October 2002
Bush's Meeting with Hans Blix, Head of UN Weapons Inspectors - 2002-10-30
President Bush met with Hans Blix, head of UN weapons inspectors, to discuss the U.S. draft resolution for disarming Iraq. The meeting comes amid reports…
The White House Pursues Gathering Evidence of Saddam Hussein's War Crimes - 2002-10-30
The White House is gathering evidence to prosecute Saddam Hussein's senior advisors for war crimes if his regime falls. This involves potential charges of genocide…
Germany Will Not Support Attack on Iraq - 2002-10-30
Germany's Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer is visiting Washington to announce that Germany will not support a military attack on Iraq. This visit follows Chancellor Schröder's…
The UN Does Not Have Much Time Regarding Iraq - 2002-10-30
The White House is urging the UN to take decisive action regarding Iraq, indicating that discussions have been extensive but need to conclude. Iraq has…
Arrests in Jordan - 2002-10-30
Jordan has intensified security measures and arrested political activists and Islamic extremists following the assassination of American diplomat Lawrence Foley. The U.S. has expressed support…
President Bush Calls for UN Security Council Resolution - 2002-10-29
President Bush is pushing for a UN Security Council resolution regarding weapons inspections in Iraq, contingent on the Council's progress by next week. The situation…
The International Community Congratulates Luiz Inácio da Silva's Election
The international community congratulated Luiz Inácio da Silva on his election as Brazil's president. President Bush expressed a desire for collaboration on democracy and trade,…
Elected President of Brazil Introduces His Cabinet - 2002-10-29
Luiz Inacio da Silva has been elected as the new President of Brazil and is set to introduce his cabinet. He won decisively against the…
Lula Elected President of Brazil - 2002-10-28
Luiz Inácio da Silva, known as Lula, has been elected as Brazil's president, marking a historic moment as the first leader from the working class…
Vladimir Putin Apologizes to Relatives of Deceased Hostages
Vladimir Putin apologized to the families of hostages killed during a rescue operation in a theater taken over by Chechen rebels. The operation resulted in…
North Korea Calls for Reduction of U.S. Pressure - 2002-10-22
North Korea has urged the U.S. to ease its pressure on its nuclear weapons program, advocating for a more conciliatory approach. The U.S. administration is…
North Korea: We are ready to address any concerns of the U.S. through dialogue
North Korea has expressed readiness to resolve U.S. concerns about its nuclear program through dialogue, contingent on the U.S. changing its perceived hostile policy. This…
Concerns Expressed by North Korea's Neighboring Countries - 2002-10-17
North Korea's announcement of a nuclear weapons program has alarmed neighboring countries, particularly Japan and South Korea, prompting calls for adherence to international agreements. The…
President Bush and Indonesian President Agree on Firm Response to Terrorists - 2002-10-17
President Bush and Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri agreed on a firm response to the Bali bombings during a phone call. Bush expressed condolences and reiterated…
Bush Meets with Sharon at the White House - 2002-10-16
President Bush is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to discuss the Middle East situation, focusing on peace efforts and the responsibilities of Israel,…
Saddam Hussein Achieves 100% of Votes - 2002-10-16
Saddam Hussein secured 100% of the votes in a referendum to extend his presidency for another 7 years. The announcement was made by his deputy,…
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…
President Bush's Lack of Support for Gun Registration - 2002-10-16
President Bush has not supported a proposal for handgun registration that would require manufacturers to log weapon details in a central database. This decision comes…
Nuclear Weapons in North Korea - 2002-10-16
North Korea has admitted to a covert nuclear weapons program, violating a 1994 treaty with the U.S. This admission was made during a visit by…
Four Injured in Attack on Bus Near Beit She'an in Northern Israel - 2002-10-15
An attack on a bus near Beit She'an in northern Israel resulted in four injuries. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is in Washington for talks…
Calendar Day, October 13: The Foundation Stone of the White House - 2002-10-15
On October 13, 1792, George Washington, the first President of the United States, laid the foundation stone of the White House. This event marks a…
