November 2002
New Spacewalk by Endeavour Astronauts - 2002-11-29
Astronauts from the Endeavour spacecraft completed a spacewalk to connect channels to a new section of the International Space Station. Michael Lopez-Alegria and John Harrington,…
Endeavour Spacecraft Docks in Earth's Orbit - 2002-11-25
The Endeavour spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station, bringing three new astronauts to replace the current crew. This mission is significant as it…
The Spacecraft 'Endeavour' Reaches Earth's Orbit - 2002-11-24
The 'Endeavour' spacecraft successfully launched and reached Earth's orbit after a week-long delay. It is carrying new astronauts to the International Space Station and a…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media, November 22
The article discusses various international perspectives on Iran, including Syria's efforts to strengthen Hezbollah, the house arrest of Saddam's former chief of staff, the Iranian…
British and American Aircraft Attack Iraqi Mobile Radar Platform in No-Fly Zone in Southern Iraq
British and American aircraft attacked an Iraqi mobile radar platform in a no-fly zone in southern Iraq. The U.S. Central Command reported the use of…
The Role of Leftists in the Tokyo Explosions - 2002-11-19
On November 19, 2002, two explosions occurred near a U.S. military base in Tokyo, likely involving radical leftists. No injuries were reported, but a homemade…
Explosion Near U.S. Military Base in Japan - 2002-11-19
Two explosions occurred near a U.S. military base in Japan, prompting police investigations. Local residents reported the blasts, and a homemade mortar launcher was found…
Establishment of a Domestic Intelligence Agency in the U.S. - 2002-11-16
The Bush administration is exploring the creation of a domestic intelligence agency to enhance anti-terrorism efforts, separating these duties from the FBI. This initiative follows…
FARC Military Leaders Prosecuted - 2002-11-14
The U.S. has charged three senior military leaders of the FARC with serious crimes including kidnapping and drug trafficking. This action highlights ongoing efforts to…
Wreckage of Downed Plane Retrieved from Philippine Coast - 2002-11-13
A Fokker 27 passenger plane crashed into Manila Bay shortly after takeoff, resulting in 19 fatalities. Rescue teams have retrieved most of the wreckage but…
Release of a Kashmiri Separatist from Prison - 2002-11-11
Yasin Malik, a prominent Kashmiri separatist leader, has been released from prison after eight months. This release coincides with efforts by the new Chief Minister…
NASA Prepares for Launch of Endeavour Spacecraft
NASA is set to launch the Endeavour spacecraft today from Florida, sending a new crew of astronauts to the International Space Station to replace the…
American and British Aircraft Drop Leaflets Over No-Fly Zones in Southern Iraq for the Third Time
American and British aircraft have dropped leaflets over southern Iraq, warning the Iraqi army against attacking coalition forces and advising civilians on safety measures. This…
Drugs for Weapons in Colombia - 2002-11-07
The U.S. has arrested four individuals linked to a Colombian terrorist group for attempting to trade $25 million worth of weapons. Additionally, three others were…
Explosion in Kashmir Leaves 1 Dead and 13 Injured - 2002-11-06
A grenade explosion in a commercial area of Kashmir has killed one person and injured thirteen others, with police attributing the attack to Islamist militants.…
Under the Microscope: Arrest of Abbas Abdi on the Anniversary of the U.S. Embassy Occupation - 2002-11-04
Abbas Abdi was arrested on the anniversary of the U.S. embassy occupation, which is a significant date in Iran's history. The article also references a…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Does Not Confirm Reports Regarding Bin Laden's Son - 2002-11-04
Iran's Foreign Ministry denied reports of expelling one of Osama bin Laden's sons after his illegal entry into the country. The spokesperson mentioned that a…
Voting Continues for Turkey's Parliamentary Elections - 2002-11-03
Voting is ongoing in Turkey's parliamentary elections, expected to bring significant changes after years of economic and political instability. Polls suggest that the ruling coalition…
New Kashmir Chief Minister Survives Grenade Attack at Home
The new Chief Minister of Kashmir, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, survived a grenade attack at his home, claimed by a militant group called Al-Nasirin. This incident…
Financial Times: Iran has arrested one of Osama bin Laden's sons
Iran has arrested one of Osama bin Laden's sons along with several hundred others suspected of ties to al-Qaeda after they fled Afghanistan. This incident…
Murder of a Congress Party Member and His Guards in Kashmir - 2002-11-02
A Congress Party member and his two guards were killed in Kashmir shortly after the new Chief Minister was sworn in. Islamic extremists are suspected…