June 2002
Explosion in Kabul - 2002-06-29
A powerful explosion occurred in Kabul early today, reportedly causing no casualties. However, a series of explosions at an ammunition depot in Spin Boldak resulted…
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,…
Explosion at Ammunition Depot in Afghanistan - 2002-06-28
An explosion at a former Taliban ammunition depot in southern Afghanistan killed at least 7 and injured dozens. The cause is unclear, but unconfirmed reports…
Arizona Wildfire Will Continue for Days to Come - 2002-06-27
A severe wildfire in Arizona is currently 5% contained and has forced 30,000 people to evacuate. President Bush has declared the state a disaster area,…
North Korean Woman Seeks Political Asylum at South Korean Diplomatic Mission in Beijing - 2002-06-27
A 24-year-old North Korean woman has sought political asylum at the South Korean diplomatic mission in Beijing, though details of her entry remain undisclosed. This…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Dr. Ahmad Misbah, Founder of the Iranian Professionals Association in Orange County, California - 2002-06-27
Dr. Ahmad Misbah discusses the role of the Iranian Professionals Association in supporting the Iranian community in Orange County, California through various professional and cultural…
Tanzania Train Accident Not Deliberate - 2002-06-27
A train accident in Tanzania on Monday resulted in at least 250 fatalities, with officials dismissing sabotage as a cause. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and…
Under the Microscope: Reactions to President Bush's Speech - 2002-06-27
President Bush's speech on June 27, 2002, sparked discussions regarding Iran's nuclear collaboration with Russia and highlighted internal conflicts among Iranian judicial authorities. This is…
Clash with Al-Qaeda Fighters - 2002-06-27
A clash in a lawless border region between Pakistani soldiers and suspected Al-Qaeda militants resulted in the deaths of two militants and ten soldiers. This…
Prevention of Anti-American Goods Demonstration in Jordan - 2002-06-26
Jordanian authorities blocked a planned demonstration by Islamic opposition groups aimed at promoting a boycott of American goods in response to U.S. support for Israel.…
Deadly Train Accident in Tanzania Claims 163 Victims - 2002-06-25
A catastrophic train accident in Tanzania has resulted in at least 163 confirmed deaths and around 800 injuries. The incident involved a passenger train colliding…
Collision of a Passenger Train with a Freight Train in Central Tanzania - 2002-06-24
A passenger train collided with a freight train in central Tanzania, resulting in over a hundred fatalities and many injuries. The incident occurred early in…
Interview with Dr. Hossein Lajevardi: Europe and the Immigration Issue - 2002-06-23
The article discusses a two-day summit of EU leaders focusing on immigration and asylum issues. Dr. Hossein Lajevardi, head of the Iranian Researchers Association, responds…
Mahdavi Report: Signing of New Immigration Law in Germany - 2002-06-21
The German government has signed a new immigration law that has received significant backlash from the Democratic and Christian Social parties. This development is crucial…
Investigations in Saudi Arabia Continue Regarding Car Bomb Explosion
A car bomb exploded in Riyadh, killing a British man named Simon John Vance. The incident follows the arrest of 13 suspects linked to al-Qaeda,…
Yasser Arafat Accepts Bill Clinton's Peace Plan - 2002-06-21
Yasser Arafat has expressed readiness to accept Bill Clinton's peace proposal, which includes land exchanges and Israeli sovereignty over parts of Jerusalem. This marks a…
FBI Monitors Independence Day Celebrations in the U.S.
