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November 2002
Demand for Autonomy by Iraqi Kurds - 2002-11-30
Iraqi Kurdish activists in Paris are advocating for autonomy if a U.S. military operation leads to the fall of Saddam Hussein. They argue that a…
Financial Aid to Taliban and Al-Qaeda - 2002-11-29
A network involving traffickers, spies, and politicians is reportedly funneling financial support to the Taliban and Al-Qaeda members who are on the run. This situation…
Turkey's Cabinet Led by Abdullah Gul Receives Vote of Confidence from Parliament - 2002-11-28
Turkey's cabinet under Prime Minister Abdullah Gul has received a vote of confidence from Parliament, allowing for potential political and economic reforms. The government emphasizes…
Russia's Request to Georgia for the Extradition of Chechen Separatists - 2002-11-27
Russia has requested Georgia to extradite eight Chechen separatists, claiming that there are no legal grounds for Georgia's refusal, especially after the European Court of…
Science and Society: New Method for Criminal Identification Using DNA Testing - 2002-11-26
A Scottish geneticist has developed a new DNA testing method that significantly speeds up criminal identification and blood relation verification. This advancement is reported by…
Ariel Sharon Congratulated Abdullah Gul
Ariel Sharon congratulated Abdullah Gul on his new position as Turkey's Prime Minister and invited him to visit Israel. This highlights the strengthening ties between…
Jamalai to be Sworn in as New Prime Minister of Pakistan on Saturday - 2002-11-22
Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali is set to be sworn in as Pakistan's new Prime Minister, following his election by parliament. His close ties to President…
Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali Becomes Prime Minister of Pakistan - 2002-11-21
Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali has been elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, marking the first such appointment since the 1999 military coup. Supported by…
Finding a Fair Solution to the Cyprus Issue - 2002-11-21
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the leader of Turkey's ruling party, emphasizes that Turkey's EU accession efforts must be tied to resolving the Cyprus issue. The island…
Turkish President Opposes Appointment of Minister of Education
Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer has opposed the appointment of Basir Atalay, a politician with Islamic ties, to the Ministry of Education. This decision reflects…
Voting in the U.S. Senate for the Approval of the Bill Establishing the Department of Homeland Security - 2002-11-19
The U.S. Senate is set to vote on a bill to create the Department of Homeland Security amidst partisan disagreements. Democrats aim to remove special…
President Bush Praises Establishment of Department of Homeland Security - 2002-11-17
President Bush commended Congress for establishing the Department of Homeland Security, emphasizing its role in combating terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. He also noted…
Inauguration of Parliament in Pakistan - November 16, 2002
General Pervez Musharraf is sworn in as the new president of Pakistan while the new civilian parliament holds its inaugural session. The political landscape is…
Turkish President Appoints Abdullah Gul as Prime Minister - 2002-11-16
Turkish President has appointed Abdullah Gul as Prime Minister, marking the first non-coalition government in 15 years. Gul's appointment comes as the Justice and Development…
Democrats Protest Changes to the Department of Homeland Security Bill - 2002-11-16
Democratic senators in the U.S. are threatening to delay the Department of Homeland Security bill due to added provisions they deem irrelevant to security. Tom…
Biological Weapons Convention - 2002-11-15
The UN's Biological Weapons Convention review conference ended with 146 countries agreeing to continue discussions until 2006. The focus will be on the causes of…
Proposal of the Justice and Development Party Submitted to the President of Turkey
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan submitted a list of Prime Minister candidates to President Ahmet Necdet Sezer after the new Turkish parliament was sworn in. Erdoğan, despite…
Election of Ms. Nancy Pelosi as Minority Leader in the House of Representatives - 2002-11-15
Nancy Pelosi has been elected as the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, taking over from Richard Gephardt. This is significant as it marks…
Members of the New Turkish Parliament Remember Today - 2002-11-14
The newly elected Turkish Parliament members pledged to maintain the secular system and Western values. The Justice and Development Party, led by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan,…
First Time in American History - 2002-11-14
Nancy Pelosi has been elected as the first female leader of the Democratic Party in the U.S. House of Representatives. This historic election follows the…
Tribal and Religious Leaders in Pakistan Call for Repeal of Death Sentence for Killer
Tribal and religious leaders in Pakistan are advocating for the cancellation of the death sentence for Mir Aimal Kansi, who was convicted of killing two…
