November 2002
Chechen Rebels Are Hiding in Afghanistan - 2002-11-30
Russian officials believe Chechen rebels are hiding and training in Afghanistan, as discussed in a meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov and Afghan Foreign…
Former Bodyguard of Bin Laden: Osama Boasted About Plans to Kill Thousands of Americans - 2002-11-28
Shadi Abdullah, a former bodyguard of Osama bin Laden, testified in a Hamburg trial about bin Laden's pride in plans to kill thousands of Americans.…
Indonesian Police Find Osama Bin Laden Video at Home of Bali Bombing Planner
Indonesian police discovered videos of Osama Bin Laden at the homes of Imam Samudra, the planner of the Bali bombing. Samudra has confessed to organizing…
Donald Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, Arrives in Slovenia
Donald Rumsfeld visited Slovenia to discuss NATO membership, emphasizing the country's military capabilities. Slovenia is considering joining NATO but faces public opposition and historical disappointment…
Khamenei Orders Judiciary to Reconsider Aghajari's Sentence - 2002-11-17
Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered the judiciary to reconsider the death sentence of Hashem Aghajari, a professor sentenced for blasphemy after protesting clerical rule. This decision…
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Orders Re-examination of Death Sentence for Aghajari
Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered a re-examination of the death sentence for professor Hashem Aghajari, who was convicted of blasphemy after questioning clerical authority. This decision…
Bali Bombing Suspect Likely Traveled to Afghanistan
The main suspect in the Bali nightclub bombing, Amrouzi, has been arrested and is believed to have traveled to Afghanistan, raising concerns about potential terrorist…
Training Afghan Women in Filmmaking and Video Production - 2002-11-06
Aina, a non-profit organization in Kabul, is providing training to twenty Afghan women in filmmaking and video production for television. This initiative is significant as…
U.S. Department of Defense Establishes Special Military Command for the Horn of Africa - 2002-11-05
The U.S. is setting up a special military command in the Horn of Africa to combat terrorism in Yemen and Somalia. A 400-member task force…