November 2002
Two Separate Uprisings in Ivory Coast - 2002-11-30
Leaders of Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso are meeting to address a crisis involving two uprisings in Ivory Coast. President Laurent Gbagbo has accused Burkina…
New Spacewalk by Endeavour Astronauts - 2002-11-29
Astronauts from the Endeavour spacecraft completed a spacewalk to connect channels to a new section of the International Space Station. Michael Lopez-Alegria and John Harrington,…
NATO Military Command: Attack on Iraq Will Be the Last Option - 2002-11-29
NATO's military command, represented by General Joseph Ralston, has indicated that military action against Iraq would be a last resort, emphasizing hopes for a peaceful…
The U.S. Criticizes Nigerian Government Officials
The U.S. condemned Nigerian officials for endorsing a fatwa calling for the death of a journalist accused of blasphemy. This situation escalated tensions between Muslims…
French Forces Monitoring Ceasefire in Ivory Coast Have Not Witnessed Evidence of Renewed War
French forces in Ivory Coast report no signs of renewed conflict despite accusations against rebels. French Foreign Minister calls for a peaceful resolution after meeting…
Advancement of Government Forces in Ivory Coast - 2002-11-28
Government forces in Ivory Coast are advancing towards rebel-held Vavua, violating a ceasefire, while another rebel group claims control of Danan. The situation is complicated…
Nigerian Christian Leaders Criticize Government
Nigerian Christian leaders are criticizing their government for failing to prevent violence related to the Miss World beauty pageant, which resulted in over 200 deaths.…
French Foreign Minister's African Trip - 2002-11-27
French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin is visiting six African countries to mediate peace talks between the Ivorian government and rebels, which have recently stalled.…
Largest Identity Theft Ring in U.S. History Arrested - 2002-11-26
Three men have been arrested for orchestrating the largest identity theft ring in U.S. history, affecting over 30,000 victims. The scheme involved the theft of…
Fatwa Issued for the Death of Nigerian Newspaper Article Writer - 2002-11-26
A fatwa calling for the death of Nigerian journalist Isioma Daniel was issued after she wrote an article suggesting the Prophet Muhammad would marry a…
Calm Has Returned to Kaduna
Violence in Kaduna, Nigeria, erupted over the Miss World beauty pageant, leading to over 200 deaths and the arrest of 800 individuals. The pageant has…
Luciano Gutiérrez, former coup leader in Ecuador, wins presidential election
Luciano Gutiérrez, a retired army colonel and former coup leader, won Ecuador's presidential election with 54% of the votes. He has pledged to combat corruption…
Life in Kaduna Returns to Normal
Following violent clashes over the Miss World beauty pageant, life in Kaduna, Nigeria, is returning to normal as markets reopen and curfews are lifted. The…
Red Cross: Over 200 Killed in Sectarian Violence in Nigeria
Over 200 people have died in sectarian violence in Nigeria, triggered by the planned Miss World beauty pageant. The violence has led to significant injuries…
Austrian People Went to Polling Stations Today - 2002-11-24
Austrian citizens voted today in parliamentary elections where no party is expected to achieve a majority. The conservative People's Party and the Socialist Democrats are…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media, November 22
The article discusses various international perspectives on Iran, including Syria's efforts to strengthen Hezbollah, the house arrest of Saddam's former chief of staff, the Iranian…
Nigerian Muslims Oppose Beauty Queen Election, Claim It Encourages Sexual Immorality - 2002-11-23
Clashes between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria over the Miss World pageant led to over 100 deaths and 500 injuries. The event has been moved…
Bomb Explosion in Algeria Leaves Six Dead and Two Injured - 2002-11-22
A bomb explosion in Algeria caused by suspected Islamic militants resulted in six deaths and two injuries. This incident highlights the ongoing conflict between Muslim…
NATO Calls on Iraq for Full and Immediate Cooperation with Weapons Inspectors - 2002-11-22
NATO leaders have pledged support for UN disarmament efforts in Iraq and called for immediate cooperation from Iraq with weapons inspectors. The summit also invited…
UN Requests $16 Million Aid for Ivory Coast - 2002-11-22
The UN has requested $16 million in aid for Ivory Coast amidst ongoing negotiations between the government and rebels over a new peace plan. This…
Clashes Between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria's Kaduna Continue
Clashes between Christians and Muslims in Kaduna, Nigeria, have escalated over protests against the Miss World beauty pageant, resulting in over 100 deaths and 500…
