November 2002
A Tear Gas Grenade Exploded in a Subway Station in Venezuela
A tear gas grenade exploded in a Caracas subway station, causing panic but no injuries. This incident occurs amid rising tensions in Venezuela as opposition…
Panamanian Oil Tanker Carrying 20,000 Tons of Liquefied Natural Gas Caught Fire in Hong Kong Waters - 2002-11-24
A Panamanian oil tanker carrying liquefied natural gas caught fire in Hong Kong waters, prompting a warning for nearby ships due to explosion risks. All…
Venezuelan National Guard Clashes with Anti-Government Protesters for Second Day - 2002-11-19
The Venezuelan National Guard clashed with anti-government protesters for the second day, using tear gas to disperse crowds opposing the army's takeover of the police.…
Arrests in France and England on Suspicion of Al-Qaeda Collaboration - 2002-11-18
Several individuals were arrested in France and England on suspicion of terrorist connections related to Al-Qaeda. The arrests come after new warnings from the terrorist…
Supporters of Hugo Chavez Threaten to Disrupt Negotiations with Opponents - 2002-11-14
Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez protested and threatened to disrupt negotiations with political opponents following violent clashes with police. The situation escalated after Chavez…
Venezuelan Police Intervention to Free Dozens of President's Opponents - 2002-11-13
Venezuelan police clashed with armed supporters of President Hugo Chavez to free political opponents trapped in a public hall, resulting in one death and eleven…
A Reputable American Newspaper Reports Iraq is Seeking Antidote for Nerve Gas - 2002-11-12
A reputable American newspaper reports that Iraq is ordering large quantities of Atropine, an antidote for nerve gas, suggesting preparations for potential military use of…
The Death Toll in the Moscow Hostage Crisis Increases
The death toll from the Moscow theater hostage crisis has risen to 128, including 120 Russians and 8 foreigners. Chechen militants took around 800 hostages,…
Venezuelan Forces Fired Tear Gas in Caracas - 2002-11-05
Venezuelan forces used tear gas in Caracas to disperse clashes between President Hugo Chavez's supporters and opposition activists demanding a referendum on his presidency. Over…
Russia's Attempt to Arrest Chechen Representative - 2002-11-02
Denmark is withholding the extradition of Chechen representative Ahmad Zakayev to Russia due to insufficient evidence of terrorism. Zakayev was arrested after a conference in…