February 2002
Voice of America Report on Solana's Meeting with Saudi Officials - 2002-02-28
Javier Solana met with Saudi officials to discuss a new peace plan for the Middle East, which involves Israel returning occupied territories in exchange for…
Egypt's Minister of Transport and Railway Chief Resign
The Minister of Transport and the head of Egypt's railway system resigned after a catastrophic train fire that killed at least 363 people. President Mubarak…
Burial of Train Accident Victims in Egypt Delayed
The burial of victims from a recent train fire in Egypt has been delayed to allow for further identification of remains. The tragic incident resulted…
215 Confirmed Dead in Train Fire South of Cairo
A tragic train fire in Egypt has resulted in the deaths of 215 people, with investigations ongoing into the cause of the blaze, believed to…
Casualties from Train Fire in Southern Cairo May Exceed 350
A devastating fire on a passenger train in southern Cairo has resulted in potential casualties exceeding 350, with many victims burned beyond recognition. The incident…
The Largest Railway Disaster in Egypt - February 22, 2002
On February 21, 2002, a train fire in Egypt resulted in 361 fatalities, marking the largest railway disaster in the country's history. Relatives of the…