July 2002
Georgia Accuses Russia of Bombing Pankisi Valley - 2002-07-30
Georgia has accused Russia of conducting airstrikes in the Pankisi Valley, which Russia claims is a refuge for Chechen separatists. The Russian military denied the…
India Does Not Allow Observers to Monitor Kashmir Elections - 2002-07-28
The U.S. Secretary of State, Colin Powell, is mediating tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, emphasizing the need for peace talks and the release…
China Condemns U.S. Actions
The Chinese government condemned the U.S. for considering new sanctions against nine Chinese entities for arms sales to Iran. This reflects ongoing tensions between the…
Dispute Between the Security Council and the U.S. Over New International Court Resolved
The UN Security Council and the U.S. have resolved their differences regarding the new international criminal court, with the court set to prosecute war crimes.…
Israel Wants to Try Marwan Barghouti in a Civil Court - 2002-07-11
Israel plans to try Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Fatah leader, in a civil court for his alleged role in Palestinian attacks. Barghouti's lawyer asserts that…
Criticism of the U.S. Position - 2002-07-10
The U.S. is criticized for seeking immunity for its peacekeepers in the new International Criminal Court, which is intended to prosecute war crimes. Canadian and…
Third Anniversary of the Attack by Islamic Republic Security Forces on Tehran University Campus - 2002-07-09
The Iranian Ministry of Interior banned all commemorative demonstrations on the third anniversary of a violent crackdown on students protesting the closure of a newspaper.…
Peres Meets with Abdul Razak al-Yahya, Palestinian Interior Minister, and Salam Fayyad, Palestinian Finance Minister - 2002-07-08
Shimon Peres is set to meet with new Palestinian ministers Abdul Razak al-Yahya and Salam Fayyad to discuss key economic and military issues. This meeting…
Fire in Mine Claims 34 Victims
A fire in a coal mine in Donetsk, Ukraine, resulted in the deaths of 34 miners, with 74 others rescued. The incident has prompted a…
Fire in Coal Mine - 2002-07-07
A fire in a coal mine in Donetsk, Ukraine, resulted in the deaths of 33 miners. Over 100 workers were present at the time of…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media, July 5 - 2002
This week, Iranian media reported on the formation of the Tehran Corps, increasing corruption, and the arrest of young people. Reports from The New York…
Interview with Siamak Shojaei on the Government's Trade Deficit - 2002-07-04
The Deputy for Production Affairs in Iran's Ministry of Industries suggests that the trade deficit creates jobs abroad. Dr. Siamak Shojaei argues that this perspective…
US and UN Disagreement Over International Criminal Court - 2002-07-03
The US and UN are in disagreement over the International Criminal Court, with President Bush stating that the US will not join the court and…
Israel Gradually Eases Complete Restrictions on Movement
Israel is gradually easing movement restrictions on Palestinians in the West Bank, a decision made by senior cabinet members. The nighttime curfew remains in place…
Murder of a Chinese Diplomat in Kyrgyzstan - 2002-07-01
A Chinese diplomat was killed and another injured by unknown assailants in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The incident raises concerns about potential involvement of Uyghur separatists from…