April 2002
Hu Jintao's Visit to Washington - 2002-04-30
Hu Jintao, China's Vice President, is visiting Washington to meet with President Bush and other U.S. officials. The discussions will focus on human rights, Taiwan,…
Chirac Will Win the May Elections - 2002-04-28
Jacques Chirac is projected to win the French presidential election against far-right candidate Jean-Marie Le Pen with 81% of the vote. Over 200,000 people protested…
Rumsfeld in Kazakhstan - April 28, 2002
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld visited Kazakhstan to discuss regional security with President Nursultan Nazarbayev. He also praised Turkmenistan for its humanitarian aid to…
Protest March in France - 2002-04-23
Tens of thousands of French citizens protested against the unexpected success of far-right candidate Jean-Marie Le Pen in the presidential election. President Jacques Chirac, who…
Anti-Government Protests in Zimbabwe - 2002-04-23
Hundreds of riot police in Zimbabwe disrupted anti-government protests in Harare, dispersing around 200 demonstrators. The National Constitutional Assembly is advocating for constitutional reforms to…
Arrest of Militant Islamists in Malaysia - 2002-04-18
The Malaysian government has arrested 14 militant Islamists allegedly linked to Al-Qaeda, including the wife of a former army officer who confessed to connections with…
The Persian Section of Voice of America After Twenty-Three Years - 2002-04-17
The Persian section of Voice of America marks its 23rd anniversary since its re-establishment in April 1979. The program will feature an interview with its…
Occupation of the Presidential Palace of Venezuela - 2002-04-14
Supporters of ousted Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez occupied the presidential palace in Caracas, leading to pressure on interim President Pedro Carmona to reverse his decision…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Interview with Dr. Rahim, Head of the National Archive on the Reopening of the Archive Center - 2002-04-13
Nazi Baghlari interviews Dr. Rahim, the Head of the National Archive, discussing the reopening of the Archive Center. This event is significant as it reflects…
Formation of a Temporary Government by Army Officers in Venezuela - 2002-04-12
Army officers in Venezuela have formed a temporary government after President Hugo Chavez was forced to resign following deadly anti-government protests. Pedro Carmona is set…
Strike Continues in Venezuela - 2002-04-11
Major economic and labor groups in Venezuela are extending a nationwide strike indefinitely, planning a large demonstration in Caracas. The government is open to new…
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…
Anticipation of a General Strike in Venezuela - 2002-04-08
Venezuela is bracing for a general strike as labor leaders and industrialists threaten to join the employees of the national oil company in protest. The…
NASA's Renewed Effort to Launch Atlantis into Space - April 8, 2002
NASA is attempting to launch the Atlantis spacecraft today after repairing a fuel line. The launch is scheduled for 20:40 GMT from Florida but may…
Voter Turnout in Costa Rican Elections Very Low - 2002-04-08
The second round of presidential elections in Costa Rica saw a historic low voter turnout of only 40%. The candidates, Abel Pacheco and Ronaldo Araya,…
Protests in Zimbabwe - 2002-04-06
Pro-democracy activists in Zimbabwe are planning protests against the contested election victory of President Robert Mugabe. Despite a government ban on demonstrations, they are determined…
422 Million Dollars for the National Army of Afghanistan - April 4, 2002
Afghanistan is seeking $422 million in aid to build its national army and combat warlordism. Foreign Minister Abdullah made the request at a UN meeting,…