2002
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Scores from distance to give Arsenal the lead against Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
Scores Arsenal's second goal in the 2-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea.
Becomes the first goalkeeper to win the World Cup Golden Ball.
On June 14, 2002, one day after the US withdrew from the ABM Treaty, Russia announces that it would no longer consider itself to be bound by START II provisions
Accepts the Global and Inclusive Agreement establishing institutions for a postwar political transition.
Moyo oversees legislation regulating journalists and media organisations.
Musharraf condemns terrorism and announces measures against militant organizations.
Newman helps install the Advanced Camera for Surveys, replacing Hubble's Faint Object Camera.
Russia & the USA will cut their nuclear arsenals from 6,000 to 2,000 over 10 yrs. Russia & the USA announce a new agreement on strategic nuclear weapons reduction. Russian & NATO agree to establish a NATO Council
Both sides agree to reduce operationally deployed strategic nuclear warheads to 1,700 from 2,200 by 2012
The US Peace Corps returns to Botswana to help with the AIDS crises, one-third of the working population is infected
Makes his Ajax first-team debut after progressing through the club's academy.
The 1st al-Qaeda prisoners arrive at Guantanamo Bay
Abu Zubaydah believed to have served as Osama Bin Ladens field commander and chief recruiter is captured during a raid on a house in Pakistan
Two bombs rip through a nightclub area in the Balinese town of Kuta killing 202 people most of them foreign tourists, Indonesian authorities believe the attacksare carried out by the South East Asian network Jemaah Islamiah, linked to Al-Qaeda
Two bombs rip through a nightclub area in the Balinese town of Kuta killing 202 people most of them foreign tourists, Indonesian authorities believe the attacksare carried out by the South East Asian network Jemaah Islamiah, linked to Al-Qaeda
US authorities announce the arrest of an American citizen they accuse of planning to build and detonate a bomb containing radioactive material, Jose Padilla, is detained Chicago airport after arriving from Pakistan
Abu Zubaydah believed to have served as Osama Bin Ladens field commander and chief recruiter is captured during a raid on a house in Pakistan
Appointed Ambassador of Iran
Supports the Arab League's adoption of the Arab Peace Initiative at the Beirut summit.
Presents the initiative offering normalized relations for a comprehensive Arab-Israeli settlement.
Promotes Saudi diplomacy supporting adoption of the Arab Peace Initiative.
Endorses the Arab Peace Initiative offering normalization with Israel after withdrawal from occupied territories.
Backs the Beirut summit proposal for comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace.
Supports the Beirut summit framework later reaffirmed by Arab leaders in Riyadh.
II participates in arab summit connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Abu Zubaydah believed to have served as Osama Bin Ladens field commander and chief recruiter is captured during a raid on a house in Pakistan
The 1st al-Qaeda prisoners arrive at Guantanamo Bay
Is arrested by Israel during the Second Intifada.
Arrives in Baghdad with Mohamed ElBaradei and an advance team.
President George Bush, in his State of the Union address, describes Iran, Iraq and North Korea as an "axis of evil"
Pulp release Bad Cover Version, one of the final singles before the band enter a long hiatus.
Makes his Barcelona first-team debut against Club Brugge.
This record states: The Arab Peace Initiative is floated by acting Saudi Regent Crown Prince Abdullah as a potential solution to both the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Arabi conflict.
This record states: The Beirut Summit calls for Israel to recognize "an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital" in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
This record states: The Beirut Summit calls for a "just solution" for the Palestinian refugees.
This record states: The Beirut Summit calls for the state of Israel to withdraw its forces from all the Occupied Territories, including the Golan Heights.
The Beirut Summit calls for the state of Israel to withdraw its forces from all the Occupied Territories, including the Golan Heights
Endorses an offer of full Arab normalization with Israel under the Arab Peace Initiative.
Supports demands for Israeli withdrawal and creation of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Scores with an overhead kick as Belgium draw 2-2 with World Cup co-hosts Japan.
A fuel tanker is blown up outside a synagogue on the Tunisian island of Djerba killing 19 people including 14 German tourists, an al Qaeda spokesman later says the organisation is behind the suicide attack
Two bombs rip through a nightclub area in the Balinese town of Kuta killing 202 people most of them foreign tourists, Indonesian authorities believe the attacksare carried out by the South East Asian network Jemaah Islamiah, linked to Al-Qaeda
Two bombs rip through a nightclub area in the Balinese town of Kuta killing 202 people most of them foreign tourists, Indonesian authorities believe the attacksare carried out by the South East Asian network Jemaah Islamiah, linked to Al-Qaeda
Ramzi Binalshibh is arrested in Karachi on the anniversary of the attacks on America. He is accused of being a leading member of alQaeda and one of the main planners of the 11 September attacks
Provides attacking width throughout the undefeated championship campaign.
