December 2002
Knighted by the Queen of England - 2002-12-31
Queen Elizabeth II awarded the title of Knight to Nicholas Winton for his heroic efforts in saving hundreds of Jewish children during World War II.…
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…
Under the Microscope: Why Did Mr. Abdi Make Such Confessions in Court?
The article discusses the confessions made by Mr. Abdi in court after being imprisoned for a month and a half, questioning the implications of these…
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…
British and American Airstrikes in Southern Iraq Leave 3 Dead and 16 Injured
On December 26, 2002, British and American airstrikes in southern Iraq resulted in 3 fatalities and 16 injuries, with conflicting reports on the targets of…
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…
Science and Society: Taller Men Have More Children
Research indicates a correlation between height and fertility, with taller men and shorter women having more children. This study was conducted in England and touches…
Under the Microscope: Mr. Abdi's Defense in Court - 2002-12-26
Ali Reza Nourizadeh discusses Mr. Abdi's surprising defense letter in court and the Chief Justice's opposition to democracy. This highlights ongoing tensions in Iran regarding…
Turkey Renewed Permission for Coalition Fighter Jets to Patrol No-Fly Zone in Northern Iraq
Turkey's parliament has renewed permission for U.S. and British fighter jets to patrol the no-fly zone in northern Iraq for another six months. This decision…
Second Black Box of Ukrainian Plane Found
The second black box of a Ukrainian plane that crashed in Iran has been found, with all 44 passengers confirmed dead. Ukrainian officials are seeking…
Demonstration of Iraqi Kurdish Refugees in Britain - 2002-12-25
Iraqi Kurdish refugees in Britain protested against their relocation from a hotel to caravans in Ely, which is 40 miles away. The protest was attended…
Russian and Ukrainian Experts' Plane Crashes Near Isfahan
A plane carrying Russian and Ukrainian experts crashed near Isfahan, resulting in the deaths of all passengers. The crash is under investigation, with the black…
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…
Most Muslims in Britain Perceive War on Terror as War Against Islam - 2002-12-23
A recent poll indicates that a majority of Muslims in Britain view the war on terror as a conflict against Islam, with many rejecting the…
Foreigners Leave Venezuela as Violence Escalates - 2002-12-22
As violence escalates in Venezuela, foreigners are being urged to leave the country amidst a continuing general strike by oil workers. The opposition plans to…
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…
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…
Under the Microscope: Results of the European Delegation's Negotiations During Their Visit to Iran - 2002-12-20
The article discusses the outcomes of the European delegation's visit to Iran and the negotiations led by Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Ahani with the British…
The US and UK Must Provide Their Secret Information on Iraq to Hans Blix - 2002-12-20
Hans Blix, the head of UN weapons inspectors, urged the US and UK to share secret information on Iraq's potential weapons of mass destruction. This…
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…
The U.S. Will Officially Respond to Baghdad's Weapons Declaration Today - 2002-12-19
The U.S. government is set to officially respond to Iraq's weapons declaration, which claims no prohibited weapons exist in the country. Key figures involved include…
UK Defense Minister Announces Readiness to Deploy Forces to the Persian Gulf Next Month
The UK is preparing to send military forces to the Persian Gulf next month, although no military action has been decided yet. This announcement comes…
Under the Microscope: Can Members of Parliament Stop the Continued Torture of Defendants by Judicial Authorities?
The article examines whether Iranian lawmakers can effectively prevent the torture of defendants by judicial authorities. It highlights the ongoing human rights concerns within Iran's…
Under the Microscope: The Trial of Hossein Ali Ghazian - 2002-12-18
The article discusses the closed trial of Hossein Ali Ghazian, who claims that others, not himself, had access to confidential documents. Additionally, it highlights an…
Dutch Court Acquits Suspects of Attacking American Targets in Europe - 2002-12-18
A Dutch court has acquitted four suspects linked to al-Qaeda of planning attacks on American targets in Europe due to lack of evidence. Meanwhile, police…
U.S. Secretary of State: Final Assessment on Iraq's Weapons to be Made Late This Week - 2002-12-17
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell announced that a final assessment on Iraq's weapons will be released soon, highlighting issues with Iraq's documentation claiming no…
Bush Decides to Begin Deployment of a National Missile Defense System in 2004 - 2002-12-17
President Bush has ordered the U.S. military to start deploying a national missile defense system before 2004, with installations planned in Alaska and California. This…
Iraq Cancels Contract with Three Russian Oil Companies - 2002-12-16
Iraq has canceled its oil contracts with three Russian companies, including Lukoil, due to their non-compliance with contractual obligations. The Iraqi ambassador claims the decision…
UN Weapons Inspection Teams Continue Searches in Baghdad - 2002-12-15
UN weapons inspectors are actively searching sites in Baghdad linked to Iraq's weapons development. Iraqi Foreign Minister Naji Sabri condemns recent US and UK airstrikes,…
Russia's Strong Criticism of Iraq Over Cancellation of Major Oil Contract
Russia has criticized Iraq for canceling a significant oil contract with LUKoil, arguing it undermines their friendly relations. The Iraqi ambassador attempted to minimize the…
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…
Collision of Norwegian and Bahamian Cargo Ships - 2002-12-14
A Norwegian cargo ship collided with a Bahamian cargo ship in the English Channel, resulting in the sinking of nearly three thousand luxury cars but…
Britain has agreed to assist the Afghan government in preventing opium poppy cultivation - 2002-12-12
Britain has sent experts to help Afghanistan combat opium poppy cultivation and trafficking. This initiative comes in response to the high levels of heroin from…
Ahmad Zakayev Released Until His New Court Hearing
Ahmad Zakayev, a Chechen separatist, has been released on bail by a British court until his next hearing on January 9. He was arrested upon…
Under the Microscope: Letter from Parliament Representatives to Mehdi Karroubi - 2002-12-11
154 members of the Iranian parliament have sent an open letter to Speaker Mehdi Karroubi protesting the Guardian Council's interference in legislative duties. This letter…
Fishermen Protest EU Plan to Reduce Fishing Quotas
Fishermen from several European countries protested by blocking ports in France and Belgium against the EU's proposed 79% reduction in fishing quotas. This action highlights…
First Group of Refugees Arrives in England - 2002-12-09
The first group of refugees has arrived in England as the closure of a refugee camp in northern France is imminent. This event highlights the…
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…
Zakaev: Russia's Attempts to Capture Him Have Drawn Global Attention to Chechen Causes
Ahmad Zakaev, a Chechen separatist leader's advisor, was released on bail by Britain, prompting strong criticism from Russia. Zakaev claims that Russia's attempts to capture…
Under the Microscope: Student Day and Student Gatherings - 2002-12-07
On Student Day, the Iranian government has denied permission for student gatherings, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding student activism. Additionally, Ahmad Chalabi, a prominent opposition figure…
Iraqi Refugee Camp in France to Be Closed by the End of the Year
Britain and France have agreed to close an Iraqi refugee camp in France by the end of the year, with Britain accepting around a thousand…
Britain has published a detailed report on human rights violations in Iraq - 2002-12-02
Britain released a report detailing human rights abuses in Iraq under Saddam Hussein, claiming that his regime has caused significant suffering and mass emigration. Amnesty…