December 2002
Charles de Gaulle Airport Employee Arrested with 2 Assault Rifles and Explosives
A Charles de Gaulle Airport employee was arrested for carrying two assault rifles and explosives, raising suspicions of a potential terrorist plot. Abd al-Razzaq Basghir,…
French Police Arrest Charles de Gaulle Airport Employee with 2 Assault Rifles and Plastic Explosives
A Charles de Gaulle Airport employee was arrested in Paris for possessing assault rifles and explosives. The individual, of Algerian descent, was apprehended after a…
Group Arrested on Terrorism Charges in Paris - 2002-12-30
A group has been arrested by French police in eastern Paris on terrorism charges. The incident is reported by Mohammad Reza Shahid from Voice of…
Paris Airport Employee Hid Weapons and Explosives in His Car - 2002-12-30
A 27-year-old baggage handler at Paris airport was arrested for hiding weapons and explosives in his car. The police are investigating his potential involvement in…
Interview with Ali Kashtgar, Director of the Mahaan Magazine - 2002-12-30
Ali Kashtgar discusses the current political climate in Iran, drawing parallels to the early 1980s and analyzing the implications of recent political developments, including the…
Arrest of a Paris Airport Employee - 2002-12-30
Abdel Razak Bassekh, a Paris airport employee, was arrested after receiving a new ID to access airplanes. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns at airports…
25th Anniversary of Charlie Chaplin's Death - 2002-12-28
The article commemorates the 25th anniversary of Charlie Chaplin's death, highlighting his significance in world cinema. It features a report by a Voice of America…
One of the detainees in France is the brother of a Guantanamo prisoner - 2002-12-27
French authorities arrested suspects planning to attack Russian buildings, including the embassy in Paris. One of the detainees is the brother of a Guantanamo prisoner…
French Police Arrest Four Islamic Militants Linked to a Larger Terrorist Network
French police arrested four Islamic militants suspected of planning an attack, linked to a larger terrorist network associated with Chechen separatists. The arrests are part…
News and Opinions: Please Honk as Much as You Can - 2002-12-23
The radio program 'Chaharsou' discussed the topic of honking, inviting opinions from Iranians worldwide. The host suggested that honking could be a reflection of personal…
Conspiracy to Carry Out Terrorist Attacks in France - 2002-12-20
French authorities arrested four suspected Islamic militants who were plotting terrorist attacks in France. The suspects were found with bomb-making instructions and various materials for…
Electrical Devices Found in Paris Apartment Linked to Islamic Militants - 2002-12-19
French police discovered electrical devices in an apartment linked to Islamic militants, suggesting plans for bomb-making. Four North African suspects were arrested, initially thought to…
Arrest of Three Arab Ethnicity Terrorists in Northern Paris - 2002-12-18
Three Arab ethnicity terrorists were arrested in northern Paris, as reported by Mohammad Reza Shahid. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about terrorism in Europe and…
Dutch Court Acquits Suspects of Attacking American Targets in Europe - 2002-12-18
A Dutch court has acquitted four suspects linked to al-Qaeda of planning attacks on American targets in Europe due to lack of evidence. Meanwhile, police…
Bill Clinton's Appearance Alongside Sophia Loren for Charity - 2002-12-16
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton appeared alongside actress Sophia Loren for a charity event, as reported by Voice of America from Paris. This event highlights…
News and Opinions: Between Two Drops of Water, Sometimes the Distance is an Ocean - 2002-12-15
A demonstration in Paris called for support of Iranian youth and students, coinciding with a radio appeal from Iranian authorities for parents to care for…
Interview with Ms. Ladan Boroumand Regarding the Assassination of Shahpour Bakhtiar - 2002-12-13
The article discusses an interview with Ladan Boroumand about a recent court ruling related to the assassination of Shahpour Bakhtiar, the last Prime Minister of…
On This Day, December 13: Symphony 'An American in Paris' - 2002-12-13
On December 13, 1928, American composer George Gershwin was inspired by the sounds of Paris during his visit and composed the famous piece 'An American…
The News of Kennedy's Death Spread Quickly Around the World and Saddened the People
The article discusses the global reaction to the death of John F. Kennedy, highlighting the widespread mourning in cities like Paris, Berlin, and London. Kennedy's…
The Eleventh Award Ceremony of Reporters Without Borders - 2002-12-12
The eleventh award ceremony of Reporters Without Borders took place in Paris, where imprisoned journalist Gregory Paska was honored. Iranian journalist Taghi Rahmani addressed the…
Three More Terrorists Arrested by French Police - 2002-12-09
French police arrested three suspected Islamic militants who were allegedly planning an attack on American interests in France, specifically targeting the U.S. Embassy in Paris.…
Teachers' Protests in France - 2002-12-08
Teachers, students, and parents in France protested against proposed government budget cuts to education, which threaten thousands of teaching jobs. The government's rationale is to…
Reza Pahlavi's Speech in Paris - 2002-12-03
Reza Pahlavi spoke in Paris about Iran's situation and regional issues, highlighting his perspectives on the political climate. The event was reported by Nazi Baghlari…
Trial of Four Individuals in the Netherlands for Involvement in a Terrorist Group
Four men are on trial in the Netherlands for allegedly plotting attacks against American targets in Europe shortly after 9/11. The group is believed to…
The Remains of Alexandre Dumas Rest Alongside Other French Luminaries
The remains of Alexandre Dumas were interred in the Panthéon in Paris, with President Jacques Chirac leading the ceremony. Dumas, a significant literary figure known…