October 2002
Dialogue Between Ivorian Government Officials and Rebel Representatives - 2002-10-30
Ivorian government officials and rebel representatives are engaged in peace talks in Togo to end a five-week civil war. The rebels demand the resignation of…
Bush Administration Shows Little Support for Yasser Arafat's New Cabinet - 2002-10-30
The Bush administration is not supportive of Yasser Arafat's new cabinet, emphasizing the need for reforms. An armed Palestinian man attacked a Jewish settlement, resulting…
Approximately 30 New Prisoners Transferred to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba - 2002-10-29
The U.S. military has transferred around 30 new prisoners to Guantanamo Bay, while four others have been sent back home as they are no longer…
American and British Aircraft Dropped Tens of Thousands of Leaflets in Southern Iraq - 2002-10-29
American and British aircraft dropped leaflets in southern Iraq warning Iraqi soldiers against targeting coalition planes. This action is part of ongoing military operations in…
Lucia - 2002-10-27
The article discusses the Cuban film 'Lucia,' directed by Humberto Solas, highlighting its significance as a major work in Latin American cinema. The film explores…
Central African Republic Government Forces Counter Rebel Advances Towards the Capital - 2002-10-27
Government forces in the Central African Republic are engaged in combat with rebels advancing towards the capital, Bangui, with support from Libyan soldiers. The conflict…
Clashes in Central Africa - 2002-10-26
Government forces in the Central African Republic are clashing with advancing rebels near the capital, Bangui, with heavy artillery fire reported. The rebels have taken…
Meeting of West African Military Leaders in Abidjan - 2002-10-25
West African military leaders convened in Abidjan to discuss the establishment of a regional military force to monitor a ceasefire in Ivory Coast. They are…
America Still Unprepared to Counter Terrorist Attacks - 2002-10-25
An independent task force has warned that the U.S. remains unprepared for terrorist attacks over a year after 9/11, suggesting that future attacks could be…
The Hour of the Ovens
The documentary 'The Hour of the Ovens' explores the liberation movements in Latin America, particularly focusing on Argentina's historical context and the exploitation by corporations.…
Tangos, the Exile of Gardel
The article discusses the film 'Tangos, the Exile of Gardel,' directed by Fernando Solanas, which tells the story of Argentine political exiles in Paris, focusing…
Ivory Coast Officials Accuse Rebels of Violating Ceasefire - 2002-10-22
Ivory Coast officials have accused rebels of violating a ceasefire, yet the ceasefire seems to be holding. Some rebels in Bouaké reject the ceasefire and…
Clashes in Illegal Jewish Settlements - 2002-10-21
Israeli soldiers have clashed with residents of illegal Jewish settlements for two days over the dismantling of an unauthorized observation post near Nablus. The Israeli…
Second Day of Ceasefire Between Ivorian Government Forces and Rebels - 2002-10-20
A ceasefire has been established for the second day between the Ivorian government forces and rebels, with French soldiers mediating. President Laurent Gbagbo and the…
Bomb Explosion in Kashmir - 2002-10-19
A bomb explosion in Indian-administered Kashmir resulted in one police officer's death and 15 injuries, attributed to a suspected separatist. Concurrently, cross-border fire between Indian…
Hundreds of Colombian Police Attempt to Drive Out Leftist Rebels - 2002-10-18
Colombian police and soldiers are conducting operations to remove leftist rebels from the Comuna 13 neighborhood in Medellín, following violent clashes that resulted in multiple…
Rebel Soldiers in Ivory Coast Sign Ceasefire Agreement - 2002-10-18
Rebel soldiers in Ivory Coast have signed a ceasefire agreement to end a month-long uprising, effective immediately. The agreement was reached during negotiations with West…
A Hamas Member Killed - 2002-10-18
A Hamas member was killed by Israeli soldiers while allegedly attacking a Jewish settlement in Gaza. Hamas confirmed the killing and vowed to retaliate for…
Kuwaiti Teen Claims to Have Received Bomb Attack Instructions from the Internet
A 17-year-old Kuwaiti was arrested for attempting to attack American soldiers with Molotov cocktails, claiming he received instructions online. This incident follows heightened security measures…
Explosion in the Philippines - 2002-10-17
Two explosions in Zamboanga, Philippines, have resulted in at least 6 deaths and 144 injuries, with suspicions of Islamic militant involvement. This follows a recent…
