Railways of the Islamic Republic of Iran
February 2002
Two Leaders of the Movement for Democratic Change in Zimbabwe Charged with Conspiracy and Assassination - 2002-02-28
Two leaders of Zimbabwe's opposition movement have been charged with conspiracy to assassinate President Mugabe, increasing political tensions before upcoming elections. The U.S. has condemned…
South Korean Railway Workers End Strike
South Korean railway workers ended a two-day strike after management agreed to reduce working hours and increase benefits, but the privatization plan remains unchanged. Electrical…
Opposition Candidate in Zimbabwe Accused of Conspiracy Against Mugabe
Morgan Tsvangirai, an opposition candidate in Zimbabwe, has been accused of plotting to assassinate President Mugabe just weeks before the elections. He denies the allegations,…
Egypt's Minister of Transport and Railway Chief Resign
The Minister of Transport and the head of Egypt's railway system resigned after a catastrophic train fire that killed at least 363 people. President Mubarak…
The Largest Railway Disaster in Egypt - February 22, 2002
On February 21, 2002, a train fire in Egypt resulted in 361 fatalities, marking the largest railway disaster in the country's history. Relatives of the…