Combines effectively with Ronaldo and Ronaldinho throughout the tournament.
Taiwan cuts diplomatic relations with Nauru after it establishes relations with China
Bush begins formally making his case to the international community for an invasion of Iraq in his September 12, 2002 address to the United Nations Security Council
The Bush Doctrine was used to indicate a willingness to unilaterally pursue US military interests.Some of these policies were codified in a National Security Council text entitled the National Security Strategy of the United States published on September 20, 2002. Announces the doctrine of pre-emptive military action, later termed the Bush Doctrine
CIA assessments on Iraqi weapons influence the case for war.
Dragan Mikerevic becomes Chairman of the Council of Ministers
Adnan Terzic becomes Chairman of the Council of Ministers
Opens the scoring for Real Madrid in the final against Bayer Leverkusen.
Makes his professional debut as a substitute for Sporting against Inter in a Champions League qualifier.
Wins the Champions League with Real Madrid against Bayer Leverkusen.
Bush creates a bipartisan, independent commission to investigate the Sept 11, 2001
Commonwealth leaders fail to agree additional measures against Zimbabwe.
The Commonwealth suspends Zimbabwe from its councils following the disputed election.
Zimbabwe is suspended from Commonwealth councils following the disputed election.
Northern Ireland returns to direct rule from London after the suspension of the local assembly following allegations of Irish Republican Army spying
Women are given full legal equality with men
Voters approved constitutional changes affecting presidential terms and the structure of parliament.
Supports completion of accession negotiations with ten countries scheduled to join in 2004.
Supports the agreement completing accession negotiations with ten countries scheduled to join the Union in 2004.
Supports completion of accession negotiations with ten countries scheduled to join the Union in 2004.
UN Security Council members France and Russia made clear that they did not consider these consequences to include the use of force to overthrow the Iraqi Government
Hubble and Chandra observations reveal rapidly changing shocks and structures around the energetic pulsar inside the Crab Nebula.
Appointed Dean of the College of Cardinals
The day President George W. Bush and Congress agree on the joint resolution authorizing the Iraq War, Obama addresses the first high-profile Chicago anti War rally in Federal Plaza, speaking out against the war
Tansu €iller resigns as party leader following the 2002 election defeat, eventually being replaced by Mehmet Agar
The DYP secures 9.55% of the vote in the general election, slightly under the 10% election threshold to enter Parliament. Tansu €iller resigns as party leader following the 2002 election defeat, eventually being replaced by Mehmet Agar
Gives Belgium an early lead in the seventh minute of the decisive World Cup group match against Russia.
UN transitional administration ends as East Timor becomes independent
It was reported that the US has begun providing the former Soviet Republic of Georgia with military aid to counter terrorist threats in the Pankisi Gorge region
Chairs the eighth UNMOVIC Commissioners session.
The Eighty-sixth Amendment establishes a constitutional right to free and compulsory education for children aged six to fourteen.
Tansu €iller resigns as party leader following the 2002 election defeat, eventually being replaced by Mehmet Agar
The Bhutto-led PPP secures the highest number of votes (28.42%) and eighty seats (23.16%) in the national assembly in the October 2002 general elections. Candidates of PPP form a faction of their own, calling it PPP-Patriots, led by Makhdoom Faisal Saleh Hayat, former leader of Bhutto-led PPP who later form a coalition Government with Musharrafs party, PML-Q
"We must reject extremism in the name of the honor of France in the name of the unity". Parties outside the National Front call for opposing Le Pen in favour of Chirac
The DYP secures 9.55% of the vote in the general election, slightly under the 10% election threshold to enter Parliament. Tansu €iller resigns as party leader following the 2002 election defeat, eventually being replaced by Mehmet Agar
The Islamist based Justice & Development party wins a landslide victory
The Islamist based Justice & Development party wins a landslide victory
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is elected President of India.
No presidential election is held after the term extension and lifetime presidency decision
Opposition parties and foreign observers challenge the credibility of the presidential election.
Wins the Colorado Party nomination for the presidency.
Submits UNMOVIC's eleventh quarterly report to the Security Council.
Explains the early status of resumed inspections.
The Emergency Loya Jirga elects Karzai to head the Transitional Administration.
