April 2002
Psychiatric Evaluations for September 11 Defendant - April 26, 2002
Zakariya Moussaoui, the only man charged in the September 11 attacks, is undergoing psychiatric evaluations to assess his mental competency after he requested to dismiss…
Status of the U.S. Anti-Terrorism War - April 25, 2002
Donald Rumsfeld is on a trip to assess the U.S. anti-terrorism efforts in Afghanistan and Central Asia, meeting with American forces and thanking regional allies.…
Arrests of Terrorism Suspects in Europe - 2002-04-25
Seventeen terrorism suspects were arrested across Europe, including four Algerians in the Netherlands, a financier of Al-Qaeda in Spain, and eleven Palestinians in Germany. These…
Eighty-Seventh Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire - 2002-04-24
A ceremony in Armenia marks the eighty-seventh anniversary of the Armenian genocide, with President Robert Kocharian urging international recognition of the events as crimes against…
Bombing Conspiracy in France - 2002-04-24
An Algerian man on trial in Germany admitted to planning a bombing at a synagogue in France with four others, claiming they wanted to avoid…
Zachariah Moussaoui to Undergo Psychological Evaluation
Zachariah Moussaoui, accused of involvement in the September 11 attacks, is set to undergo psychological evaluations to assess his ability to defend himself in court.…
New Security Measures in the Philippines - 2002-04-23
Following a series of deadly bombings in the Philippines, President Gloria Arroyo has announced new security measures, including martial law. The bombings, which killed fourteen…
State of Emergency Declared in the Philippines - 2002-04-22
A state of emergency has been declared in General Santos City, Philippines, following a series of bombings attributed to the Abu Sayyaf group. The recent…
Boycott of Spain Meeting - 2002-04-20
Lebanon and Syria have decided to boycott the upcoming Euro-Mediterranean meeting in Spain due to the presence of an Israeli representative amidst ongoing Israeli military…
Request from the Organization of American States to Hugo Chavez - 2002-04-20
The Organization of American States has called on Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to reconcile with his opponents after a brief removal from office due to…
A Lesson for the President of Venezuela - 2002-04-19
President Bush advises Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to reflect on the recent political turmoil and coup attempt. The Organization of American States is involved in…
Warning About Venezuela - 2002-04-18
The Organization of American States warns that Venezuela risks becoming uncontrollable without national dialogue following an unsuccessful coup attempt against President Hugo Chavez. The political…
Warning to Israel - 2002-04-17
Chris Patten of the EU warns Israel to accept a UN investigation into human rights violations in Jenin or risk losing credibility. Jose Maria Aznar…
Trial of Terrorism Suspects in Germany - 2002-04-16
A Frankfurt court is trying five Algerians for terrorism, linked to Al-Qaeda, with one removed for courtroom disruption. They are accused of planning a bombing…
Frontiers of Knowledge: Drugs That Come and Go - 2002-04-15
Thirty new drugs were introduced to the market last year while several others were discontinued. Dr. Alireza Bagherian provides insights into the factors influencing the…
International Aid Workers Assess the Situation in Jenin Camp - 2002-04-15
International aid workers, including a Palestinian medical team, have entered the Jenin refugee camp for the first time since the Israeli invasion to assess the…
Postponement of U.S. Secretary of State's Meeting with Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-13
Colin Powell has delayed his meeting with Yasser Arafat, originally set for today, possibly rescheduling it for Sunday. Powell emphasizes the need for Arafat to…
The Liberian Government Has Violated Basic Human Rights
Amnesty International reports that the Liberian government has violated basic human rights since declaring a state of emergency two months ago, with increased incidents of…
Anticipation of a General Strike in Venezuela - 2002-04-08
Venezuela is bracing for a general strike as labor leaders and industrialists threaten to join the employees of the national oil company in protest. The…
Syria Withdraws Its Forces from Areas Near the Port City of Sidon in Lebanon - 2002-04-07
Syria has withdrawn its troops from near Sidon, Lebanon, amidst rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. This move is significant as Hezbollah has been involved…
Syrian Forces Retreating Towards the Bekaa Valley
Syria is withdrawing its forces from Sidon towards the Bekaa Valley amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. This move comes as Hezbollah continues to…
Imprisonment of Another Legislator in Syria - 2002-04-04
Mr. Riyad Sayf, a Syrian legislator and critic of the government, has been sentenced to five years in prison for advocating political freedom and holding…
Kofi Annan's Request to the Presidents of Lebanon and Syria - 2002-04-04
Kofi Annan urged the leaders of Lebanon and Syria to de-escalate tensions with Israel amid ongoing violence involving Hezbollah. This request came after Hezbollah engaged…
Islamic Rebels in Algeria Kill Thirty-One Soldiers - 2002-04-02
Islamic rebels in Algeria ambushed and killed 21 soldiers sent to apprehend them. The incident highlights ongoing violence and resistance against the Algerian government by…
Writings and Poems: The Book 'Heart of Yearning', the Best Persian Novel about War
Houshang Golshiri praises Shahriar Mandanipour's novel 'Heart of Yearning' as the best Persian literature on the subject of war. This recognition highlights the importance of…