March 2002
Retrial of Suharto's Son, Former Indonesian President, Resumes
The retrial of Tommy Suharto, son of former Indonesian President Suharto, has resumed, where he faces charges of plotting to murder a judge who convicted…
Trial of Akbar Tandjung, Speaker of the Indonesian Parliament, for Corruption Begins
Akbar Tandjung, the Speaker of the Indonesian Parliament, is on trial for allegedly embezzling four million dollars from state funds intended for poverty assistance. He…
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,…
Conviction of Syrian Parliament Member
Mamon al-Humsi, a Syrian parliament member and government critic, has been sentenced to five years in prison for his criticisms of the government. His conviction…
Syrian MP and Government Opponent Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Mamon al-Homsi, a Syrian MP and government critic, was sentenced to five years in prison for his criticisms of the government. His arrest and sentencing…
Bishop of Cali in Colombia Shot Dead by Armed Individuals - 2002-03-18
Isaias Duarte, the bishop of Cali, Colombia, was shot dead by armed individuals, possibly linked to drug traffickers. Colombian President Andres Pastrana condemned the attack…