The Zeman Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
Releases Escapology, including Feel and Come Undone.
Parliament approves reforms aimed at securing EU membership
Greece introduces euro cash after joining the euro area.
Leads the government as euro banknotes and coins replace the Irish pound in everyday use.
Euro banknotes and coins entered circulation in France and eleven other participating countries.
Oversees the physical currency changeover from the drachma to euro notes and coins.
Oversees Germany's fiscal administration as euro notes and coins enter circulation.
Oversees the physical currency changeover from Irish pounds to euro notes and coins.
Oversees Italy's financial administration as euro notes and coins enter circulation.
Heads the government when euro banknotes and coins replace the Irish pound in everyday use.
Heads the Italian government when euro banknotes and coins replace the lira in everyday cash use.
Heads the German government when euro banknotes and coins replace the Deutsche Mark in everyday cash use.
Heads the Greek government when euro banknotes and coins replace the drachma in everyday use.
Giscard dEstang opened the Convention on the Future of Europe as its chairman.
Scores Real Madrid's second goal in a 3-1 European Super Cup victory over Feyenoord.
Signs the association agreement linking Chile with the European Community and its member states.
Iraq is given a final opportunity to meet disarmament obligations.
Scores after eleven seconds against South Korea, the fastest goal in World Cup history.
Becomes FC Porto head coach and begins the most successful period of his early managerial career.
Galileo completes its final Io flyby at an altitude of roughly 102 kilometres.
Plays a final Who concert before his death.
Coaches Real Madrid to their first European Super Cup with a 3-1 victory over Feyenoord.
The Board approves an expanded IAEA nuclear security programme following heightened concern over nuclear terrorism.
Scores five goals during Brazil's victorious World Cup campaign.
II participates in foreign policy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Appoinred Member of French National Assembly for the fourth consistuency of Seine Maritime
Galileo makes its final satellite encounter, passing close to the small inner moon Amalthea.
Galileo magnetic measurements strengthen evidence for conductive saltwater layers inside Ganymede and Callisto.
General elections produce a plurality for the pro-Musharraf Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid.
General elections produce a plurality for the pro-Musharraf Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid.
General election outcome recorded for Pervez Musharraf: General elections produce a plurality for the pro-Musharraf Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid.
Government context for this general election: General elections produce a plurality for the pro-Musharraf Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid.
Joins Congolese parties in approving the Global and Inclusive Agreement that establishes a power-sharing transition.
Accepts the power-sharing agreement that creates a transitional political system for the postwar period.
A train coach burns at Godhra, killing Hindu passengers; large-scale communal violence follows across Gujarat.
The Treasury completes the multi-year programme of official gold auctions.
Finishes the World Cup as leading scorer with eight goals.
Scores the extra-time golden goal that eliminates Italy in the round of sixteen.
The cause of death was a degenerative brain disease; failing mental ability had become apparent five years earlier, had been an exceptional header of the ball, and the coroner found that the repeated minor trauma had been the cause of his death
Brown announces sustained real-terms NHS funding increases backed by higher contributions.
Releases Heathen, his first album on ISO Records and a strong late-career critical success.
Reunites with David Bowie for Heathen, their first full album together in many years.
Appointed High Commissioners for Human Rights for the United Nations
Currie uses Columbia's robotic arm to capture Hubble and secure it for the servicing crew.
Grunsfeld helps install a new Power Control Unit after Hubble is completely powered down for the first time in orbit.
Massimino helps replace a reaction wheel assembly used to control Hubble's orientation and stable pointing.
Currie uses Columbia's robotic arm to release the upgraded Hubble back into orbit.
Altman commands Columbia's landing after the successful Hubble Servicing Mission 3B.
Altman commands Columbia as Servicing Mission 3B launches to replace Hubble solar arrays and install major new hardware.
Newman helps complete installation of Hubble's new solar arrays, increasing the observatory's available electrical power.
Linnehan helps replace Hubble's starboard solar array with a more powerful third-generation array.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is sworn in as President of India.
The United Kingdom and United States issue travel warnings as military tensions remain high between India and Pakistan.
Israeli forces besiege Arafat's compound in Ramallah during Operation Defensive Shield
Israel launches Operation Defensive Shield after a wave of suicide bombings
Preparations begin for the return of weapons inspectors.
The Commission reviews inspection readiness and unresolved Iraqi disarmament issues.
UNMOVIC inspections resume in Iraq after nearly four years.
Scores the opening goal against Olimpia as Real Madrid win the Intercontinental Cup.
