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March 2002
The Pope Led the Candle Lighting Ceremony for Easter - 2002-03-31
Pope John Paul II led the Easter candle lighting ceremony in Rome while millions of Christians celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He will also…
One of Nazarbayev's Opposition Leaders Seeks Asylum in the French Embassy
Ghulam Jan Zakiyev, a leader of Kazakhstan's opposition party, has taken refuge in the French embassy to avoid arrest and demands an end to political…
Traditional Easter Ceremony at the Colosseum
Pope John Paul II showed signs of illness during the Easter ceremony at the Colosseum, reducing his participation and refraining from the traditional walk with…
Release of Heshmatollah Tabarzadi from Prison - 2002-03-30
Heshmatollah Tabarzadi, a prominent political figure, has been released from prison. The article includes an interview with Parviz Safari, a spokesperson for the Democratic Front,…
Release of Hashmatollah Tabarzadi - 2002-03-28
Hashmatollah Tabarzadi, a prominent reformist leader, has been released from prison after 70 days in solitary confinement, facing health issues due to mistreatment. His repeated…
Guaranteeing Equal Rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina - 2002-03-27
Major political parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina have reached an agreement on constitutional reforms to ensure equal rights for ethnic minorities, including Serbs, Croats, and…
President Bush's Support for Countries Seeking NATO Membership - 2002-03-26
President George W. Bush has expressed strong support for ten former communist countries seeking NATO membership, emphasizing the need to eliminate divisions in Europe. This…
Summons of the Defeated Opposition Leader
Morgan Tsvangirai, the opposition leader in Zimbabwe, has been summoned to court on charges of treason related to an alleged assassination plot against President Mugabe.…
Social Democratic Party of Portugal Wins Elections
The Social Democratic Party of Portugal has won the parliamentary elections, defeating the ruling Socialist Party. This victory reflects a broader trend in Europe towards…
The Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia May Be Accused of Spying for the U.S.
The Yugoslav Army may accuse Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Miodrag Pristich of espionage for the U.S. after he and an American diplomat were arrested during…
Federal Grand Jury Indictment for Suspect in Daniel Pearl's Murder - 2002-03-15
A federal grand jury in New Jersey has indicted Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh for the kidnapping and murder of journalist Daniel Pearl. This indictment highlights…
Mugabe Secures Fifty-Five Percent of Votes
Robert Mugabe won the Zimbabwean presidential election with 55% of the votes against Morgan Tsvangirai's 41%. The election was marred by allegations of misconduct, which…
Vote Counting in Zimbabwe - 2002-03-12
Vote counting is underway in Zimbabwe's presidential election, with Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai as the main contenders. Welshman Ncube, a senior opposition figure, has…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report from Germany: Iranian Demonstrations in Front of the Dom Church in Cologne - 2002-03-11
Iranians demonstrated in front of the Dom Church in Cologne, Germany, organized by the Association for the Defense of Political Prisoners in Iran. This event…
Reaction of French Circles to the Recent Meeting of the Iraqi Foreign Minister with Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations
The article reports on the French political circles' reactions to a meeting between the Iraqi Foreign Minister and UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. This meeting is…
Zimbabweans Welcome Elections - 2002-03-10
Zimbabweans are actively participating in presidential elections, with significant voter turnout as opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai challenges long-time President Robert Mugabe. Despite reports of intimidation…
Zimbabwean President Says He Will Not Allow Opposition Party to Win Elections
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe declared he will prevent the opposition from winning the upcoming presidential elections. He acknowledged past negligence but asserted he is now…
Democratic Changes in Iraq Must Be Achieved by Internal Forces
Jalal Talabani, a leader of Iraqi Kurds, advocates for internal forces to drive democratic changes in Iraq rather than U.S. military intervention, fearing the establishment…
Elections in Zimbabwe - 2002-03-05
President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe has declared his intent to prevent the opposition from winning the upcoming presidential elections. He acknowledges that his party has…
Creation of a Database of Genetic or Hereditary Profiles of Terrorism Suspects
U.S. officials are considering a proposal to create a genetic database of arrested terrorism suspects to improve identification efforts. This initiative is being reviewed by…
Swiss People Vote to Join the United Nations - 2002-03-04
Switzerland voted to join the United Nations, ending its long-standing political isolation. The proposal received 54.6% approval nationwide, despite opposition from some local governments. This…
Police Attack Main Opposition Party in Zimbabwe - 2002-03-02
The main opposition party in Zimbabwe has accused the police of violently raiding their offices, resulting in injuries to members. This incident occurs ahead of…
Positions and Policies of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan - 2002-03-02
Khalid Azizi, a representative of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan, discussed the party's positions and policies in a recent interview following talks with a…