April 2002
Chirac Will Win the May Elections - 2002-04-28
Jacques Chirac is projected to win the French presidential election against far-right candidate Jean-Marie Le Pen with 81% of the vote. Over 200,000 people protested…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi April 26: Visit of Iran's Minister of Industries and Mines - 2002-04-26
On April 26, 2002, Iran's Minister of Industries and Mines visited, coinciding with a Financial Times article discussing Iran's strategic decision to avoid using oil…
Arrest of 94 Workers at Airports in the Washington Area - 2002-04-24
Ninety-four workers were arrested at two Washington-area airports for allegedly fraudulently obtaining airport security badges. U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft emphasized the government's commitment to…
Threats Against Mohammed Zahir Shah - April 20, 2002
British military officials have reported threats against former Afghan king Mohammed Zahir Shah, who recently returned from exile. Intelligence suggests that terrorists may be planning…
FBI Warning - April 20, 2002
The FBI issued a warning about potential terrorist attacks on American banks, possibly linked to al-Qaeda. Attorney General John Ashcroft reassured the public that there…
The First Space Railway Wagon Has Started Moving
The first space railway wagon has been tested to assist in moving equipment at the International Space Station, but the initial test faced issues. The…
Continuation of Spacewalks - 2002-04-14
Astronauts from the Atlantis spacecraft are preparing for another spacewalk to connect a heavy beam to the International Space Station, which will support future solar…
Astronauts' Spacewalk - 2002-04-13
Astronauts from the Atlantis spacecraft are conducting the second of four spacewalks to install a large external truss on the International Space Station. This work…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media, April 12, 2002
Amnesty International has condemned the torture of Ahmad Batebi, a student prisoner. Meanwhile, Iran's relations with Azerbaijan are improving, but the UN is concerned about…
Indictment for Assisting a Terrorist Organization - 2002-04-09
An indictment has been filed against four individuals for aiding a terrorist organization in Egypt, including attorney Lynne Stewart, who represented Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman, linked…
NASA's Renewed Effort to Launch Atlantis into Space - April 8, 2002
NASA is attempting to launch the Atlantis spacecraft today after repairing a fuel line. The launch is scheduled for 20:40 GMT from Florida but may…
Atlantis Ready for Launch - 2002-04-04
The Atlantis spacecraft is set to launch with a crew of seven to expand the International Space Station. NASA has adjusted the launch time due…
Zimbabwe's High Court Rules for the Release of Imprisoned Journalist
The High Court of Zimbabwe has ordered the release of journalist Peter Turnikraft, who was arrested on dubious charges related to her reporting on state…