Heads Real Madrid's second goal in the Intercontinental Cup final victory over Olimpia.
Turkey signs an agreement with Greece to supply gas
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UN and Cambodia continue negotiations over tribunal support
Israeli forces besiege Arafat's compound in Ramallah during Operation Defensive Shield
Both the US ambassador to the UN, John Negroponte, and the UK ambassador, Jeremy Greenstock, publicly confirmed the reading of the resolution, assuring that Resolution 1441 provided no "automaticity" or "hidden triggers" for an invasion.
Both the US ambassador to the UN, John Negroponte, and the UK ambassador, Jeremy Greenstock, publicly confirmed the reading of the resolution, assuring that Resolution 1441 provided no "automaticity" or "hidden triggers" for an invasion.
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
CIA assessments on Iraqi weapons influence the case for war.
Bush begins formally making his case to the international community for an invasion of Iraq in his September 12, 2002 address to the United Nations Security Council. Bush begins formally making his case to the international community for an invasion of Iraq in his 12 September 2002 address to the United Nations Security Council
Both the US ambassador to the UN, John Negroponte, and the UK ambassador, Jeremy Greenstock, publicly confirmed the reading of the resolution, assuring that Resolution 1441 provided no "automaticity" or "hidden triggers" for an invasion
The United Nations Security Council adopted a compromise resolution, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, which authorized the resumption of weapons inspections and promised "serious consequences" for non-compliance.
UN Security Council members France and Russia made clear that they did not consider these consequences to include the use of force to overthrow the Iraqi Government.
Both the US ambassador to the UN, John Negroponte, and the UK ambassador, Jeremy Greenstock, publicly confirmed the reading of the resolution, assuring that Resolution 1441 provided no "automaticity" or "hidden triggers" for an invasion
The United Nations Security Council adopted a compromise resolution, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, which authorized the resumption of weapons inspections and promised "serious consequences" for non-compliance.
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The United States Congress passed the "Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002". Authority to attack Iraq if Iraqi President Saddam Hussein does not give up his weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and abide by previous United Nations resolutions on human rights, POWs, and terrorism
Bush to "strictly enforce through the U.N.
Security Council all relevant Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq" and "obtain prompt and decisive action by the Security Council to ensure that Iraq abandons its strategy of delay, evasion, and noncompliance and promptly and strictly complies with all relevant Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq".
The US Congresss "Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq" authorized President Bush to use the Armed Forces of the United States "as he determines to be necessary and appropriate" in order to "defend the national security of the United States against the continuing
US Congress passes a "Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq". The US Congresss "Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq" "supported" and "encouraged" diplomatic efforts by President George W.
threat posed by Iraq; and enforce all relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions regarding Iraq"
Visiting Europe for a NATO summit, Bush declares that, "should Iraqi President Saddam Hussein choose not to disarm, the United States will lead a coalition of the willing to disarm him". The Bush administration briefly used the term Coalition of the Willing to refer to the countries who supported, militarily or verbally, the military action in Iraq and subsequent military presence in post-invasion Iraq since 2003
NATO member Turkey refuses to allow the US army across its territory into northern Iraq
Both the US ambassador to the UN, John Negroponte, and the UK ambassador, Jeremy Greenstock, publicly confirmed the reading of the resolution, assuring that Resolution 1441 provided no "automaticity" or "hidden triggers" for an invasion
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Hussein accepts the resolution on November 13 and inspectors returned to Iraq under the direction of UNMOVIC chairman Hans Blix and IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei
Both the US ambassador to the UN, John Negroponte, and the UK ambassador, Jeremy Greenstock, publicly confirmed the reading of the resolution, assuring that Resolution 1441 provided no "automaticity" or "hidden triggers" for an invasion
The day President George W. Bush and Congress agree on the joint resolution authorizing the Iraq War, Obama addresses the first high-profile Chicago anti War rally in Federal Plaza, speaking out against the war
After Iraq denied weapons of mass destruction to the United Nations, Rice wries an editorial for The New York Times entitled "Why We Know Iraq Is Lying"
States regarding Iraqi WMD: "The problem here is that there will always be some uncertainty about how quickly he can acquire nuclear weapons. But we don't want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud". After Iraq denied weapons of mass destruction to the United Nations, Rice writes an editorial for The New York Times entitled "Why We Know Iraq Is Lying"
The meeting focuses on rapidly changing preparations for Iraq inspections.
Votes for the Iraq war authorization.
Receives Iraq's declaration of its weapons programmes.
