Amirkabir University of Technology
July 2002
Bomb Explosion in Indonesia - 2002-07-27
A bomb exploded in a crowded market in Ambon, Indonesia, injuring at least 50 people. This incident is part of ongoing sectarian violence in the…
Efforts to Rescue Miners in Pennsylvania Continue - 2002-07-26
Rescue operations for nine miners trapped in a flooded Pennsylvania mine are ongoing but have faced setbacks due to a broken drill. Rescue teams are…
Israel Heavily Criticized at United Nations Security Council Meeting
The United Nations Security Council criticized Israel for an airstrike in Gaza that killed 15 Palestinians, including a Hamas leader. Arab diplomats called for a…
Israel Releases Approximately $43 Million of Palestinian Tax Revenues
Israel is releasing $43 million in Palestinian tax revenues while attempting to ease movement restrictions in the West Bank after an airstrike killed a Hamas…
Twelfth Suspect Arrested for Membership in the November 17 Terrorist Group
Greek authorities have arrested a twelfth suspect linked to the November 17 terrorist group, Paulos Serifs. Alexandros Giotopoulos, alleged leader of the group, claims innocence…
Train Derailment in Italy Results in 8 Deaths
A passenger train derailed in northeastern Sicily, Italy, leading to at least 8 deaths and 30 injuries, including Moroccan nationals. The remote location of the…
Convicted Terrorist Sentenced to Death for Daniel Pearl's Murder Files Appeal
Ahmed Omar Sheikh, convicted for the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl, has filed an appeal claiming false evidence led to his conviction. This case has…
Twelve Million Dollars in Counterfeit Money Brought to America
Omar Shishani, a 47-year-old Jordanian-American, was arrested for bringing 12 million dollars in counterfeit checks to the U.S. from Indonesia. His connection to Al-Qaeda raises…
Two Palestinian Suicide Bombers Detonate Themselves in Central Tel Aviv - 2002-07-18
Two Palestinian suicide bombers exploded themselves in Tel Aviv, killing three and injuring around 40, mostly foreign workers. The Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility, while the…
In a Double Suicide Bombing in Israel, 5 Killed and About 30 Injured - 2002-07-18
A double suicide bombing in Tel Aviv resulted in 5 deaths and around 30 injuries. The Islamic Jihad group claimed responsibility, and the Palestinian Authority…
Accomplices of Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh Threaten Violence
Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh's accomplices have issued threats of violence against anyone who harms him following his death sentence for the murder of journalist Daniel…
The U.S. Condemns the Expulsion of American Journalist from Zimbabwe
The U.S. has condemned Zimbabwe for expelling Andrew Meldrum, an American journalist, which they claim violates his human rights and press freedoms. Meldrum, a long-time…
Severe Storm in the Pacific Leaves 100 Dead
A severe storm in the Pacific has resulted in 100 fatalities and extensive damage, particularly in the Philippines. Over one million people have been impacted,…
White House Expresses Concern Over Closure of Moderate Palestinian's Office
The White House is concerned about Israel's closure of Sari Nusseibeh's office, a moderate Palestinian leader, citing it as unhelpful for peace efforts. Nusseibeh denies…
Israel Arrested at Least 10 Palestinians Last Night - 2002-07-11
Last night, the Israeli army arrested at least 10 Palestinians in Nablus on suspicion of militancy, linked to attacks on Israeli forces. The closure of…
The U.S. Uses All Means to Overthrow Saddam Hussein - 2002-07-09
President Bush announced that the U.S. will employ all means necessary to remove Saddam Hussein from power, although he did not specify the actions to…
Arrest of Three Terrorists from the November 17 Group in Greece - 2002-07-07
Greek authorities arrested three members of the November 17 terrorist group during a raid that uncovered a significant cache of weapons. The operation involved American…
French Foreign Minister Warns of Continued Reoccupation of Palestinian Autonomous Areas - 2002-07-07
French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin warns that the ongoing Israeli reoccupation of Palestinian areas jeopardizes the Palestinians' ability to conduct elections. This statement comes…
Floods in India - 2002-07-07
Heavy monsoon rains in eastern India have led to massive flooding, leaving hundreds of thousands homeless and resulting in at least two fatalities. The states…
Two Ships Carrying Nuclear Fuel from Japan to Britain
Two ships carrying nuclear fuel are traveling from Japan to Britain, raising concerns about potential terrorist attacks on the cargo. The UK Atomic Energy Authority…
Illegal Syrian Migrants Arrested in Cyprus - 2002-07-05
Fourteen Syrian migrants were arrested while trying to enter Cyprus illegally by boat. They had paid smugglers for the journey, hoping to evade police detection.…
Cargo Plane Crash in the Capital of the Central African Republic - 2002-07-04
A cargo plane crashed in Bangui, Central African Republic, resulting in 20 fatalities among its 22 occupants. The crew had reported technical issues before attempting…
UN Reports Over 25,000 Afghans Seeking to Enter Pakistan
The UN reports that over 25,000 Afghans are stranded at the Pakistan border due to a closure by Pakistani authorities. Most are fleeing persecution from…
Switzerland Investigates Collision of Russian Plane with Cargo Aircraft - 2002-07-04
A collision between a Russian passenger plane and a DHL cargo aircraft resulted in 71 fatalities, prompting Swiss authorities to investigate potential negligence by air…
Arrest of American Sailors and Marines for Drug Offenses - 2002-07-03
Over 80 American Marines and sailors have been convicted of drug offenses in North Carolina, facing up to 15 years in prison. The arrests stem…
Fatal Collision Over Germany - 2002-07-02
A tragic collision between a passenger plane and a cargo plane in southern Germany resulted in the deaths of at least 71 people. The incident…
Heroin Seizure at the Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border - 2002-07-01
Russian border guards seized 40 kilograms of heroin from traffickers at the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border. The traffickers abandoned the drugs and fled into Afghanistan. This incident…
Israel Searches for Palestinian Bodies at the Palestinian Authority Headquarters - 2002-07-01
Israeli forces are searching for the bodies of Palestinians in the rubble of a destroyed building in Hebron after an explosion leveled it, while conducting…