May 2002
Turkish Prime Minister Unwell
Bulent Ecevit, the Turkish Prime Minister, is currently unwell and unable to attend a crucial meeting. His health issues have sparked concerns about his potential…
Venezuela Guarantees Safe Exit for Those Involved in Recent Coup - 2002-05-28
Hugo Chavez has assured a safe exit for Pedro Carmona, a key figure in the recent coup, who is seeking asylum in Colombia. Another coup…
Mohammad Khordadian, Iranian Dancer Residing in the U.S., Arrested in Iran
Mohammad Khordadian, an Iranian dancer based in the U.S., was arrested in Iran for allegedly promoting moral corruption while visiting family. His detention highlights ongoing…
Arrest of the Son of the President of South Korea - 2002-05-18
The youngest son of South Korean President Kim Dae-jung has been arrested for bribery involving over $2 million. This incident is part of a broader…
Pipe Bombing Suspect Sent to Prison
Luke Holder, a 21-year-old from Minnesota, has been arrested and sent to prison for carrying out 18 pipe bombings in mailboxes across several Midwestern states,…
Continued Suppression of Reformists in Syria - 2002-05-10
Two Syrian intellectuals, Aref Dalileh and Habib Saleh, have been charged with insulting the government and threatening national unity amid ongoing suppression of reformists in…
Stalemate at the Church of the Nativity Comes to an End - 2002-05-10
Thirteen Palestinian extremists hiding in the Church of the Nativity have been transferred to Cyprus after a breakthrough agreement. They are being pursued by Israel…
A 21-Year-Old Arrested for Planting Eighteen Pipe Bombs
Luke John Holder, a 21-year-old student, was arrested in Nevada for allegedly planting eighteen pipe bombs in rural mailboxes across several Midwestern states. The FBI…
Mohsen Mir-Damadi Sentenced to 6 Months in Prison
Mohsen Mir-Damadi, a reformist newspaper editor and member of parliament, was sentenced to 6 months in prison for spreading false information and propaganda against the…
An Environmental Activist Arrested on Charges of Assassinating Pim Fortuyn
An environmental activist has been arrested in the Netherlands for the assassination of far-right politician Pim Fortuyn. The suspect, believed to be an animal rights…
Pursuit of an American Youth in Connection with Recent Bombings - 2002-05-08
The FBI is pursuing Luke John Holder, a 21-year-old student, in connection with a series of pipe bombings in five U.S. states. The FBI has…
Announcement of Siamak Pourzand's Conviction - 2002-05-04
Siamak Pourzand, a veteran journalist, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for allegedly acting against national security by communicating with exiled Iranians. His…
Ebrahim Yazdi Summoned to Revolutionary Court
Ebrahim Yazdi, a prominent political dissident, has been summoned to the Revolutionary Court in Tehran. The court's intentions regarding potential charges against him remain unclear.…
Two Former Associates of Milosevic Surrender to The Hague War Crimes Tribunal
Two former associates of Slobodan Milosevic have surrendered to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Nikolai Shiyanovich faces charges related to the Kosovo…
Incitement Against Muslims in America - 2002-05-01
A report indicates that incidents of harassment and discrimination against Muslims in the U.S. have tripled in the past year, largely following the September 11…