Increased U.S. Cooperation with Northern Iraqi Kurds - 2002-11-12
The U.S. is enhancing military cooperation with the Kurds in northern Iraq in anticipation of a potential attack by Saddam Hussein. Jalal Talabani has expressed…
Pakistani Religious Leaders Call for Cancellation of Death Sentence for CIA Employees' Killer in Virginia
Pakistani religious and tribal leaders are urging the U.S. to cancel the death sentence of Mir Aimal Kazi, who killed two CIA agents in 1993.…
Turkey's New Parliament to Begin Work on November 14
Turkey's electoral board announced the Justice and Development Party's victory in the parliamentary elections, winning 363 seats. The Republican People's Party secured enough votes to…
Proposal for the Trial of Zacarias Moussaoui in Military Court - 2002-11-10
The Bush administration is considering trying Zacarias Moussaoui, the only person charged in the U.S. for the September 11 attacks, in a military court instead…
Bali Bombers Displeased with Low Number of American Casualties in Terrorist Attack - 2002-11-08
The Bali bombers expressed dissatisfaction with the low number of American casualties in their attack, which primarily killed Australians. A senior Indonesian police official provided…
Turkish Army Will Protect the Country Against Radical Islam - 2002-11-08
The Turkish Army has declared its commitment to protect the country from radical Islam, signaling a warning to the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP)…
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Says His Party Will Not Introduce Prime Minister Candidate Until Next Week
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that his party will wait until the new parliament is formed next week before introducing a Prime Minister candidate. This follows…
Leader of the Winning Party in Turkey's Recent Parliamentary Elections Plans to Visit Northern Cyprus and Greece Soon
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, leader of Turkey's ruling party, plans to visit Northern Cyprus and Greece to ease tensions before an upcoming EU summit. The visit…
Establishment of a New Department of Homeland Security - 2002-11-07
Following the midterm elections in the U.S., President Bush aims to establish a new Department of Homeland Security with bipartisan support. The Republican Party's control…
On This Day, November 6: The Collapse of Tammany Hall in New York - 2002-11-06
On November 6, 1898, Tammany Hall, a key political organization of the Democratic Party in the U.S., collapsed due to financial misconduct by its officials.…
Germany's Reaction to the New Elections in Turkey - 2002-11-06
Germany has reacted to the recent elections in Turkey, where the Justice and Development Party won significantly. The German government hopes the new administration will…
Leaders of Turkey's Justice and Development Party Begin Search for New Prime Minister - 2002-11-05
The Justice and Development Party in Turkey is starting the search for a new prime minister after a parliamentary election victory. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the…
Start of Elections in America - 2002-11-05
Elections are taking place in the U.S. today, with voters deciding on all House and Senate seats and several governorships. President Bush is actively supporting…
Intense Electoral Competition in America - 2002-11-04
The Democratic and Republican parties are in a fierce competition ahead of the midterm elections in the U.S., with candidates contesting key positions across various…
Justice and Development Party Wins Elections in Turkey - 2002-11-04
The Justice and Development Party (AKP), a newly formed party with Islamic roots, won the Turkish parliamentary elections with 35% of the votes, allowing it…
Turkey's Parliamentary Elections Today Could Lead to the Rise of Islamic Trends - 2002-11-03
Turkish voters are electing a new parliament that may lead to the rise of the Justice and Development Party, which has Islamic roots. Recep Tayyip…
Walter Mondale to Replace Senator Wellstone - 2002-11-03
Senator Wellstone's death poses a significant challenge for the Democratic Party as they approach midterm elections. Walter Mondale has been nominated to replace him in…
Deadline for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement Between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to be Extended
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed to extend the deadline for their peace agreement. South African President Thabo Mbeki facilitated this decision…
Turkish Politicians Spend Last Day of Election Campaigns
Turkish politicians are concluding their election campaigns, with the Justice and Development Party, led by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, likely to gain power. This election is…
Russia's Attempt to Arrest Chechen Representative - 2002-11-02
Denmark is withholding the extradition of Chechen representative Ahmad Zakayev to Russia due to insufficient evidence of terrorism. Zakayev was arrested after a conference in…
Turkish Constitutional Court Grants Justice Party 15 Days to Defend Itself
The Turkish Constitutional Court has allowed the Justice and Development Party 15 days to defend itself against a government ban. Prosecutors accuse the party of…