September 2002
At least fourteen people killed in a protest in India - 2002-09-29
A large protest in Uttar Pradesh, India, organized by the Bahujan Samaj party, resulted in at least fourteen deaths and numerous injuries. The demonstration aimed…
UN Secretary-General Calls on Israel to Halt Attacks on Populated Areas in Palestine - 2002-09-27
The UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan urged Israel to cease its military attacks on populated Palestinian areas after a helicopter strike in Gaza killed two and…
India's Government Efforts to Prevent New Violence - 2002-09-26
The Indian government is mobilizing thousands of soldiers to prevent violence amid a general strike by Hindu groups protesting a recent attack on a Hindu…
Hindu Groups Plan Nationwide Strike
Hindu groups in India are staging a nationwide strike in response to a deadly attack on a temple in Gujarat that left 30 dead. The…
Mobilization of Indian Forces to Prevent Sectarian Violence - 2002-09-25
Indian military forces have been mobilized in Gujarat to prevent further sectarian violence after an attack on a Hindu temple left 30 dead and over…
Attack on Hindu Temple May Involve Muslim Extremists - 2002-09-24
Armed men attacked a Hindu temple in Gujarat, killing at least thirty and taking hostages. The Indian government suspects the involvement of Muslim extremists opposing…
Attack on Hindu Temple in Gujarat - 2002-09-24
An armed attack on a Hindu temple in Gujarat resulted in at least 23 deaths and 40 injuries. The incident involved three gunmen and may…
Explosion in India - 2002-09-22
A car explosion in Uttar Pradesh, India, has killed 15 and injured 2. The incident is under investigation, and the cause has not been confirmed…
Gunfire Exchange in Srinagar, Kashmir - 2002-09-22
A night of gunfire in Srinagar resulted in the death of a suspected Islamist militant and a police officer, with eight others injured. Prime Minister…
Tropical Storm Isidore Intensifies in the Gulf of Mexico - 2002-09-22
Tropical Storm Isidore is intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico and may soon reach Category 4 status, posing a significant threat to the Yucatan Peninsula…
North Korean Leader Expresses Desire for Diplomatic Relations with Japan - 2002-09-14
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il expressed a willingness to establish diplomatic relations with Japan, contingent upon improved relations. This statement was made ahead of…
Fatal Traffic Accident in Maine - 2002-09-13
A tragic bus accident in Maine claimed the lives of 14 Central American migrants from Guatemala and Honduras. The incident, attributed to excessive speed, is…
Taiwan's Membership Application Rejected Again - 2002-09-12
The UN General Assembly has rejected Taiwan's application for re-admission for the tenth year in a row, leaving Taipei's hopes for UN membership unfulfilled. This…
U.S. Military on Highest State of Alert - 2002-09-12
The U.S. military has been placed on high alert due to potential terrorist threats, particularly around the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The FAA…
At least 80 people lost their lives in a passenger train accident in eastern India
A luxury passenger train derailed in eastern India, resulting in at least 80 fatalities and 180 injuries. The incident may be linked to sabotage in…
Alert and Readiness in America - 2002-09-11
The U.S. military is on high alert due to threats of potential terrorist attacks on the anniversary of 9/11. Key locations, especially in South Asia,…
Maoist Rebels Kill Over 100 Police and Soldiers
Maoist rebels in Nepal have killed over 100 police and soldiers in recent attacks, prompting the government to consider reinstating a state of emergency. This…
A luxury high-speed train derailed while crossing a bridge in India - 2002-09-10
A luxury high-speed train derailed in Bihar, India, killing at least 50 people. The train was traveling from Kolkata to New Delhi when it derailed…
Train Accident in India - 2002-09-10
A high-speed train derailed in Bihar, India, killing at least 50 people and injuring many others. The train was en route from Kolkata to New…
In the Past Two Days, Maoist Rebels in Nepal Killed Over 100 Police and Soldiers - 2002-09-10
Maoist rebels in Nepal have killed over 100 police and soldiers in recent attacks, prompting the government to consider reinstating a state of emergency. This…
Calendar Day, September 6: Birthday of Lafayette - 2002-09-06
On September 6, Native Americans celebrate a summer festival in Wisconsin, coinciding with the birthday of Lafayette, a French figure who played a significant role…