December 2002
Russia Begins Natural Gas Delivery to Turkey - 2002-12-29
Russia has started delivering natural gas to Turkey via a 1,400-kilometer pipeline. The project is significant for both countries, with Turkey receiving its first shipment…
Christmas Gift of $315 Million Cash for a West Virginian Resident - 2002-12-26
Andrew Jack Whitaker, a West Virginian contractor, won a record $315 million lottery prize on Christmas night. He opted for a lump sum payout of…
Roh Moo-hyun Rejected Any Fundamental Change in South Korea's Relations with the U.S.
Roh Moo-hyun, the newly elected president of South Korea, affirmed that there will be no fundamental changes in U.S.-South Korea relations but emphasized the need…
The Likud Party's Chances of Victory in the Elections Have Decreased
The Likud Party's prospects for winning upcoming elections have diminished due to bribery allegations against its leadership. Candidates have reported coercion to pay bribes for…
Government-backed candidate wins South Korean presidential election by a narrow margin - 2002-12-19
Roh Moo-hyun, a government-backed candidate, won the South Korean presidential election by a slim margin over Lee Hoi-chang. The election is seen as a referendum…
BJP Achieves Significant Victory in Gujarat - 2002-12-15
The BJP has won a decisive victory in the Gujarat state assembly elections, securing over two-thirds of the seats. This victory is a significant increase…
Republican Senator Faces Downfall Over Racist Remarks - 2002-12-15
Republican Senator Trent Lott is facing calls to resign due to his support for segregation and white supremacy. Senator Don Nickles has expressed support for…
A Young Turkish Woman Wins This Year's Miss World Pageant
Azra Ekin, a young Turkish woman, won the Miss World pageant held in London after it was moved from Nigeria due to protests and riots…