March 2002
Interrogation of a Suspect Planning a Suicide Attack Against Israel
Mohammad Al-Yaqoubi, a U.S. citizen, is being interrogated by the FBI for allegedly planning a suicide attack against Israel. He was previously denied entry into…
Death Penalty Sought for Zakaria Moussaoui - 2002-03-28
The U.S. is pursuing the death penalty for Zakaria Moussaoui, the only person charged in the September 11 attacks. Attorney General Ashcroft cites the severe…
Departure of U.S. Embassy Staff from Pakistan - 2002-03-23
The U.S. has ordered non-essential embassy staff and their families to leave Pakistan following a terrorist attack that killed two Americans. This decision reflects ongoing…
Pakistan Indicts Four Islamic Militants
Pakistani authorities have indicted four Islamic militants, including Ahmed Saeed Omar Sheikh, for the kidnapping and murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl. The trial is…
President Mugabe's Retaliation Against His Political Rival - 2002-03-21
The U.S. condemned Zimbabwe's indictment of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai for treason, viewing it as President Mugabe's political retaliation. This development follows the Commonwealth's suspension…
Summons of the Defeated Opposition Leader
Morgan Tsvangirai, the opposition leader in Zimbabwe, has been summoned to court on charges of treason related to an alleged assassination plot against President Mugabe.…
A Senior U.S. Intelligence Analyst Admits to Being a Cuban Spy for 16 Years - 2002-03-20
Ana Belen Montes, a senior U.S. intelligence analyst, confessed to spying for Cuba for 16 years while working at the Department of Defense. She faces…
Federal Grand Jury Indictment for Suspect in Daniel Pearl's Murder - 2002-03-15
A federal grand jury in New Jersey has indicted Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh for the kidnapping and murder of journalist Daniel Pearl. This indictment highlights…
Death toll from India's worst communal violence exceeds 550
The death toll from severe communal violence in Gujarat, India, has exceeded 550, with ongoing clashes between Hindus and Muslims. The violence erupted following the…