December 2002
Millions Worldwide Celebrate New Year's Eve Under Heavy Security - 2002-12-31
Millions celebrated New Year's Eve globally under heightened security due to potential terrorist threats. Major celebrations occurred in Sydney, where fireworks symbolized peace, while concerns…
Refugees Set Fire to Remote Australian Detention Center - 2002-12-31
Refugees at a remote Australian detention center have set fire to the facility, marking the fourth such incident in recent days. This unrest coincides with…
Increased Security Measures for Christmas Celebrations in Asian Countries - 2002-12-30
Asian countries are ramping up security for Christmas celebrations due to threats from Islamic terrorists, particularly following recent attacks in Bali. Authorities in Indonesia, Australia,…
Mohammad ElBaradei: Reactivating North Korea's Nuclear Plant Has No Relation to Its Electricity Needs
The IAEA reports that North Korea is reactivating its Yongbyon nuclear plant, which is unrelated to its electricity needs. ElBaradei emphasizes that North Korea has…
Organization for the Protection of Journalists - 2002-12-21
Two Al Jazeera journalists were violently interrogated by Dutch peacekeepers in Afghanistan while covering a grenade attack that killed two Afghan workers. The International Federation…
Hundreds of Afghan Refugees Returned to Afghanistan - 2002-12-15
Over a hundred Afghan refugees were returned to Afghanistan after failing to secure asylum in Australia, following a year on Nauru Island. This group was…
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…