March 2002
Continued Imprisonment of Journalist in Zimbabwe - 2002-03-30
Peta Thornycroft, a journalist for the Daily Telegraph and Voice of America, remains imprisoned in Zimbabwe despite no longer being deemed a threat to public…
Death Penalty Sought for Zakaria Moussaoui - 2002-03-28
The U.S. is pursuing the death penalty for Zakaria Moussaoui, the only person charged in the September 11 attacks. Attorney General Ashcroft cites the severe…
Journalist Arrested in Zimbabwe - 2002-03-28
Peta Thornycroft, a journalist for the Daily Telegraph, was arrested in Zimbabwe for allegedly publishing false information and inciting unrest under a new security law.…
Government Investigations into Anthrax Virus Focus on Suspected Domestic Actors - 2002-03-25
U.S. investigations into the anthrax virus are focusing on domestic suspects, with potential links to September 11 hijackers. Attorney General John Ashcroft highlighted the refined…
Anthrax and Domestic Suspects - 2002-03-24
U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft announced that investigations into the anthrax attacks will focus on domestic suspects, despite potential links to the September 11 attacks.…
Death of Another Prisoner in Turkey - 2002-03-22
A prisoner in Turkey has died after an extended hunger strike, marking the forty-ninth such death in protest against prison regulation changes. The individual was…
Prosecutors in the U.S. Seek Death Penalty for Zacarias Moussaoui - 2002-03-19
U.S. prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Zacarias Moussaoui, alleged to be the twentieth hijacker in the September 11 attacks. Attorney General John Ashcroft…
U.S. Vice President Arrives in Bahrain - 2002-03-17
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney arrived in Bahrain to discuss terrorism, Iraq, and peace efforts in the Middle East. He is set to meet with…
Federal Grand Jury Indictment for Suspect in Daniel Pearl's Murder - 2002-03-15
A federal grand jury in New Jersey has indicted Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh for the kidnapping and murder of journalist Daniel Pearl. This indictment highlights…
Iran Reflected in Global Media in the First Week of March - 2002-03-12
The article reviews various international media coverage of Iran in early March 2002, highlighting a security equipment exhibition, resource division in the Caspian Sea, an…
Hubble Restored to Orbit
American astronauts have successfully restored the Hubble Space Telescope to its orbit after a week of repairs. The operation was executed effectively, and the telescope…
Exploratory spacecraft discovers extensive areas on the surface of Mars
The Mars Odyssey spacecraft has discovered large areas on Mars that likely contain ice, revealing significant hydrogen levels near the south pole. This finding suggests…