May 2002
Ceremony Marks Completion of Cleanup at World Trade Center in New York - 2002-05-30
A memorial ceremony was held in New York City to commemorate the completion of cleanup operations at the World Trade Center, destroyed in the September…
Blatter Re-elected as FIFA President - 2002-05-30
Sepp Blatter has been re-elected as FIFA president, defeating Issa Hayatou amid allegations of mismanagement. The election results show a significant margin, with Blatter receiving…
Extraordinary FIFA Congress Begins in Seoul - 2002-05-28
The extraordinary FIFA Congress has commenced in Seoul to address financial issues within the organization. Sepp Blatter, facing accusations of mismanagement, seeks re-election against Issa…
Memorial Day in America - 2002-05-27
Memorial Day is being observed in the U.S., honoring war veterans and those who died for their country. This year's observance is particularly significant due…
Hayatou Arrives in South Korea
Issa Hayatou has arrived in South Korea to compete against Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency. The election will occur shortly before the 2002 World…
Car Bomb Explosion in Spain - 2002-05-24
A car bomb exploded at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, injuring two people. The attack is linked to the Basque separatist group, which had…
Indian Prime Minister Meets Military and Security Officials in Kashmir - 2002-05-23
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee met with military leaders in Kashmir amid escalating tensions with Pakistan. The situation has intensified following a deadly attack…
Blatter Arrives in South Korea - 2002-05-23
Sepp Blatter arrived in South Korea a day before the 2002 World Cup, where a special election for FIFA president will take place. He faces…
Funeral Ceremony of Abdul Ghani Lone, Kashmiri Leader - 2002-05-22
Abdul Ghani Lone, a moderate Kashmiri separatist leader, was assassinated, leading to a large funeral procession in Srinagar where attendees chanted separatist slogans. His death…
The Situation in Kashmir Remains Tense - 2002-05-21
The Kashmir region is experiencing heightened tensions due to ongoing attacks by separatists, resulting in casualties among soldiers and civilians. Both India and Pakistan are…
Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Visit to Kashmir - 2002-05-21
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is visiting Kashmir amidst rising tensions with Pakistan following a deadly attack by separatists. This visit comes as both…
China Interrogates Korean-American Missionary
The Chinese government is interrogating Joseph Choi, a Korean-American missionary, for allegedly helping North Korean refugees escape. This incident follows the controversial extraction of five…
Tensions Continue in Kashmir - 2002-05-20
Tensions in Kashmir are escalating with new separatist attacks and ongoing border skirmishes between India and Pakistan. At least two Indian soldiers have been killed,…
Improvement of U.S. Cooperation with NATO Allies - 2002-05-02
U.S. officials report enhanced cooperation with NATO allies following the September 11 attacks. Douglas Feith noted initial reluctance to accept NATO assistance, but acknowledged the…