United States Minor Outlying Islands
June 2002
Discussion on President Bush's Middle East Peace Plan - 2002-06-29
U.S., UN, EU, and Russia officials are set to meet in London to discuss President Bush's Middle East peace plan. Bush emphasized the need for…
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…
Intense Clashes with Terrorists in the Philippines - 2002-06-28
Intense clashes are occurring in the Philippines between government forces and the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group, which is linked to Al-Qaeda. President Arroyo announced the…
IAEA Warns World Governments
The IAEA has issued a warning to world governments about the inadequate security of radioactive materials, noting that over 100 countries lack sufficient protective measures.…
Conference on Islam and National Security in Central Asia - 2002-06-26
Delegates at the Conference on Islam and National Security in Almaty emphasized the need to balance national security with human rights. The event highlighted the…
Israel Prepares to Control 5 Major Palestinian Cities - 2002-06-24
Israel is preparing to control five major Palestinian cities in the West Bank, having already occupied four. The Israeli government plans to maintain this control…
Messages of Sympathy and Offers of Assistance for Earthquake Victims in Iran - 2002-06-24
A devastating earthquake in Bouin Zahra, Iran, has resulted in 220 deaths and over a thousand injuries, with thousands left homeless. International offers of assistance…
Earthquake Survivors Threw Stones at Government Envoy
Survivors of a devastating earthquake in Iran expressed their anger by throwing stones at a government envoy, criticizing the delayed rescue efforts. The earthquake caused…
Search for the Body of Abusayyaf - 2002-06-22
Philippine Navy divers are searching for the body of Abusayyaf, a senior rebel leader killed in a clash with Philippine forces. The Abu Sayyaf group…
The US and Britain Bomb Iraqi Military Facilities for the Second Consecutive Day - 2002-06-21
The US and Britain have conducted airstrikes on Iraqi military sites for two consecutive days, citing retaliation for Iraqi attacks on their aircraft. Iraq reports…
Iraq Fired at Allied Aircraft - 2002-06-20
Iraq fired at American and British aircraft during an airstrike in northern Iraq, injuring one person. The allied forces retaliated by bombing an Iraqi anti-aircraft…
Jordan and Egypt Oppose the Establishment of Any Temporary Palestinian State
Jordan and Egypt have publicly opposed the idea of a temporary Palestinian state, emphasizing the need for a complete end to Israeli occupation of Palestinian…
On This Day, June 18: Declaration of War Against Britain - 2002-06-18
On June 18, President James Madison declared war on Britain, marking a significant event in U.S. history. This declaration was part of the War of…
Zakaria Mousavi Acknowledges He Is an Enemy of the United States!
Zakaria Mousavi, charged in relation to the September 11 attacks, admitted to being an enemy of the United States while denying involvement in the attacks.…
Russia Officially Withdraws from Conventional Arms Reduction Treaty
Russia has officially exited the Conventional Arms Reduction Treaty, stating it no longer needs to comply with the 1993 START II agreement. The U.S. also…
Two-Day Negotiations of Eight Industrial Countries Conclude
The foreign ministers of eight major industrial nations concluded their two-day talks in Canada without any progress on a proposed Middle East peace conference. While…
The Stability of the South Caucasus is Under Threat - 2002-06-14
An international human rights organization warns that nationalism, economic issues, and minority repression are destabilizing the South Caucasus. Minorities in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia face…
Russia Officially Withdraws from Strategic Nuclear Arms Treaty
Russia has officially exited the Strategic Nuclear Arms Treaty, citing a lack of necessity under international law. This move follows the U.S. withdrawal from the…
US Attack on One of Iraq's Air Defense Platforms - 2002-06-14
US aircraft attacked an Iraqi air defense platform in response to Iraq's increased aggression towards US and British surveillance flights in a no-fly zone. This…
Coalition Forces Attack Al-Qaeda Training Camp in Caves of Southeastern Afghanistan - 2002-06-11
Coalition forces led by the U.S. conducted an attack on an Al-Qaeda training camp in southeastern Afghanistan, discovering weapons and sealing cave entrances to prevent…
New President of Mali Sworn In
Ahmad Tamanis Toure has been sworn in as the new President of Mali, succeeding Alpha Omar Konare. Toure, a former military ruler, won the presidency…
Bali Conference Ends Without Results - 2002-06-07
The Bali conference focused on poverty reduction and environmental protection but ended without any agreements. Approximately 6,000 representatives attended, with U.S. conditions on aid being…
Australia Also Refuses to Sign the Kyoto International Treaty on Global Warming - 2002-06-05
Australia has declined to sign the Kyoto treaty on global warming, citing economic concerns. Prime Minister John Howard fears job losses and industry damage as…
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…
Iraq: 3 Injured in Allied Airstrikes - 2002-06-01
Iraq reported that three individuals were injured due to airstrikes by U.S. and British warplanes in southern Iraq. The U.S. claims the strikes were aimed…
United Nations Evacuates Staff from India and Pakistan - 2002-06-01
The UN is evacuating staff families from India and Pakistan due to escalating tensions that could lead to war. The US and other nations have…