December 2002
Kofi Annan, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, sees no reason for military action against Iraq at this time - 2002-12-31
Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary-General, announced that there is currently no justification for military action against Iraq, citing satisfactory cooperation from the Iraqi government and…
United Nations Calls for Acceptance of Refugees in Europe
The United Nations has called on European nations to help reduce the refugee burden on Britain by accepting some refugees into their own communities. This…
Colin Powell: The United States Has Not Made a Final Decision Regarding an Attack on Iraq - 2002-12-30
Colin Powell announced that the U.S. has not finalized plans for an attack on Iraq but is preparing militarily. This statement follows the deployment of…
Iraq Submitted Names of Over 500 Specialists to the United Nations - 2002-12-29
Iraq has submitted the names of over 500 specialists involved in weapons production to the UN as part of disarmament efforts. The US government, led…
More than Two Million Afghans Have Returned to Work and Normal Life
Over two million Afghans have returned to their normal lives since the Taliban's fall, surpassing expectations. The UN reports a significant number of returnees from…
The Strengthening of U.S. Military Forces Around Iraq Continues - 2002-12-28
The U.S. continues to bolster its military presence around Iraq, with the USS George Washington ready to deploy on short notice. Additionally, UN weapons inspectors…
The United States Prepares for Possible War with Iraq - 2002-12-28
The U.S. is ramping up military presence in the Persian Gulf in preparation for a potential conflict with Iraq, ordering aircraft carriers to the region.…
Turkey Still Indecisive About U.S. Military Operations Against Iraq - 2002-12-27
Turkey is currently undecided about joining U.S. military operations in Iraq, pending a UN approval. Tayyip Erdogan has stated that Turkey will take its time…
International Atomic Energy Agency Asks North Korea Not to Expel Nuclear Inspectors
The IAEA has urged North Korea not to expel its nuclear inspectors, which would hinder monitoring of the country's nuclear activities. North Korea's decision follows…
Interview of Inspectors with the President of Baghdad Technical University - 2002-12-26
UN weapons inspectors interviewed the President of Baghdad Technical University regarding the university's connections to various ministries and its academic programs. Concurrently, the Iraqi government…
Over 100 UN Weapons Inspectors Continue Searches in Iraq - 2002-12-26
Over 100 UN weapons inspectors are actively searching for banned weapons in Iraq, while Saddam Hussein claims that the U.S. will be surprised by the…
North Korean Leaders Plan to Resume Operations at Nuclear Power Plant - 2002-12-25
North Korean leaders are planning to restart operations at a nuclear power plant, raising international concerns about nuclear weapons production. This move comes as U.S.…
Continued Search for Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction During Christmas - 2002-12-25
UN weapons inspectors conducted searches for Iraq's weapons of mass destruction during Christmas at multiple sites, including military and industrial locations. President Saddam Hussein accused…
Interviews with Iraqi Scientists for the Discovery of Banned Weapons Continue
UN weapons inspectors are actively interviewing Iraqi scientists to find banned weapons, with claims from the scientists that Iraq has none. Saddam Hussein asserts that…
Continuation of Weapons Inspections in Iraq - 2002-12-24
UN weapons inspectors met with an Iraqi scientist linked to nuclear programs amid ongoing inspections in Iraq. This follows the downing of an American spy…
Welcoming the Signing of the Non-Interference Agreement - 2002-12-24
A comprehensive non-interference agreement was signed between Afghanistan and six neighboring countries, receiving positive reactions from the UN Secretary-General and the British Foreign Secretary. This…
U.S. Defense Secretary: America Fully Capable of Doing What is Necessary - 2002-12-23
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld emphasized America's military readiness to confront multiple threats, including North Korea, while advocating for diplomatic solutions. This comes amid North…
Donald Rumsfeld to North Korea: America Can Engage in Two Wars Simultaneously - 2002-12-23
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld warned North Korea against exploiting America's focus on Iraq, asserting that the U.S. is capable of fighting two wars…
