May 2002
Exchange of Fire Between American Aircraft and Iraqi Artillery - 2002-05-28
American aircraft and Iraqi artillery exchanged fire in northern Iraq today, with U.S. forces responding to Iraqi air defense fire. This incident marks a continuation…
First Doping Test Before the World Cup - 2002-05-27
FIFA has selected four players each from Italy and Croatia for doping tests ahead of the 2002 World Cup. This marks the first instance of…
Death Toll from Train Accident in Mozambique Reaches 195
A train collision in Mozambique has resulted in at least 195 deaths and 400 injuries, marking it as one of the worst train accidents globally.…
50 Members of Parliament in Serbia Lose Their Seats - 2002-05-25
The Serbian ruling coalition has dismissed 50 parliamentary members for absenteeism and obstructing reforms. This move primarily affects the party of President Vojislav Koštunica, who…
U.S. Warplanes Bomb Eastern Afghanistan - 2002-05-22
U.S. warplanes conducted bombings in eastern Afghanistan targeting areas suspected of harboring Taliban and al-Qaeda fighters. This military action was prompted by the observation of…
American Soldier Killed in Afghanistan - 2002-05-20
An American soldier was killed in a firefight in eastern Afghanistan, with one enemy combatant also killed and an Afghan coalition fighter injured. This incident…
Continuation of Operation Eagle in Paktia Province - 2002-05-19
Coalition forces are actively searching for Al-Qaeda and Taliban hideouts in eastern Afghanistan, particularly in Paktia Province. An airstrike by U.S. forces resulted in the…
Fire on Passenger Ship in the North Sea Contained
A fire on the passenger ship 'Princess Scandinavia' in the North Sea has been contained with nearly nine hundred passengers on board. The Royal Air…
Passenger Ship Catches Fire in the North Sea - 2002-05-18
A passenger ship named 'Princess Scandinavia' caught fire in the North Sea with nearly 900 passengers on board. The Royal Air Force and Scottish Coast…
Coalition Forces Kill Several Al-Qaeda and Taliban Fighters - 2002-05-17
Coalition forces, including Australian troops, engaged in combat with Al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters in Paktia, resulting in the deaths of several militants. The incident highlights…
Two Serbs Surrendered to the War Crimes Court in The Hague - 2002-05-15
Two Serb leaders, Milan Martić and General Mile Markić, surrendered to the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague for their roles in war crimes…
Destruction of Taliban and Al-Qaeda Weapon Stockpiles - 2002-05-10
Coalition forces in Afghanistan destroyed four caves containing weapons and munitions linked to the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. This operation highlights ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist…
Destruction of Weapons Discovered in Taliban Caves - 2002-05-10
Coalition forces in Afghanistan are set to destroy a significant cache of weapons left by the Taliban and al-Qaeda in caves. Major Jeff Moulton emphasized…
Exhumation to Find Osama Bin Laden's Body - 2002-05-07
Coalition forces in Afghanistan are investigating a mass grave believed to contain the remains of Al-Qaeda and Taliban leaders, while still searching for Osama Bin…
Continued Tracking of Al-Qaeda and Taliban - 2002-05-04
Coalition forces are actively searching for Taliban and Al-Qaeda hideouts in Afghanistan, primarily encountering local villagers. Canadian troops are conducting separate intelligence-gathering operations in eastern…
International Artists' Presence and Collaboration in Rome - 2002-05-04
International artists will perform together in a peace concert at the Colosseum in Rome, marking a historic moment where former adversaries unite through music. Notable…
Iraq Reports One Killed and Three Injured Due to Allied Airstrikes in the North
Iraq has reported casualties from airstrikes by American and British forces in the northern region. The U.S. military claims the strikes were in response to…
Production Crisis in Iran and the Role of Ideology in the Failure of the Country's Industrialization Process - 2002-05-02
The article discusses a conversation between labor activist Nader Shakiba and journalist Farah Jahangiri regarding the ongoing production crisis in Iran, which is linked to…