December 2002
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…
Germany and China Believe UN Resolution on Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction Must Be Fully Implemented - 2002-12-29
German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder and Chinese Prime Minister Zhu Rongji discussed the importance of fully implementing the UN Security Council resolution on Iraq's weapons of…
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to comply with UN disarmament orders, with Secretary of State Colin Powell stating that Iraq's weapons declaration is outdated…
Assessment of Iraq's Report to Be Presented at Confidential Security Council Meeting
Hans Blix reports that Iraq's recent weapons report lacks new information, particularly on prohibited weapons. The meeting will include assessments from UN inspectors and a…
UN Inspectors to Present Their Assessment on Iraq's Armament Programs Tomorrow - 2002-12-18
UN weapons inspectors are set to assess Iraq's armament programs amid claims from the US about Saddam Hussein's potential nuclear capabilities. Mohamed ElBaradei indicates that…
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…
Syrian and British Leaders Reach Agreements in London Talks - 2002-12-17
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and British Prime Minister Tony Blair held talks in London, reaching agreements on various issues but maintaining differing views on Iraq.…
Iraqi Ambassador in Russia: Baghdad's Decision to Cancel Oil Contract with Russia is Not Retaliatory
Iraq has canceled its oil contract with Lukoil, a major Russian oil company, citing non-fulfillment of obligations. The Iraqi ambassador insists this move is not…
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…
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…
UN Weapons Experts Review Iraqi Government Report - 2002-12-09
UN weapons experts are analyzing a comprehensive report from Iraq regarding its weapons programs, which initially appears to support Iraq's claims of not having nuclear…
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…
Turkey Has Not Committed to Supporting U.S. Actions
U.S. and Turkish officials are negotiating Turkey's role in a potential Iraq conflict, with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz expressing confidence in Turkey's…