March 2002
Two More Middle Eastern Groups Added to U.S. List
The U.S. has designated two additional Middle Eastern groups as foreign terrorist organizations, including an Algerian group and a Sunni Muslim group in Lebanon. This…
Immediate Actions to Prevent Palestinian Attacks - 2002-03-22
Yasser Arafat announced immediate measures to stop Palestinian attacks on Israeli civilians following a suicide bombing in Jerusalem that killed three and injured forty. The…
IAEA Approves Action Plan to Protect the World Against Nuclear Terrorism - 2002-03-20
The IAEA has approved an action plan to enhance global protection against nuclear terrorism by improving international standards for nuclear facilities. This initiative comes in…
Earthquake in Afghanistan on Sunday - 2002-03-05
An earthquake struck Samangan province in Afghanistan on Sunday, causing flooding and landslides that have left many residents in need of assistance. Relief organizations, including…
At least fifty people have died in a severe earthquake on Sunday in South and Central Asia - 2002-03-05
A severe earthquake struck South and Central Asia on Sunday, resulting in at least fifty fatalities and one hundred missing persons in Afghanistan. The World…