September 2002
Elizabeth Jones Goes to Kyiv
Elizabeth Jones, a senior U.S. diplomat, is visiting Ukraine to address concerns over alleged sales of radar systems to Iraq in violation of UN sanctions.…
Ukrainian Government Welcomes Investigations Regarding U.S. Allegations
The Ukrainian government is open to investigations into U.S. claims that President Leonid Kuchma illegally sold radar systems to Iraq. This follows U.S. allegations supported…
Russian Helicopter Crash - 2002-09-26
A Russian helicopter was shot down by Chechen rebels during intense fighting in Ingushetia, resulting in casualties on both sides. This incident highlights the ongoing…
Mobilization of Indian Forces to Prevent Sectarian Violence - 2002-09-25
Indian military forces have been mobilized in Gujarat to prevent further sectarian violence after an attack on a Hindu temple left 30 dead and over…
Continued Anti-Government Protests in Ukraine - 2002-09-24
Thousands of protesters gathered in Kyiv to oppose President Leonid Kuchma, demanding his resignation and new elections. This marks the second protest in a week,…
Attack on Hindu Temple in Gujarat - 2002-09-24
An armed attack on a Hindu temple in Gujarat resulted in at least 23 deaths and 40 injuries. The incident involved three gunmen and may…
Political Deadlock in Ukraine - 2002-09-24
Thousands protested in Kyiv against President Leonid Kuchma, demanding his resignation and new elections due to a political deadlock. Despite winning the most votes in…
Continued Protests Against the President of Ukraine - 2002-09-18
Protests against Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma have intensified in Kyiv, with at least 1,500 participants demanding his resignation. The protests follow a police crackdown on…
Sixth Member of Al-Qaeda Terrorist Group Arrested in Buffalo
Mukhtar al-Bakri, the sixth member of an Al-Qaeda cell in Buffalo, has been arrested and charged with aiding terrorism. Five accomplices have also been charged,…
Arrest of Opponents of the President of Ukraine - 2002-09-17
Kyiv police arrested 50 opposition members protesting against President Leonid Kuchma. Yulia Tymoshenko announced further protests are planned as activists demand political change due to…
Sixth Member of Buffalo Terrorist Unit Arrested
The FBI has arrested Mokhtar Al-Bakri, the sixth suspect linked to a terrorist unit in Buffalo, New York. This follows the earlier arrests of five…
Sri Lankans Express Support for Government's Peace Talks with Tamil Rebels - 2002-09-10
Tens of thousands of Sri Lankans demonstrated in Colombo to support government peace talks with Tamil rebels. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the significance of…
Bashar al-Assad Calls on the Islamic World to Unite Against 'Conspiracy' Against the Middle East
Bashar al-Assad urged the Islamic world to unite against perceived foreign threats to the Middle East during a meeting with Iranian officials. This comes amid…