August 2002
Senate Judiciary Committee Says FBI Made Mistakes - 2002-08-28
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee concluded that the FBI made a mistake by stopping an agent from acting on evidence related to the September 11…
The U.S. Threatens to Change Relations with NATO
The U.S. has threatened to alter its NATO relations if European nations do not exempt American peacekeepers from International Criminal Court prosecution. Secretary of State…
U.S. State Department: The United States Remains Committed to NATO - 2002-08-27
The U.S. State Department reaffirmed its commitment to NATO despite concerns over the International Criminal Court. The U.S. seeks to negotiate agreements with European nations…
Hans Blix: The Iraqi Government Must Allow Inspectors to Enter Its Territory and Conduct Inspections - 2002-08-26
Hans Blix urges the Iraqi government to permit UN weapons inspectors access to the country, emphasizing the need for inspections at approximately 700 sites. This…
White House Dismisses Rumor of War Council Formation Regarding Iraq
The White House has dismissed rumors of a war council regarding Iraq, stating that discussions among President Bush and his advisors are focused on broader…
U.S. Army Sends Military Supplies and Weapons to the Middle East - 2002-08-19
The U.S. Army is dispatching military supplies to the Middle East, potentially for an attack on Iraq. The shipments include various military equipment and are…
New York Times: The U.S. Provided Intelligence to Iraq During the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s - 2002-08-18
The New York Times revealed that the U.S. provided intelligence to Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War, despite awareness of Iraq's chemical weapons program. Key figures…
Reason for Massoud Barzani's Absence from Washington Conference - 2002-08-16
Massoud Barzani, a key Kurdish leader in Iraq, did not attend a Washington conference due to logistical issues and as a protest against the U.S.…
Exploring Ways to Expand the Role of U.S. Special Forces in the Fight Against Terrorism - 2002-08-12
Donald Rumsfeld is exploring ways to enhance the role of U.S. special forces in global counterterrorism efforts, including covert operations against Al-Qaeda leaders. This could…
American Newspapers' Opinions on Current Issues in Iran - 2002-08-04
American newspapers discussed Iran's nuclear collaboration with Russia, highlighting potential changes in Russia's stance. The Washington Post emphasized that Russia's assistance is limited to civilian…