October 2002
Leaders of Asian and Pacific Rim Countries Call for Defeating Terrorism - 2002-10-27
At a summit in Mexico, leaders of Asian and Pacific Rim countries emphasized the need to defeat terrorism to foster free trade and development. Key…
Five Arrested on Suspicion of Bombing in the Philippines - 2002-10-23
Five individuals have been arrested in the Philippines for their suspected involvement in recent bombings in Zamboanga. They are believed to be members of the…
Bomb Explosion in the Philippines - 2002-10-20
A bomb exploded near a Catholic church in Zamboanga, Philippines, killing one soldier and injuring at least 12 others. This is the third bombing in…
Investigation into Philippine Explosions Continues - 2002-10-18
An investigation is underway regarding the possible Al-Qaeda connection to bombings in Zamboanga, Philippines, which resulted in 7 deaths and 150 injuries. President Gloria Macapagal…
President Gloria Arroyo of the Philippines vowed to bring the perpetrators of recent bombings in the country to justice - 2002-10-18
President Gloria Arroyo has pledged to hold accountable those responsible for recent bombings in the Philippines, which have resulted in multiple casualties. The bombings are…
Explosion in the Philippines - 2002-10-17
Two explosions in Zamboanga, Philippines, have resulted in at least 6 deaths and 144 injuries, with suspicions of Islamic militant involvement. This follows a recent…
Bomb Explosion in the Philippines - 2002-10-10
A bomb explosion in Kidapawan, Philippines, has killed at least 8 people and injured 19. The identity of the attackers is unknown, and no group…
New Report Indicates 25 Million Homeless Worldwide - 2002-10-08
A new report reveals that 25 million people are homeless worldwide, with nearly five million in the Asia-Pacific region. Countries like Indonesia and Afghanistan are…
One American Soldier and Two Filipinos Killed in Bomb Explosion
A bomb explosion in Zamboanga, Philippines, killed one American soldier and two Filipinos, injuring 23 others. The incident is suspected to be linked to the…