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September 2002
Victory of the Ruling Socialist Party in Morocco's Elections - 2002-09-30
The ruling Socialist Party in Morocco won the parliamentary elections, securing 45 out of 325 seats, while the moderate Islamist Justice and Development Party doubled…
Morocco's Only Islamic Party Wins Parliamentary Elections - 2002-09-28
Morocco's Justice and Development Party, the only Islamic party in the country, appears to have won the recent parliamentary elections, potentially doubling its representation. This…
Toricelli: Attention Must Also Be Paid to America's Economic Problems
Senator Robert Torricelli has urged U.S. leaders to address economic issues while focusing on Iraq and terrorism. He highlighted rising poverty and unemployment as significant…
Boucher: The Outlook for Free and Fair Elections in Zimbabwe is Unclear
The U.S. has condemned the climate of fear and intimidation surrounding the upcoming local elections in Zimbabwe, particularly affecting the Movement for Democratic Change. Richard…
Attack on a Christian Charity Office in Pakistan - 2002-09-25
An armed attack on a Christian charity in Karachi resulted in the deaths of at least 7 individuals, all identified as Christians. The attackers, who…
Schröder's Coalition Government Wins by a Narrow Margin - 2002-09-23
Gerhard Schröder's coalition government narrowly won the German parliamentary elections, securing 47.1% of the votes against the Christian Democratic Party. Donald Rumsfeld criticized Schröder's campaign…
Germany's Coalition Cabinet Wins Election by Slim Majority - 2002-09-23
Germany's coalition government led by Gerhard Schröder narrowly defeated the Christian Democratic Party in a closely contested election, winning 305 out of 601 parliamentary seats.…
Germans Go to the Polls Today to Elect New Parliament Representatives - 2002-09-22
Germans are voting today for new parliament representatives amid economic concerns and potential U.S. military action in Iraq. Chancellor Gerhard Schröder's Social Democratic Party is…
Slovak National Party Receives Most Votes in Parliamentary Elections
The Slovak National Party, led by Vladimir Meciar, won the most votes in the parliamentary elections but is unlikely to participate in the next government…
German Elections Conclude - 2002-09-22
The German parliamentary elections concluded with high voter turnout, but initial results show Chancellor Gerhard Schröder and rival Edmund Stoiber in a tight race. Economic…
As a result of land reforms in Zimbabwe, 750,000 people have become unemployed - 2002-09-22
The land reforms in Zimbabwe have led to the unemployment of 750,000 people, primarily affecting those who worked on white-owned farms. The government, under President…
Recep Tayyip Erdogan Disqualified from Turkish Elections
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been disqualified from running in the Turkish elections due to a previous criminal conviction. He plans to contest this decision as…
Czech Cabinet Crisis Ends - 2002-09-18
The Czech coalition government resolved its recent crisis by signing an agreement among the Social Democrats, Freedom Union, and Christian Democrats to support government initiatives…
Rwandan Forces to Withdraw from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwanda is set to begin withdrawing its troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo, starting with at least 1,500 soldiers. This move follows a peace…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: A Play by an Afghan Playwright - 2002-09-17
An Afghan playwright, who has never been to Afghanistan, has written a critically acclaimed play. This highlights the creative talent emerging from the Afghan diaspora…
On This Day, September 15: The Watergate Affair - 2002-09-16
On September 15, 1974, a federal grand jury indicted seven associates of President Richard Nixon for unauthorized entry into the Democratic Party's office at the…
Elections in Indian Kashmir - 2002-09-16
Elections are taking place in Indian Kashmir, marking the first phase of a four-part election process. Separatist groups are boycotting the elections, and there are…
Sweden's Social Democratic Party Announces Election Victory - 2002-09-16
The Social Democratic Party of Sweden, led by Prime Minister Göran Persson, has won the parliamentary elections, leading a left coalition against a backdrop of…
Hosni Mubarak Re-elected as Head of Egypt's Ruling Party
Hosni Mubarak has been re-elected as the head of Egypt's ruling National Democratic Party, with unanimous support from six thousand party representatives. This marks the…
Parliamentary Elections in Sweden - 2002-09-15
The parliamentary elections in Sweden are currently taking place, with the ruling Social Democratic Party facing a close contest against center-right opposition parties. Despite the…
Amnesty International Strongly Condemns Wave of Violence Against Opposition in Zimbabwe - 2002-09-12
Amnesty International condemned violence against opposition in Zimbabwe ahead of local elections. Government-backed extremists are intimidating candidates, leading to withdrawals from the electoral race. This…
Leaders of Two Major Kurdish Groups in Iraq Sign Reconciliation Agreement - 2002-09-10
Massoud Barzani and Jalal Talabani, leaders of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan respectively, signed a reconciliation agreement aimed at fostering…
Suspect in Al-Qaeda Assistance Declares Innocence
James Ujamaa, accused of aiding Al-Qaeda in setting up a training camp in Oregon, has pleaded not guilty in court. His case raises concerns about…
Arrest of White Farmers in Zimbabwe - 2002-09-08
The Zimbabwean government is enforcing land redistribution by ordering white farmers to vacate their farms or face arrest. Despite a court ruling halting evictions, many…
Several Political Figures in Indonesia Demand Vote of Confidence for the Speaker of Parliament
Several political figures in Indonesia are calling for a vote of confidence for Akbar Tandjung, the Speaker of Parliament, following his conviction for corruption. He…
U.S. Secretary of State Booed by Environmental Activists at Earth Summit
During the Earth Summit in South Africa, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell faced boos from environmental activists while discussing U.S. commitments to development aid…
Meeting of the Prime Minister of Estonia with President Bush - 2002-09-04
Estonian Prime Minister Siim Kallas met with President Bush at the White House to discuss bilateral relations, security issues, the war on terrorism, and NATO…
Russia Plans to Ratify the 1997 Kyoto Global Treaty
Russia is planning to ratify the 1997 Kyoto treaty on global warming, with several government organizations involved in the final review process. This announcement comes…