August 2002
Workers Struggle to Control the Flooding Yangtze River - 2002-08-26
Workers in Wuhan, China, are battling to control the flooding Yangtze River, which threatens to inundate the city of seven million. Thousands are involved in…
Increase in West Nile Virus Deaths in the U.S.
The death toll from the West Nile virus in the U.S. has risen to 18, with confirmed cases reaching 370. Health officials in New York…
Efforts to Control Flooding in China Continue - 2002-08-25
Efforts to manage flooding in central China are ongoing as officials work to prevent the collapse of the Dongting Lake dam. Although water levels are…
A Sea Pig Escaped from Prague Zoo
A sea pig named Gaston escaped from the Troja Zoo in Prague while zoo keepers were rescuing animals. He was last seen swimming towards the…
Mahathir Mohamad Arrives in Rangoon Today - 2002-08-18
Mahathir Mohamad, the Malaysian Prime Minister, has arrived in Rangoon for a two-day visit aimed at enhancing economic ties with Burma. He will not meet…
North Korean Army and UN Forces Dialogue - 2002-08-06
North Korean and UN forces have engaged in discussions to prevent further hostile encounters following a deadly clash in the Yellow Sea. The talks, held…
Science and Society: The Threat of Destruction Does Not Currently Endanger the World
Astronomers have confirmed that an asteroid expected to hit Earth in 17 years will instead pass safely, although it could pose a risk in 2060.…