United States Minor Outlying Islands
December 2002
The U.S. Condemns the Killing of 3 American Religious Missionaries in Yemen
Three American religious missionaries were killed in Yemen by a suspected Islamic extremist while they were providing humanitarian aid. The U.S. government is working with…
Search for Those Responsible for the Assassination of Three American Philanthropic Doctors - 2002-12-31
Three American doctors providing humanitarian aid in Yemen were assassinated by a terrorist. The U.S. government has pledged to hold the perpetrators accountable and is…
Saudi Arabia Assures the U.S. It Can Use Its Bases in Case of War with Iraq - 2002-12-30
Saudi Arabia has given private assurances to U.S. officials that American forces can utilize its bases for military operations if a conflict arises with Iraq.…
The United States and Turkish Officials Discuss Economic Support in Case of War with Iraq - 2002-12-28
U.S. and Turkish officials are in discussions about economic aid to support Turkey's economy if a conflict with Iraq arises. John Taylor from the U.S.…
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.…
Kim Dae-jung: North Korea has ignited the nuclear crisis in the region - 2002-12-26
South Korean President Kim Dae-jung declared that North Korea's nuclear ambitions will not be tolerated, condemning their reactivation of nuclear facilities. This situation escalates the…
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…
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…
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…
The U.S. Continues Its Search for Senior Al-Qaeda Leaders - 2002-12-24
The U.S. is actively searching for 20 to 30 senior Al-Qaeda leaders as officials express concerns about vulnerability to major terrorist attacks. The effectiveness of…
Al-Qaeda Operations Chief in the Persian Gulf Arrested and Handed Over to the U.S.
Abdul Rahim al-Nashiri, the al-Qaeda operations chief in the Persian Gulf, has been arrested by UAE officials and handed over to the United States. He…
North Korea Apparently Begins Removing Seals from Its Nuclear Laboratory
North Korea has started removing seals from its nuclear laboratory, which is crucial for its nuclear weapons program. This move comes after the U.S.-led coalition…
Delay of Palestinian Legislative Elections Until Israeli Withdrawal from Re-Occupied West Bank Settlements - 2002-12-23
The Palestinian leadership has postponed legislative elections originally set for January due to Israeli re-occupation of key settlements in the West Bank. This decision comes…
The United States Prevents Adoption of a Treaty Draft at the World Trade Organization
The United States has blocked a treaty at the World Trade Organization that would allow developing countries to produce affordable copies of essential medicines. This…
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…
Production of Cheap Medicines in Developing Countries Faces Opposition from the U.S.
The U.S. blocked a resolution at the WTO that would have allowed developing countries to produce affordable medicines for serious diseases. This action has drawn…
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…
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…
Venezuelan Oil Workers Enter Their Nineteenth Day of Strike - 2002-12-20
Venezuelan oil workers are on their nineteenth day of strike against President Hugo Chávez, ignoring a Supreme Court ruling to return to work. The strike…
Russia Expresses Regret Over U.S. Missile Defense System Deployment
Russia has expressed regret over the U.S. decision to deploy a missile defense system, fearing it may detract from the international fight against terrorism and…
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…
U.S. Secretary of State: Washington Has No Plans to Attack North Korea - 2002-12-17
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell affirmed that there are no plans for a military attack on North Korea, despite rising tensions. North Korea insists…
North Korea Increases Verbal Attacks on the U.S.
North Korea has escalated its rhetoric against the U.S., demanding a non-aggression pact to avert war, while the U.S. ties food aid to oversight conditions.…
North Korea Resumes Nuclear Program to Compensate for Power Shortages - 2002-12-15
North Korea has decided to resume its nuclear program in response to electricity shortages caused by the cessation of fuel oil exports from the U.S.…
Leaders of Japan and South Korea Reach Agreement on North Korea - 2002-12-15
The leaders of Japan and South Korea have reached an agreement to collaborate on persuading North Korea to abandon its nuclear program. This agreement follows…
North Korea: Oversight of Our Nuclear Facilities Must Be Stopped - 2002-12-14
North Korea has announced that the International Atomic Energy Agency must cease its oversight of its nuclear facilities, prompting a response from U.S. and South…
North Korean Ship Carrying Scud Missiles Docked Near Yemen - 2002-12-14
A North Korean cargo ship with Scud missiles docked in Yemen after international concerns were addressed. The U.S. allowed the ship to proceed following assurances…
Protests in Copenhagen Against EU Expansion and Global Inequality - 2002-12-14
Thousands protested in Copenhagen against EU expansion and U.S. threats of military action against Iraq. The demonstration coincided with a summit of EU leaders inviting…
Interview with Amir Taheri Regarding Recent U.S. Military Aid to Algeria - 2002-12-14
The article features an interview with Amir Taheri discussing the implications of recent U.S. military assistance to Algeria. This aid is significant as it reflects…
Coalition to Combat Terrorism in the Horn of Africa Launched
A U.S.-led coalition to combat terrorism has established its headquarters in Djibouti. The coalition is now operational, with the USS Mount Whitney as its command…
North Korea's Criticism of the United States - 2002-12-12
North Korea announced plans to restart a nuclear power plant, citing electricity needs, while criticizing the U.S. for halting fuel shipments essential to a 1994…
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…
The U.S. Agreed for Iraq to Purchase Chemical Warfare Antidotes - 2002-12-12
The U.S. has allowed Iraq to purchase chemical warfare antidotes despite concerns about their potential use in chemical warfare. This decision comes amid reports of…
Agreement Between the U.S. and South Korea for the Deployment of American Soldiers in the Country - 2002-12-11
The U.S. and South Korea have agreed to form a committee to enhance the deployment of American soldiers amid rising anti-American sentiment following the acquittal…
U.S. Forces Granted Access to Major Base in Qatar - 2002-12-11
The U.S. and Qatar have formalized an agreement allowing U.S. forces access to a major base in Qatar, signed by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.…
Establishment of a Military Base for Training Iraqis in Hungary - 2002-12-11
The U.S. has requested Hungary to set up a military base for training Iraqi opposition members in non-combat roles in preparation for potential military action…
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…
Al-Qaeda Claims Responsibility for Terrorist Operations in Kenya - 2002-12-09
Al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for recent terrorist attacks in Kenya and threatened further actions against the U.S. and Israel. Suleiman Abu Ghaith made these statements…
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…
The U.S. Claims Strong Evidence That Iraq Has Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2002-12-06
The U.S. asserts it has strong evidence of Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction despite UN inspectors finding none. Iraq denies having such weapons…
Presidents of Russia and China Sign Joint Declaration
The Presidents of Russia and China signed a joint declaration to enhance strategic cooperation and seek a diplomatic resolution for Iraq. They also advocated for…
China and Russia Call for Preservation of the 1994 Agreement
China and Russia have called on North Korea and the U.S. to adhere to the 1994 nuclear agreement, which aimed to freeze North Korea's nuclear…
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…