September 2002
Three Iranian Youths Living Abroad Sentenced to 64 Lashes Each
Three Iranian youths living in Germany were sentenced to 64 lashes each for filming women and causing disturbances in Tehran. They aimed to document life…
Disagreement Between the U.S. and Germany - 2002-09-26
The U.S. and Germany are experiencing disagreements over Iraq and capital punishment, but Germany continues to cooperate in anti-terrorism efforts. The FBI director emphasized the…
India Requests Extradition of a Terrorist from Portugal
India is seeking the extradition of Abu Salem, a terrorist linked to a deadly 1993 bombing in Mumbai. Indian officials assure Portugal that he will…
Trial of Three Accused of Bombing Outside US Consulate in Karachi Delayed
The trial of three individuals accused of a bombing outside the US consulate in Karachi has been delayed until September 24 due to changes in…
Meeting of the U.S. Attorney General with European Counterparts - 2002-09-14
U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft met with justice ministers from 15 EU countries in Copenhagen to discuss enhanced cooperation in the fight against terrorism. Key…
Indonesian Parliament Speaker Convicted
Akbar Tanjung, the Speaker of the Indonesian Parliament, was convicted of misusing $4.5 million from the state budget and sentenced to 3 years in prison.…
Victim of Pakistani Gang Rape Expresses Satisfaction with Death Sentences for the Accused
A Pakistani girl who was gang-raped expressed satisfaction with the court's decision to sentence six men to death. She was absent during the ruling and…