Zacarias Moussaoui's Connection to the September 11 Terrorist Attacks - 2002-11-21
A leader of al-Qaeda in U.S. custody has linked Zacarias Moussaoui to the September 11 attacks. Ramzi bin al-Shibh, arrested in Pakistan, claims he met…
Explosion at Lagos Airport in Nigeria - 2002-11-21
An explosion at Lagos International Airport has resulted in at least one death and significant fire damage. Witnesses reported bodies being removed from the site,…
NATO Forces Reconstruction - 2002-11-21
NATO leaders in Prague have agreed to modernize their armed forces to address new terrorist threats and invited seven Eastern and Central European countries to…
Syria Rejects US Request to Close Islamic Jihad Office
Syria has rejected a US request to shut down the Islamic Jihad office in Damascus, asserting it serves as a press office. The rejection follows…
Senegalese President Calls for Mediation in Ivory Coast Internal Conflicts - 2002-11-17
Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade seeks to mediate in the ongoing conflict in Ivory Coast, where rebels control significant territory. He emphasizes the need for intervention…
Release of a Syrian Prisoner - 2002-11-16
Bashar al-Assad has released political dissident Riyad al-Turk from prison on humanitarian grounds. Al-Turk, who is 72 and has health issues, was previously sentenced to…
Criticism of the Nigerian Government for Failing to Halt Stoning Sentences
Amnesty International has condemned the Nigerian government for not stopping stoning sentences from Sharia courts, particularly criticizing the lack of clarity on whether these sentences…
Interview with Mohammad Reza Shajarian - 2002-11-15
The article features an interview with renowned Iranian singer Mohammad Reza Shajarian discussing the changes in Iranian music. Conducted by Mohammad Qods Razavi from Voice…
USA: Potential Link to Al-Qaeda Network Discovered in West Africa - 2002-11-12
U.S. officials have identified a potential link between a former Algerian army colonel and Al-Qaeda in West Africa, which poses a risk to regional stability.…
Proposal for the Trial of Zacarias Moussaoui in Military Court - 2002-11-10
The Bush administration is considering trying Zacarias Moussaoui, the only person charged in the U.S. for the September 11 attacks, in a military court instead…
Nigerian Government to Halt Stoning Sentences
The Nigerian government has announced it will halt the execution of stoning sentences for four individuals accused of adultery. This decision reflects the government's concern…
If there is an attack on Iraq, the duration of bombing will be shorter than in 1991 - 2002-11-10
President Bush is considering a military attack on Iraq, which would start with airstrikes and be shorter than the 1991 Gulf War bombing. The operation…
Ivorian Rebels Demand End to Government Terror - 2002-11-10
Ivorian rebels are demanding an end to government violence before resuming peace talks. The situation escalated after the killing of a rebel-supporting doctor, highlighting ongoing…
U.S. Forces Ready for Necessary Action Against Iraq - 2002-11-08
The U.S. Department of Defense announced that American forces are ready to act against Iraq if President Bush deems military action necessary. Victoria Clarke confirmed…
The United Nations Security Council Will Vote on a New U.S. Resolution Today - 2002-11-08
The UN Security Council is set to vote on a U.S. resolution aimed at disarming Iraq, with hopes for unanimous support. France has signed the…
New Round of Talks in Ivory Coast - 2002-11-06
Rebels and the Ivorian government have resumed peace talks in Togo to end a six-week civil war. The rebels demand the resignation of President Gbagbo…
Peace Talks in Ivory Coast Halted - 2002-11-05
Peace talks in Ivory Coast have been suspended as rebels demand the resignation of President Laurent Gbagbo and new elections. The situation has led to…
One-Day Summit of African Leaders - 2002-11-03
A summit of African leaders in Abuja, Nigeria, is focused on the readiness to implement peer reviews of their governments to attract foreign investment. The…
Abuja, the Capital of Nigeria, Hosts 20 African Leaders
Twenty African leaders are meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss a new cooperation program aimed at attracting foreign investment and reducing debts in exchange for…
Partial Agreement in Ivory Coast - 2002-11-02
The Ivorian government and rebels have reached a partial agreement to end a six-week rebellion, with amnesty for rebel soldiers and a commitment to open…
Peace Talks Between the Ivorian Government and Rebels - 2002-11-01
The Ivorian government and rebels are engaged in peace talks to resolve a six-week rebellion. Progress has been made, with both sides agreeing to halt…