Amirkabir University of Technology
September 2002
Public Anger Rises in Senegal Over Officials of Sunken Passenger Ship
A passenger ship in Senegal, the Joola, sank with 800 passengers, leading to public outrage over negligence by officials. Only 60 people survived, and President…
Pakistani Officials Investigate Possible Terrorist Involvement in Train Accident - 2002-09-27
A passenger train derailed near Sibi, Pakistan, leading to at least 16 fatalities and 60 injuries. Authorities are investigating the possibility of sabotage or terrorist…
Israel Refuses to Implement UN Resolution - 2002-09-25
Israel is refusing to comply with a UN resolution that calls for an end to the siege of Yasser Arafat's headquarters. The situation involves demands…
The European Union Urges Israel to Withdraw Its Forces from Ramallah - 2002-09-25
The European Union has called on Israel to withdraw its forces from Ramallah, where Yasser Arafat's headquarters is located. This request comes amid ongoing violence…
Knowledge and Society: The Reproduction of the Smallpox Virus in America - 2002-09-25
The article discusses the reproduction of the smallpox virus in the United States as a precautionary measure against a potential biological attack from Saddam Hussein.…
Israel Continues Siege of Arafat's Headquarters - 2002-09-24
Israel is maintaining its siege of Yasser Arafat's headquarters in Ramallah despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for its end. The siege is linked…
Yasser Arafat Continues to Refuse Israel's Request
Yasser Arafat is refusing Israel's demand to provide names of individuals trapped with him in his besieged headquarters. This situation escalated following recent suicide bombings,…
At least one killed in bomb explosion in the Basque region of Spain - 2002-09-24
A bomb explosion in Bilbao, Basque region of Spain, resulted in at least one death. Spanish authorities suspect the Basque separatist group ETA may be…
Arafat Calls Students to Demonstrate - 2002-09-23
Yasser Arafat called for a demonstration by students at Bethlehem University to protest against Israeli suppression of Palestinian authorities. The event was marked by a…
Sudanese Pilot Remains in Detention
A Sudanese pilot is detained in the U.S. for allegedly planning a terrorist attack. U.S. authorities are investigating his connections to al-Qaeda and other Sudanese…
Israeli Forces Tighten Siege Around Yasser Arafat's Office - 2002-09-22
Israeli forces have intensified their siege of Yasser Arafat's office in the West Bank following two suicide bombings in Israel that killed 7. The situation…
Israel Ends Destruction of Yasser Arafat's Headquarters - 2002-09-22
Israel has ceased the destruction of Yasser Arafat's headquarters following a White House statement indicating that such actions would not aid in reducing violence or…
Rescuers Search for Missing Persons in Avalanche Incident in North Ossetia - 2002-09-22
Rescue operations are ongoing in North Ossetia following a heavy avalanche, with 22 confirmed dead and fears that the toll may rise to 100. Rescuers…
Concerns About the Fate of Yasser Arafat - 2002-09-21
Yasser Arafat is under siege in his compound in the West Bank, with Israeli forces attacking it while claiming he is not the target. The…
Palestinian Officials Unable to Control Terrorism - 2002-09-19
A suicide bombing in Tel Aviv resulted in multiple casualties, leading Israeli officials to blame the Palestinian Authority for failing to control terrorism. President Bush…
Yemeni-Origin Suspects in New York Declare Innocence
Six American citizens of Yemeni descent are facing charges of aiding al-Qaeda, with a federal court in Buffalo deciding on their bail. All suspects have…
The U.S. Receives Al-Qaeda Suspects from Pakistan - 2002-09-17
The U.S. has taken custody of five Al-Qaeda suspects from Pakistan, including Ramzi bin al-Shibh, who is linked to the September 11 attacks. This transfer…
The U.S. Requests Extradition of Ramzi bin al-Shibh - 2002-09-16
The U.S. has requested the extradition of Ramzi bin al-Shibh, a key suspect in the September 11 attacks, from Pakistan. Germany has retracted its earlier…
Five Yemeni-American Individuals Arrested in Northeastern New York
Five Yemeni-American individuals were arrested in New York for allegedly supporting an Al-Qaeda cell. They remain in custody without bail, and their arrest comes just…
Severe Oil Spill from a Burning Cargo Ship - 2002-09-14
A cargo ship has caught fire, leading to a significant oil spill that poses a threat to the wildlife in St. Lucia Park in South…
President Bush Meets with Palestinian Authority Official - 2002-09-14
President Bush held a short meeting with Nabil Shaath from the Palestinian Authority during the UN General Assembly. They discussed Middle East peace prospects amidst…
Israeli Forces Attack City in Gaza Strip - 2002-09-13
Israeli forces attacked Rafah in the Gaza Strip, deploying tanks and conducting airstrikes against Palestinian militants. This escalation follows multiple assaults in the region and…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: September 11 Commemoration in Germany - 2002-09-12
On the anniversary of September 11, Germany is continuing its efforts to locate suspects involved in terrorist acts. This highlights ongoing international counter-terrorism efforts and…
At least 6 killed during a riot in a Brazilian prison
A riot in a Rio de Janeiro prison resulted in at least six deaths and six hostages. The incident was reportedly instigated by drug trafficker…
Changes in the Palestinian Authority - 2002-09-11
Members of the Palestinian Authority cabinet resigned before a parliamentary vote, accepted by Yasser Arafat, amid concerns over corruption. Concurrently, Israeli forces arrested 10 Palestinians…
A luxury high-speed train derailed while crossing a bridge in India - 2002-09-10
A luxury high-speed train derailed in Bihar, India, killing at least 50 people. The train was traveling from Kolkata to New Delhi when it derailed…
Movements of Iraq's Nuclear Facilities - 2002-09-06
Experts analyzing satellite images of Iraq's nuclear facilities have noted unexplained movements, suggesting potential prohibited activities by Baghdad. The findings come from a group of…
Karim Shati May Be Released on Bail
Karim Shati, a Swedish citizen of Tunisian descent, was arrested for allegedly attempting to hijack a plane after a loaded gun was found in his…
Mr. Shati Challenges His Detention
Mr. Karim Sadouq Shati, a Tunisian-Swedish citizen, is accused of planning to hijack a plane to attack the U.S. embassy in Europe and has challenged…
Kuwait-born Syrian Terrorism Suspect to be Deported to Syria
Nabil Al-Marabih, a Syrian citizen born in Kuwait and a suspected terrorist, is set to be deported to Syria after serving time for immigration violations.…
British Student Who Spent Four Months in Egyptian Prison Claims He Was Beaten
A British student, Hassan Razavi, claims he was beaten and tortured during his four-month detention in Egypt on suspicion of being part of a political…
Palestinian Security Official Calls for End to Violence Against Israelis
A senior Palestinian security official has urged an end to violence against Israelis, emphasizing that such actions undermine the Palestinian quest for statehood. Abd al-Razzaq…
Israel's Investigation into Military Operations Continues - 2002-09-02
Israel is investigating a military operation that killed Palestinian civilians, led by Defense Minister Benjamin Ben-Eliezer. Palestinian officials criticize the investigation as meaningless, citing past…