Baghdad Challenges Washington to Prove Iraq Has Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2002-12-23
Baghdad has challenged Washington to prove its claims about Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction. General Amir al-Saadi has stated that Iraq will cooperate…
Six Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Conclude Their First Round of Talks
The six member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council held their first round of talks in Doha, focusing on unity and the UN's role in…
Igor Ivanov Urges Washington to Adhere to UN Resolutions Regarding Iraq - 2002-12-22
Russian Defense Minister Igor Ivanov has called on the U.S. to comply with UN resolutions regarding Iraq and stated that Russia sees no justification for…
Preparations for Possible Attack Against Iraq Continue - 2002-12-22
The U.S. military is conducting large-scale maneuvers in the Persian Gulf as preparations for a potential attack on Iraq intensify. Thousands of troops and armored…
The United States Will Provide Its Information on Iraq to UN Inspectors - 2002-12-21
The U.S. has announced it will share sensitive information with UN inspectors regarding Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. This includes potential locations of chemical and…
Iraq Violates United Nations Orders by Refusing to Fully Disclose Its Weapons Programs - 2002-12-21
Iraq is accused of violating UN orders by not fully disclosing its weapons programs, as stated by U.S. officials including President Bush and Secretary of…
Increased Military Pressure from American Forces in the Persian Gulf - 2002-12-20
The U.S. plans to double its military presence in the Persian Gulf, increasing pressure on Iraq. This move is part of a strategy leading to…
Allied Aircraft Strike Two Targets in Nasiriyah and Basra - 2002-12-20
Allied aircraft conducted missile strikes on targets in Nasiriyah and Basra in response to Iraqi military aircraft entering the no-fly zone. This action is part…
Iraq Has Refused the Elements of the United Nations Resolution - 2002-12-20
The U.S. claims Iraq has failed to comply with UN disarmament orders, with Secretary of State Colin Powell stating that Iraq's weapons declaration is outdated…
Sean Penn's Visit to Iraq - 2002-12-18
Sean Penn, the American actor, visited Iraq for three days during a time when UN weapons inspectors were searching for weapons of mass destruction. This…
Increase in the Earth's Outer Shell Temperature - 2002-12-18
The UN Weather Organization reported that 2002 was the second hottest year on record, with 9 of the 10 hottest years occurring since 1990. This…
Signs of Revival Observed in Al-Qaeda Network in Afghanistan
A UN report reveals that Al-Qaeda is experiencing a revival in Afghanistan, with new training camps established and recruits being attracted. Despite the collapse of…
Albright said some responsibility for these atrocities lies with Ms. Plavsic - 2002-12-17
Madeleine Albright testified at the UN war crimes tribunal regarding Biljana Plavsic's role in the atrocities during the Bosnian War. While acknowledging some responsibility on…
British Officials: The Content of Iraq's Report is Very Regrettable - 2002-12-16
British officials express regret over Iraq's report on its weapons, highlighting significant omissions that could affect Iraq's ability to avoid war. The report does not…
United Nations Strengthens Its Inspection Teams in Iraq - 2002-12-16
The United Nations has bolstered its inspection teams in Iraq, searching for weapons of mass destruction amidst ongoing U.S. and British airstrikes on Iraqi defenses.…
Weapons Inspection Teams Visit Sites Around Baghdad Again - 2002-12-15
UN weapons inspection teams are revisiting sites around Baghdad linked to Iraq's weapons development. U.S. and British forces have retaliated against Iraqi artillery fire, escalating…
Iran Has Repeatedly Rejected Invitations for International Visits
The U.S. has accused Iran of having an active nuclear weapons program based on new satellite images. Iran denies these allegations and claims to have…
Upgrading Facilities at a Qatari Airbase by the United States - 2002-12-12
The U.S. and Qatar signed a contract allowing the U.S. military to upgrade facilities at Al Udeid airbase for operations against Iraq. This development is…
In Response to the Afghan Government's Complaint Regarding Financial Aid - 2002-12-12
The UN has advised donor countries to provide aid directly to the Afghan government following complaints about the allocation of funds. Afghanistan is shifting focus…
