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NEWS
2002
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| 31:12:02
Turkey/ Russia Russia's 'Bluestream' pipeline commences pumping into Turkey in the first leg of the EU supplies Turkey- Blue Stream on stream |
| 30:12:02
UK As part of local government planning, emergency provisions are made in the event of all possibilities. Quarantine arrangements are being considered as part of tightening up those laws. SocietyGuardian/Wintour and Norton-Taylor Plans for Terror Cordon and Evacuation |
| 27:12:02
USA U.S. refers North Korean nuclear plans to the UN according to the Washingtonpost |
| 15:12:02
Turkey Turkey is seeking a new IMF loan which appears to be the "ransom" for allowing the forthcoming Iraq assault to take place from their soil. BBC: Turkey Targets New IMF Loan |
| 12:12: 02
Copenhagen, Denmark The Copenhagen Summit opens to introduce ten new countries into accession talks with the EU, following the Nice Treaty. Included are Poland, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Slovenia, Malta and Turkey, although Turkey is unlikely to be admitted unless it can demonstrate improvements to its human rights record. |
| 23:11:02
Canada International disquiet over the War on Terrorism spilled over when a senior Canadian Government aid called Bush a "moron". Seattle Post Intelligencer: AP Canada |
| 21:11:02
NATO NATO invites Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia to Accession talks to join the Alliance. NATO official website |
| 13:12:02
USA While President Bush announced small pox vaccinations for front line personnel, Henry Kissinger immunised himself away from the September 11th Commission by declaring a conflict of interest with a consulting firm. President's statement |
| 11:12:02
Hollywood, USA On the day when former U.S President Jimmy Carter received his Nobel Peace Prize, Hollywood stars supported a declaration against the Bush administration's intention to stage a war against Iraq. Guardian Unlimited/archive search |
| 08:11:02
United Nations United Nations Security Council adopts new resolution on the Iraqi situation UN Security Council Resolution |
| 01:11:02
Russia Russian President Putin visits Transneft to discuss oil pipeline to the EU and the UK from Russia. Pravda: Baltic pipeline PPG Policy Document EU section |
| 26:10:02
North Korea Following the 1994 Nuclear Proliferation Treaty CNC -IEAE-North Korea: Nuclear Safeguards and Inspections 1994, North Korea has announced its return to a nuclear weapons programme in breach of the agreement. Guardian: North Korea puts nuclear weapons on the table in an attempt to use its capability as a "negotiating chip" in signing a non aggression pact with the USA. |
| 22: 10: 02
Bali Bomb blasts favourite Australian holiday resort The Observer | Special reports | Observer 2002 review: Jason Burke on the Bali bombing |
| 11:10:02
Russia Putin wants to see US deal with Iraq through the UN in accordance with Peaceplangroup recommendations. Guardian Unlimited/ Russian Rebuff for Blair over Iraq |
| 2:09:02 Germany The German elections have thrown up one of the most important current issues worlwide at present. Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder is attempting to get elected on an anti-war against Iraq ticket, against the current Federal President Johannes Rau. Refs: Elections In Germany Federal Statistical Office Germany - Elections |
| 21:09:02
UK "....since September 11th, the administration has had a monothematic view of foreign policy. It sees foreign policy only through the prism of terrorism. That is the context of the National Security Strategy and what it means for NATO." Diplomat cited by Dempsey, J "NATO challenged to make radical shift in principles and practice" Financial Times 21.09.02 London |
| 18:09:02
USA "Reflecting long-standing impatience among some Americans with UN inaction on various fronts, Bush said, ' We created a United Nations Security Council so that... unlike the League of Nations .. our actions would be more than talk.' " President Bush Addresses the United Nations Features Summary of Conclusions |
| 13:09:02
Russia Putin is threatening to invade Georgia, entrance to the Caspian Sea of the U.S backed Trans-Caspian pipeline following alleged terrorist acts in Russia Guardian/ Putin Threatens to Invade Georgia |
| 08:09:02
Russia Russia and Iraq sign a 40 billion dollar bi-lateral "economic co-operation deal" in order for Iraq to pay Russia part of a 8 billion amount outstanding. |
| 03:08:02
Turkey Turkey's parliament votes 256 to 162 to end the death penalty, on its 13 step path towards EU membership. Basin Yayin ve Enformasyon Genel Mudurlugu |
| 02:08:02
Northern Ireland Thousands join march for peace. BBC: NEWS:Northern Ireland |
| 24:07:02
Iran Intense debate continues to rage as Iran`s President Khatami proposes a "common sovereignty in the Caspian Sea littoral is the best choice for the littoral states" Khatami reiterates common sovereignty on Caspian Sea. While the EU, US, Russia and Turkey appear to prefer bilateral agreements. (IREX > Programs & Projects > Caspian Sea Regional Policy Symposium) |
| 04:07:02
China Petrochina / Shell / OAO Gazprom signs 18.4 million dollars "West to East" pipeline deal (http://quote.bloomberg.com/fgcgi.cgi?ptitle=Energy%20news |
| 01:07:02 ICC International Criminal Court comes into force (Kraus 2002) (Policy Document Summary of Conclusions) |
| 26:06:02 Canada G7 meeting ends with agreement to include Russia into a G8 group and host meeting by 2006 |
| 27:05:02
09:00 GMT Colombia Right winger Alvaro Uribe secures election with 53% of the vote. (Bloomberg) |
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Afghanistan As this group proposed as early as September 12th 2001, the "war on terror" in Afghanistan has come to its logical conclusion and a pipeline WILL be built there. BBC News: Afghanistan pipeline PPG Policy Document Summary of Conclusions PPG Policy Document Afghanistan Section |
| 22:03:02
London Clare Short indicates her willingness to resign if the Labour Party supports war in Iraq. BBC NEWS | In Depth | Newsmakers | Clare Short: Divided she stands |
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