Amirkabir University of Technology
June 2002
Israel Blows Up Palestinian Authority Headquarters in Hebron - 2002-06-29
The Israeli army detonated explosives at the Palestinian Authority headquarters in Hebron, targeting 15 militants who refused to surrender. Despite attempts to negotiate their surrender,…
Explosion at Palestinian Authority Headquarters - 2002-06-29
Israeli forces conducted an operation at the Palestinian Authority headquarters in Hebron, resulting in two explosions that likely killed 15 wanted militants. The operation followed…
Palestinians' Reaction to President Bush's Remarks - 2002-06-28
Palestinian officials reacted angrily to President Bush's criticism of Yasser Arafat and threats to cut U.S. aid if corrupt leaders are not removed. Meanwhile, Israeli…
Israeli Attack on Palestinian Security Building in Hebron Continues - 2002-06-27
Israeli forces are continuing their assault on a Palestinian security building in Hebron, threatening to cut off utilities if occupants do not surrender. Over 130…
Palestinian Elections to be Held in Mid-January
The Palestinian Authority announced elections for the presidency and Legislative Council to be held in mid-January 2003, amid U.S. pressure for leadership change. Yasser Arafat…
America's Conditions for Supporting the Establishment of a Palestinian State - 2002-06-25
President Bush outlined conditions for U.S. support of a Palestinian state, emphasizing the need for new, non-terrorist leaders and a commitment to democracy. The Palestinian…
Public Opposition to the Reopening of the Mont Blanc Tunnel - 2002-06-25
Protesters have blocked traffic on the French side of the Mont Blanc Tunnel in opposition to the reopening for heavy trucks. The tunnel, which has…
Flood in the North Caucasus Leaves Thousands Homeless - 2002-06-24
Severe flooding in the North Caucasus has displaced over 55,000 people, resulting in at least 33 confirmed deaths and 180 missing. The Stavropol region is…
Arizona Firefighters Attempt to Prevent Two Major Fires from Merging - 2002-06-23
Firefighters in Arizona are working to prevent two large wildfires from merging, which could lead to a more significant disaster. The fires have already destroyed…
An Algerian Man Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorist Connections and Activities in Canada - 2002-06-23
An Algerian man named Adel Toubichi was arrested in Canada on suspicion of involvement in a terrorist plot against the U.S. Embassy in Paris. His…
The Number of North Korean Refugees in China Reaches 23
Two young North Korean women have sought refuge at the South Korean embassy in Beijing, increasing the total number of North Korean refugees there to…
Sheikh Omar Claims Innocence
Sheikh Omar, the main suspect in the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl, claims he is innocent and was not in Karachi at the time of…
Mine Explosion in China - 2002-06-20
A gas explosion in a coal mine in northeastern China has resulted in 93 deaths and 24 injuries, with 22 miners still unaccounted for. The…
Arrest of Two Suspects in Terrorism in Pakistan - 2002-06-20
Pakistani authorities have arrested two men linked to a deadly bombing outside the U.S. consulate in Karachi that killed 12. These arrests are part of…
Israel Will Continue Occupation of Territories If Terrorist Attacks Persist - 2002-06-19
Israel has announced it will maintain its occupation of parts of the West Bank in response to ongoing terrorist attacks, particularly following a recent suicide…
Norway Grants Asylum to Two Iranian Hijackers - 2002-06-18
Norway has granted asylum to two Iranian hijackers from a 1993 incident involving a Russian passenger plane. They were initially rejected by Norway but later…
Endeavour Prepares for Return to Earth - 2002-06-17
The Endeavour space shuttle is preparing to return to Earth with six astronauts from the International Space Station. Weather conditions may delay the landing at…
Sharon Rejects Proposal for Palestinian Interim Government - 2002-06-17
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has dismissed the idea of establishing a Palestinian interim government, stating that it is irrelevant without significant reforms in the…
Two More Migrants Seek Refuge at South Korean Embassy in Beijing
Two North Korean women have sought refuge at the South Korean consulate in Beijing, joining a group of over 18 other asylum seekers. This incident…
Endeavour on Its Way Back to Earth - 2002-06-16
The Endeavour spacecraft has detached from the International Space Station and is returning to Earth after an 8-day mission. The crew, which included two Russian…
Construction of Wall Between Israel and West Bank Begins
Israel has started building a wall along the West Bank to prevent suicide bombings, which Palestinians believe will worsen tensions. The construction is part of…
Sharon Rejects Proposal for a Temporary Palestinian State - 2002-06-16
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has rejected the idea of a temporary Palestinian state until significant reforms are made by Palestinian authorities. This decision comes…
Israeli Forces Enter Palestinian City of Jenin - 2002-06-15
Israeli forces have entered Jenin amid ongoing military operations in the West Bank, citing security concerns over potential attacks. The Israeli government plans to build…
5 More Refugees Seek Asylum at Western Embassies in China - 2002-06-10
Five more North Korean refugees have sought asylum at Western embassies in Beijing, increasing the total to ten. This includes individuals seeking refuge at the…
Israeli Forces Re-enter Jenin - 2002-06-07
Israeli forces re-entered Jenin after a recent suicide attack that killed 17 people. The attack was claimed by Islamic Jihad, but Israel blames Palestinian leader…
Attack on Yasser Arafat's Offices - 2002-06-06
Israeli forces attacked Yasser Arafat's offices in Ramallah, resulting in one Palestinian death and several injuries. This attack was in retaliation for a suicide bombing…
16 Killed in Suicide Attack - 2002-06-05
A Palestinian suicide bomber killed 16 people in a bus attack in northern Israel. The Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility, while Israeli and U.S. leaders condemned…
George Tenet's Negotiation with Yasser Arafat - 2002-06-04
George Tenet met with Yasser Arafat to discuss peace negotiations and reforms in the Palestinian Authority, following his talks with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.…
George Tenet's Meeting with Yasser Arafat - 2002-06-04
George Tenet met with Yasser Arafat to discuss reforms in Palestinian security forces aimed at preventing terrorist attacks against Israel. The U.S. is pushing for…
Is the Core of the Moon a Frozen Nucleus?
A recent scientific discovery suggests that the Moon's core may be soft or molten rather than frozen, based on measurements taken by a laser mirror…
Endeavour Launch Delayed Again - 2002-06-03
The launch of NASA's Endeavour spacecraft has been delayed again due to a malfunctioning valve and previously adverse weather conditions. The mission involves transferring astronauts…
Delay of Endeavour Mission - 2002-06-02
NASA has delayed the launch of the Endeavour spacecraft due to a malfunctioning valve and adverse weather conditions. This mission is crucial for transferring astronauts…
A Mirror on the Surface of the Moon - 2002-06-01
A mirror placed on the Moon by American astronauts has led to new insights about the Moon's core, suggesting it may be soft or molten…