May 2002
Colombian Paramilitary Forces Support Peace Plan
Colombian paramilitary forces have expressed their support for a peace plan proposed by newly elected President Alvaro Uribe aimed at negotiating with leftist rebels. The…
Fatah Revolutionary Council Calls for End to Suicide Bombings Against Israel - 2002-05-30
The Fatah Revolutionary Council has called for an end to suicide bombings against Israel, arguing that such actions harm the Palestinian struggle's image globally. This…
Mohammad Khordadian, Iranian Dancer Residing in the U.S., Arrested in Iran
Mohammad Khordadian, an Iranian dancer based in the U.S., was arrested in Iran for allegedly promoting moral corruption while visiting family. His detention highlights ongoing…
Iran Signs Contract with Two Foreign Banks for Marketing and Selling Iranian Bonds - 2002-05-28
Iran has entered into a contract with a French bank and a German bank to market and sell Iranian bonds internationally for the first time…
Judiciary Describes Open Support for Improved Relations with the U.S. as a Crime
The Iranian Judiciary has declared that openly supporting improved relations with the U.S. is a crime, following hardline rhetoric from Supreme Leader Khamenei. Reformist lawmakers,…
Supporters of Establishing Relations with the U.S. Face Prosecution
The Iranian judiciary has threatened to prosecute newspapers advocating for relations with the U.S. following Ayatollah Khamenei's condemnation of negotiations as treason. This marks a…
Path Out of Political, Economic, and Social Turmoil - 2002-05-20
The article discusses the increasing discord within the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly between the right-wing and reformist factions, as the former labels dissenters as…
Preliminary Results of the Counting of Votes in the Sierra Leone General Elections - 2002-05-16
Preliminary results from Sierra Leone's general elections show President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah leading significantly against his opponents. This election marks the first after a decade-long…
Elections in Sierra Leone - 2002-05-15
The preliminary results of Sierra Leone's elections show President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah leading significantly over his opponents in the first elections after a decade-long civil…
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…
Referendum on Saddam's Presidency - 2002-05-10
Iraq plans to hold a referendum to show support for Saddam Hussein, with officials aiming to ensure his success. This comes as U.S. officials express…
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…
Iran's President Threatens Resignation
Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has threatened to resign if he fails to implement promised reforms. This statement was made during a meeting with teachers and…
US Trade Sanctions Against Iran and the Possibility of Lifting Them for Pistachios - 2002-05-03
The article discusses the historical context of US trade sanctions against Iran, particularly affecting the import of Iranian pistachios. It highlights an interview with Dr.…
Ebrahim Yazdi Summoned to Revolutionary Court
Ebrahim Yazdi, a prominent political dissident, has been summoned to the Revolutionary Court in Tehran. The court's intentions regarding potential charges against him remain unclear.…