Amirkabir University of Technology
October 2002
Volcano in Sicily Continues - 2002-10-29
Mount Etna in Sicily is currently erupting, causing several earthquakes and prompting the closure of Catania Airport due to ash. Fortunately, there have been no…
Eruption of Mount Etna Continues - 2002-10-28
Mount Etna in Sicily is experiencing a significant eruption for the second day, affecting local airports and schools due to ash and molten materials. Authorities…
The Dormant Etna Volcano in Sicily, Italy, Has Resumed Volcanic Activity
The Etna volcano in Sicily has resumed activity following a series of earthquakes, with lava flows threatening populated areas. Local authorities are monitoring the situation,…
Investigation into Ashland Shooting Continues - 2002-10-21
An investigation is ongoing in Ashland, Virginia, regarding a recent shooting that may be linked to a series of sniper attacks in the Washington area.…
A Hardline Court in Tehran Arrests Director of a Polling Institute
A hardline court in Tehran has arrested the director of a polling institute for publishing a poll that showed significant support among Iranians for improving…
Yemen: Explosion of French Oil Tanker Was a Terrorist Act - 2002-10-16
The Yemeni government has officially labeled the recent explosion of a French oil tanker as a terrorist act, attributing it to a boat filled with…
The Final Spacewalk of the Atlantis Astronauts Concludes - 2002-10-15
The Atlantis astronauts completed their final spacewalk, installing a metal rod on the International Space Station and finishing an air conditioning system. This work is…
Israeli Officials Release 8 Egyptian Sailors - 2002-10-15
Israeli authorities released 8 Egyptian sailors detained for smuggling weapons to Palestinians. The incident involved a ship intercepted in the Red Sea carrying arms allegedly…
Warning to Ships Stopping at Ports in the Middle East, Pakistan, and Indonesia - 2002-10-15
A global crime monitoring group has issued a warning to ships in the Middle East, Pakistan, and Indonesia about potential terrorist attacks. The International Maritime…
Ahmad Ibrahim Bilal Handed Over to the U.S. Government by Malaysian Authorities - 2002-10-11
Ahmad Ibrahim Bilal, a 24-year-old American citizen accused of terrorism, was handed over to U.S. authorities by Malaysia after his appeal was rejected. He is…
Amnesty International Accuses Bulgaria of Discrimination Against People with Mental Illnesses - 2002-10-11
Amnesty International has accused Bulgaria of discriminating against individuals with mental illnesses, highlighting their dire living conditions. Over six thousand patients are reportedly living in…
Eighty Days Deadline to Resolve Issues at West Coast Ports of America - 2002-10-10
Dockworkers at West Coast ports returned to work after a strike that disrupted food supplies and automobile manufacturing. President Bush invoked the Taft-Hartley Act 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…
German Authorities Raided Homes of Suspected Islamic Militants
German authorities conducted raids on homes of suspected Islamic militants who were allegedly planning a terrorist attack. Five members from Cottbus were identified, while Italian…
Children May Be the Biggest Losers of the Conflict - 2002-10-05
UN officials highlighted the plight of children in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stating that they are among the biggest victims. Statistics reveal a significant number of…
Gohar Kheirandish Kissed the Forehead of a Young Director and a Culture Ministry Official Was Arrested
Gohar Kheirandish kissed the forehead of young director Ali Zamani during a film festival, leading to the arrest of a Culture Ministry official for not…
Debate Over Democratic Participation in November Elections - 2002-10-02
The New Jersey Supreme Court is hearing arguments from Democrats and Republicans regarding who can run for a Senate seat in the upcoming elections. Former…