Begins the Great American Songbook series with It Had to Be You.
Bush to "strictly enforce through the U.N.
Security Council all relevant Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq" and "obtain prompt and decisive action by the Security Council to ensure that Iraq abandons its strategy of delay, evasion, and noncompliance and promptly and strictly complies with all relevant Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq".
The US Congresss "Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq" authorized President Bush to use the Armed Forces of the United States "as he determines to be necessary and appropriate" in order to "defend the national security of the United States against the continuing
US Congress passes a "Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq". The US Congresss "Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq" "supported" and "encouraged" diplomatic efforts by President George W.
threat posed by Iraq; and enforce all relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions regarding Iraq"
Militants attack a military camp and family quarters at Kaluchak, killing soldiers and civilians.
Enters as a substitute and makes crucial late saves to preserve Real Madrid's lead.
Women are given full legal equality with men
Signs an agreement covering Ugandan troop withdrawal and normalization of relations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Appointed manager of Leeds United
It was reported that the US has begun providing the former Soviet Republic of Georgia with military aid to counter terrorist threats in the Pankisi Gorge region
It was reported that the US has begun providing the former Soviet Republic of Georgia with military aid to counter terrorist threats in the Pankisi Gorge region
Karzai appoints Ashraf Ghani finance minister to lead fiscal and administrative reconstruction.
The United States Congress passed the "Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002". NATO member Turkey refuses to allow the US army across its territory into northern Iraq
Signs the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty with Vladimir Putin to reduce deployed strategic nuclear warheads.
Musharraf gives a landmark speech against Islamic extremism, He unequivocally condemns all acts of terrorism, including those carried out in the name of freeing Kashmirs Muslim majority from Indian rule
The Bhutto-led PPP secures the highest number of votes (28.42%) and eighty seats (23.16%) in the national assembly in the October 2002 general elections
Appoinred Member of French National Assembly for the fourth consistuency of Seine Maritime
Brown raises National Insurance contributions to fund higher National Health Service spending.
Network Rail assumes ownership and management of the national rail infrastructure.
Supports European assurances that the Nice Treaty does not undermine Ireland's traditional policy of military neutrality.
Linnehan helps install an experimental cooling system that returns Hubble's NICMOS infrared instrument to operation.
Chairs the ninth UNMOVIC Commissioners session.
NATO member Turkey refuses to allow the US army across its territory into northern Iraq
NATO member Turkey refuses to allow the US army across its territory into northern Iraq
Visiting Europe for a NATO summit, Bush declares that, "should Iraqi President Saddam Hussein choose not to disarm, the United States will lead a coalition of the willing to disarm him"
Visiting Europe for a NATO summit, Bush declares that, "should Iraqi President Saddam Hussein choose not to disarm, the United States will lead a coalition of the willing to disarm him"
NATO member Turkey refuses to allow the US army across its territory into northern Iraq
NATO member Turkey refuses to allow the US army across its territory into northern Iraq
Russian & NATO agree to establish a NATO Council
Russian & NATO agree to establish a NATO Council
Russian technicians begin construction of Irans first nuclear reactor at Bushehr despite strong objections from US
The US accuses Iran of seeking to develop a secret nuclear weapons programme and publishes satellite images of two nuclear sites under construction at Natanz and Arak
Russian technicians begin construction of Irans first nuclear reactor at Bushehr despite strong objections from US
Orders the construction by 2004 of a limited missile defense shield
The US accuses Iran of seeking to develop a secret nuclear weapons programme and publishes satellite images of two nuclear sites under construction at Natanz and Arak
India tests an Agni-series nuclear-capable ballistic missile during Vajpayee's premiership.
Scores the only goal at Manchester United as Arsenal clinch the Premier League title.
Scores the only goal as World Cup debutants Senegal defeat defending champions France.
Is confined in his Ramallah compound during Israel's West Bank operation.
Orders a large West Bank operation after suicide bombings inside Israel.
Israel conducts operation Defensive Wall in the West Bank, following a large number of Palestinian suicide attacks on civilian targets
The Organisation of African Unity is disbanded by its last chairman, South African Thabo Mbeki and replaced by the African Union
The Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid becomes the largest party in the elected National Assembly.
Tansu €iller resigns as party leader following the 2002 election defeat, eventually being replaced by Mehmet Agar
The US Peace Corps returns to Botswana to help with the AIDS crises, one-third of the working population is infected
Travels to the region to press for a ceasefire after Operation Defensive Shield.
