December 2002
Six More Suspects Arrested in Connection with Bali Bombings - 2002-12-23
Indonesian police have arrested six more suspects related to the October 12 Bali bombings that killed nearly 200 people. The suspects include two Malaysians and…
Baghdad Challenges Washington to Prove Iraq Has Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2002-12-23
Baghdad has challenged Washington to prove its claims about Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction. General Amir al-Saadi has stated that Iraq will cooperate…
Interview with Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi, Lawyer and Former Representative of Shiraz - 2002-12-21
Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi, a former Iranian lawmaker, wrote an open letter to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that has sparked considerable debate among political opposition…
Under the Microscope: The Islamic Regime's Game with Nuclear Power - 2002-12-14
The article discusses why the Islamic regime of Iran is pursuing nuclear power despite its abundant natural gas resources. It includes an interpretation by Michael…
Abu Bakar Bashir Warns Australia
Abu Bakar Bashir has issued a warning to Australia regarding potential military actions against terrorist targets, labeling Prime Minister John Howard's threats as irrational. This…
Under the Microscope: The Resignation of Dr. Mir Mohammad Sadeghi, Spokesman of the Judiciary - 2002-12-13
Dr. Mir Mohammad Sadeghi, the spokesman for the Iranian Judiciary, has resigned, citing concerns about the Judiciary's performance. His resignation coincides with an open letter…
Jamaah Islamiyah Responsible for Over 12 Bombings in Indonesia
The Jamaah Islamiyah group has been linked to over 12 bombings in Indonesia, including the deadly Bali bombing. Recent arrests have been made, including the…
Key Suspect in Bali Bombing Received $30,000
A key suspect in the Bali bombing, Wan Min, was arrested in Malaysia and is accused of providing $30,000 to militants involved in the attack.…
Turkey's EU Membership Bid Delayed at the Suggestion of France and Germany - 2002-12-06
France and Germany have suggested delaying Turkey's EU membership application review until 2004, with a focus on Turkey's progress in human rights and democracy. Turkish…
Under the Microscope: Mr. Khatami Will Not Be Present Among Students on Student Day
Mr. Khatami announced in a press conference that he will not attend the Student Day events on December 7. Additionally, Dr. Shoaleh Saadi, a former…
Arrest of Suspected Member of Jamaah Islamiyah in Indonesia - 2002-12-04
Indonesian police have arrested Mokhlas, a suspected senior member of Jamaah Islamiyah, along with several others. He is believed to be the successor to a…
Reconsideration of the Trial of an American-Egyptian Academic
Egypt's highest court has ordered a retrial for Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim, an American-Egyptian academic convicted of damaging Egypt's reputation and receiving unauthorized foreign funds.…
Interview with Saaduddin Saljuqi, Second Secretary of the Afghan Embassy in Bonn - 2002-12-03
The article features an interview with Saaduddin Saljuqi, the Second Secretary of the Afghan Embassy in Bonn, discussing the Bonn conference. This conference was significant…