October 2002
Arrest of Two Yugoslav Citizens in Croatia in Connection with Ship Seizure - 2002-10-30
Two Yugoslav citizens were arrested in Croatia for their involvement in the seizure of a ship suspected of smuggling military equipment to Iraq, violating UN…
The New President of Brazil Comes from a Poor Family - 2002-10-28
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the newly elected president of Brazil, rose from poverty and has a history of labor activism. He has moderated his…
National Mourning Declared in Russia
Russia has declared a national day of mourning for 117 hostages killed by Chechen rebels during a theater siege. The use of a lethal gas…
The Battle of Chile
The article discusses 'The Battle of Chile', a documentary film by Patricio Guzmán that chronicles the events leading up to the 1973 coup in Chile.…
End of Hostage Crisis in Moscow - 2002-10-26
Russian forces ended a hostage crisis in Moscow where Chechen rebels had taken over 700 people hostage in a theater. The operation resulted in the…
Arrest of Abdul Wahid in Pakistan - 2002-10-23
Abdul Wahid, a suspected Al-Qaeda member, was arrested in Peshawar, Pakistan, along with explosive materials. Pakistani authorities also detained a doctor suspected of treating Taliban…
Virginia Police Arrest Two in Connection with Washington Suburban Shootings - 2002-10-21
Virginia police have arrested two suspects linked to a series of sniper shootings in Washington, which have resulted in nine deaths and two injuries. The…
Kuwait Begins Receiving Its Stolen Documents from Iraq
Kuwait has begun receiving archival documents stolen by Iraq during the 1990 occupation. This return is part of the conditions set by the UN for…
Ten Percent of Pakistan's Parliamentary Seats Allocated to Islamist Coalition - 2002-10-11
Initial election results in Pakistan show no party has a majority, with the ruling party winning 49 seats and the Islamist coalition 32 seats. The…
The President of Pakistan Promises to Transfer Power to Civilians Next Month - 2002-10-11
President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan has pledged to transfer power to a civilian government next month following elections for parliament and provincial assemblies. This marks…
The People of Pakistan Participate in Parliamentary Elections Today - 2002-10-10
Today, Pakistanis are voting in parliamentary elections for the first time since General Musharraf's military coup. Musharraf promises to transfer power to a civilian leader…
Sudan Resumes Peace Talks with Rebels
Sudan's government is set to resume peace talks with rebels after a military recapture of territory. President Omar al-Bashir announced the return to negotiations in…
New Attacks on the City of Bouaké in Ivory Coast - 2002-10-07
Government forces in Ivory Coast have launched new attacks on the rebel-held city of Bouaké, prompting fears among residents who are fleeing. France has urged…