August 2002
Capsizing of a Boat in India - 2002-08-31
A boat with 85 passengers capsized in the Baitarani River in Odisha, India, with 50 passengers missing and feared drowned. Rescue operations are ongoing, with…
Risk of Major Flood in China - 2002-08-22
In Hunan province, nearly one million people are mobilized to prevent a major flood from Dongting Lake, which is currently above warning levels. Vice Premier…
Two More Victims of West Nile Virus
Two more people have died from the West Nile virus in Louisiana, increasing the death toll to seven. The outbreak has led to 85 confirmed…
Fundraising for the American Symphony Orchestra - 2002-08-06
The Women's Committee supporting the American Symphony Orchestra is organizing an annual fundraising event in Washington, D.C., this year at the former Iranian embassy. This…
Clashes between Tajiks and Pashtuns in Afghanistan - 2002-08-02
Fierce clashes between Tajik and Pashtun forces in Herat, Afghanistan, resulted in at least 50 deaths. The conflict involves local warlords Ismail Khan and Mohammad…