August 2002
Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Withdraws Candidacy for October Elections in Pakistan - 2002-08-31
Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has withdrawn his candidacy for the October elections in Pakistan, citing protests against unethical and unconstitutional actions. He supports Benazir Bhutto's candidacy…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media, August 30, 2002
Recent reports highlight the presence of al-Qaeda leaders in Iran, drawing attention from major media outlets like CNN and the Washington Post. The Associated Press…
Delay in Inter-Korean Negotiations - 2002-08-29
Negotiations between South Korea and North Korea on economic cooperation have been postponed due to disagreements over infrastructure connections. This is the first dialogue in…
Benazir Bhutto Prepares to Participate in Elections
Benazir Bhutto is launching her campaign for the October elections in Pakistan while facing the risk of imprisonment if she returns. Despite legal barriers imposed…
Jazz is the Most Authentic American Music - 2002-08-24
A new CD from the Life Music collection features eighteen exemplary jazz tracks, highlighting the contributions of iconic artists like Nat King Cole, Dizzy Gillespie,…
Kidnapping in Colombia - 2002-08-22
Suspected leftist rebels in Colombia have kidnapped more than 26 tourists from a park. The National Liberation Army is believed to be responsible for the…
Investigation into the Cause of the Collapse of the World Trade Center - 2002-08-22
U.S. officials are conducting a two-year investigation into the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, with a $16 million budget allocated for examining structural…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Discovery of Mass Graves - 2002-08-20
New mass graves have been found near Shabqan prison in Afghanistan, highlighting the brutalities of prolonged conflicts in the region. This report is being revealed…
Rebel Attack in Northeast India Leaves 19 Dead
A surprise rebel attack in Tripura, Northeast India, resulted in 19 deaths and 5 injuries among paramilitary forces. The assailants, believed to be from a…
Israeli Bus Company Sues Arafat - 2002-08-19
The Israeli bus company Egged is suing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat for damages resulting from attacks on its buses during the Intifada. The company claims…
Two Nuclear Weapons Production Units in the Islamic Republic - 2002-08-15
An exiled opposition group has revealed that Iran is secretly building two nuclear weapons production units. This news follows Russia's announcement of plans to construct…
Afghan Militias Must Surrender Their Weapons
Afghan Defense Minister Mohammad Qasim Fahim calls for militias to surrender their weapons to the new national army, asserting it will bring stability. His comments…
Charlton Heston Bids Farewell to the American People - 2002-08-10
Charlton Heston, a prominent conservative figure and actor, announced he has Alzheimer's disease and wishes to say goodbye to his fans. This news highlights Heston's…
Drugstore Cowboy
The article discusses the film 'Drugstore Cowboy' directed by Gus Van Sant, which humorously explores addiction through the story of four young addicts in 1970s…
Democracy Movement in Burma to Begin Dialogue with Government - 2002-08-07
The democracy movement in Burma is set to begin important talks with the military government, as both sides express eagerness for dialogue. Aung San Suu…
Interview with Gholamreza Mojahadini - 2002-08-07
Gholamreza Mojahadini, Deputy of the National Union of Students, discusses the status of student movement leaders in an interview with Behrouz Abbasi from Voice of…
Los Angeles Report: National Front Conference - 2002-08-05
The article discusses an interview conducted by Mohammad Qods Razavi with Dr. SamSami and Dr. Rouhani, two managers of the National Front Conference held in…
August 5: Anniversary of the Constitutional Revolution
August 5 marks the anniversary of Iran's Constitutional Revolution, which established the rule of law and the National Assembly as representatives of the people's will.…
Turkey's Nationalist Party Files Complaint with Supreme Court
Turkey's Nationalist Party is challenging new human rights reforms aimed at improving EU membership prospects. The reforms include abolishing the death penalty and granting more…
The Fate of Turkey's Parliamentary Reform Program Remains Unclear - 2002-08-01
Turkey's parliamentary committee has approved a reform program aimed at EU membership, but its future is uncertain due to opposition from the ruling coalition, particularly…
Confrontation with Separatist Rebels in Indonesia
President Megawati Sukarnoputri of Indonesia has pledged to confront separatist rebels in Aceh more seriously, asserting that the nation is no longer at risk of…