March 2002
Mobile Hospitals for Afghan Earthquake Victims - 2002-03-30
International peacekeepers have established mobile hospitals in northern Afghanistan to assist earthquake victims after a devastating quake reportedly killed around 800 people. The response has…
Extraordinary Meeting of the Security Council - 2002-03-30
The UN Security Council convened to address the escalating violence in the Middle East, particularly following Israel's incursion into Yasser Arafat's headquarters. Arab nations condemned…
New Talks Between the U.S. and Russia Regarding Iraq - 2002-03-28
U.S. and Russian diplomats are negotiating a review of UN sanctions against Iraq, which are set to expire soon. John Wolf and Yuri Fedotov are…
Progress in Revising Sanctions Against Iraq - 2002-03-28
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced progress in U.S.-Russia talks about revising sanctions on Iraq. John Wolf is in Moscow to discuss a list of prohibited…
Pakistan's Military Government Has Not Succeeded in Human Rights - 2002-03-28
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan criticizes the military government for failing to address issues of religious extremism, violence against women, and discriminatory laws. The…
Return of Afghan Refugees - 2002-03-27
Afghan refugees living on border islands between Afghanistan and Tajikistan are slowly returning home after 18 months in camps. Russian and UN officials report on…
Earthquake in Afghanistan - 2002-03-27
A devastating earthquake struck Afghanistan, resulting in at least 2,000 deaths and 4,000 injuries, with significant destruction in Baghlan province. The International Security Assistance Force…
US Congressman: Security Regulations at US Nuclear Power Plants are Very Weak - 2002-03-26
US Congressman Edward Markey raises concerns about the weak security regulations at US nuclear power plants, suggesting that terrorists could potentially be employed there. He…
Agreement Among European Union Countries for a Satellite System - 2002-03-26
European Union transport ministers have agreed to establish a satellite navigation system named Galileo, which will involve 30 satellites and cost over three billion dollars.…
Return of 80,000 Afghan Refugees - 2002-03-23
Around 80,000 Afghan refugees have returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan in the last three weeks following the Taliban's fall. This significant return exceeds the annual…
Azerbaijan's Request to Russia for Cooperation on Oil Pipeline Construction
Azerbaijan is seeking Russia's cooperation in the construction of the Baku-Ceyhan oil pipeline, emphasizing mutual economic benefits. Ilham Aliyev urges Russia to allow its companies…
Russia Surpasses Saudi Arabia in Oil Production - 2002-03-22
Russia has overtaken Saudi Arabia in oil production for the first time since the 1980s, producing about 100,000 more barrels per day. This shift in…
US Commander in Afghanistan in Moscow - 2002-03-21
General Tommy Franks met with Russian officials in Moscow to discuss the US-led anti-terrorism operations in Afghanistan. The talks included discussions on potential cooperation between…
United Nations Awards Annual Refugee Prize to Norwegian Ship
The United Nations has awarded the Nansen Refugee Award to the crew of a Norwegian ship for rescuing 430 Afghan refugees from a sinking vessel.…
Return of Afghan Refugees - 2002-03-20
The International Organization for Migration is conducting the largest single-day repatriation of Afghan refugees, evacuating two-thirds of the Chimtala camp. Thousands of Afghans displaced by…
Italy's Leniency Towards Iraqi Kurdish Refugees - 2002-03-20
Italy is facing a situation with over 900 Iraqi Kurdish refugees who entered the country illegally. President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi advocates for humanitarian treatment, while…
Agreement of Oil Ministers of OPEC Member Countries - 2002-03-16
OPEC oil ministers agreed to extend current production cuts until June to stabilize global oil prices. This decision follows a previous cut of 1.5 million…
Spacecraft Designed to Take Tourists to Space
Russian engineers and American contractors have revealed a new spacecraft designed for space tourism, allowing amateur astronauts to experience weightlessness for three minutes. The cost…
Amnesty International Warns of Human Rights Violations in the U.S.
Amnesty International has warned the UN about human rights violations in the U.S. following the September 11 attacks, citing excesses in response measures. The organization…
Kuwait Rejects Qatar's Foreign Minister Proposal
Kuwait has declined a proposal from Qatar to engage in direct talks with Iraq for normalizing relations. This refusal is rooted in Kuwait's status as…
U.S. Support for Weapons Inspectors - 2002-03-13
The U.S. has expressed support for upcoming UN talks with Iraq regarding weapons inspections, urging a quicker process. Iraq has raised concerns about the presence…
Russia's Assistance in the Reconstruction of Afghanistan - 2002-03-13
Vladimir Putin pledged Russia's support for Afghanistan's reconstruction during a meeting with Hamid Karzai in Moscow. Karzai thanked Russia and expressed a desire to strengthen…
Russia Bans Chicken Meat Imports from the U.S.
Russia has imposed a ban on chicken meat imports from the U.S. due to concerns over antibiotics and Salmonella contamination. U.S. officials are meeting with…
Hamid Karzai Visits Moscow
Hamid Karzai is visiting Moscow to discuss Russia's role in Afghanistan's reconstruction and the issue of drug trafficking. This meeting is significant as it addresses…
Cuban Dissidents Demand Referendum for Political Reform
Cuban dissidents are gathering signatures for a referendum on political reform, having collected ten thousand so far, which is the legal requirement for such a…
The Time for Afghan Refugees to Return Has Arrived
Iran has announced plans for the repatriation of Afghan refugees following the Taliban's fall, with a senior official stating that operations will begin on April…
Russia Postpones Solidarity with OPEC
Russia has delayed its decision to align with OPEC on oil production cuts intended to boost global oil prices. OPEC Secretary General Ali Rodriguez visited…
Writings and Poems: The Story of Philip Hansen (Part One) - 2002-03-05
The article discusses the espionage case of Robert Philip Hansen, an FBI employee who betrayed the U.S. by passing secrets to the Soviet Union and…
OPEC Secretary General Visits Moscow
The OPEC Secretary General is in Moscow to convince Russia to maintain low oil exports, hoping to support OPEC's efforts to increase oil prices. Russia…
Macedonian Police Kill Seven Men
Macedonian police killed seven men accused of planning attacks on key buildings and foreign embassies in Skopje. The deceased were described as foreign terrorists, and…