Amirkabir University of Technology
April 2002
About thirty Palestinians left the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem - 2002-04-30
Approximately thirty Palestinians, including security personnel and civilians, left the besieged Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, marking the largest evacuation since the siege began.…
Meeting of Palestinian, American, and British Officials in the West Bank - April 29, 2002
Palestinian, American, and British officials are meeting to discuss lifting the siege on Yasser Arafat's headquarters in the West Bank. The plan involves transferring six…
One Day Delay in the Truth-Seeking Mission
The UN Secretary-General has postponed a truth-seeking mission to the Jenin refugee camp by one day at Israel's request. This delay allows the Israeli cabinet…
Seeking Refuge in Western Embassies - April 27, 2002
Three North Korean refugees who had sought asylum in Western embassies in China have left the country, likely heading to South Korea. This incident involves…
Curfew Regulations in Parts of Gujarat - 2002-04-26
In Gujarat, curfew regulations have been imposed due to escalating violence between Hindus and Muslims, resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries. The ongoing communal…
Eighteen People Killed in School Shooting in Germany - 2002-04-26
A tragic school shooting in Erfurt, Germany, resulted in 18 deaths, including students and teachers, with the shooter being a 19-year-old expelled student who committed…
Prison Sentences Issued for Four Palestinians - 2002-04-25
A Palestinian military court sentenced four militants for the murder of Israeli Tourism Minister Rehavam Ze'evi. Israel remains dissatisfied with the ruling, insisting on a…
Fact-Finding Mission to Take Place
The UN fact-finding mission is scheduled to investigate claims of a massacre by Israeli forces in Jenin. Kofi Annan has coordinated the mission's timing and…
Trial of Daniel Pearl's Murder Suspects Begins
The trial of four suspects in the kidnapping and murder of journalist Daniel Pearl has started in Karachi, Pakistan, amid tight security. The main suspect,…
Martial Law in Gujarat, India - 2002-04-22
Martial law has been declared in parts of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, following violent clashes between Hindus and Muslims that resulted in at least 17 deaths. Opposition…
Israel's Withdrawal from Ramallah Has Begun - 2002-04-21
Israeli forces have begun withdrawing from Ramallah after weeks of occupation, but remain around Yasser Arafat's residence. The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is…
46 People Killed in Bus Collision in Southern Oman
A tragic bus accident in southern Oman has claimed the lives of 46 individuals, mostly workers from India and Bangladesh. This incident highlights the dangers…
Visit of the U.S. Under Secretary of State to Jenin - 2002-04-20
William Burns, the U.S. Under Secretary of State, visited the Jenin refugee camp, describing the situation as a humanitarian disaster. The UN Security Council unanimously…
Arab Countries Demand Investigations - 2002-04-19
Arab representatives at the UN are demanding investigations into the destruction of the Palestinian refugee camp in Jenin. The UN Security Council is discussing a…
Israel Withdraws from Jenin City - 2002-04-19
Israel has withdrawn its military forces from Jenin and is preparing to leave Nablus, while maintaining a presence in Bethlehem and Ramallah. A Palestinian suicide…
Knowledge and Society: The Fight Against Polio - April 19, 2002
The article discusses the nearing conclusion of the fight against polio in Iran. Health authorities and organizations involved in vaccination efforts are highlighted. This is…
Atlantis Separates from the International Space Station - 2002-04-17
The Atlantis space shuttle successfully separated from the International Space Station after completing a significant construction mission. The crew faced challenges, including the failure of…
Return of the Space Shuttle Atlantis - 2002-04-17
The Space Shuttle Atlantis has completed its mission at the International Space Station, including significant construction work, and is set to return to Earth with…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi April 16 - 2002-04-17
An explosion occurred at a synagogue in Germany, reported by Nasrin Mahdavi. The incident raises concerns about security and anti-Semitism in Europe. This matters as…
Trial of Terrorism Suspects in Germany - 2002-04-16
A Frankfurt court is trying five Algerians for terrorism, linked to Al-Qaeda, with one removed for courtroom disruption. They are accused of planning a bombing…
An American Student Expelled from China - 2002-04-16
An American student named Andrew Elsmore was expelled from China after being arrested for protesting against the government's crackdown on the Falun Gong movement. This…
Body of an African Man Found at London International Airport - 2002-04-16
The body of an African man was found in the wheel well of a plane at London International Airport after it arrived from Uganda. This…
Rescue efforts continue to find the bodies of victims from the Chinese passenger plane crash
A Chinese passenger plane with 166 people on board crashed in South Korea, resulting in at least 124 fatalities and several injuries. Rescue operations are…
Tunisian Truck Driver Suspected in Explosion - 2002-04-16
A Tunisian truck driver is suspected of being involved in a deadly explosion outside a synagogue in Djerba, which killed 16 people, including German tourists.…
119 People Killed in Crash of Chinese Passenger Plane in South Korea
A Chinese passenger plane crashed in South Korea, killing 119 people. Over 50 survived initially, but some later succumbed to their injuries. The incident highlights…
German Government Believes Attack on Tunisian Synagogue Was Intentional
The German government has determined that the explosion outside a synagogue in Tunisia was a deliberate attack, not an accident. Eight German tourists were among…
Trial of Pearl's Kidnappers in Pakistan Postponed Again
The trial of the suspects involved in the kidnapping and murder of journalist Daniel Pearl has been delayed again in Pakistan, now set for April…
Israeli Forces Enter Another Palestinian City - 2002-04-11
Israeli forces have occupied the Palestinian city of Bir Zeit shortly after withdrawing from three other villages in the West Bank. The U.S. has expressed…
Israeli Forces Withdraw from Palestinian Cities - 2002-04-09
Israeli forces have started withdrawing from Qalqilya and Tulkarm in the West Bank, which the White House calls a 'beginning of work.' This limited withdrawal…
NASA's Renewed Effort to Launch Atlantis into Space - April 8, 2002
NASA is attempting to launch the Atlantis spacecraft today after repairing a fuel line. The launch is scheduled for 20:40 GMT from Florida but may…
Emergency Meeting of Arab Foreign Ministers in Cairo - 2002-04-07
An emergency meeting of Arab foreign ministers is taking place in Cairo to address the escalating conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, focusing on U.S.…
Documents Against Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-05
Israel has obtained documents allegedly signed by Yasser Arafat that authorize payments to militants labeled as terrorists. The authenticity of these documents is disputed by…
Interview with Hassan Abdulrahman, Close Advisor to Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-05
The article features an interview with Hassan Abdulrahman regarding the escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Abdulrahman, a key advisor to Yasser Arafat, discusses the…
Israel's Entry into the City of Hebron - 2002-04-05
Israel has intensified its military operations in Palestinian territories, entering Hebron and controlling additional cities. Clashes in Jenin resulted in multiple casualties on both sides,…
Atlantis Ready for Launch - 2002-04-04
The Atlantis spacecraft is set to launch with a crew of seven to expand the International Space Station. NASA has adjusted the launch time due…
Sixteen More Members of Taliban and Al-Qaeda Arrested in Lahore - 2002-04-02
Sixteen members of the Taliban and Al-Qaeda were arrested in Lahore, Pakistan, following a series of raids. This comes after the capture of around 60…
One of the detainees in Pakistan is a senior aide to bin Laden - 2002-04-01
An American official has confirmed that one of the detainees from a recent raid in Pakistan is a senior aide to Osama bin Laden, named…