March 2002
Mine Explosion Near Kandahar
A mine explosion near Kandahar resulted in the death of one U.S. soldier and injury to another during training. The incident highlights ongoing military operations…
Training of the New Afghan National Army Approved by the U.S. Army - 2002-03-26
The U.S. has approved the training of the new Afghan National Army, which will begin in 4 to 6 weeks. Concerns about stability in Afghanistan…
Georgia Denies US Request for Military Bases
Georgia's President Edward Shevardnadze denied that the US has requested to use Georgian military bases for operations against Iran and Iraq. This statement comes amidst…
Announcement of This Year's Oscar Winners - 2002-03-25
Halle Berry and Denzel Washington made history by winning the Oscars for Best Actress and Best Actor, respectively. 'A Beautiful Mind' was awarded Best Picture,…
China's Government Persecutes Muslim Uyghur Minority - 2002-03-22
Amnesty International has reported that the Chinese government is persecuting the Uyghur Muslim minority, detaining thousands under the pretext of combating terrorism. This situation raises…
Prosecutors in the U.S. Seek Death Penalty for Zacarias Moussaoui - 2002-03-19
U.S. prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Zacarias Moussaoui, alleged to be the twentieth hijacker in the September 11 attacks. Attorney General John Ashcroft…
Warning from the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - 2002-03-16
Robert Mueller, the FBI Director, has issued a warning about Southeast Asia being a potential safe haven for Al-Qaeda members. He emphasized the importance of…
Iran Criticizes the Deployment of U.S. Forces in Georgia - 2002-03-05
Iran has criticized the U.S. military's deployment in Georgia, which is part of a training mission. Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani expressed concerns about foreign military…
President Bush Approves Plan to Deploy American Soldiers to Yemen - 2002-03-03
President Bush has approved the deployment of American soldiers to Yemen to train local forces in counter-terrorism. This move is in response to concerns about…
The U.S. Wants Close Cooperation with Yemen - 2002-03-02
The U.S. is seeking closer cooperation with Yemen to assist in counter-terrorism efforts, particularly due to reports of al-Qaeda suspects hiding there. The Yemeni government…
Deployment of American Soldiers to Yemen - 2002-03-02
President Bush has approved the deployment of American soldiers to Yemen to train local forces in counter-terrorism. About 100 soldiers are expected to arrive in…