September 2002
Exaggeration in the Amount of Uranium Discovered in Turkey
Turkish police have clarified that the amount of uranium seized from two smugglers is significantly less than initially reported, with the actual amount being around…
Abdul Tawab Howaish Says America's Intent in Attacking Iraq is to Seize Iraq's Oil Resources - 2002-09-30
Abdul Tawab Howaish, Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister, claims that the U.S. invasion of Iraq is motivated by a desire to control its oil resources rather…
Discussions Among West African Countries Continue - 2002-09-30
West African officials are meeting with Côte d'Ivoire's President to find a peaceful resolution to a military rebellion. Rebel forces have taken control of key…
Fifteen Kilograms of Uranium Discovered in Turkey - 2002-09-29
Turkish police have seized over fifteen kilograms of uranium and arrested two suspects believed to be smuggling it from Eastern Europe. The discovery raises concerns…
Seizure of Smuggled Uranium in Turkey - 2002-09-28
Turkish security forces seized over 15 kg of smuggled uranium and arrested two Turkish citizens involved in the trafficking. The uranium, valued at $5 million,…
Arrest of 2 Islamist Suspects of Militancy by Pakistani Security Forces - 2002-09-23
Pakistani security forces arrested two Islamist militants in Karachi, seizing explosives and weapons. This follows the arrest of three others suspected of plotting to free…
Four Arrested in Cleanup Operation in Pankisi Gorge, Georgia - 2002-09-23
Four suspects were arrested in Georgia's Pankisi Gorge during a security operation aimed at combating crime and potential terrorist activities. The operation is significant due…
As a result of land reforms in Zimbabwe, 750,000 people have become unemployed - 2002-09-22
The land reforms in Zimbabwe have led to the unemployment of 750,000 people, primarily affecting those who worked on white-owned farms. The government, under President…
Conviction of a Farmer for Murder - 2002-09-18
A white farmer in Zimbabwe, Philip Bezuidenhout, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the murder of a black man, Fabian Mapenzauswa, who had…
The U.S. in Bogotá Likely Targeted by Leftist Attackers
Colombian police have uncovered evidence suggesting that the U.S. embassy in Bogotá was a potential target for leftist rebels. This discovery comes amid ongoing military…
Extensive Operations Against Al-Qaeda Launched in Southeastern Afghanistan - 2002-09-10
U.S. military operations against Al-Qaeda have begun in southeastern Afghanistan, targeting remnants near the Pakistan border. The operations have resulted in some arrests and seizures…
With the Expiration of the Zimbabwean Government's Deadline, 600 Farmers Have Left Their Farms
Approximately 600 white farmers have evacuated their farms in Zimbabwe following a government deadline aimed at redistributing land to landless black farmers. The government's land…
Clashes in Lebanon Leave Three Dead - 2002-09-04
Clashes in a Lebanese refugee camp resulted in three fatalities, including two Palestinians and a Lebanese soldier, with at least 14 others injured. The conflict…
Saddam Hussein: America Wants to Dominate Middle Eastern Oil Reserves - 2002-09-03
Saddam Hussein accused the U.S. of wanting to overthrow his regime to control Middle Eastern oil reserves. This statement was made during a meeting with…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Seizure of Israeli Shipment for the Islamic Republic in Germany - 2002-09-01
A shipment containing military parts intended for the Islamic Republic of Iran was seized in Germany. Joschka Fischer, a prominent German politician, praised the efficiency…
British Prime Minister in Mozambique - 2002-09-01
British Prime Minister Tony Blair is visiting Mozambique to discuss the land seizure policy in Zimbabwe with President Joaquim Chissano. Blair emphasizes the need for…