June 2002
Escape of Refugees in Australia - 2002-06-28
Over 30 refugees escaped from a detention center in Australia with the help of activists. The escape coincided with a hunger strike by the refugees…
Today, Seventeen Thousand Employees of WorldCom Will Be Laid Off - 2002-06-28
WorldCom is laying off 17,000 employees due to a financial scandal involving nearly $4 billion. The company has admitted to inflating profits by misclassifying expenses,…
Israeli Accused of Spying for Hezbollah
An Israeli man of Lebanese descent, Nasim, has been accused of spying for Hezbollah, providing them with sensitive information including maps of Tel Aviv. Hezbollah…
According to the Treasury Secretary, Executives of Fraudulent and Deceptive Companies are Liable to Prosecution - 2002-06-27
U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill announced that executives of fraudulent companies can be prosecuted, following the WorldCom scandal where reported profits were overstated. This situation…
Mousavi Does Not Accept Court Charges - 2002-06-26
Zacarias Moussaoui, the only individual charged in the September 11 attacks, has filed a petition claiming his innocence. He is representing himself in court and…
Indictment Issued Against Suspect of Arson
A federal grand jury has indicted Trina Lynn Barton, a U.S. Forest Service employee, for allegedly starting a wildfire in Colorado that destroyed over 55,000…
Arrest of a Colombian Rebel Leader
Carlos Bolas, a leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, was arrested in Suriname and extradited to the U.S. for drug trafficking charges. This…
Second Son of Kim Dae-jung Appears Before Prosecutors
Kim Hong-up, the second son of former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, appeared for questioning regarding a corruption scandal involving money laundering and influence peddling.…
Thirteen Arrested in Saudi Arabia - 2002-06-18
Thirteen individuals, including 11 Saudi citizens and two foreigners, were arrested for plotting an attack linked to Al-Qaeda. The suspects aimed to target military facilities…
Zakaria Mousavi Acknowledges He Is an Enemy of the United States!
Zakaria Mousavi, charged in relation to the September 11 attacks, admitted to being an enemy of the United States while denying involvement in the attacks.…
Kim Hong-ap Summoned to Court - 2002-06-17
Kim Hong-ap, the second son of South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, has been summoned to court regarding a corruption scandal involving influence in business contracts…
A Forest Engineer Arrested for Arson in National Park
A forest engineer named Terry Barton was arrested for starting a fire in a Colorado national park, which has burned 41,000 acres. Over 2,100 firefighters…
The 30th Anniversary of the Watergate Scandal - 2002-06-17
The Watergate scandal, which began 30 years ago, involved the break-in at the Democratic National Committee's office by Republican operatives, leading to Richard Nixon's resignation.…
Iraq Accuses the US and UK of Sabotaging the Oil-for-Food Program - 2002-06-16
Iraq's government has accused the US and UK of sabotaging the oil-for-food program due to changes in the UN pricing system, which could lead to…
Arrest of Suspect Linked to Al-Muhajir - 2002-06-15
A man named Adham Amin Hassoun was arrested in Florida for immigration violations and is believed to have links to Jose Padilla, who is accused…
Zacaria Moussaoui Denies Any Connection to September 11 Terrorist Attacks - 2002-06-14
Zacaria Moussaoui, charged in relation to the September 11 attacks, denied any involvement during a court hearing. He claimed his attorney was conspiring with the…
American Journalist Declares Innocence in Zimbabwe
Andrew Meldrum, an American journalist, is on trial in Zimbabwe for allegedly publishing a false report, which he claims was a mistake. The trial has…
French Police Arrest 5 on Suspicion of Terrorist Links
French police arrested five individuals suspected of having ties to terrorists linked to Richard Reid, who attempted to blow up a plane. The suspects include…
Trial of an American Journalist in Zimbabwe - 2002-06-12
An American journalist, Andrew Meldrum, is on trial in Zimbabwe for allegedly spreading false information, which U.S. officials view as an attempt by the Zimbabwean…
Agreement on Sending Evidence Related to Zacarias Moussaoui from Germany to the USA - 2002-06-11
German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder announced an expected agreement with the U.S. to allow the transfer of evidence related to Zacarias Moussaoui's trial. Moussaoui, a French…
Senate Questions FBI Director Robert Mueller - 2002-06-06
The U.S. Senate interrogated FBI Director Robert Mueller about the agency's failures before the September 11 attacks. Mueller, appointed just a week prior, faced scrutiny…
Brazil's Victory in an Exciting Match Against Turkey - 2002-06-03
Brazil defeated Turkey 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup match, with Rivaldo scoring the winning penalty. The match featured two Turkish players sent off and…
Testimony of Hugo Chavez in the Venezuelan Legislative Congress - 2002-06-02
Hugo Chavez testified that the leaders of the April coup aimed to assassinate him while he was detained for three days. He denied responsibility for…