June 2002
Award for Voice of America for Resistance Against State Department Pressure - 2002-06-28
Voice of America's news director received an award for resisting U.S. State Department pressure to suppress an interview with Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar. The…
American Aid to Earthquake Victims in Iran - 2002-06-28
The U.S. has provided $300,000 in aid to Iran for earthquake victims, including water purification systems and blankets. This aid was delivered through the UN…
Saudi Arabia Distances Itself from the U.S. Position
Saudi Arabia is moving away from the U.S. stance on Palestinian leadership, asserting that Palestinians should choose their own leaders. This comes as Yasser Arafat…
The European Union Takes Steps to Strengthen the Economy of the Islamic Republic
The European Union is moving to strengthen economic ties with Iran, while the U.S. insists that such efforts must be linked to changes in Iran's…
Investigation into Karachi Explosion Continues - 2002-06-16
A suicide bombing in front of the U.S. Embassy in Karachi resulted in 11 deaths and 50 injuries. The FBI and Pakistani officials are investigating,…
Bush: 'Fanatical Criminals' Cannot Intimidate America - 2002-06-15
A suicide bombing at the U.S. consulate in Karachi resulted in 11 deaths. President Bush condemned the attackers, labeling them as 'fanatical criminals' and emphasized…
U.S. Envoy Meets with North Korean Officials
U.S. envoy Jack Pritchard is meeting with North Korean officials in New York to discuss resuming suspended political talks. This meeting follows an earlier acceptance…
Israeli Army Continues Raids on Palestinian Cities and Arrests - 2002-06-14
The Israeli army is conducting ongoing raids and arrests in Palestinian territories, including the recent occupation of Ramallah. Yasser Arafat announced upcoming elections amidst rising…
India Lifts Restrictions on Pakistani Commercial Flights
India has lifted restrictions on Pakistani commercial flights to reduce tensions with Pakistan. This move follows India's commitment to address issues with its nuclear rival,…
U.S. State Department Report on Iran - 2002-06-06
The U.S. State Department's annual report highlights Iran's failure to combat human trafficking, identifying it as a source and transit country for trafficking victims, particularly…
Failure of the Almaty Conference to Resolve India-Pakistan Tensions - 2002-06-05
The Almaty conference failed to make progress in addressing the tensions between India and Pakistan. Pakistani President Musharraf asserted the right to self-defense against potential…
Syria Assumes Rotating Presidency of the UN Security Council
Syria has taken over the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council, with the U.S. urging it to maintain neutrality. The U.S. views Syria as…
Syria Assumes Presidency of the UN Security Council for One Month
Syria has begun its one-month presidency of the UN Security Council, with the U.S. urging it to maintain neutrality. This is significant as Syria, labeled…