December 2002
The Most Advanced German Technology in China - 2002-12-31
China and Germany launched the world's first commercial magnetic levitation train in Shanghai, showcasing advanced German technology. This project, which includes significant investment from German…
Germany and China Agree to Cooperate on North Korean and Iraqi Crises
Germany and China have reached an agreement to collaborate on the crises in North Korea and Iraq, emphasizing the need for North Korea to meet…
Germany and China Believe UN Resolution on Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction Must Be Fully Implemented - 2002-12-29
German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder and Chinese Prime Minister Zhu Rongji discussed the importance of fully implementing the UN Security Council resolution on Iraq's weapons of…
Today, at least sixty people jumped from the tallest building in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia
At least sixty skydivers practiced jumping from the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur today as part of a week-long competition. This event attracted many…
Israeli Forces Return to Bethlehem - 2002-12-27
Israeli forces re-entered Bethlehem after a brief withdrawal for Christmas, imposing a curfew and using tear gas on residents. This escalation follows heavy military operations…
Over 100 UN Weapons Inspectors Continue Searches in Iraq - 2002-12-26
Over 100 UN weapons inspectors are actively searching for banned weapons in Iraq, while Saddam Hussein claims that the U.S. will be surprised by the…
Shaul Mofaz, Israeli Defense Minister, Will Not Be Allowed to Participate in Parliamentary Elections
Shaul Mofaz, the Israeli Defense Minister, has been prohibited from running in the parliamentary elections due to a six-month cooling-off period. Despite this, Prime Minister…
Interviews with Iraqi Scientists for the Discovery of Banned Weapons Continue
UN weapons inspectors are actively interviewing Iraqi scientists to find banned weapons, with claims from the scientists that Iraq has none. Saddam Hussein asserts that…
In the Philippines, at least 13 killed in a bomb explosion inside a house - 2002-12-24
A bomb explosion in a house in the Philippines resulted in at least 13 fatalities, including the mayor of Datu Piang. The Philippine army has…
The Likud Party's Chances of Victory in the Elections Have Decreased
The Likud Party's prospects for winning upcoming elections have diminished due to bribery allegations against its leadership. Candidates have reported coercion to pay bribes for…
In Ivory Coast, Rebels Take Major City from Government Forces - 2002-12-19
Rebels in Ivory Coast have captured the city of Man from government forces amid ongoing conflict. Amnesty International has condemned both sides for human rights…
Violence Continues in the Occupied Territories - 2002-12-18
Violence persists in the occupied territories as a Palestinian teenager is killed by Israeli soldiers in Rafah, Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon expresses willingness…
Annual Christmas Message from Archbishop Michel Sabbah - 2002-12-18
Archbishop Michel Sabbah called for Israeli and Palestinian leaders to resign if they cannot achieve peace in his Christmas message. He emphasized the need for…
Three Palestinians Arrested for Plotting to Down Ariel Sharon's Helicopter - 2002-12-15
Three Palestinians were arrested in East Jerusalem for planning to attack Ariel Sharon's helicopter and detonate a bomb in a bus station. This incident highlights…
Israel Will Not Allow Yasser Arafat to Travel to Bethlehem This Christmas Either - 2002-12-15
Israel has decided to prevent Yasser Arafat from traveling to Bethlehem during Christmas for security reasons. This decision has been criticized as a violation of…
Science and Society: Who Were the Last Conquerors of the Moon?
The article discusses the first astronauts who landed on the Moon 30 years ago and their lasting impact. It highlights the significance of their achievement…
Bashar al-Assad: War with Iraq Could Intensify Islamic Terrorism in the Middle East - 2002-12-13
Bashar al-Assad warns that the U.S. war against Iraq could exacerbate Islamic terrorism in the Middle East. He criticizes U.S. peace proposals as biased towards…
Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Activist in Gaza
Israeli forces killed Palestinian activist Osama Badra and arrested over twelve others in Gaza. This incident highlights ongoing tensions and violence in the region, particularly…
Palestinian Officials: Al-Qaeda Members Among Palestinians Are Israeli Agents - 2002-12-07
Palestinian officials allege that Mossad has trained individuals in Gaza to pose as Al-Qaeda members, claiming this is a tactic by Israel to undermine Palestinian…
American Astronaut and Two Russian Astronauts Return to Earth - 2002-12-07
An American astronaut and two Russian astronauts returned to Earth aboard the Endeavour spacecraft after a six-month mission at the International Space Station. The landing…
Sharon: Bin Laden's Al-Qaeda Terror Network Active in Gaza Strip and Lebanon - 2002-12-06
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon claims that Al-Qaeda's network is operational in Gaza and Lebanon and alleges cooperation with Hezbollah, which Hezbollah denies. This statement…
New Leader of the Israeli Labor Party: We Will Withdraw If We Win the Elections
Amram Mitzna, the new leader of the Israeli Labor Party, has promised to withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza if elected and unable to reach a…