The FBI is conducting a nationwide operation to monitor July 4 celebrations in the U.S. to prevent potential terrorist attacks. This comes after intelligence indicated…
American Woman Disappears in Karachi, Pakistan - 2002-06-20
An American woman has gone missing in Karachi, Pakistan, amidst recent violence against U.S. interests. Her disappearance follows a series of attacks, including a bombing…
Arrest of Two Suspects in Terrorism in Pakistan - 2002-06-20
Pakistani authorities have arrested two men linked to a deadly bombing outside the U.S. consulate in Karachi that killed 12. These arrests are part of…
Two Arrested in Connection with Bombing Outside US Consulate in Karachi
Two men have been arrested in Pakistan for their involvement in a bombing outside the US consulate in Karachi that killed 12 people. The suspects…
Another Suicide Bombing in East Jerusalem - 2002-06-19
A suicide bombing occurred in a Jewish neighborhood in East Jerusalem, resulting in several deaths and over 20 injuries. The incident took place near a…
Palestinians View Reoccupation Plan as a Clear Invitation to Continued Violence - 2002-06-19
Palestinian officials condemn Israel's plan to reoccupy parts of the West Bank as a provocation for ongoing violence. This decision follows a deadly suicide attack…
Explosion Near US Forces' Residential Complex in Pakistan - 2002-06-19
A missile exploded near a US forces' residential complex in Pakistan without causing any injuries. The attack, which occurred near Miranshah, is part of a…
High-ranking Intelligence Officials Appear Before Joint Senate and House Investigative Committee - 2002-06-19
High-ranking U.S. intelligence officials testified before Congress about the September 11 attacks, revealing the complexity of al-Qaeda's operations. The U.S. is also seeing international cooperation…
Unknown Armed Group Kidnaps Four Crew Members of a Tugboat in Southern Philippines - 2002-06-18
An unknown armed group has kidnapped four Indonesian crew members from a tugboat in the southern Philippines, near a region known for Abu Sayyaf rebel…
Air Traffic Control Workers Strike in Europe - 2002-06-18
Air traffic control workers in Europe are planning a strike in response to the EU's proposal for a unified air traffic control system, which could…
Under the Microscope: The Impact of the June 18, 2002 Suicide Bombing on Bush's Efforts to Establish an Independent Palestinian State - 2002-06-18
The article discusses the implications of a suicide bombing on U.S. President Bush's initiatives for a Palestinian state. Alireza Noorizadeh addresses how such violence hampers…
Rumsfeld: The Threat from Iraq is Increasing Day by Day - 2002-06-18
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld warns that the threat from Iraq is escalating, coinciding with reports that President Bush has authorized covert CIA operations…
U.S. Congress Supports Government Plan to Oust Saddam Hussein - 2002-06-17
The U.S. Congress has expressed bipartisan support for a government plan to remove Saddam Hussein from power, citing concerns over Iraq's pursuit of weapons of…
Center-Right Coalition Led by Jacques Chirac Wins French Elections - 2002-06-17
The center-right coalition led by Jacques Chirac has won a decisive majority in the French Parliament, ending five years of Socialist control. This shift in…
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…
Construction of Security Wall Continues - 2002-06-17
Israeli forces have entered Jenin as part of the ongoing construction of a security wall aimed at preventing suicide bombings. The wall has faced criticism…
EU Assistance for Afghan Refugees' Return Costs - 2002-06-17
The European Union has committed nearly nine million dollars to help Afghan refugees return home, raising its total aid to twenty-six million dollars. This funding…
Five Hindu Villagers Killed
Five Hindu villagers were killed by Islamic militants in Kashmir, with three others injured. This incident occurs amidst ongoing military tensions between India and Pakistan…
Social Democratic Party Wins Czech Elections - 2002-06-16
The Social Democratic Party won the Czech parliamentary elections with 30% of the votes, followed by the Civic Democratic Party and the Communist Party. No…
Call for Political Leaders to Form New Government in the Czech Republic - 2002-06-16
The Social Democratic Party won the Czech parliamentary elections, prompting President Václav Havel to call for a meeting of political leaders to discuss forming a…
To Prevent the Entry of Suicide Bombers, Israel Plans to Build a 120-Kilometer Barrier
Israel plans to build a 120-kilometer barrier to prevent Palestinian suicide bombers from entering its territory, which is expected to escalate tensions with Palestinians and…
Voters in the Czech Republic Go to the Polls Today - 2002-06-15
Voters in the Czech Republic are casting their ballots today for new parliamentary representatives. The ruling Social Democratic Party is leading in pre-election polls, and…
One Killed and Several Injured in Kashmir Clashes
Clashes in the Kashmir region between Indian and Pakistani forces have resulted in at least one death and several injuries. Despite a reduction in overall…
