May 2002
Possibility of U.S. Military Intervention Against Filipino Terrorists - 2002-05-31
The U.S. is considering military intervention in the Philippines to rescue two American hostages held by Abu Sayyaf rebels. The proposal allows U.S. special forces…
Philippine Muslim Rebels Promise to Free Captured Nurse - 2002-05-30
A Muslim rebel leader in the Philippines has promised to release a Filipino nurse held hostage for nearly a year. This announcement follows a U.S.…
North Korean Refugees in South Korea - 2002-05-23
Five North Korean refugees have arrived in South Korea after being forcibly removed from the Japanese consulate in China, leading to a diplomatic dispute between…
North Korean Refugees Leave Chinese Territory
Five North Korean refugees have left China after being arrested at a Japanese consulate, highlighting a diplomatic standoff between Beijing and Tokyo. Japan accused China…
Tripartite Agreement between Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia to Combat Terrorism - 2002-05-07
Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia have signed a tripartite agreement to enhance cooperation against regional terrorist groups. This agreement aims to counter the plans of…
The Death Toll from Yesterday's Grenade Attack in the Philippines Reaches 7
A grenade attack during a religious festival in southern Philippines resulted in 7 deaths and 124 injuries. Four individuals have been arrested for making threatening…
Abu Sayyaf Group Threatens to Kill American Couple - 2002-05-01
The Abu Sayyaf group has threatened to kill an American couple if the Philippine government does not negotiate for their release. The couple has been…