December 2002
Russian Foreign Ministry: Suicide Bombings on Friday Prove Bombers are Part of International Terrorist Network - 2002-12-29
A suicide bombing in Grozny, Chechnya, killed at least 55 people and injured around 150. The Russian government blames Chechen separatists, while President Putin insists…
Tourist Travel Guide to Afghanistan Published - 2002-12-28
A new tourist travel guide to Afghanistan has been published, marking a shift in perceptions about traveling to the country. Previously, only journalists and aid…
Scientists Express Doubt Over Announcement of First Baby Born Through Cloning
Scientists are skeptical about the claim from Clonaid that the first cloned baby, named Eve, has been born. The announcement raises questions about the legitimacy…
Mr. Abdi Admitted Mistake in Court Today
Abbas Abdi, an Iranian reformist, is on trial for allegedly selling polling information to Gallup, with the prosecution labeling Gallup as a CIA branch. Abdi's…
The United States Will Provide Its Information on Iraq to UN Inspectors - 2002-12-21
The U.S. has announced it will share sensitive information with UN inspectors regarding Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. This includes potential locations of chemical and…
Organization for the Protection of Journalists - 2002-12-21
Two Al Jazeera journalists were violently interrogated by Dutch peacekeepers in Afghanistan while covering a grenade attack that killed two Afghan workers. The International Federation…
Assassination of a New Member of the Kashmir Assembly by Islamic Extremists - 2002-12-20
A new member of the Kashmir Assembly, Abdulaziz Mir, was assassinated by Islamic extremists after leaving a mosque in Pampore. This incident highlights ongoing violence…
Islamic Extremists in Kashmir Allegedly Kill Three Young Women Over Hijab - 2002-12-20
Islamic extremists in Kashmir have reportedly killed three young women for not adhering to hijab requirements. The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding women's rights and…
The Sulfur Mine
In 1976, scientists predicted that a volcano on Guadeloupe would erupt, causing mass evacuation of the island's residents. One man chose to stay behind, prompting…
New Malaria Treatment Drug Shows Promising Results
German scientists have developed a new malaria treatment drug called Fosmidomycin, which has shown promising results in clinical trials in Gabon. The drug demonstrated significant…
Regarding the Opening of the Kabul Exhibition on March 1, 2003
150 Iranian industrialists and traders are set to participate in the Kabul 2003 trade fair in Afghanistan, opening on March 1, 2003. This event highlights…
Kenyan Authorities Release Images of Suspects in Last Month's Terrorist Attacks in Mombasa
Kenyan authorities have released images of two suspects linked to terrorist attacks against Israeli targets in Mombasa. The suspects are believed to have attempted to…
Testing a Type of Mobile Command Post by the U.S. in Qatar - 2002-12-09
U.S. military officials are testing a mobile command post in Qatar, which could be used in a potential war with Iraq. General Tommy Franks is…
Bangladesh Police Detain Twenty-One in Connection with Yesterday's Explosions
Following deadly explosions in Bangladesh that killed seventeen and injured over two hundred, police have detained twenty-one individuals, including notable opposition figures. The lack of…
Four Kilograms of Explosives Discovered in One of Kabul's Largest Mosques - 2002-12-05
Four kilograms of explosives were found in a major mosque in Kabul shortly before Eid al-Fitr celebrations. The Afghan Interior Minister announced this discovery, highlighting…
Dr. Zeid Abadi's Views on Referendum at University - 2002-12-02
Iranian student activists are committed to conducting referendums and surveys in universities, highlighting the political engagement of youth. Dr. Zeid Abadi, a political analyst, provides…