May 2002
Endeavour Spacecraft to Launch Tonight
The Endeavour spacecraft is set to launch tonight but faces a 60% chance of delay due to adverse weather conditions. It will carry 10 international…
Coalition Forces Will Remain in Afghanistan Until the Complete Destruction of Al-Qaeda - 2002-05-22
U.S. General Tommy Franks announced that coalition forces will remain in eastern Afghanistan until Al-Qaeda is fully dismantled. A recent operation in Paktia province resulted…
US Requests Cuba to Allow Visits to Biotechnology Laboratories - 2002-05-17
The US has requested Cuba to permit international inspections of its biotechnology labs to verify compliance with the Biological Weapons Convention. This request comes amid…
White House Rejects Economic Sanctions Lift Against Cuba - 2002-05-16
The White House has rejected former President Jimmy Carter's request to lift economic sanctions against Cuba, asserting that they are crucial to U.S. foreign policy.…
Carter: It is Time for the U.S. and Cuba to Put Aside Old Hostilities - 2002-05-15
Former President Jimmy Carter called for the U.S. and Cuba to move past their historical animosities during a speech in Havana. He urged the U.S.…
Carter Continues His Visit to Cuba - 2002-05-14
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is visiting Cuba, marking a significant diplomatic engagement since the 1959 revolution. Fidel Castro welcomed Carter, allowing him freedom of…
Fidel Castro Welcomes Jimmy Carter at Havana Airport - 2002-05-13
Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. president, is on a historic week-long visit to Cuba, marking the first visit by a U.S. president since the 1959…
Welcoming President Carter in Cuba - 2002-05-12
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was welcomed by Cuban President Fidel Castro in Havana, marking a significant moment in U.S.-Cuba relations. Castro praised Carter for…
Carter's Visit to Cuba Begins - 2002-05-12
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has begun a five-day visit to Cuba, marking the first visit by a sitting or former U.S. president since the…
Castro: Cuba Does Not Produce Biological Weapons - 2002-05-11
Fidel Castro refuted U.S. allegations that Cuba is producing biological weapons and sharing technology with adversarial nations. John Bolton, a U.S. official, made these claims,…
Cuban Dissidents Demand Referendum on Reforms
Cuban dissidents have submitted a petition for a referendum on democratic reforms, coinciding with Jimmy Carter's visit. They seek to ensure freedoms and political changes,…
Televised Speech by Former U.S. President in Cuba - 2002-05-09
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is set to deliver a live televised speech in Cuba at the invitation of Fidel Castro. This visit marks the…
Chinese Passenger Plane Crash - 2002-05-07
A Chinese passenger plane with 112 people on board crashed into the northern sea near Dalian. There are no hopes for survivors, with 50 bodies…
Under the Microscope: Consequences of Amir Abdullah's Trip to Washington - 2002-05-07
Amir Abdullah's recent visit to Washington has reignited criticism of Mr. Arafat, prompting reactions from the Arab and British media. The article questions the effectiveness…
NASA Releases New Images from the Hubble Space Telescope - 2002-05-01
NASA has unveiled new images from the Hubble Space Telescope, showcasing a dynamic galaxy and a collision between two galaxies. These findings are significant as…
Concentration of US Forces at the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border - 2002-05-01
US forces are being concentrated at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border to assist British troops in their search for Osama bin Laden's supporters. Clashes have also erupted…