August 2002
Interview with Dr. Abdolkarim Lahiji - 2002-08-31
Dr. Abdolkarim Lahiji discusses efforts to engage international bar associations in protesting the detention of Iranian lawyers by the government. This highlights ongoing human rights…
Iran's Reaction to the U.S. Decision Not to Send Wrestling Team
Iran condemned the U.S. decision not to send its wrestling team to the World Championships in Tehran, citing security concerns. Iranian officials rejected the notion…
Uganda's Withdrawal from Congo - 2002-08-29
Uganda has started to withdraw its troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo following a recent agreement to normalize relations. This marks the end of…
Under the Microscope: Coordination and Mobilization of the Islamic Republic for Negotiation with America - 2002-08-28
The article discusses the Islamic Republic's internal coordination and mobilization efforts regarding negotiations with the United States. It highlights the judiciary and various governmental bodies…
EU Relief Fund Established to Assist Flood Victims - 2002-08-28
The European Commission has launched a relief fund of at least $500 million to support EU member states and candidates affected by recent floods. This…
Environmental Activists Express Discontent with Earth Conference
Environmental activists are dissatisfied with the Earth Conference in Johannesburg, claiming that corporate interests are undermining its goals of poverty reduction and environmental protection. Approximately…
Opposition to Potential Attack on Iraq in England Grows Day by Day - 2002-08-28
A recent poll indicates that opposition to a potential military attack on Iraq is increasing among Labour Party supporters in the UK. Currently, 52% of…
Mohammad Khatami Calls for More Powers for the President
Mohammad Khatami, the reformist President of Iran, is seeking to enhance presidential powers through a new bill amidst internal opposition. He acknowledges the failure to…
A High Court in Zimbabwe Invalidates Eviction Orders for 54 White Farms - 2002-08-28
A Zimbabwean high court has invalidated eviction orders for 54 white farmers, whose lands were seized under Robert Mugabe's land reform policies. The ruling occurs…
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…
Washington Will Encourage the Ousting of Mugabe - 2002-08-22
The U.S. has declared its support for the ousting of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, labeling him an illegitimate leader following allegations of electoral fraud. This…
Statements by the Minister of Justice of Zimbabwe Regarding White Farmers - 2002-08-20
The Zimbabwean Minister of Justice has called for landless black citizens to occupy white-owned farms amid police crackdowns on white farmers resisting eviction. Approximately 200…
Dangerous Chemicals May Have Entered the Elbe River - 2002-08-20
The water level of the Elbe River has risen in Magdeburg, but not to alarming levels that require further evacuations. Concerns about dangerous chemicals entering…
Warning from Influential Members of the Republican Party to President Bush - 2002-08-17
Influential members of the Republican Party have warned President Bush against a military attack on Iraq. Bush acknowledges the discussions and emphasizes the need for…
Arrest of White Farmers - 2002-08-17
Over 29 white farmers were arrested in Zimbabwe for not complying with government orders to vacate their lands. The government, led by President Robert Mugabe,…
Condoleezza Rice: The action to remove Saddam Hussein is entirely moral - 2002-08-15
Condoleezza Rice argues that removing Saddam Hussein is a moral imperative due to the threat he poses to his own people and the world. Despite…
Resistance Against Mugabe's Order - 2002-08-15
Nearly 3,000 white farmers in Zimbabwe are resisting President Mugabe's eviction order aimed at redistributing land to landless black citizens. The situation escalated with young…
President Bush's Visit to the Midwestern States of America - 2002-08-15
President Bush is touring the Midwestern states to promote his economic policies and support Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. He addressed corporate fraud…
Flood Response in the Czech Republic - 2002-08-14
The Czech Republic is facing severe flooding, particularly in Prague, with officials working tirelessly to mitigate damage and save lives. Thousands of emergency responders and…
Waco Conference on the U.S. Economy - 2002-08-13
A conference in Waco, Texas, organized by the Bush administration, is addressing economic issues with over 240 participants, including President Bush and Vice President Cheney.…
Floods in Northern Iran Claim at Least 14 Lives
Severe flooding in northern Iran has resulted in at least 14 fatalities, primarily in Golestan province, with expectations that the death toll may rise. The…
Old Town of Prague at Risk of Flooding - 2002-08-13
The Czech Republic is evacuating 50,000 residents from flood-prone areas due to severe flooding risks, with sirens sounding after heavy rainfall. This situation is critical…
Mugabe Emphasizes Seizure of White Farmers' Lands - 2002-08-12
Robert Mugabe reaffirms the deadline for the seizure of white farmers' lands in Zimbabwe, insisting that black Zimbabweans will take ownership. This follows a government…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: Ansar al-Islam, an Iraqi Fundamentalist Group - 2002-08-11
A Swiss German-language publication has reported on Ansar al-Islam, an Iraqi fundamentalist insurgent group. This highlights the ongoing insurgency in Iraq and the rise of…
Smoking Ban Proposal in Public Places in New York - 2002-08-10
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proposing a smoking ban in all public restaurants and bars to protect workers from secondhand smoke. This initiative aligns…
Constitutional Reform in Indonesia - 2002-08-10
The Indonesian parliament approved a constitutional amendment allowing for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the people starting in 2004. This…
President of Zimbabwe Wants to Expel White Farmers from Their Farms - 2002-08-10
The President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, is enforcing a controversial land reform program aimed at expelling nearly 3,000 white farmers from their lands to allocate…
Under the Microscope: Claims of an American Newspaper and the Justifications of the Islamic Republic for Repression - 2002-08-09
The article discusses the refusal of the Iranian regime to permit Mr. Hakim, an Iraqi political leader, to travel to Washington for discussions on Saddam's…
Possible Action by the Islamic Revolutionary Court Against IRNA - 2002-08-08
The Islamic Revolutionary Court may take legal action against IRNA for publishing a statement from the dissolved Freedom Movement of Iran, which challenged a court…
Iraqi Foreign Minister: Baghdad Committed to UN Resolutions
Iraq's Foreign Minister Najy Sabri affirmed Baghdad's commitment to UN resolutions and described the invitation for UN weapons inspectors to return as a step towards…
Gathering of Iranians in Washington to Commemorate the Constitutional Revolution Anniversary - 2002-08-06
A gathering of Iranians took place in Washington to honor the anniversary of the Constitutional Revolution. The event highlights the ongoing connection and activism of…
Indonesian Police Disperse Constitutional Reform Supporters
Indonesian police dispersed thousands of demonstrators advocating for constitutional reform outside the parliament, using water cannons after some protesters became violent. The mainly student protesters…
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…