Iraq Election with One Candidate - 2002-10-15
Iraq held a referendum where Saddam Hussein was the sole candidate for president, expected to win another 7-year term. The voting process is controlled by…
President Bush: The Pattern of Terrorist Attacks in Bali, Kuwait, and Yemen Indicates Al-Qaeda's Involvement
President Bush links recent terrorist attacks in Bali, Kuwait, and Yemen to Al-Qaeda, warning that the U.S. is also at risk of new attacks. He…
Angry Reactions from Clerics in Lebanon and Iran to American Priests' Statements - 2002-10-13
Clerics in Lebanon and Iran have expressed outrage over Jerry Falwell's comments labeling the Prophet Muhammad a terrorist. This has led to calls for violence…
The Senate Will Also Grant President Bush Authority to Attack Iraq - 2002-10-11
The U.S. Senate is poised to pass a resolution granting President Bush the authority to attack Iraq, following the House's lead. This move is seen…
In the event of Saddam's removal, a temporary military government led by the U.S. will replace it - 2002-10-11
The Bush administration is preparing a plan for a temporary U.S.-led military government in Iraq if Saddam Hussein is removed. This plan includes a transitional…
U.S. Defense Budget for 2003 (Over $355 Billion) Approved by House of Representatives - 2002-10-11
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a defense budget for 2003 totaling over $355 billion, marking a significant increase in military spending. This budget…
Increasing Congressional Support for President Bush - 2002-10-10
Congress is increasingly supporting President Bush's resolution to use military force against Iraq if it does not disarm. Key Democratic senators, including Tom Daschle, have…
Saddam Hussein Will Use Terrorist Tactics - 2002-10-10
The Bush administration cites a CIA assessment indicating that Saddam Hussein may use terrorist tactics if threatened, reinforcing calls for military action. Lawmakers from both…
Ari Fleischer: Inspections are a matter related to the United Nations, not Iraq - 2002-10-10
The U.S. has rejected Iraq's proposal for inspections of alleged weapons sites. Ari Fleischer emphasized that inspections are a UN matter, while Iraqi officials have…
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…
Israeli Soldiers Target Palestinian Teen with Gunfire
Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian teenager in Nablus during clashes. This incident coincides with Yasser Arafat's signing of a law declaring Jerusalem the…
White House Rejects Proposal for President Bush to Duel Saddam Hussein
The White House dismissed a suggestion from Iraqi Vice President Taha Yasin Ramadan that President Bush should engage in a duel with Saddam Hussein instead…
Under the Microscope: Agreement Among U.S. Congressional Leaders on Iraq Resolution - 2002-10-03
U.S. congressional leaders have reached an agreement on a resolution concerning Iraq, which has the backing of the White House. The article questions the implications…
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…
President Bush Seeks Congressional Approval for Action Against Iraq - 2002-10-02
President Bush is seeking Congressional approval for military action against Iraq, emphasizing that he will not accept limitations on military force. The White House argues…
Agreement between the House of Representatives and Bush for Resolution Against Iraq - 2002-10-02
President Bush and the House of Representatives have agreed on a resolution permitting military action against Iraq. Dick Gephardt announced the agreement, emphasizing the need…
President Bush Has Not Yet Made a Decision on War - 2002-10-02
White House spokesman Ari Fleischer indicated that President Bush has not yet decided on military action against Iraq, but welcomes any form of regime change,…
The U.S. Rejects Russia's Criticism of Airstrikes Against Iraq
The U.S. has dismissed Russia's criticism of its airstrikes in Iraq, citing Iraq's recent attacks on patrolling aircraft. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between the…
U.S. Senate Discussions on Presidential Powers - 2002-10-01
The U.S. Senate is starting discussions on a resolution that would grant President Bush military powers regarding Iraq. Bush seeks a resolution that emphasizes U.S.…
U.S. Senate Begins Debate on Military Action Against Iraq - 2002-10-01
The U.S. Senate is starting discussions on a resolution that would authorize military action against Iraq. This involves the President's ability to use force and…