October 2002
Russia Accuses Maskhadov of Involvement in Moscow Hostage Crisis - 2002-10-31
Russian authorities have accused Aslan Maskhadov, the Chechen separatist leader, of orchestrating the recent hostage crisis in Moscow, while denying any peace negotiations with Chechnya.…
Type of Gas Used in Moscow Theater Identified - 2002-10-30
The Russian government has identified fentanyl as the gas used to end the Moscow theater hostage crisis, which resulted in the deaths of at least…
Romania Interested in Importing Oil and Gas from the Caspian Sea Region - 2002-10-30
Romania's President Ion Iliescu has expressed interest in increasing oil and gas imports from the Caspian Sea region during his visit to Azerbaijan. This move…
Putin Orders Military to Change Strategy in Fight Against Terrorism - 2002-10-29
Vladimir Putin has instructed the Russian military to revise its anti-terrorism strategy following a tragic incident where 117 hostages died during a Chechen militant takeover…
Russian Police Arrest Several Chechens
Russian police have arrested several Chechens suspected of aiding rebels in a hostage crisis at a Moscow theater. The operation follows a deadly assault that…
The Cause of the Deaths of Moscow Hostages Was Poison Gas - 2002-10-28
In a tragic incident, 116 out of 117 hostages in a Moscow theater died from poison gas used by special forces to subdue Chechen rebels.…
National Mourning Declared in Russia
Russia has declared a national day of mourning for 117 hostages killed by Chechen rebels during a theater siege. The use of a lethal gas…
Russian Ministry of Health: About 200 Released Hostages to Be Discharged from Hospital
Approximately 200 hostages released from the Moscow theater crisis are set to be discharged from hospitals. The operation led to the rescue of over 750…
One Hundred Seventeen Hostages in Moscow Died from Toxic Gas Inhalation - 2002-10-27
In a tragic incident in Moscow, 117 hostages died from toxic gas inhalation during a rescue operation against Chechen rebels. The Russian government, led by…
Israel: A suicide bomber detonated himself in the West Bank
A Palestinian suicide bomber detonated himself near a Jewish settlement in the West Bank, killing 4 and injuring 30. The attack highlights ongoing tensions in…
End of Hostage Crisis in Moscow - 2002-10-26
Russian forces ended a hostage crisis in Moscow where Chechen rebels had taken over 700 people hostage in a theater. The operation resulted in the…
Virginia Police Arrest Two in Connection with Washington Suburban Shootings - 2002-10-21
Virginia police have arrested two suspects linked to a series of sniper shootings in Washington, which have resulted in nine deaths and two injuries. The…
Construction of Gas Pipeline from Russia to Ankara Completed
Russia and Turkey have completed the construction of the 'Blue Stream' gas pipeline, which will start operating in December 2007, supplying 16 million cubic meters…
Istanbul Summit - 2002-10-15
Leaders of 10 predominantly Muslim countries met in Istanbul to discuss regional issues, including Afghanistan's reconstruction and tensions between India and Pakistan. Key discussions included…
Angry Reactions from Clerics in Lebanon and Iran to American Priests' Statements - 2002-10-13
Clerics in Lebanon and Iran have expressed outrage over Jerry Falwell's comments labeling the Prophet Muhammad a terrorist. This has led to calls for violence…
Hamid Karzai Heads to Turkey
Hamid Karzai is traveling to Turkey to attend a meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization, where he will discuss trade and a significant gas pipeline…
Nobel Prize in Literature - 2002-10-12
Imre Kertész received the 2002 Nobel Prize in Literature for his works reflecting on the horrors of World War II. He hopes the award will…
Latest Victim of the Washington Suburbs Serial Shootings - 2002-10-11
A 53-year-old man was shot and killed at a gas station in Virginia, linked to a series of eight other shootings in the area. Police…
Half a Million Dollar Reward for the Capture of the Washington Suburb Killer - 2002-10-11
A sniper has been active in Washington and its suburbs, killing 8 people and injuring 2, including a 13-year-old. A recent shooting at a gas…
Concerns of Residents in Washington and Surrounding Areas - 2002-10-10
A 53-year-old man was killed at a gas station in Virginia, raising concerns about a possible connection to a series of sniper killings in the…
Testing of Chemical and Biological Weapons on U.S. Soil in the 1960s
The U.S. Department of Defense has admitted to testing chemical and biological weapons on its own soil during the Cold War, particularly in the 1960s.…
After Three Months of Stopping, Iran Resumes Gas Flow to Turkey - 2002-10-09
Iran and Turkey have agreed to resume the flow of natural gas after a three-month halt due to quality disputes. Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar…
Washington Killers Still Unarrested - 2002-10-07
Six people were killed in shootings across Washington and Maryland, with the first funeral for a victim held recently. The police and FBI believe the…
Stone-throwing at Jews by the Western Wall - 2002-10-04
Palestinian stone-throwers attacked Jews praying at the Western Wall, prompting a violent response from Israeli police. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in a sacred site…
Western Oil Companies Warn Kazakhstan
Western oil companies, including ExxonMobil, have warned Kazakhstan that attempts to renegotiate existing contracts could deter future investments. This warning comes amid Kazakhstan's efforts to…