December 2002
Russian Foreign Ministry: Suicide Bombings on Friday Prove Bombers are Part of International Terrorist Network - 2002-12-29
A suicide bombing in Grozny, Chechnya, killed at least 55 people and injured around 150. The Russian government blames Chechen separatists, while President Putin insists…
Chechen Rebel Leaders Deny Responsibility for Two Explosions - 2002-12-28
Chechen rebel leaders have denied involvement in two deadly bombings in Grozny that killed at least 46 people. Russian officials attribute the attacks to Chechen…
One Hamas Militant Shot Dead in Nablus
Ibrahim Abu Hawash, a Hamas militant, was killed in Nablus during a shootout with Israeli soldiers. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region, with…
Leader of an Islamic militant group in the U.S. officially charged
Mousa Abu Marzook, a leader of Hamas, along with his wife and five employees, have been charged in the U.S. for financing terrorism. They are…
Three Arrested in Texas for Funding Terrorists
Three men in Texas have been arrested for allegedly funding Hamas, a radical terrorist group. The arrests were made by federal agents, and a press…
Two Hamas Militants Killed in Gaza Strip
Two Hamas militants were killed in clashes with Israeli forces in Gaza, alongside another Palestinian near a Jewish settlement. Israeli soldiers also destroyed homes in…
India Discovers Surface-to-Air Missile in Islamic Militants' Hideout in Kashmir - 2002-12-15
India has discovered a surface-to-air missile in a hideout linked to Islamic militants in Kashmir, alleging Pakistani support for extremism. Pakistani officials deny these claims,…
Discovery of Pakistani Missile in Indian Kashmir - 2002-12-14
Indian military discovered a Pakistani missile in Kashmir, linking it to Pakistani support for militants. Pakistan denies the accusations and faces criticism from India for…
Fourteen Palestinians Suspected in Guerrilla Operations Arrested
Israeli forces arrested fourteen Palestinians suspected of involvement in guerrilla activities during a nighttime raid in the West Bank, with twelve arrests in Ramallah and…
Israeli Soldiers Kill One of the Leaders of the Palestinian Group Hamas - 2002-12-14
Israeli soldiers killed Tariq Abd Rabbo, a leader of Hamas, during a raid in the Nur Shams refugee camp. This incident highlights the ongoing conflict…
Ahmad Zakayev Released Until His New Court Hearing
Ahmad Zakayev, a Chechen separatist, has been released on bail by a British court until his next hearing on January 9. He was arrested upon…
UN Officials Condemn Israel's Attack on Palestinian Refugee Camp in Gaza
UN officials condemned an Israeli attack on a Palestinian refugee camp in Gaza that killed ten Palestinians, including two aid workers. Kofi Annan called for…
Zakaev: Russia's Attempts to Capture Him Have Drawn Global Attention to Chechen Causes
Ahmad Zakaev, a Chechen separatist leader's advisor, was released on bail by Britain, prompting strong criticism from Russia. Zakaev claims that Russia's attempts to capture…
Two Palestinians Killed Following Israeli Soldiers' Raid on Beit Lahia
Israeli soldiers conducted a raid in Beit Lahia, resulting in the deaths of two Palestinians and the destruction of homes linked to militant groups. Additionally,…
The Remains of Alexandre Dumas Rest Alongside Other French Luminaries
The remains of Alexandre Dumas were interred in the Panthéon in Paris, with President Jacques Chirac leading the ceremony. Dumas, a significant literary figure known…