Calendar Day, December 11: Granting Land to the United Nations - 2002-12-12
On December 11, 1946, John D. Rockefeller Jr. donated land in New York for the establishment of the United Nations' permanent headquarters. This act was…
U.S. Defense Secretary's Visit to Qatar - 2002-12-12
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visited Qatar, emphasizing Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction and the need for disarmament. He signed an agreement to…
On This Day, December 9: President Eisenhower Called for the Formation of an Atomic Energy Organization - 2002-12-10
On December 9, 1953, President Eisenhower urged the United Nations to create an international organization for the oversight of atomic energy. This request marked a…
Continued Weapons Inspections in Iraq - 2002-12-10
UN weapons inspectors continued their inspections in Iraq, visiting key sites including a missile parts factory and a nuclear complex. The US faced criticism from…
UN Inspectors Visited Two More Sites in the Baghdad Suburbs - 2002-12-09
UN inspectors visited two sites in Baghdad suburbs as part of their investigation into Iraq's weapons programs. The findings will determine whether Iraq's claims of…
President Bush: Time is Needed to Determine the Truthfulness and Honesty of the Iraqi Government
President Bush emphasizes the need for time to assess the Iraqi government's honesty regarding its weapons programs. He warns that failure to comply will lead…
Iraq Submits Reports for Analysis to the United Nations - 2002-12-08
Iraq has submitted extensive reports to the UN asserting it has no weapons of mass destruction, which are now under analysis. President Bush warns that…
UN Officials Condemn Israel's Attack on Palestinian Refugee Camp in Gaza
UN officials condemned an Israeli attack on a Palestinian refugee camp in Gaza that killed ten Palestinians, including two aid workers. Kofi Annan called for…
Iraq Claims No Weapons of Mass Destruction in 12,000-Page Report - 2002-12-07
Iraq has presented a comprehensive report to the UN asserting it possesses no weapons of mass destruction, urging the U.S. to acknowledge it. This comes…
Iraqis are the Largest Refugee Group in the World - 2002-12-06
The UN reports that Iraqis have become the largest group of refugees globally, surpassing Afghans, with 36,000 seeking asylum in the first nine months of…
Formation of the National Army in Afghanistan - 2002-12-06
A conference took place in Bonn to discuss the establishment of a national army in Afghanistan, supported by the UN and Western nations. This initiative…
Yasser Arafat Calls This Attack a Massacre - 2002-12-06
An Israeli military operation at a Palestinian refugee camp in Gaza resulted in the deaths of ten Palestinians, including two UN staff members. Kofi Annan…
Iraq's Report Volume May Reach Thirteen Thousand Pages - 2002-12-06
Iraq is set to submit a large report on its weapons programs, potentially totaling thirteen thousand pages, which may take weeks for UN experts to…
Reservists of the U.S. Armed Forces Are Being Called to Service - 2002-12-05
The Pentagon is preparing to call up a significant number of U.S. National Guard members and reservists in anticipation of a potential war in Iraq.…
Africa Faces Unprecedented Famine - 2002-12-04
Africa is experiencing an unprecedented famine that could lead to the deaths of nearly forty million people. James Morris from the UN Food Program highlighted…
Continued Inspections in Iraq - 2002-12-04
UN weapons inspectors are conducting inspections in Iraq to find weapons of mass destruction, focusing on nuclear and chemical facilities. Iraq plans to submit a…
Kofi Annan: Investigation Required into Destruction of Food Warehouse
Kofi Annan has urged Israel to investigate the destruction of a UN food warehouse in Gaza, which contained over 500 tons of supplies for Palestinians.…
President Bush's Warning to Iraq - 2002-12-03
President Bush has issued a warning to Iraq to comply with UN disarmament demands by a Sunday deadline, or face military action. Iraq must submit…
Iraq to Submit Its Weapons Program List to the United Nations
Iraq is set to submit a list of its weapons programs to the UN just before a deadline. Hussam Mohammed Amin claims the declaration will…
Iraq: Deadline to Declare Weapons of Mass Destruction is December 8
Iraq has announced it will declare its status regarding weapons of mass destruction by December 8, following a meeting with UN officials. The US has…