June 2002
Truck Drivers Will Be the Eyes and Ears of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - 2002-06-22
James Hoffa, president of the Teamsters Union, announced that truck drivers will help monitor security on U.S. roads as part of a new initiative from…
Jack Straw: Pakistan's Position on Preemptive Use of Nuclear Weapons is Unacceptable
British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw criticized Pakistan's stance on the potential preemptive use of nuclear weapons in its conflict with India, stating it is unacceptable.…
U.S. Envoy to Meet Indian Prime Minister Today
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage is meeting with Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to discuss tensions with Pakistan. The talks follow Armitage's…
Start of NATO's Two-Day Meeting in Brussels - 2002-06-06
NATO defense ministers have convened in Brussels to discuss protection against weapons of mass destruction. The meeting highlighted the importance of the alliance's capabilities in…
U.S. and U.K. Pressure on India and Pakistan Regarding Kashmir Dispute - 2002-06-05
U.S. and U.K. officials are pressuring India and Pakistan to avoid conflict over Kashmir. This comes amid rising tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations. The…
Syrian Government Requests International Assistance
A dam in northern Syria broke, leading to at least 10 deaths and significant flooding of villages and homes. The Syrian government has requested international…
Prospects for Cooperation between India and Pakistan - 2002-06-05
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is considering joint border monitoring with Pakistan to prevent Islamic militants from entering Kashmir. While Pakistan shows skepticism about…
CIA Did Not Share Sensitive Information About Two Hijackers - 2002-06-03
The CIA failed to share crucial information about two September 11 hijackers with the FBI, which could have potentially prevented the attacks. This raises questions…