U.S. Envoy Meets with North Korean Officials
U.S. envoy Jack Pritchard is meeting with North Korean officials in New York to discuss resuming suspended political talks. This meeting follows an earlier acceptance…
Israeli Security Forces Kill Palestinian Man
Israeli security forces killed a Palestinian man who attacked a Jewish settler with a knife in the West Bank. In a separate incident, they entered…
Parliamentary Elections in the Czech Republic - 2002-06-14
The Czech Republic is holding parliamentary elections today and tomorrow, with the ruling Social Democrats leading in polls against the Civic Democrats. This election is…
Construction of Barrier Between Israel and West Bank Begins
Israel has begun constructing a barrier between itself and the West Bank, citing security concerns against Palestinian attacks. Palestinian officials and Jewish settlers oppose the…
The 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty Officially Ended
The 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty was officially terminated, allowing the U.S. to advance its missile defense program. President Bush emphasized the need to counter threats…
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…
Continuing President Bush's Efforts to Establish the Department of Homeland Security - 2002-06-12
President Bush is pushing for the establishment of a Department of Homeland Security, emphasizing its necessity for national protection. He noted improvements in the CIA…
Efforts to Locate Two Million Dollars of U.S. Aid to Colombia - 2002-06-12
Colombian authorities are investigating the disappearance of two million dollars in U.S. aid intended for anti-drug efforts, focusing on 60 security agents. The U.S. has…
A Large Fire Threatens the City of Denver, the Capital of Colorado
A large fire in Colorado is threatening Denver's suburbs, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate. The fire, which started from an illegal campfire, has…
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…
A Notorious Al-Qaeda Terrorist Arrested in America - 2002-06-11
A known Al-Qaeda terrorist, Abdullah Muhajir, was arrested in the U.S. for planning to detonate a dirty bomb. The arrest was made possible through collaboration…
President Bush's New Effort to Establish a Department of Homeland Security - 2002-06-11
President Bush is pushing to establish a new Department of Homeland Security, highlighting its role in analyzing intelligence and protecting critical infrastructure during a visit…
Philippine Army Intensifies Efforts to Find Abu Sayyaf Rebels - 2002-06-11
The Philippine Army is ramping up its search for Abu Sayyaf rebels following a deadly incident involving hostages. President Gloria Arroyo visited the region to…
Official Visit of Musharraf to Saudi Arabia - 2002-06-11
General Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan is on an official visit to Saudi Arabia to discuss the Kashmir conflict and the broader situation in South Asia.…
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…
Known Terrorist Attempting to Detonate a 'Dirty Bomb' Arrested
A known terrorist, Abdullah al-Muhajir, was arrested in the U.S. for planning to detonate a dirty bomb. This incident highlights ongoing threats of terrorism and…
Chaos Erupts in Moscow Following Russia's Defeat to Japan
Chaos erupted in Moscow after the Russian football team lost to Japan, resulting in two deaths and many injuries. In response, officials decided to stop…
Rescued Hostage in the Philippines Says Rebels Have No Sense of Honor
Garcia Burnham, an American missionary, was rescued in the Philippines after her husband was killed by kidnappers during a rescue attempt. She criticized the rebels…
Continued Riots Will Diminish Russia's Chances of Hosting the 2008 Football Championships
Riots in Moscow following Russia's defeat to Japan in the World Cup threaten Russia's bid to host the 2008 European Football Championship. Prime Minister Mikhail…
Released Hostage Returns to Her Children After Being Held by Islamic Terrorists in the Philippines
Gracia Burnham, an American missionary kidnapped by Muslim rebels in the Philippines, has returned home after a rescue operation that led to her husband's death.…
Rumsfeld: The World Would Be a Better Place Without the Current Regime in Iraq - 2002-06-10
Donald Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, advocates for the removal of Saddam Hussein, claiming it would improve global conditions. He accuses Iraq of lying about…
French Parliamentary Elections to Take Place on Saturday - 2002-06-08
The French parliamentary elections are set for tomorrow, with polls indicating a strong performance for Jacques Chirac's center-right coalition. This election could grant Chirac's government…
Two Hostages Killed in Clash Between Rebels and Philippine Army - 2002-06-08
In a clash between Philippine soldiers and Muslim rebels, two hostages, an American missionary and a Filipino nurse, were killed. The incident highlights the ongoing…
Israeli Army Re-enters Jenin - 2002-06-08
The Israeli army has re-entered Jenin following a suicide bombing by a local teenager that killed 17 people. The operation is described as routine by…
