November 2002
Iran in the Mirror of World Media - November 29, 2002
The article discusses various perspectives on Iran's political landscape, highlighting the support for reforms from religious families, U.S. backing for Iranian freedom movements, and warnings…
Colombia: The Murder of the Eleventh Mayor in One Year - 2002-11-27
In Colombia, leftist rebels have murdered the mayor Hector Gutierrez and his deputy Sixto Cotrina shortly after their abduction, marking the eleventh mayor killed this…
Interview with Manoochehr Ganji on the Occasion of His New Book Release
The article features an interview with Dr. Manoochehr Ganji regarding his new book that addresses the Iranian Revolution. Ganji, a former education minister, shares insights…
Explosion in the Capital of Colombia - 2002-11-23
An explosion occurred in Bogotá, Colombia, where three mortars fired by suspected rebels detonated near the U.S. Embassy, injuring two. Initial evidence points to the…
President Bush Leaves Romania After Speaking to Thousands of Supporters - 2002-11-23
President Bush visited Romania to address thousands of supporters and discuss the country's invitation to join NATO. This invitation is seen as a vote of…
Hostage Rescue Operation in Colombia - 2002-11-16
Colombian soldiers successfully rescued a Catholic bishop and a priest who were kidnapped by leftist rebels. The operation took place in northern Bogotá, resulting in…
FARC Military Leaders Prosecuted - 2002-11-14
The U.S. has charged three senior military leaders of the FARC with serious crimes including kidnapping and drug trafficking. This action highlights ongoing efforts to…
The World Awaits Saddam Hussein's Decision - 2002-11-13
The world is awaiting Saddam Hussein's response to a new UN resolution on Iraq's disarmament. President Bush has rejected the Iraqi Parliament's dismissal of the…
Pope Calls for the Release of Kidnapped Bishop
Pope John Paul II has called for the release of Bishop Jorge Enrique Jiménez, who was kidnapped in Colombia. The Colombian army is actively searching…
Colombian Army Searches for Kidnapped High-Ranking Bishop - 2002-11-13
The Colombian army is searching for Bishop Jorge Enrique Jimenez and priest Desiderio Orjuela, who were kidnapped by armed attackers. The U.S. and Pope John…
Death Sentence for Hashem Aghajari - 2002-11-07
Hashem Aghajari, a reformist scholar in Iran, has been sentenced to death for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammad and challenging conservative interpretations of Islam. His…
The First Female Bus Driver in Iran Begins Work
Masoumeh Balaghi has become the first female bus driver in Iran, marking a notable advancement in gender equality. This change allows women to break traditional…