June 2002
Calendar Day, June 29: Supreme Court and the Death Penalty - 2002-06-29
On June 29, 2002, the Supreme Court of Iran declared that the death penalty is in contradiction with the Eighth Amendment of the Iranian Constitution.…
Mousavi Does Not Accept Court Charges - 2002-06-26
Zacarias Moussaoui, the only individual charged in the September 11 attacks, has filed a petition claiming his innocence. He is representing himself in court and…
Statistics and Figures of Matches Until the End of Saturday, June 22 - 2002-06-23
The quarter-finals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup ended with South Korea and Turkey advancing to the semi-finals. Brazil remains the highest-scoring team, while Ronaldo…
South Korea's Victory Over Spain in Penalty Shootout - 2002-06-22
South Korea defeated Spain in a penalty shootout during the 2002 World Cup, advancing to the semifinals. The match ended in a draw after regular…
Sheikh Omar Claims Innocence
Sheikh Omar, the main suspect in the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl, claims he is innocent and was not in Karachi at the time of…
Execution of Mentally Disabled Individuals is Unconstitutional in the United States
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the death penalty for mentally disabled individuals is unconstitutional, affecting 20 states. The case involved Daryl Renard Atkins,…
Islamic Schools Must Register Their Activities
The Pakistani government has enacted a law mandating Islamic schools to register their activities to combat militancy and qualify for government funding. Non-compliance will result…
Norway Grants Asylum to Two Iranian Hijackers - 2002-06-18
Norway has granted asylum to two Iranian hijackers from a 1993 incident involving a Russian passenger plane. They were initially rejected by Norway but later…
Zakaria Mousavi Acknowledges He Is an Enemy of the United States!
Zakaria Mousavi, charged in relation to the September 11 attacks, admitted to being an enemy of the United States while denying involvement in the attacks.…
South Korea's Stunning Victory Over Italy - 2002-06-18
South Korea's national football team defeated Italy 2-1 in a surprising match during the 2002 World Cup, securing their place in the quarter-finals. The game…
Spain Advances to Quarterfinals of the Tournament
Spain's national football team defeated Ireland in a penalty shootout to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The match ended 1-1…
Andersen Accounting Firm Convicted - 2002-06-16
The Arthur Andersen accounting firm was found guilty by a Texas jury for obstructing justice by shredding documents related to Enron's bankruptcy. This case highlights…
Germany Advances to Quarterfinals
Germany has defeated Paraguay 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup for the sixth consecutive time. The match showcased strong performances…
America's Astonishing Advancement to the Second Round - 2002-06-14
The U.S. soccer team lost to Poland 1-3 but advanced to the knockout stage of the 2002 World Cup due to South Korea's win over…
Zacaria Moussaoui Denies Any Connection to September 11 Terrorist Attacks - 2002-06-14
Zacaria Moussaoui, charged in relation to the September 11 attacks, denied any involvement during a court hearing. He claimed his attorney was conspiring with the…
American Journalist Declares Innocence in Zimbabwe
Andrew Meldrum, an American journalist, is on trial in Zimbabwe for allegedly publishing a false report, which he claims was a mistake. The trial has…
Trial of an American Journalist Begins in Zimbabwe
An American journalist, Andromeldram, is on trial in Zimbabwe for allegedly publishing false reports, drawing criticism from the U.S. government. This case highlights ongoing concerns…
Argentina Eliminated from World Cup
Argentina was eliminated from the 2002 World Cup after a 1-1 draw against Sweden, marking their unexpected exit as a strong contender. The match featured…
Trial of an American Journalist in Zimbabwe - 2002-06-12
An American journalist, Andrew Meldrum, is on trial in Zimbabwe for allegedly spreading false information, which U.S. officials view as an attempt by the Zimbabwean…
Agreement on Sending Evidence Related to Zacarias Moussaoui from Germany to the USA - 2002-06-11
German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder announced an expected agreement with the U.S. to allow the transfer of evidence related to Zacarias Moussaoui's trial. Moussaoui, a French…
Known Terrorist Attempting to Detonate a 'Dirty Bomb' Arrested
A known terrorist, Abdullah al-Muhajir, was arrested in the U.S. for planning to detonate a dirty bomb. This incident highlights ongoing threats of terrorism and…
Mexico's Victory Over Ecuador - 2002-06-09
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-1 in the World Cup, securing their advancement to the next round. The match featured an early goal from Ecuador, but Mexico…
Brazil's Second Consecutive Victory - 2002-06-08
Brazil secured a decisive 4-0 victory against China in the 2002 World Cup, marking their second consecutive win and advancing them to the next round.…
England Defeated Argentina - 2002-06-07
England's national football team won 1-0 against Argentina in a World Cup match, with David Beckham scoring the decisive penalty. This victory avenged England's previous…
Sweden Tops Its Group
Sweden won against Nigeria 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup, securing their place at the top of their group. Nigeria's loss means they cannot advance…
Russia's Victory Over Tunisia - 2002-06-05
Russia's national football team won 2-0 against Tunisia in a match that showcased their technical superiority. Valery Karpin scored one goal and converted a penalty,…
Fine for Rivaldo - 2002-06-05
Brazilian footballer Rivaldo was fined for pretending to be injured during a match against Turkey, which Brazil won. His actions were intended to get a…
Japan 2 Belgium 2 - 2002-06-04
Japan and Belgium played to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their World Cup match, showcasing strong performances from both teams. Junichi Inamoto stood out as…
George Tenet's Meeting with Yasser Arafat - 2002-06-04
George Tenet met with Yasser Arafat to discuss reforms in Palestinian security forces aimed at preventing terrorist attacks against Israel. The U.S. is pushing for…
Brazil's Victory in an Exciting Match Against Turkey - 2002-06-03
Brazil defeated Turkey 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup match, with Rivaldo scoring the winning penalty. The match featured two Turkish players sent off and…
Mexico 1, Croatia 0 - June 3, 2002
Mexico defeated Croatia 1-0 in a World Cup match, with a key moment being a red card issued to Croatian defender Boris Zikovic for a…
Best Players of Day Three - 2002-06-02
The article highlights the best players from the third day of the World Cup, including Francisco Arce, Juan Verón, Sol Campbell, and Raúl González. Their…
South Africa Draws with Paraguay - 2002-06-02
In a World Cup match, South Africa drew 2-2 with Paraguay after a last-minute penalty. Quinton Fortune's goal kept South Africa's hopes alive for advancing…