May 2002
President Bush Urges General Musharraf to Prevent Terrorist Infiltration - 2002-05-31
President Bush called on Pakistani President Musharraf to stop terrorist attacks into Kashmir to prevent conflict with India. This comes as tensions rise with ongoing…
Ceremony Marks Completion of Cleanup at World Trade Center in New York - 2002-05-30
A memorial ceremony was held in New York City to commemorate the completion of cleanup operations at the World Trade Center, destroyed in the September…
Interview with Masoud Behnoud - 2002-05-30
Masoud Behnoud and Mashallah Shamsolvaezin, prominent Iranian journalists, recently visited Germany to give speeches, highlighting their influence and engagement with international audiences. This event underscores…
Appointment of the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana as Chargé d'Affaires in Pakistan - 2002-05-30
The U.S. is appointing Nancy Powell, the ambassador to Ghana, as the temporary chargé d'affaires in Pakistan following the departure of Wendy Chamberlin. This move…
U.S. Precautionary Measures in Case of War Between India and Pakistan - 2002-05-30
President Bush announced that the U.S. is preparing precautionary measures to protect Americans in case of a war between India and Pakistan. Key figures involved…
Location of Black Boxes from Downed Chinese Airplane Identified - 2002-05-29
A Chinese Airlines Boeing 747 crashed into the Taiwan Strait last Saturday, leading to the identification of the black boxes' location by Taiwanese authorities. The…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: Interview with Two Iranian Journalists - 2002-05-28
Nasrin Mahdavi interviewed Iranian journalists Masoud Behnoud and Masallah Shams al-Vaezin about the evolution of the Iranian press and its significance following the political changes…
Samsung's $1 Million Donation to Chinese Football Fans - 2002-05-28
Samsung has donated $950,000 to support Chinese football fans traveling to South Korea for the World Cup. This initiative aims to promote their products while…
Exhibition of Photos by Jamshid Bayrami - 2002-05-28
A three-day conference of the Association for Iranian Studies took place in Bethesda, Maryland, featuring an exhibition by Iranian photojournalist Jamshid Bayrami. The event highlights…
Memorial Day in America - 2002-05-27
Memorial Day is being observed in the U.S., honoring war veterans and those who died for their country. This year's observance is particularly significant due…
Negotiations on Russia's Nuclear Assistance to Iran - 2002-05-24
President Bush and Vladimir Putin discussed Russia's nuclear assistance to Iran, emphasizing the need to prevent hardline clerics from accessing weapons of mass destruction. While…
Rumsfeld Warns of Terrorists' Access to Biological Weapons - 2002-05-21
Donald Rumsfeld warns that terrorists will eventually acquire biological and chemical weapons, linking this threat to countries like Iran and Iraq that are developing weapons…
Ms. Cristina Roca's Visit to India - 2002-05-18
Ms. Cristina Roca, representing the United States, has visited India to help ease tensions between Pakistan and India. This visit is significant as it highlights…
Operation Eagle Against Al-Qaeda and Taliban Survivors - 2002-05-18
Allied forces have initiated 'Operation Eagle' in eastern Afghanistan targeting Al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters after an Australian patrol was attacked. The operation, led by British…
Aung San Suu Kyi Visits One of Her Party's Political Offices - 2002-05-17
Aung San Suu Kyi visited a political office of her party in Rangoon, marking her first public appearance after her recent release from house arrest.…
Condoleezza Rice: The White House Was Aware of the Possibility of American Passenger Planes Being Hijacked
Condoleezza Rice revealed that the White House had prior knowledge of the potential for hijackings before the September 11 attacks but lacked actionable intelligence to…
A Wanted Terrorist Killed in Pakistan - 2002-05-15
A wanted terrorist, Riyaz Basra, was killed in a shootout with police and locals in eastern Pakistan while attempting to attack a Shia Muslim's home.…
Muslim Extremists Attack Bus and Army Base in Kashmir, India - 2002-05-14
Muslim extremists attacked a bus and an army base in Kashmir, killing at least 34 people. The attackers, believed to be linked to the Jaish-e-Mohammed…
Unauthorized Entry of Chinese Police into Japanese Consulate
Chinese police unlawfully entered the Japanese consulate in Shenyang and removed five North Korean refugees without consent from Japanese officials. Japan's Foreign Minister condemned this…
U.S. Special Operations Forces Attack Compound in Southern Afghanistan - 2002-05-14
U.S. Special Operations Forces conducted an attack in southern Afghanistan, resulting in the deaths of 5 suspected Al-Qaeda members and the capture of 32 others.…
