August 2002
Osama bin Laden's Personal Legacy Still Used by Terrorists - 2002-08-29
The Washington Post reports that Al-Qaeda can still fund future terrorist attacks, as efforts to block their financial resources have stalled. Despite initial successes in…
Lottery for Green Card - 2002-08-26
The U.S. government is conducting its annual Green Card lottery, allowing immigrants to apply for residency. Applicants must submit their details and photos according to…
Benazir Bhutto Prepares to Participate in Elections
Benazir Bhutto is launching her campaign for the October elections in Pakistan while facing the risk of imprisonment if she returns. Despite legal barriers imposed…
2 Palestinians Killed in West Bank
Two Palestinians were killed in the West Bank, one by Israeli soldiers and another by a Palestinian militant group. The incidents highlight ongoing tensions and…
Risk of Major Flood in China - 2002-08-22
In Hunan province, nearly one million people are mobilized to prevent a major flood from Dongting Lake, which is currently above warning levels. Vice Premier…
Meeting of Senior Palestinian and Israeli Officials - 2002-08-15
Senior officials from Palestine and Israel are meeting to discuss security matters, following Israel's decision to release $14 million in tax revenues to the Palestinian…
NATO Operations to Capture Radovan Karadžić Continue - 2002-08-15
NATO is conducting operations in Bosnia to locate and arrest Radovan Karadžić, a suspect in war crimes. The operation includes setting up roadblocks to find…
Return of Palestinian Tax Revenues - 2002-08-01
Israel has returned 15 million dollars of previously blocked tax revenues to the Palestinians, confirmed by Finance Minister Salam Fayyad. This comes after a prolonged…