February 2002
Potential Extradition of Suspect in Daniel Pearl Kidnapping and Murder
The U.S. is seeking the extradition of Ahmed Omar Sheikh, a suspect in the kidnapping and murder of journalist Daniel Pearl. Pakistan is currently reviewing…
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Prime Minister of India, Called for Calm - 2002-02-28
A train carrying Hindu activists was set on fire by mobs believed to be Muslim, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. Prime Minister Atal…
India Will Stand Shoulder to Shoulder with Afghanistan
India has pledged to support Afghanistan in its reconstruction and humanitarian efforts following the Taliban's fall. This commitment was made during Hamid Karzai's visit to…
Possibility of Extraditing Ahmed Omar Sheikh, Muslim Extremist - 2002-02-26
The U.S. and Pakistan are discussing the extradition of Ahmed Omar Sheikh, the main suspect in the kidnapping and murder of journalist Daniel Pearl. Sheikh…
Reaction to the Death of Pearl - 2002-02-24
Daniel Pearl, a Wall Street Journal reporter, was killed, prompting global sympathy and outrage. Pakistani President Musharraf expressed condolences, while India criticized Pakistan's failure to…
The Killing of Daniel Pearl Sparks Waves of Sympathy and Anger Worldwide - 2002-02-23
Daniel Pearl, a journalist for the Wall Street Journal, was killed, prompting global sympathy and outrage. Pakistani President Musharraf expressed condolences, while the Indian government…
Special Forces Searching for Bin Laden in Kashmir - 2002-02-23
U.S. and British special forces are reportedly searching for Osama bin Laden in the Himalayas of Indian Kashmir, following intelligence that he is hiding there.…
Ten Accomplices of George Speight, Leader of the Fiji Coup, Sentenced to Prison
Ten accomplices of George Speight, who led a coup in Fiji, were sentenced to prison for 18 months to three years after Speight's confession of…
Murder of Eight Hindus in Kashmir - 2002-02-18
On February 17, 2002, armed individuals, suspected to be Muslim separatists, attacked a remote village in Kashmir, killing eight Hindus and injuring six others. This…