October 2002
Casualties from Earthquake in Italy - 2002-10-31
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake in central southern Italy has resulted in the destruction of a school, causing at least 14 student fatalities and two local…
Volcano in Sicily Continues - 2002-10-29
Mount Etna in Sicily is currently erupting, causing several earthquakes and prompting the closure of Catania Airport due to ash. Fortunately, there have been no…
Eruption of Mount Etna Continues - 2002-10-28
Mount Etna in Sicily is experiencing a significant eruption for the second day, affecting local airports and schools due to ash and molten materials. Authorities…
The Dormant Etna Volcano in Sicily, Italy, Has Resumed Volcanic Activity
The Etna volcano in Sicily has resumed activity following a series of earthquakes, with lava flows threatening populated areas. Local authorities are monitoring the situation,…
Hamid Karzai Welcomes Zahir Shah at the Airport - 2002-10-26
Hamid Karzai welcomed former Afghan king Zahir Shah at Kabul airport after his return from France, where he underwent medical examinations. Zahir Shah, who had…
Public Mourning in Libya - 2002-10-26
Libya has declared a public mourning on the anniversary of its occupation by Italy in 1911, leading to the temporary suspension of international communications and…
Fifth Al-Qaeda Suspect Arrested in Europe Within the Past Week - 2002-10-12
Maltese police have arrested a North African man, marking the fifth arrest related to Al-Qaeda in Europe within a week. The arrests are part of…
Italians March Against Possible U.S. Military Attack on Iraq - 2002-10-06
Thousands of Italians protested in various cities against a potential U.S. military attack on Iraq, with significant demonstrations also occurring in Rome. The protests were…
German Authorities Raided Homes of Suspected Islamic Militants
German authorities conducted raids on homes of suspected Islamic militants who were allegedly planning a terrorist attack. Five members from Cottbus were identified, while Italian…
Deployment of Another 1,000 Italian Soldiers to Afghanistan - 2002-10-04
The Italian Parliament has approved the deployment of 1,000 additional soldiers to Afghanistan to assist in the fight against Al-Qaeda militants. This move is part…
Eighty Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges in Europe - 2002-10-02
Eighty individuals were arrested across various European countries for their involvement in a human trafficking network. The operation targeted those facilitating the illegal migration of…