August 2002
Necessity of Inspecting the Fuel Tank of Boeing Aircraft - 2002-08-31
The FAA has mandated inspections for over 1,400 Boeing jets due to potential hazards in their fuel tanks. This affects airlines globally, as over 2,100…
Iran's Reaction to the U.S. Decision Not to Send Wrestling Team
Iran condemned the U.S. decision not to send its wrestling team to the World Championships in Tehran, citing security concerns. Iranian officials rejected the notion…
Zachariah Mousavi Uses Court to Send Messages
Zachariah Mousavi is using his court appearances to send political messages and has been accused of involvement in the September 11 attacks. Judge Leoni Brinkema…
FBI Examines Zakariya Moussaoui's Email Account - 2002-08-29
A federal judge in Virginia has ordered the FBI to provide details about the examination of Zakariya Moussaoui's email account, as he is the only…
Federal Court Ruling Against Secret Interrogations - 2002-08-27
A U.S. federal court ruled that the Bush administration's secret interrogations for deporting foreigners were illegal, emphasizing the importance of transparency in democracy. The ruling…
The United States Will Not Participate in the World Wrestling Championships in Iran
The U.S. Wrestling Federation has announced it will not participate in the upcoming World Wrestling Championships in Iran due to safety concerns for its athletes.…
American Doctor Intended to Blow Up Islamic Centers
Dr. Robert Goldstein, a 37-year-old American doctor, was arrested in Florida for planning to attack Islamic centers with explosives. Authorities found homemade bombs and weapons…
Interview with Steven Hatfill, Former US Army Researcher, on Anthrax - 2002-08-12
Steven Hatfill, a former US Army researcher, denies involvement in last year's anthrax attacks and claims he has been unfairly targeted by the government and…
Interview with Dr. Abdolkarim Lahiji - 2002-08-11
The Human Rights Defenders in Iran and the International Federation for Human Rights condemned the Iranian regime's sentences against lawyers. Dr. Abdolkarim Lahiji, a key…
U.S. Defense Secretary's Position on Expanding Peacekeeping Forces in Afghanistan - 2002-08-01
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld supports the expansion of peacekeeping forces in Afghanistan but not U.S. troops, citing their current commitments. Meanwhile, calls for increased…