September 2002
Bush Administration's Plan to Advance Political and Economic Reforms in the Middle East - 2002-09-30
The Bush administration is set to unveil a plan aimed at fostering political and economic reforms in the Middle East, with Secretary of State Colin…
World Bank Leaders Call for Reforms to Stimulate the Global Economy - 2002-09-29
World Bank and IMF leaders have called on wealthy nations to eliminate trade barriers with poorer countries to boost the global economy. James Wolfensohn highlighted…
Seizure of Smuggled Uranium in Turkey - 2002-09-28
Turkish security forces seized over 15 kg of smuggled uranium and arrested two Turkish citizens involved in the trafficking. The uranium, valued at $5 million,…
Misappropriation of 2 Million Dollars in Financial Aid by Police Officers in Colombia - 2002-09-28
Prosecutors in Colombia have charged 82 police officers with misusing 2 million dollars in U.S. aid for drug enforcement. The accused, including a former police…
Leaders of 25 Asian and European Countries Fail to Reach Agreement on Iraq - 2002-09-24
Leaders from 25 Asian and European nations met in Copenhagen but failed to agree on a strategy regarding Iraq and Saddam Hussein. They also discussed…
Arnoldo Alemán Accused of Embezzling from Public Budget - 2002-09-19
Former Nicaraguan President Arnoldo Alemán has been removed from parliament leadership amid accusations of embezzling nearly $100 million from the public budget. The situation reflects…
Construction of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline Has Begun
The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline construction has officially started, with the presidents of Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey in attendance. This multi-billion dollar project aims to transport…
Gas Pipeline Construction Project in Afghanistan and Pakistan - 2002-09-18
Officials from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and Pakistan have met to discuss a gas pipeline project set to begin construction in mid-2003. The project, estimated to cost…
At least 6 killed during a riot in a Brazilian prison
A riot in a Rio de Janeiro prison resulted in at least six deaths and six hostages. The incident was reportedly instigated by drug trafficker…
Several Political Figures in Indonesia Demand Vote of Confidence for the Speaker of Parliament
Several political figures in Indonesia are calling for a vote of confidence for Akbar Tandjung, the Speaker of Parliament, following his conviction for corruption. He…
Indonesian Parliament Speaker Convicted
Akbar Tanjung, the Speaker of the Indonesian Parliament, was convicted of misusing $4.5 million from the state budget and sentenced to 3 years in prison.…