April 2002
Second Space Tourist - 2002-04-28
Mark Shuttleworth, a South African millionaire, has become the second space tourist, launching into the International Space Station aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket. He paid…
Second Space Tourist - 2002-04-27
Mark Shuttleworth, a South African millionaire, has become the second space tourist after paying 20 million dollars for a week-long trip to the International Space…
Execution of Six Men in Iran - April 25, 2002
Six men were executed in Iran for armed robbery and threats to national security, with some sentences carried out publicly and others in prison. They…
Interview with Siamak Shojaei on Investment in Iran, April 24, 2002
The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament reassured foreign investors about Iran's stability at an oil exhibition, while economist Siamak Shojaei challenged this view, citing high…
Al-Qaeda's Plot Against Peacekeepers - 2002-04-20
Al-Qaeda is plotting to infiltrate military and government facilities in Afghanistan disguised as journalists, similar to tactics used in past attacks. The former king of…
President Bush Meets with Colombian President Andrés Pastrana on U.S. Aid - 2002-04-18
President Bush met with Colombian President Andrés Pastrana to discuss U.S. aid, with plans to redirect over a billion dollars towards fighting leftist rebels. This…
Forty-Four Percent Profit from Stock Transactions in Iran?
Media in Iran report a forty-four percent profit from stock transactions, with significant trading activity noted. However, economist Dr. Siamak Shojai questions the accuracy of…
Saudi Arabia Raises Funds for Palestinians - 2002-04-12
Saudi Arabia has raised over 55 million dollars to support Palestinians through a fundraising initiative, with Prince Alwaleed bin Talal contributing the largest share. The…
Hamid Karzai Calls for International Aid Disbursement - 2002-04-11
Hamid Karzai urged the international community to quickly release promised aid to Afghanistan to prevent further chaos and conflict. He highlighted the risk of renewed…
Humanitarian Aid for Palestinians - 2002-04-11
King Abdullah of Jordan and Queen Rania facilitated the transfer of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in occupied territories, while Jordan established an air bridge for…
Yugoslav Government to Surrender Suspects of War Crimes - 2002-04-10
The Yugoslav government has approved a bill to surrender war crime suspects to the International Court to secure continued U.S. aid. The U.S. had previously…
Yugoslavia Approves Bill for Extradition of War Criminals - 2002-04-10
Yugoslavia's parliament is set to approve a bill for the extradition of suspected war criminals to the Hague, following a unanimous government decision. This move…
Accusation Against the President of Paraguay - 2002-04-10
The President of Paraguay is facing corruption charges for allegedly misappropriating $16 million from the Central Bank. The Attorney General has made the accusations, while…
Agreement Between a Local Government in Japan and the U.S. Government - 2002-04-10
A local government in Japan has signed an agreement with the U.S. Navy for over $11 million in compensation for a fishing boat sunk by…
Announcement of Lloyd's Insurance Loss - 2002-04-10
Lloyd's of London reported significant losses of approximately $4.5 billion due to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The company has raised premiums to recover these losses…
Yugoslavia, War Crimes - April 10, 2002
The Yugoslav Parliament is expected to approve a bill to extradite war crime suspects to the Hague Tribunal. This move follows the U.S. Congress halting…
Iraq Halts Oil Exports for One Month
Iraq is stopping its oil exports for one month in protest against Israel's actions towards Palestinians, as declared by President Saddam Hussein. This move aims…
422 Million Dollars for the National Army of Afghanistan - April 4, 2002
Afghanistan is seeking $422 million in aid to build its national army and combat warlordism. Foreign Minister Abdullah made the request at a UN meeting,…
US Decision on Loan to Yugoslavia Delayed - April 2, 2002
The US has delayed its decision on providing loans to Yugoslavia due to the country's lack of cooperation with the Hague War Crimes Tribunal. This…
Crude Oil Prices Reach Highest Level in Six Months
Crude oil prices have surged to a six-month high due to concerns over Middle Eastern oil flow disruptions from ongoing Israel-Palestine conflicts and signs of…
The United States Has Halted Financial Aid to the Yugoslav Government - 2002-04-01
The U.S. has stopped financial aid to Yugoslavia due to its lack of cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal. Secretary of State Colin Powell is…