United Nations supports completion of disarmament and transition from war
Chirac survives an assassination by Maxime Brunerie on Bastille Day
Chirac survives an assassination by Maxime Brunerie on Bastille Day
Hubble images of the Pluto system provide an earlier comparison epoch later used in searches for faint satellites.
The EU summit invites Poland to join the EU by 2004
Authority to attack Iraq if Iraqi President Saddam Hussein does not give up his weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and abide by previous United Nations resolutions on human rights, POWs, and terrorism
Appointed High Commissioners for Human Rights for the United Nations
Kabbah wins postwar election after the end of the civil war
Briefs the Council on a preliminary assessment of Iraq's declaration.
Boye leaves office after the Joola ferry disaster crisis
Morauta leaves office after the 2002 national election
Tokayev leaves the prime ministership
Dragan Covic becomes Croat member of the Presidency
Mirko Sarovic becomes Serb member of the Presidency
Sulejman Tihic becomes Bosniak member of the Presidency
Appointed President of Albania
President George Bush, in his State of the Union address, describes Iran, Iraq and North Korea as an "axis of evil"
Appointed President of Albania
Appointed President of Argentina by the Legislative Assembly
Sanchez de Lozada begins his second presidency.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam becomes the eleventh President of India.
Appointed acting President of Venezuela until Hugo Chavez was restored
Appointed acting President of Venezuela during the April 2002 coup
Restored as President of Venezuela after the failure of the April 2002 coup
Mugabe is declared the winner after a heavily disputed presidential election.
Toure wins the presidential runoff and prepares to return as an elected civilian leader.
Toure takes office after winning Mali's presidential election.
Mugabe is declared re-elected after a presidential contest criticised by observers.
Musharraf holds a disputed referendum intended to extend his presidential tenure.
Opposition parties boycott Musharraf's referendum and dispute its official result.
Signs an agreement linking Rwandan troop withdrawal to action against ex-FAR and Interahamwe forces in Congo.
Appointed Prime Minister of Angola
Appointed Prime Minister of Estonia
Staunch royalist Lokendra Bahadur Chand is named Prime Minister
Zafarullah Khan Jamali becomes Prime Minister after the general election.
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey
Idrissa Seck becomes Prime Minister under President Wade
Imangali Tasmagambetov becomes Prime Minister
Mugabe signs legislation expanding state powers over public meetings and political activity.
Adds Europe's leading club trophy to his honours.
Wins a second Champions League title in three seasons.
Muslims set fire to a train carrying Hindus returning from pilgrimage to Ayodhya. More than 800, mainly Muslims, die in revenge killings by Hindu mobs
Suicide bombers attack the HQ of the Government Grozny, 50 are killed
Kashmiri separatist leader Abdul Gani Lone shot dead in Srinagar by Islamist militants
Rebels sieze a theatre & hold 800 hostage, 120 are killed
Musharraf acknowledges irregularities in the conduct of the presidential referendum.
Network Rail, a non profit company, replaces Railtrack
Millions of Germans acquire Euros
Women are given full legal equality with men
Tansu €iller resigns as party leader following the 2002 election defeat, eventually being replaced by Mehmet Agar
UNMOVIC analysts begin assessing the extensive submission.
Scores in the 78th minute to restore Belgium's lead during the 3-2 World Cup victory over Russia.
The Beirut Summit calls for the state of Israel to withdraw its forces from all the Occupied Territories, including the Golan Heights
The Beirut Summit calls for the state of Israel to withdraw its forces from all the Occupied Territories, including the Golan Heights
Northern Ireland returns to direct rule from London after the suspension of the local assembly following allegations of Irish Republican Army spying
Russian technicians begin construction of Irans first nuclear reactor at Bushehr despite strong objections from US
The Act strengthens corporate financial reporting, auditing and executive accountability.
Peter Foster, a convicted fraudster, helps the Blairs buy a flat ib Bristol
Irish voters approve Nice at the second referendum, allowing Ahern's government to complete ratification.
Irish voters reverse the earlier Nice rejection and approve the treaty by 62.89 percent.
Campaigns for approval of the Nice Treaty after European assurances concerning Irish neutrality.
Briefs the Security Council on UNMOVIC's eleventh quarterly report.
Identifies unresolved questions requiring documentation and inspection.
Begins a distinguished senior career in central midfield.
Approves construction of the West Bank separation barrier during the Second Intifada.
