May 2002
George Tenet is Heading to the Middle East - 2002-05-31
President Bush announced progress towards a Palestinian state that can coexist peacefully with Israel, emphasizing the need for time and political reforms. George Tenet, the…
Science and Society: The Most International Mission of the Endeavour Space Shuttle - 2002-05-31
The Endeavour space shuttle undertakes its most international mission with ten crew members, completing multiple tasks in Earth's orbit over 12 days. This mission is…
President of Montenegro Under Investigation
Milo Djukanovic, the President of Montenegro, is under investigation in Italy for alleged involvement in cigarette smuggling. The investigation was prompted by organized crime agents…
Another Group of Palestinian Extremists Arrested - 2002-05-28
Israeli forces arrested several Palestinian extremists in Jenin following a suicide bombing near Tel Aviv that killed two Israelis. President Bush condemned the attack and…
Opening of the Conference on Development and Growth in Indonesia - 2002-05-27
The UN-organized Conference on Sustainable Development and Growth has commenced in Bali, Indonesia, with thousands of participants discussing economic, social, and environmental balance. The conference…
Fire at Iran's Ministry of Oil - 2002-05-25
A fire at Iran's Ministry of Oil resulted in one death and at least ten injuries, primarily from smoke inhalation. Firefighters worked for four hours…
Ethiopian Prime Minister Calls for Economic Transformation in Africa
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi emphasized the need for economic transformation among African nations during a summit in Addis Ababa. He highlighted the over-reliance on…
President Bush's Arrival in Russia - 2002-05-24
President Bush arrived in Russia to sign a nuclear weapons reduction agreement with President Putin, aiming to cut two-thirds of each country's nuclear arsenal over…
Calendar Day, May 18: Tennessee Valley Authority - 2002-05-19
On May 18, 2002, a historical note regarding the establishment of the Tennessee Valley Authority by President Roosevelt was highlighted. This initiative aimed to improve…
Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Yemen
A Yemeni man, Samer Yahya Odeh, was sentenced to ten years in prison for throwing a grenade at the U.S. embassy shortly after a visit…
Shoulder to Shoulder: Life, Love, Marriage, Motherhood, and Sacrifice in Four Books - 2002-05-15
The program discusses the perspectives of four women writers on themes of life, love, marriage, motherhood, and sacrifice as explored in their works. The contrasting…
General Elections in Sierra Leone - 2002-05-15
Sierra Leone held its first general elections since the civil war, with a high voter turnout. President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah is leading in early results…
Earthquake in the San Francisco Area - 2002-05-14
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area, with its epicenter in Gilroy. The quake lasted for ten seconds and was followed by…
Muslim Extremists Attack Bus and Army Base in Kashmir, India - 2002-05-14
Muslim extremists attacked a bus and an army base in Kashmir, killing at least 34 people. The attackers, believed to be linked to the Jaish-e-Mohammed…
Interview with Homayoun Karim Pour, Afghan Director - 2002-05-12
Homayoun Karim Pour, an Afghan director, discusses his film 'Niloofar in the Rain', marking a significant cultural milestone as the first Afghan film in a…
On the Line with Eric Felten: How to Advance the War on Terrorism - 2002-05-11
Eric Felten discusses the ongoing threat of terrorism and the need for a new strategy to combat it, highlighting the diminished but still present danger…
Suicide Bomber Kills 13 People Including Himself in Pakistan - 2002-05-08
A suicide bombing in Karachi killed 13 people, including ten French workers involved in a submarine project for Pakistan. The attack also injured numerous others,…
Iran in the Mirror of Third World Media May 2002 - 2002-05-04
On World Press Freedom Day, Iran is highlighted as one of the most dangerous places for journalists. Various reports cover issues ranging from a writer's…
Iraq Reports One Killed and Three Injured Due to Allied Airstrikes in the North
Iraq has reported casualties from airstrikes by American and British forces in the northern region. The U.S. military claims the strikes were in response to…