End of One-Year Hostage Crisis in the Philippines - 2002-06-07
The one-year hostage crisis in the Philippines concluded with the deaths of two hostages and the injury of another during a military operation against Abu…
The Necessity for Major Changes in the Federal Bureau of Investigation - 2002-06-07
Robert Mueller, the FBI director, acknowledged the need for significant internal changes to prevent future terrorist attacks during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Lawmakers questioned…
Request from Representatives of 25 EU and Asian Countries to India and Pakistan - 2002-06-07
Representatives from 25 countries, including 15 EU member states and 10 Asian nations, have called on India and Pakistan to avoid conflict over Kashmir. This…
Continued Intense Clashes at the Border of Burma and Thailand - 2002-06-06
Intense fighting continues between Burmese government forces and ethnic minority rebels, prompting Thailand to relocate hundreds of villagers. The conflict has led to casualties on…
Britain and Libya Discuss Libya's Commitments Regarding the 1988 Bombing
British and Libyan officials are in talks regarding Libya's obligations to the UN concerning the 1988 Lockerbie bombing. The discussions focus on Libya's acceptance of…
Election of Representatives for the Loya Jirga - 2002-06-06
Afghans completed voting for representatives in the Loya Jirga, which will convene next week to form a new national government. While most voting was peaceful,…
Congress Continues Investigation into Failures of U.S. Intelligence Agencies - 2002-06-05
U.S. Congressional committees are investigating the intelligence agencies' failures leading up to the September 11 attacks. The inquiry aims to determine if better collaboration could…
Review of Security Agencies' Failures Behind Closed Doors - 2002-06-05
The U.S. Congress conducted a closed-door session to investigate the failures of the CIA and FBI prior to the September 11 attacks. The inquiry seeks…
Prospects for Cooperation between India and Pakistan - 2002-06-05
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is considering joint border monitoring with Pakistan to prevent Islamic militants from entering Kashmir. While Pakistan shows skepticism about…
George Tenet's Negotiation with Yasser Arafat - 2002-06-04
George Tenet met with Yasser Arafat to discuss peace negotiations and reforms in the Palestinian Authority, following his talks with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.…
Information Sharing Issues Among U.S. Intelligence Agencies - 2002-06-04
President Bush acknowledged that the CIA and FBI failed to share information effectively before the September 11 attacks but asserted that preventing the attacks was…
George Tenet's Meeting with Yasser Arafat - 2002-06-04
George Tenet met with Yasser Arafat to discuss reforms in Palestinian security forces aimed at preventing terrorist attacks against Israel. The U.S. is pushing for…
U.S. Congress Review on New York Terrorist Operations - 2002-06-04
The U.S. Congress is investigating whether intelligence agencies could have prevented the September 11 attacks. The inquiry focuses on the information available to these agencies…
CIA Did Not Share Sensitive Information About Two Hijackers - 2002-06-03
The CIA failed to share crucial information about two September 11 hijackers with the FBI, which could have potentially prevented the attacks. This raises questions…
CIA Identified Two Hijackers Months Before 9/11
The CIA identified two hijackers involved in the 9/11 attacks months before the incident but failed to share this information with the FBI. This oversight…
Release of Leader of Extremist Group Who Confessed to Assassination
A Palestinian court has ordered the release of Ahmad Sa'adat, leader of an extremist group who confessed to assassinating an Israeli minister, citing lack of…
Efforts by American and European Officials to Resume Middle East Peace Talks - 2002-06-03
American and European officials are working to revive peace talks in the Middle East amidst ongoing Israeli military occupation of Nablus. Key figures include George…
Israeli Military Operations Continue in the West Bank - 2002-06-03
Israeli military operations in the West Bank are ongoing, with Israeli soldiers conducting arrests in Qalqilya and Nablus. George Tenet of the CIA is set…
Increased Arrests in the West Bank - 2002-06-02
Israeli forces have intensified their operations in the West Bank, arresting more individuals, including a female student suspected of planning a suicide bombing. George Tenet…
CIA Director Heads to the Middle East
CIA Director George Tenet is in the Middle East to negotiate with Israeli and Palestinian leaders as part of efforts to achieve a ceasefire. Israeli…
Arrest of Palestinian Militants - 2002-06-01
Israeli forces arrested several individuals suspected of being Palestinian militants during raids in Nablus and Bethlehem. CIA Director George Tenet is in the Middle East…
Conviction of Some Defendants in Khobar Towers Bombing
Saudi Arabia has convicted some suspects in the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing that killed 19 American servicemen. U.S. officials are pressing for further accountability, but…