The START II Treaty is officially bypassed by the SORT Treaty, agreed to by Presidents George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin at their summit meeting in November 2001, and signed at Moscow Summit on May 24, 2002. Both sides agree to reduce operationally deployed strategic nuclear warheads to 1,700 from 2,200 by 2012
The START II Treaty is officially bypassed by the SORT Treaty, agreed to by Presidents George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin at their summit meeting in November 2001, and signed at Moscow Summit on May 24, 2002. Both sides agree to reduce operationally deployed strategic nuclear warheads to 1,700 from 2,200 by 2012
Chairs a special UNMOVIC Commissioners session.
Brown announces another multi-year settlement for public-service expenditure.
Begins the Spidla Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
Makes his Sporting first-team debut against Inter in European qualifying.
Russia and the United States sign the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty in Moscow, which calls for each country to deploy no more than 1,700-2,200 strategic warheads
Russia and the United States sign the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty in Moscow, which calls for each country to deploy no more than 1,700-2,200 strategic warheads
Russian President Vladimir Putin declares that Russia is no longer bound by its signature of START II, ending his countrys efforts to bring the Treaty into force. On June 14, 2002, one day after the US withdrew from the ABM Treaty, Russia announces that it would no longer consider itself to be bound by START II provisions
Russian President Vladimir Putin declares that Russia is no longer bound by its signature of START II, ending his countrys efforts to bring the Treaty into force
A fuel tanker is blown up outside a synagogue on the Tunisian island of Djerba killing 19 people including 14 German tourists, an al Qaeda spokesman later says the organisation is behind the suicide attack
Suicide bombers attack the HQ of the Government Grozny, 50 are killed
Israel conducts operation Defensive Wall in the West Bank, following a large number of Palestinian suicide attacks on civilian targets
The EU summit invites Poland to join the EU by 2004
The EU summit invites Poland to join the EU by 2004
Participates in the Inter-Congolese Dialogue intended to design a political settlement for the divided country.
The Swiss bank UBS pulls out of the Ilisu dam project
The Tax Credits Act creates child and working tax credits.
Chairs the tenth regular session of UNMOVIC Commissioners.
Releases The Rising, responding to the September 11 attacks with the reunited E Street Band.
Becomes the first player appearing in three consecutive World Cup finals.
Somare returns as Prime Minister after the 2002 national election
Joins Middle East policy work as the administration links Palestinian reform, Israeli security, and a two-state settlement.
Works on Middle East diplomacy as the administration develops a two-state framework after the June speech.
Calls for two states and Palestinian institutional reform as the basis for renewed Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts.
Links American support for Palestinian statehood to democratic leadership, security reform, and peaceful coexistence with Israel.
States that the United States will support a Palestinian state if Palestinian institutions are reformed and terrorism ends.
Supports interagency policy work translating the President's two-state statement into diplomatic planning.
Represents US policy in Israel as Washington promotes the President's two-state formula and Palestinian institutional reform.
Supports the President's speech and frames the two-state goal through diplomacy with Israel, Palestinians, and Arab governments.
Helps shape the administration's policy linking a Palestinian state to accountable government and security reform.
Represents US policy toward Palestinians as the administration states support for a reformed Palestinian state beside Israel.
Calls for two states and Palestinian institutional reform.
Wins the UEFA Cup with Feyenoord after the club defeats Borussia Dortmund in the final in Rotterdam.
Briefs the Security Council on conditions during Israeli operations in Palestinian cities.
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Receives the strengthened inspection mandate created by Resolution 1441.
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Following the mandate of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, The president of Iraq, Saddam Hussein, was forced to allow UN inspectors back to his country in November 2002.
