March 2002
The Catholic Church of England Opposes U.S. Military Action
The Catholic Church of England and Wales has publicly opposed U.S. military action against Iraq, warning it could escalate tensions in the Middle East. Cardinal…
Britain and the United States Should Not Take Military Action Against Iraq - 2002-03-30
Cardinal Murphy O'Connor has called on Britain and the US to refrain from military action against Iraq, warning it could escalate tensions in the Middle…
Continued Imprisonment of Journalist in Zimbabwe - 2002-03-30
Peta Thornycroft, a journalist for the Daily Telegraph and Voice of America, remains imprisoned in Zimbabwe despite no longer being deemed a threat to public…
Trial Date Set for Daniel Pearl Murderers
A Pakistani court has scheduled the trial for April 5 for those accused of kidnapping and murdering American journalist Daniel Pearl. Four individuals are currently…
Turkey Not Prepared to Command International Peacekeeping Forces in Kabul
Turkey is not ready to take command of international peacekeeping forces in Kabul, according to British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw. This delay is significant as…
Concerns Raised Over Biological Weapons Threat from Al-Qaeda Terrorists in Afghanistan - 2002-03-24
U.S. and British officials are worried about the potential for Al-Qaeda to use biological weapons, particularly anthrax, as Osama bin Laden allegedly sought such weapons…
Discovery of a Biological Weapons Production Workshop in Afghanistan - 2002-03-23
American forces discovered a biological weapons production workshop in Afghanistan, linked to al-Qaeda, during a military operation. This discovery prompted the British government to send…
Pakistan Indicts Four Islamic Militants
Pakistani authorities have indicted four Islamic militants, including Ahmed Saeed Omar Sheikh, for the kidnapping and murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl. The trial is…
Successful Conclusion of Operation Anaconda and the Start of New Battles - 2002-03-20
Operation Anaconda has concluded successfully, targeting al-Qaeda and Taliban remnants in eastern Afghanistan. President Bush praised U.S. forces and called for increased military funding, while…
Britain Rejects Zimbabwe Presidential Election - 2002-03-14
Britain has rejected the legitimacy of Zimbabwe's presidential election that led to Robert Mugabe's victory, citing voter suppression. The Commonwealth observers have condemned the election,…
Dick Cheney Meets and Discusses with Tony Blair - 2002-03-12
Dick Cheney met with Tony Blair in London to discuss the rising violence between Israel and Palestinians and the U.S.-led war on terrorism. Cheney's Middle…
U.S. Vice President Arrives in London
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has arrived in London as part of a Middle Eastern tour to discuss rising violence between Israel and Palestinians and…
Historical Calendar: March 10 - 2002-03-11
On March 10, 2002, a historical event was noted where the defeat of British forces in Saratoga in 1777 resulted in Albany becoming the capital…
Dick Cheney's Middle East Trip Begins - 2002-03-11
Dick Cheney has embarked on a ten-day trip to the Middle East to secure support for the U.S.-led war on terrorism. His itinerary includes visits…
Meeting Between Tony Blair and President Bush - March 9, 2002
President Bush will meet with British Prime Minister Tony Blair to discuss the war on terrorism amid speculation of a potential U.S. attack on Iraq.…
Historical Calendar, March 5, 2002 - 2002-03-06
On March 5, 1770, British soldiers fired upon the citizens of Boston, marking a significant event in American history. This incident, known as the Boston…
African Leaders Decide to Support Zimbabwe - 2002-03-04
African leaders have chosen to support Zimbabwe amid attempts by white Commonwealth members to suspend its membership before upcoming elections. The political crisis in Zimbabwe,…
UK Police Searching for Dangerous Mail Packages - 2002-03-02
UK police are investigating dangerous mail packages after an anonymous package was sent to Prime Minister Tony Blair. A warning was issued by a man…
Delivery of Hazardous Materials to the British Prime Minister - 2002-03-02
Sixteen hazardous packages were sent to political institutions in the UK, including one to Prime Minister Tony Blair's residence. Blair is currently abroad at a…
Iraq Says Tony Blair Must Prove His Claims - 2002-03-02
Iraq has rejected Tony Blair's claims about its stockpiling of weapons of mass destruction, demanding proof from the UK. Blair's comments highlight ongoing tensions regarding…