November 2002
Death toll from Kenya explosion reaches 16
A bombing at an Israeli tourist hotel in Kenya has resulted in 16 deaths, including Israeli and Kenyan nationals. Police have arrested 12 suspects, with…
Science and Society: Bacteria Causing African Sleeping Sickness
Scientists have identified the genes of insects and detected the properties of a bacteria in the tsetse fly responsible for African sleeping sickness. This research…
Crash of a Small Aircraft in Kenya - 2002-11-28
A small aircraft crashed in Kenya's Masai Mara National Park, killing one and injuring at least seven, mostly foreign tourists. The pilot died during an…
Australia Closes Its Embassy in the Philippines Indefinitely
Australia has closed its embassy in the Philippines due to a specific terrorist threat from Islamic extremists. Foreign Minister Alexander Downer advised Australians to avoid…
Russia's Request to Georgia for the Extradition of Chechen Separatists - 2002-11-27
Russia has requested Georgia to extradite eight Chechen separatists, claiming that there are no legal grounds for Georgia's refusal, especially after the European Court of…
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…
The Role of Leftists in the Tokyo Explosions - 2002-11-19
On November 19, 2002, two explosions occurred near a U.S. military base in Tokyo, likely involving radical leftists. No injuries were reported, but a homemade…
Indonesia and Aceh Separatists Expected to Sign Peace Agreement
Indonesia and Aceh separatists are on track to sign a peace agreement aimed at ending decades of conflict. The signing is anticipated for early December,…
Ambiguity Surrounding North Korea's Admission of Nuclear Weapons - 2002-11-18
North Korea's official stance on its nuclear weapons capability remains unclear following conflicting statements from state media. The ambiguity arises from a Sunday broadcast claiming…
Arrest of Hindu Extremists in Gujarat - 2002-11-17
Indian police arrested 175 Hindu extremists during a gathering in Ahmedabad, including leaders of the World Hindu Council. The gathering was organized ahead of upcoming…
Russia Appoints New Prime Minister for Chechnya - 2002-11-15
Russia has appointed Mikhail Babich as the new Prime Minister of Chechnya, succeeding Stanislav Ilyasov, who has moved to a position in the Kremlin. This…
Science and Society: New Drug to Prevent and Spread Tuberculosis - 2002-11-14
American and Russian scientists have developed a new drug that reduces the transmission duration of tuberculosis. Mansour Farasioon from Voice of America discusses this breakthrough.…
Chechen Separatist President Ready to Negotiate with Putin
Aslan Maskhadov, the Chechen separatist president, has offered to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has previously dismissed him as a terrorist. This situation…
New Assault on the City of Ma'an - 2002-11-11
Jordanian police and security forces are conducting operations in Ma'an to apprehend Islamic extremists, resulting in multiple casualties. The main suspect, Abu Sayyaf, is wanted…
Putin Rejects Any Dialogue with Chechen Rebel President
Vladimir Putin has rejected any dialogue with Aslan Maskhadov, the Chechen rebel president, despite calls for a political solution to the ongoing conflict in Chechnya.…
Raid in the Hometown of Suspect in Bali Bombing
Indonesian police are investigating the hometown of a suspect involved in the Bali nightclub bombing that killed 180 people. The suspect, known as 'Amrouzi', has…
U.S. Department of Defense Establishes Special Military Command for the Horn of Africa - 2002-11-05
The U.S. is setting up a special military command in the Horn of Africa to combat terrorism in Yemen and Somalia. A 400-member task force…
Venezuelan Forces Fired Tear Gas in Caracas - 2002-11-05
Venezuelan forces used tear gas in Caracas to disperse clashes between President Hugo Chavez's supporters and opposition activists demanding a referendum on his presidency. Over…
The U.S. Department of Defense Strengthens Military Presence in the Horn of Africa
The U.S. is increasing its military presence in the Horn of Africa to combat terrorism and arms trafficking. A new contingent of 400 Marines will…
Russian Defense Minister Announces Delay in Withdrawal of Troops from Chechnya - 2002-11-04
The Russian Defense Minister has delayed the withdrawal of troops from Chechnya following the downing of a military helicopter by separatists, resulting in the deaths…
Murder of a Congress Party Member and His Guards in Kashmir - 2002-11-02
A Congress Party member and his two guards were killed in Kashmir shortly after the new Chief Minister was sworn in. Islamic extremists are suspected…
A Strong Earthquake Shakes the Islands of Sumatra and Simeulue, Indonesia
A strong earthquake struck Sumatra and Simeulue, Indonesia, injuring about 40 people and damaging numerous buildings. The earthquake's epicenter was near Singkil in Aceh province,…
Final Death Toll is Three Adults and 26 Children
A series of powerful earthquakes in southern Italy resulted in the deaths of three adults and 26 children, prompting evacuations in the affected area. The…
Naguib Mahfouz, Egyptian Nobel Laureate, Targeted by Extremists Years Ago - 2002-11-01
Naguib Mahfouz, a renowned Egyptian author and Nobel Prize winner, was the target of an assassination attempt by extremists several years ago. This incident highlights…