April 2002
Brookings Experts Report on Potential Future Terrorist Attacks - 2002-04-30
Experts from the Brookings Institution warn that the U.S. lacks a comprehensive strategy to prevent future terrorist attacks, particularly from microbial threats. They suggest that…
Bush Administration Lacks Comprehensive Domestic Policy for National Security Against Potential Terrorist Attacks on U.S. Soil - April 30, 2002
Experts from the Brookings Institution criticize the Bush administration for lacking a comprehensive domestic policy to protect against potential terrorist attacks, emphasizing the need for…
Brookings Institution Report on Damage from Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2002-04-30
The Brookings Institution released a report warning that a biological attack on the U.S. could result in over one million deaths, significantly more than a…
Fact-Finding Mission to the Middle East Canceled
The UN's fact-finding mission to assess human rights violations in the Palestinian territories has been canceled due to Israel's refusal to cooperate. The UN Security…
Resignation of the Dutch Government - 2002-04-16
The Dutch government resigned after criticism for failing to prevent the Srebrenica massacre during the Bosnian War. This decision followed an emergency cabinet meeting to…
FBI Issues Warning to Banks in the U.S. Capital - 2002-04-16
The FBI has warned banks in Washington, D.C. about potential bomb threats, leading to temporary closures and increased security measures. This alert comes amid concerns…
Frontiers of Knowledge: Drugs That Come and Go - 2002-04-15
Thirty new drugs were introduced to the market last year while several others were discontinued. Dr. Alireza Bagherian provides insights into the factors influencing the…
Nepal Government Under Pressure to Negotiate with Rebels - 2002-04-14
The Nepalese government faces pressure to negotiate with Maoist rebels after violent clashes resulted in significant casualties among police and civilians. A Communist Party member…
Final Tribute to Queen Elizabeth I - 2002-04-06
Tens of thousands of people in London are queuing to pay their last respects to Queen Mother Elizabeth I, whose body is lying in Westminster…
Paying Last Respects to the Queen Mother - 2002-04-06
Tens of thousands are waiting in long lines in London to pay their last respects to the Queen Mother, Elizabeth. Her body is displayed in…
Paying Tribute to the Queen Mother - April 6, 2002
Thousands gathered in London to pay their respects to the Queen Mother, with some waiting over six hours in line. The ceremony drew significant public…
Afghanistan Remains the Largest Source of Heroin Production
A U.S. drug enforcement official has raised concerns about Afghanistan's ongoing status as the largest heroin producer despite a government ban on opium cultivation. Asa…