to any aspect of their mandates"
records, and means of transport which they wish to inspect, as well as immediate, unimpeded, unrestricted, and private access to all officials and other persons whom UNMOVIC or the IAEA wish to interview in the mode or location of UNMOVIC’s or the IAEA’s choice pursuant
UN Resolution 1441 was an actual enhancement of previous United Nations Security Council Resolution 687 and provided: "that Iraq shall provide UNMOVIC and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) immediate, unimpeded, unconditional, and unrestricted access to any and all, including underground, areas, facilities, buildings, equipment,
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Bush begins formally making his case to the international community for an invasion of Iraq in his September 12, 2002 address to the United Nations Security Council
UN Security Council members France and Russia made clear that they did not consider these consequences to include the use of force to overthrow the Iraqi Government. The United Nations Security Council adopted a compromise resolution, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, which authorized the resumption of weapons inspections and promised "serious consequences" for non-compliance
The United Nations Security Council adopted a compromise resolution, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, which authorized the resumption of weapons inspections and promised "serious consequences" for non-compliance
The United Nations Security Council passes United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, offering Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations"
Welcomes a Council resolution affirming a vision of two states
Calls for implementation of a ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from Palestinian cities
Receives Council demands for implementation of Resolution 1402 during West Bank fighting
Is asked to develop accurate information on events in Jenin
Receives Council demand that Israel end measures in Ramallah and withdraw from Palestinian cities
The United Nations Security Council adopted a compromise resolution, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, which authorized the resumption of weapons inspections and promised "serious consequences" for non-compliance
The United Nations Security Council adopted a compromise resolution, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, which authorized the resumption of weapons inspections and promised "serious consequences" for non-compliance
The United Nations Security Council passes United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, offering Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations". The resolution threatens "serious consequences"
Hussein accepts the resolution on November 13 and inspectors returned to Iraq under the direction of UNMOVIC chairman Hans Blix and IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Following the mandate of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, The president of Iraq, Saddam Hussein, was forced to allow UN inspectors back to his country in November 2002.
to any aspect of their mandates"
records, and means of transport which they wish to inspect, as well as immediate, unimpeded, unrestricted, and private access to all officials and other persons whom UNMOVIC or the IAEA wish to interview in the mode or location of UNMOVIC’s or the IAEA’s choice pursuant
UN Resolution 1441 was an actual enhancement of previous United Nations Security Council Resolution 687 and provided: "that Iraq shall provide UNMOVIC and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) immediate, unimpeded, unconditional, and unrestricted access to any and all, including underground, areas, facilities, buildings, equipment,
Commissioners continue planning for possible renewed inspections.
The Commission assesses preparations as diplomatic pressure on Iraq increases.
Reports on preparations and the newly resumed inspection process.
Blix directs the renewed chemical, biological and missile verification effort.
The US accuses Iran of seeking to develop a secret nuclear weapons programme and publishes satellite images of two nuclear sites under construction at Natanz and Arak
Kabbah formally declares Sierra Leone civil war over
Bush begins formally making his case to the international community for an invasion of Iraq in his September 12, 2002 address to the United Nations Security Council
Blair announces he will publish a dossier on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction
Britain publishes dossier on Iraq that says Saddam could launch weapons of mass destruction in 45 minutes, Dossier is criticized for overplaying certainty of intelligence
Authority to attack Iraq if Iraqi President Saddam Hussein does not give up his weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and abide by previous United Nations resolutions on human rights, POWs, and terrorism
UN Security Council Resolution 1441 gave Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Hussein accepted the resolution on 13 November and inspectors returned to Iraq under the direction of UNMOVIC chairman Hans Blix and IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei
After Iraq denied weapons of mass destruction to the United Nations, Rice writes an editorial for The New York Times entitled "Why We Know Iraq Is Lying. After Iraq denied weapons of mass destruction to the United Nations, Rice writes an editorial for The New York Times entitled "Why We Know Iraq Is Lying"
Scores the goal that defeats Portugal and sends South Korea through its group.
Manages the Brazilian side who win the World Cup.
Captains Brazil to victory over Germany in the final.
Scores Belgium's second equaliser in the 2-2 World Cup draw with Japan.
Scores both goals as Brazil defeat Germany in the final.
Scores Brazil's second goal in the 2-0 World Cup round-of-16 victory over Belgium.
Scores a long-range free kick over goalkeeper David Seaman.
Guides South Korea to the World Cup semi-final, becoming the first Dutch coach to take an Asian nation that far.
Helps Brazil defeat Germany in the World Cup final.
Heads the only goal as Argentina defeat Nigeria in their opening World Cup match.
Scores Belgium's third goal as the team defeat Russia and qualify for the World Cup knockout stage.
The worlds most expensive defender iwhen he joins Manchester United from Leeds United
Taiwan joins the World Trade Organisation, a few weeks after China
Britain publishes dossier on Iraq that says Saddam could launch weapons of mass destruction in 45 minutes, Dossier is criticized for overplaying certainty of intelligence. A 50 page dossier claims Iraq can deploy chemical & biological weopons within 45 mins
Scores a celebrated left-foot volley from the edge of the area against Bayer Leverkusen.
Death of Barbara Castle
The death sentence is abolished, except in times of war
Death of Cesar Milstein
Death of Jeff Astle
Dies at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas before The Who's U.S. tour.
Death of John Edward Thaw
Death of Pim Fortuyn
Death of Richard Harris
Death of Walter Winterbottom
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