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April 2002
Referendum in Pakistan Begins - 2002-04-30
A nationwide referendum in Pakistan is taking place to decide on the five-year extension of President Pervez Musharraf's rule. The government has taken extensive security…
The Position of Junichiro Koizumi and His Ruling Party in Japan - April 28, 2002
In Japan, Junichiro Koizumi's ruling party faced significant setbacks as opposition candidates won two out of three major elections. This shift indicates a potential decline…
Pope's Dialogue with American Catholic Cardinals - 2002-04-24
Pope John Paul II is meeting with twelve American Cardinals to address the sexual abuse scandal within the Catholic Church and to propose reforms aimed…
Crisis of the Presidential Election in France - 2002-04-22
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the far-right leader, unexpectedly secured second place in the first round of the French presidential election, prompting major political parties to urge…
Interview with a Member of the Student Committee for the Defense of Political Prisoners - 2002-04-20
The article features an interview with a political prisoner discussing the trials of other political prisoners in Iran's Revolutionary Court. This highlights ongoing issues related…
Summoning of American Catholic Church Officials to Rome - 2002-04-16
Pope John Paul II has summoned senior American Catholic Church officials to discuss the sexual abuse scandal. The meetings aim to restore trust in the…
Frontiers of Knowledge: Drugs That Come and Go - 2002-04-15
Thirty new drugs were introduced to the market last year while several others were discontinued. Dr. Alireza Bagherian provides insights into the factors influencing the…
Request of Those Besieged in the Church of the Nativity - 2002-04-13
Armed Palestinians in the Church of the Nativity are requesting rescue from Pope John Paul II and Kofi Annan amid a siege by Israeli forces.…
Pedro Carmona is the Interim President of Venezuela - 2002-04-13
Pedro Carmona was appointed as the interim president of Venezuela following the ousting of Hugo Chavez. Carmona quickly dissolved the parliament and the Supreme Court,…
Arrest of Opposition Members in Kazakhstan - 2002-04-10
Kazakhstan police arrested 8 opposition members protesting outside the Eurasian Economic Summit in Almaty, following the recent arrest of two leaders of the Democratic Election…
A Monk from the Church of the Nativity Injured
A monk was injured during a standoff between Israeli forces and Palestinian gunmen at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Israeli President Moshe Katsav…
Prime Minister Position for a Rebel Leader in Congo - 2002-04-10
The Democratic Republic of Congo's government is willing to temporarily appoint a rebel leader as Prime Minister while keeping Joseph Kabila as President until elections…
Referendum to be Held in Pakistan - 2002-04-09
A national referendum in Pakistan is scheduled for April 30 to decide on extending General Pervez Musharraf's presidency for five more years. Musharraf has begun…
Review of Katib: God's Spies - April 9, 2002
The article discusses a program where Setareh Derakhshesh presents a book titled 'Tales of the Suppression of Oppression,' which features short stories from notable writers…
Speech by the President of Pakistan - April 9, 2002
Pervez Musharraf, the President of Pakistan, is set to speak at a rally supporting a referendum that would extend his rule for another five years.…
Vatican Calls for Respect for Christian Holy Sites - 2002-04-08
The Vatican has called for respect for Christian holy sites amidst escalating violence in the Middle East, particularly concerning the Church of the Nativity in…
Opposition Socialists Lead in First Round of Hungarian Elections
In Hungary's first round of parliamentary elections, opposition Socialists have taken a slight lead over the ruling party led by Viktor Orbán. The results indicate…
Vatican Diplomats' Plan - 2002-04-06
Vatican diplomats have proposed a plan to end the standoff at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, where around 200 Palestinians are trapped by…
Statement from Mr. Barzani's Party - 2002-04-05
A senior U.S. official discussed efforts to potentially overthrow Saddam Hussein with Turkish officials and Kurdish leaders. The Kurdish parties reaffirmed their commitment to a…
Malaysian Prime Minister Condemns Terrorism - 2002-04-02
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad condemned terrorism at an Islamic conference, emphasizing the need for a clear definition of terrorism and criticizing Western perspectives. He…
Serbia Issues Arrest Warrant for 4 Associates of Slobodan Milosevic
Serbia has issued arrest warrants for four former associates of Slobodan Milosevic, accused of crimes against humanity. This action comes in response to pressure from…
Pope Condemns Rise of Violence in the Middle East - 2002-04-01
Pope John Paul II condemned the escalating violence in the Middle East during his Easter message, highlighting the despair caused by recent events. He urged…