May 2002
Voter Turnout in Algeria's Elections Was Low - 2002-05-31
Algeria's parliamentary elections saw a historic low voter turnout of 47.5%, with only 3% in the Kabylie region amid protests by the Berber minority. The…
Blatter Re-elected as FIFA President - 2002-05-30
Sepp Blatter has been re-elected as FIFA president, defeating Issa Hayatou amid allegations of mismanagement. The election results show a significant margin, with Blatter receiving…
Deployment of a Senior American Diplomat to Colombia - 2002-05-29
The U.S. is sending Otto Reich to Colombia to meet with newly elected President Álvaro Uribe to discuss U.S. support following his inauguration. Uribe aims…
High-ranking American Diplomat Meets with Elected President of Colombia - 2002-05-29
A high-ranking U.S. diplomat is set to meet with newly elected Colombian President Alvaro Uribe to show support for his tough stance against leftist insurgents.…
Palestinian Elections May Be Held in December - 2002-05-28
The Palestinian Authority announced that elections might be held in December, amid pressure on Yasser Arafat for reforms and new elections. Arafat, who last won…
The Palme d'Or Award Goes to Polanski
Roman Polanski won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for his film 'The Pianist,' which tells the story of a Jewish pianist escaping…
Parliamentary Elections in Vietnam - 2002-05-25
The Communist Party of Vietnam has consolidated its power in the National Assembly following recent parliamentary elections, with nearly full voter turnout reported. A total…
Five Years After Election Promises and Mr. Khatami's Victory - 2002-05-23
Five years after Mohammad Khatami's election victory, Iranian citizens continue to face significant social and economic challenges. The article features an interview with Javad Emami,…
President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah Sworn in for Another 5-Year Term as President of Sierra Leone - 2002-05-20
President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah has been re-elected for a second term in Sierra Leone, winning over 70% of the vote. He emphasized national unity to…
Bertie Ahern on the Brink of Starting His Second Term as Prime Minister of Ireland - 2002-05-20
Bertie Ahern is set to begin his second term as Prime Minister of Ireland after his party, Fianna Fáil, won a significant number of parliamentary…
Election Results in Mali - 2002-05-17
Amadou Toumani Touré has been elected as the new president of Mali, defeating Soumaila Cissé. The election marks a significant political transition as the current…
Changes in the Dutch Parliament - 2002-05-16
The Dutch elections resulted in a significant shift to the right, with the Christian Democratic Party winning the most seats and the far-right party of…
President Bush's Request to Rival Leaders in Madagascar - 2002-05-09
President Bush called on rival leaders in Madagascar, Didier Ratsiraka and Marc Ravalomanana, to resume talks to resolve a political crisis arising from disputed presidential…
Aung San Suu Kyi, Leader of Myanmar's Opposition, Released
Aung San Suu Kyi has been released from house arrest after 19 months. This marks a significant moment for Myanmar's pro-democracy movement, as she is…
Jacques Chirac Introduces a Center-Right Legislator as New Prime Minister - 2002-05-06
Jacques Chirac appointed Jean-Pierre Raffarin as the new Prime Minister of France after Lionel Jospin's resignation. Chirac recently won the presidential election with a significant…
Jacques Chirac Leads French Elections - 2002-05-05
Jacques Chirac has decisively won the French presidential election with over 82% of the votes, while his far-right opponent Jean-Marie Le Pen garnered less than…
Motion to Hold Indian Government Accountable Fails
The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Vajpayee, successfully defeated a motion to hold it accountable for its response to violence in Gujarat, where over…