August 2002
Environmental Activists Express Discontent with Earth Conference
Environmental activists are dissatisfied with the Earth Conference in Johannesburg, claiming that corporate interests are undermining its goals of poverty reduction and environmental protection. Approximately…
Arrest of Two Palestinian Extremists - 2002-08-28
Israeli forces arrested two leaders of a Palestinian militant group in Ramallah, coinciding with the anniversary of a previous assassination. The Palestinian Authority's Minister of…
Wuthering Heights
The article discusses Luis Buñuel's 1953 film adaptation of Emily Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights,' highlighting its distinct approach compared to William Wyler's 1939 version. Buñuel's film…
Expansion of Economic Cooperation between China and Russia - 2002-08-22
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov and Chinese Prime Minister Zhu Rongji have signed agreements to enhance economic and trade cooperation, aiming to further increase their…
Smallpox Vaccination for Rescue Workers in Israel - 2002-08-21
Israel's security cabinet has decided to vaccinate 15,000 emergency rescue workers against smallpox due to fears of a potential biological attack from Iraq in response…
Brother of Senior Palestinian Militant Killed
On the first day of a security agreement between Israel and the Palestinians, Mohammad Saadat, brother of senior militant Ahmad Saadat, was killed by Israeli…
Dangerous Chemicals May Have Entered the Elbe River - 2002-08-20
The water level of the Elbe River has risen in Magdeburg, but not to alarming levels that require further evacuations. Concerns about dangerous chemicals entering…
Rebel Attack in Northeast India Leaves 19 Dead
A surprise rebel attack in Tripura, Northeast India, resulted in 19 deaths and 5 injuries among paramilitary forces. The assailants, believed to be from a…
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…
New York Times: The U.S. Provided Intelligence to Iraq During the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s - 2002-08-18
The New York Times revealed that the U.S. provided intelligence to Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War, despite awareness of Iraq's chemical weapons program. Key figures…
Israel Calls for Urgent Action Against Saddam Hussein - 2002-08-16
Israel is urging the United States to take immediate military action against Saddam Hussein, warning that delays could allow Iraq to enhance its weapons of…
Israel Warns of the Danger of Not Attacking Iraq - 2002-08-16
Israel has warned the U.S. that delaying military action against Iraq could allow Saddam Hussein to develop more weapons of mass destruction. Israeli leaders, including…
The U.S. Position on the Immunity of Its Peacekeeping Forces - 2002-08-14
The U.S. government, led by the Bush administration, is not planning to pressure other nations to grant immunity to its peacekeepers from the new International…
Unified EU Policy on Immunity for American Citizens - 2002-08-13
The European Union is urging member states not to sign separate agreements granting immunity to American citizens from prosecution in the International Criminal Court. This…
Charlton Heston Bids Farewell to the American People - 2002-08-10
Charlton Heston, a prominent conservative figure and actor, announced he has Alzheimer's disease and wishes to say goodbye to his fans. This news highlights Heston's…
Israeli Prime Minister's Remarks Coincide with Palestinian Delegation's Visit to America - 2002-08-09
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon urged the Palestinian Authority to control militants to achieve peace, coinciding with a high-level Palestinian delegation's talks in the U.S.…
Israeli Parliament Member Protests Against Sharon - 2002-08-08
Shlomo Ben-Ami, a former Israeli Foreign Minister, resigned from parliament to protest the Labor Party's alliance with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. He had previously warned…
Israel Purchases Fifty Million Cubic Meters of Water Annually from Turkey
Israel has agreed to buy 50 million cubic meters of water annually from Turkey for the next 20 years, a deal announced by Prime Minister…
Arrest of Four Arab Israelis - 2002-08-05
Four Arab Israelis were arrested for allegedly supplying sensitive information to Lebanese militants in exchange for drugs and weapons. This incident raises concerns about the…
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.…