August 2002
EU Relief Fund Established to Assist Flood Victims - 2002-08-28
The European Commission has launched a relief fund of at least $500 million to support EU member states and candidates affected by recent floods. This…
Islamic Militants in the Philippines Free Two Abducted Muslims
Islamic militants in the Philippines, specifically the Abu Sayyaf group, have freed two Muslims from a recent kidnapping while beheading two others. This incident marks…
Warning from the Food and Agriculture Organization - 2002-08-21
The FAO warns that the global goal to reduce hunger by half by 2015 may not be met, with projections indicating that the number of…
The Pope Returns to Rome - 2002-08-20
Pope John Paul II returned to Rome after a four-day visit to Poland, where he expressed concern for the economically struggling population and encouraged them…
The Pope Arrives in Poland - 2002-08-16
Pope John Paul II has arrived in Poland for his ninth visit since becoming pope. He will spend four days in Krakow, where he previously…
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…
The Plot Against Henry
The article discusses the film 'The Plot Against Henry,' a comedy directed by Michel Romer that premiered in 1989 after being delayed for 20 years.…
So far, 18 people have lost their lives due to flooding in southern Russia - 2002-08-09
Severe flooding in southern Russia has resulted in 18 fatalities, with rescue teams recovering more bodies. The flooding has also affected other European countries, leading…