December 2002
Interview with Ali Kashtgar, Director of the Mahaan Magazine - 2002-12-30
Ali Kashtgar discusses the current political climate in Iran, drawing parallels to the early 1980s and analyzing the implications of recent political developments, including the…
Arrest of Mohammad Hossein Hariri in Morocco - 2002-12-26
Mohammad Hossein Hariri, a hijacker who escaped from a Swiss prison, was arrested in Morocco. This incident is reported by Mohammad Reza Shahid from Voice…
Third Successful Separation of Conjoined Twins at a Hospital in Thailand - 2002-12-25
Doctors in Thailand successfully separated conjoined twin girls born at the chest in a 10-hour surgery. This is the third successful case of such a…
Doctors in Thailand Successfully Separate Conjoined Twin Girls
Doctors in Thailand successfully separated conjoined twin girls who were born attached at the chest. The surgery lasted 10 hours and was the third successful…
Al-Qaeda Operations Chief in the Persian Gulf Arrested and Handed Over to the U.S.
Abdul Rahim al-Nashiri, the al-Qaeda operations chief in the Persian Gulf, has been arrested by UAE officials and handed over to the United States. He…
An Inside Look: Interview with Ahmad Bashiri - 2002-12-18
Ahmad Bashiri discusses the serial murders case in Iran, highlighting its flaws and challenges. The interview sheds light on the legal and social implications of…
Reports Indicate Bush Administration Granted CIA Permission to Kill Terrorist Leaders - 2002-12-15
The Bush administration has authorized the CIA to kill terrorist leaders without needing prior presidential approval. This includes a list of nearly twenty-four individuals, prominently…
General Strike in Venezuela Enters Its Eleventh Day
A general strike in Venezuela has reached its eleventh day, with ongoing negotiations between the government and opposition. Cesar Gaviria warns of potential violence if…
A Senior Oil Official in Venezuela Says the Country is Heading Towards Disaster
Venezuela is facing a crisis as public strikes paralyze oil exports, causing shortages and unrest. Supporters of President Chavez protest media coverage while opponents demand…
Trial of Irish Republican Army Members in Colombia - 2002-12-03
The trial of three Irish Republican Army members began in Bogotá, Colombia, where they are accused of training leftist rebels and attempting to leave the…