Japan's Official Protest to China - 2002-05-13
Japan has officially protested to China over the unauthorized entry of Chinese police into its consulate and the removal of five North Korean asylum seekers.…
Clashes between Hindus and Muslims Result in Over 15 Deaths
Clashes between Hindus and Muslims in Ahmedabad have resulted in over 15 deaths, with violence escalating after a Muslim teacher was killed. The situation is…
New Round of National Reconciliation Talks in Burma - 2002-05-09
The military government of Burma is preparing for new reconciliation talks with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was recently released from house arrest…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Final Part of the Interview with Jamileh Mojahid, Editor of Malalay Magazine - 2002-05-08
In an interview, Jamileh Mojahid asserts that Afghan law does not mandate the chador for women, yet intimidation from certain officials persists. This highlights ongoing…
Escalation of Violent Clashes Between Hindus and Muslims
Violent clashes between Hindus and Muslims in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, have resulted in at least 9 deaths, including a teacher burned alive. The situation escalated despite…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Jamila Mujahid, Editor of the Afghan Magazine Milalai, Travels to Europe - 2002-05-07
Jamila Mujahid, the editor of the Afghan magazine Milalai, visited Europe and received a warm welcome from journalists in Paris. This visit highlights the engagement…
Continued Violent Clashes Between Hindus and Muslims in Gujarat - 2002-05-07
Violent clashes between Hindus and Muslims in Gujarat have resulted in two more deaths, including a young Muslim set on fire by a mob. The…
Aung San Suu Kyi Meets with Several Foreign Diplomats
Aung San Suu Kyi met with foreign diplomats after being released from house arrest. This meeting marks a significant step in her efforts to engage…
Carla Del Ponte Arrives in Croatia to Address War Crimes - 2002-05-07
Carla Del Ponte, the UN Chief Prosecutor for War Crimes, is in Croatia to investigate war crimes from the 1991 conflict. She is visiting key…
Martial Law Imposed in Parts of Gujarat, India
Martial law has been declared in parts of Gujarat, India, due to escalating violence between Hindus and Muslims, resulting in multiple deaths. The situation has…
The Number of Victims of the Capsized Bangladeshi Boat Reaches Three Hundred
A Bangladeshi passenger boat capsized during a severe storm, leading to a tragic death toll of three hundred. Rescue operations have recovered many bodies, and…
Aung San Suu Kyi, Leader of Myanmar's Opposition, Released
Aung San Suu Kyi has been released from house arrest after 19 months. This marks a significant moment for Myanmar's pro-democracy movement, as she is…
The World Welcomes the Freedom of Aung San Suu Kyi - 2002-05-06
The world has welcomed the release of Aung San Suu Kyi, the opposition leader in Myanmar, after 19 months of house arrest. Global leaders, including…
Passenger Plane Crash in Nigeria - 2002-05-04
A passenger plane crashed in Kano, Nigeria, with 105 people on board. Witnesses say it hit a building while approaching the airport and caught fire.…
Efforts to Recover Passenger Ship in Bangladesh - 2002-05-04
A passenger ship sank in the Meghna River in Bangladesh, leading to numerous casualties. Rescue teams are struggling to recover the wreckage amidst challenging weather…
Burma Awaits the End of Aung San Suu Kyi's House Arrest - 2002-05-03
Burma is currently witnessing a buildup of support for Aung San Suu Kyi as her house arrest continues. Her supporters are calling for her release,…
Pakistani Woman Raped and Sentenced to Death
A Pakistani woman, Zafaran Bibi, was raped and then sentenced to death for having illicit sexual relations due to a complaint by her father-in-law. Human…
Television and Radio Program This Week on May 3, 2002
This week's television and radio program features a discussion on the human rights record of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Dr. Hossein Lajevardi and Dr.…
Iran's Reaction to U.S. Security Advisor's Remarks
Iran has rejected U.S. National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice's accusations of supporting terrorism and seeking weapons of mass destruction. The Iranian Foreign Ministry criticized her…
Under the Microscope: President Khatami's Failed Trip to Central Asia and the Caucasus - 2002-05-01
Dr. Nouri Zadeh discusses President Khatami's failed diplomatic efforts in Central Asia and the Caucasus amidst rising tensions with the Guardian Council and international criticisms…
After cheating in the Winter Olympics, two officials from the French Figure Skating Federation were punished.
Two officials from the French Figure Skating Federation were banned for three years due to their involvement in a cheating scandal during the Winter Olympics.…