October 2002
UN Committee Calls for Sanctions Against Companies Exploiting National Resources of Congo - 2002-10-22
A UN committee has called for sanctions against 29 companies and 54 individuals involved in the illegal exploitation of the Democratic Republic of Congo's resources.…
What Do Americans Use the Internet For? - 2002-10-19
A New York research group released a survey detailing how Americans use the Internet, highlighting that personal communication and online shopping are the main motivations.…
Sharon Meets President Bush - 2002-10-16
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon met with President Bush amid U.S. pressure for Israel to reduce restrictions on Palestinians. U.S. Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer urged Sharon…
American and European Inspectors Visit Ukraine to Investigate Compliance with Iraq Sanctions - 2002-10-14
American and British inspectors are in Ukraine to investigate potential violations of UN sanctions regarding a military radar sale to Iraq. Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma…
The Dollar Becomes the Main Currency in Iraqi Kurdistan
Kurdish officials in Iraqi Kurdistan have decided to adopt the US dollar as the primary currency due to the devaluation of the Iraqi dinar and…
Hamid Karzai Heads to Turkey
Hamid Karzai is traveling to Turkey to attend a meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization, where he will discuss trade and a significant gas pipeline…
Nobel Prize in Literature - 2002-10-12
Imre Kertész received the 2002 Nobel Prize in Literature for his works reflecting on the horrors of World War II. He hopes the award will…
Investigation into Radar Sale to Iraq - 2002-10-12
Ukrainian officials are disputing the authenticity of a tape suggesting their president approved a radar sale to Iraq. The U.S. government has halted aid to…
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Jimmy Carter
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has been awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in promoting peace, democracy, and human rights. The announcement…
Half a Million Dollar Reward for the Capture of the Washington Suburb Killer - 2002-10-11
A sniper has been active in Washington and its suburbs, killing 8 people and injuring 2, including a 13-year-old. A recent shooting at a gas…
Nobel Prize in Literature Awarded to Hungarian Writer
The 2002 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to Hungarian writer Imre Kertész for his works that explore individual experiences against totalitarianism. Kertész, a…
Announcement of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry - 2002-10-09
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2002 has been awarded to John F., Koichi Tanaka, and Kurt Wüthrich for their groundbreaking work in analyzing large…
Daily Losses of at Least One Billion Dollars Due to Closure of West Coast Ports in the U.S.
President Bush is implementing emergency measures to reopen West Coast ports after a ten-day closure that has caused significant economic losses. The closure is impacting…
Nobel Prize in Economics 2002 - 2002-10-09
The 2002 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Daniel Kahneman and Vernon Smith for their contributions to economic theory through experimental methods. Kahneman's work…
President Bush's Intervention in the Strike of West Coast Dock Workers - 2002-10-08
President Bush intervened in a strike by dock workers on the U.S. West Coast, which has caused significant economic losses. The strike has led to…
President Bush Mediates Labor Disputes at Ports - 2002-10-07
President Bush is intervening in a labor dispute that has shut down all U.S. West Coast ports for eight days, severely impacting trade with Asia…
Two English Scientists and Their American Colleague Jointly Won the 2002 Nobel Prize in Medicine
Two English scientists, Sydney Brenner and John Sulston, along with American Robert Horvitz, won the 2002 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their research on cell…
Bush Administration Warns Strikers at U.S. West Coast Ports They Are Harming the Economy - 2002-10-06
The Bush administration has issued a warning to striking workers and management at West Coast ports, stating that their actions are harming the U.S. economy.…
Millions of Dollars Worth of AIDS Drugs Diverted from Africa to Europe
Millions of dollars worth of AIDS drugs meant for Africa were instead shipped to Europe and sold at higher prices. Health officials in the Netherlands…
Iran and Belarus Share Common Views on International Issues
Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus emphasized the shared views and potential cooperation between Iran and Belarus on international matters during a meeting with Iranian Minister Mohammad…
Economic Activities Halted at U.S. Ports - 2002-10-02
A dispute between dock workers and shipping lines has led to the shutdown of major U.S. ports on the West Coast, costing the economy one…
Insurance Against Terrorism for Americans - 2002-10-02
President Bush is urging Congress to approve a terrorism insurance bill to help revive the economy and reduce unemployment, which currently affects 300,000 Americans. The…
U.S. and Iraqi Officials Meet Separately with Turkish Leaders in Ankara
U.S. and Iraqi officials held separate meetings with Turkish leaders in Ankara to discuss military operations in Iraq. Iraq warned Turkey about the economic repercussions…