean presidential election by a narrow margin - 2002-12-19
Roh Moo-hyun, a government-backed candidate, won the South Korean presidential election by a slim margin over Lee Hoi-chang. The election is seen as a referendum…
Jordanian Police Arrest Libyan and Jordanian on Charges of Killing American Diplomat
Jordanian police have arrested a Libyan and a Jordanian for the murder of American diplomat Lawrence Foley. The incident has raised concerns among Americans in…
Two Al-Qaeda Operatives Arrested for the Murder of American Diplomat
Jordan has detained two Al-Qaeda members for the murder of American diplomat Laurence Foley. The suspects include a Libyan and a Jordanian, both connected to…
The Return of Afghan Refugees to Their Country Will Be Voluntary
An agreement has been made between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UN Refugee Agency for the voluntary return of 400,000 Afghan refugees over the next three…
Criticism from the Head of a Major Russian Oil Company on the U.S. Plan to Overthrow Saddam - 2002-12-10
Nikolai Tokarev, head of Zarubezhneft, criticized the U.S. plan to overthrow Saddam Hussein, claiming it is driven by a desire for cheaper oil. He noted…
Four Reports on the Events of December 7, Student Day in Iran - 2002-12-08
On December 7, 2002, which marks Student Day in Iran, student protests at Tehran University were met with violent repression from government forces. Eyewitnesses and…
Interview with Davood Nazari - 2002-12-06
Davood Nazari, a student leader, discusses the student movement's demands in an interview. This highlights the ongoing activism among Iranian students and their aspirations for…