October 2002
The White House Pursues Gathering Evidence of Saddam Hussein's War Crimes - 2002-10-30
The White House is gathering evidence to prosecute Saddam Hussein's senior advisors for war crimes if his regime falls. This involves potential charges of genocide…
Federal Court Issues Indictment for John Allen Muhammad - 2002-10-29
The U.S. Federal Justice Department has indicted John Allen Muhammad for his role in the Washington sniper shootings that killed 10 people. His accomplice, 17-year-old…
Indonesian Officials Prepare to Interrogate Muslim Extremist Cleric
Indonesian officials are set to interrogate cleric Abu Bakar Bashir over his suspected ties to past church bombings and the recent Bali attack. Bashir is…
National Mourning Declared in Russia
Russia has declared a national day of mourning for 117 hostages killed by Chechen rebels during a theater siege. The use of a lethal gas…
Russian Ministry of Health: About 200 Released Hostages to Be Discharged from Hospital
Approximately 200 hostages released from the Moscow theater crisis are set to be discharged from hospitals. The operation led to the rescue of over 750…
Indonesian Muslim Cleric to Be Discharged from Hospital Soon - 2002-10-27
Abu Bakar Bashir, an Indonesian Muslim cleric suspected of terrorist ties, is recovering in the hospital and may soon be discharged. He has agreed to…
Prosecutors from 7 Districts Coordinate Actions Against Two Shooting Suspects
Prosecutors from seven districts are coordinating efforts against John Allen Muhammad and his 17-year-old accomplice, who are charged with a series of sniper shootings that…
Arrest of Suspects Linked to Al-Qaeda in Lebanon - 2002-10-22
Two Lebanese citizens and one Saudi national have been arrested in Lebanon for allegedly planning to establish a terrorist network linked to Al-Qaeda. This marks…
Federal Grand Jury in New York Indicts Six American Citizens
A federal grand jury in New York has indicted six American citizens of Yemeni descent for allegedly forming a terrorist cell linked to Al-Qaeda. They…
Arrest of Suspects Linked to Al-Qaeda in America - 2002-10-05
Six individuals, including five Americans, have been arrested in connection with Al-Qaeda. The arrests occurred in Portland and Detroit, with ongoing searches for two additional…
Gohar Kheirandish Kissed the Forehead of a Young Director and a Culture Ministry Official Was Arrested
Gohar Kheirandish kissed the forehead of young director Ali Zamani during a film festival, leading to the arrest of a Culture Ministry official for not…
Judge Refuses to Grant Bail for American Muslim
A federal judge denied bail for James Oujame, an American Muslim accused of trying to set up an al-Qaeda training camp in Oregon. The judge…
Barqouti Claims Not to Be the Liaison of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade - 2002-10-03
Marwan Barqouti's trial for murder has resumed in Israel, where he faces 26 charges. His lawyers argue that Israel lacks jurisdiction and claim he was…
Rebels Express Willingness to Negotiate with the Ivorian Government - 2002-10-02
Rebels in Ivory Coast have shown a willingness to negotiate with the government, aiming to establish a dialogue committee amid ongoing unrest. Mediators from West…
Yemeni Security Forces Arrest Four Arab-French Citizens
Yemeni security forces arrested four Arab-French citizens, suspected of illegal entry into Yemen. The French government has confirmed their arrest but stated that no formal…