December 2002
Germany and China Agree to Cooperate on North Korean and Iraqi Crises
Germany and China have reached an agreement to collaborate on the crises in North Korea and Iraq, emphasizing the need for North Korea to meet…
Prominent Opposition Leader in Yemen Assassinated - 2002-12-29
Jarallah Omar, a prominent opposition leader in Yemen, was assassinated shortly after speaking at a political event in Sana'a. The police have arrested a suspect…
Under the Microscope: Mr. Khatami's Emphasis on the Establishment of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and the Transfer of Its Waste to Russia - 2002-12-25
Former President Mohammad Khatami emphasized the importance of establishing the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and transferring its waste to Russia. Additionally, Mr. Abdi warned that…
Pope's Annual Message - 2002-12-25
Pope John Paul II called for an end to violence in the Middle East during his Christmas message, urging peace between Israelis and Palestinians. The…
Knowledge and Society: On Collective Consciousness, and the Curses of Mummified Dead - 2002-12-25
The article discusses the relationship between memory and intelligence and explores the concept of curses associated with mummified pharaohs whose tombs are disturbed. Mansour Farasioon,…
Russian Leader Grants Citizenship to Officer and His Family
President Putin granted Russian citizenship to Oleg Kozlov, an officer born in Tajikistan, after he complained about repeated rejections of his citizenship applications. This decision…
U.S. Defense Secretary: America Fully Capable of Doing What is Necessary - 2002-12-23
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld emphasized America's military readiness to confront multiple threats, including North Korea, while advocating for diplomatic solutions. This comes amid North…
The U.S. Will Officially Respond to Baghdad's Weapons Declaration Today - 2002-12-19
The U.S. government is set to officially respond to Iraq's weapons declaration, which claims no prohibited weapons exist in the country. Key figures involved include…
Russia's Reaction to the U.S. Decision on Deploying Missile Defense System - 2002-12-18
Russia has expressed regret over the U.S. decision to deploy a missile defense system starting in 2004, warning it could lead to an arms race…
Three Arrested in Texas for Funding Terrorists
Three men in Texas have been arrested for allegedly funding Hamas, a radical terrorist group. The arrests were made by federal agents, and a press…
Under the Microscope: Can Members of Parliament Stop the Continued Torture of Defendants by Judicial Authorities?
The article examines whether Iranian lawmakers can effectively prevent the torture of defendants by judicial authorities. It highlights the ongoing human rights concerns within Iran's…
Seizure of an Oil Tanker in Venezuela - 2002-12-16
Hugo Chavez has ordered the seizure of an oil tanker to counter an opposition strike affecting Venezuela's oil industry. He vows to end the strike…
British Officials: The Content of Iraq's Report is Very Regrettable - 2002-12-16
British officials express regret over Iraq's report on its weapons, highlighting significant omissions that could affect Iraq's ability to avoid war. The report does not…
Arab Countries' Reactions to the Middle East Partnership Plan - 2002-12-13
Arab nations reacted to a new U.S. initiative aimed at fostering democracy and free markets in the region. While Egypt's foreign minister expressed skepticism about…
Under the Microscope: The Resignation of Dr. Mir Mohammad Sadeghi, Spokesman of the Judiciary - 2002-12-13
Dr. Mir Mohammad Sadeghi, the spokesman for the Iranian Judiciary, has resigned, citing concerns about the Judiciary's performance. His resignation coincides with an open letter…
Ayatollah Khamenei: The Necessity of Attracting Investments and Increasing Investor Confidence
Ayatollah Khamenei has emphasized the importance of attracting investments and boosting investor confidence, urging the government to take action. Economist Dr. Siamak Shojaei raises concerns…
Donald Rumsfeld's Visit to the Horn of Africa - 2002-12-11
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld visited the Horn of Africa to stress the significance of combating terrorism. He met with officials in Ethiopia and…
Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven
The film 'Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven' by Rainer Werner Fassbinder explores the life of an elderly woman whose husband commits murder-suicide, revealing the betrayal…
Turkey Has Not Committed to Supporting U.S. Actions
U.S. and Turkish officials are negotiating Turkey's role in a potential Iraq conflict, with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz expressing confidence in Turkey's…
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense: War with Iraq is Not Inevitable - 2002-12-03
Paul Wolfowitz, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, asserts that war with Iraq is not unavoidable, countering claims that an attack would occur if Saddam…
Iraqi Refugee Camp in France to Be Closed by the End of the Year
Britain and France have agreed to close an Iraqi refugee camp in France by the end of the year, with Britain accepting around a thousand…
New Frequencies for the Persian Section of Voice of America
Voice of America announced new frequencies and broadcast times for its Persian section starting April 6, 2003. The changes include specific shortwave frequencies and online…
Astronauts of 'Endeavour' Conduct Their Final Spacewalk
Astronauts on the 'Endeavour' spacecraft are completing their final spacewalk to resolve a technical issue with a key module for the International Space Station. This…