Following the Recapture of the City of Daloa from Rebels - 2002-10-17
Rebel soldiers in Ivory Coast have signed a ceasefire agreement with the government after government forces recaptured the city of Daloa. The conflict has resulted…
Criminal Case Against Leonid Kuchma, President of Ukraine - 2002-10-16
A Ukrainian judge has initiated a criminal investigation against President Leonid Kuchma over allegations of arms sales to Iraq and involvement in a journalist's murder.…
Military Aircraft Assist Police in Washington Area - 2002-10-16
Military aircraft are being deployed to assist police in the search for a sniper in the Washington area, who has killed nine people since October…
Ivory Coast Forces Regain Control of Daloa City
Ivory Coast government forces have regained control of Daloa city from rebels after heavy fighting. The conflict, which began with a rebellion against army downsizing,…
Six Palestinians Killed in Yesterday's Clashes with Israeli Soldiers
Six Palestinians were killed in recent clashes with Israeli soldiers, including a child who died when a house collapsed due to an explosion. The incidents…
Palestinians Say Israeli Soldiers Killed a 4-Year-Old Boy - 2002-10-13
Israeli soldiers allegedly killed a 4-year-old Palestinian boy in Rafah, Gaza, during an explosion intended to destroy smuggling tunnels. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and…
Shooting in Gaza Strip - 2002-10-12
Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian farmer in Gaza, coinciding with the arrest of a potential bomber near the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv.…
Security Officials in Kuwait Arrest Over 30 Individuals
Kuwaiti security officials have arrested over 30 individuals in connection with a terrorist attack that resulted in the death of a U.S. Marine. The attack…
Testing of Chemical and Biological Weapons on U.S. Soil in the 1960s
The U.S. Department of Defense has admitted to testing chemical and biological weapons on its own soil during the Cold War, particularly in the 1960s.…
Explosion in Kuwait - 2002-10-10
An accidental explosion in Kuwait injured three American soldiers, linked to leftover explosives from the Iraqi occupation. This follows a recent incident where a U.S.…
A group of armed Jewish settlers killed a Palestinian
A group of armed Jewish settlers killed a Palestinian and injured another while they were harvesting olives in the West Bank. Additionally, a member of…
Ivorian Government Forces Attack the City of Bouaké - 2002-10-07
Ivorian government forces launched an attack on the rebel-held city of Bouaké after refusing to sign a ceasefire. The conflict has resulted in hundreds of…
At least 14 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on Khan Younis in Gaza Strip - 2002-10-07
An Israeli military operation in Khan Younis resulted in the deaths of at least 14 Palestinians. The raid was reportedly in response to a Palestinian…
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…
Jewish Settler Armed Group Kills a Palestinian
An armed group of Jewish settlers killed a Palestinian and injured another during an olive harvest in the West Bank. The incident highlights ongoing violence…
Ivory Coast Government Forces Exchange Fire with Rebel Soldiers - 2002-10-06
Ivory Coast government forces are engaged in armed conflict with rebel soldiers in Bouaké, which has been under rebel control for over two weeks. The…
Israeli Soldiers Target Palestinian Teen with Gunfire
Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian teenager in Nablus during clashes. This incident coincides with Yasser Arafat's signing of a law declaring Jerusalem the…
Explosion of Bomb Cache in Afghanistan - 2002-10-05
The U.S. military has destroyed over 400 bombs buried near Kandahar, marking the largest weapons cache found since operations began in Afghanistan. This cache, left…
One American Soldier and Two Filipinos Killed in Bomb Explosion
A bomb explosion in Zamboanga, Philippines, killed one American soldier and two Filipinos, injuring 23 others. The incident is suspected to be linked to the…
Rebels Express Willingness to Negotiate with the Ivorian Government - 2002-10-02
Rebels in Ivory Coast have shown a willingness to negotiate with the government, aiming to establish a dialogue committee amid ongoing unrest. Mediators from West…
Voting in Today's Elections in Kashmir, India Has Concluded - 2002-10-01
Voting in Kashmir's elections ended amid violence from suspected Islamic militants, resulting in multiple casualties including soldiers and civilians. The Indian government reported a 41%…
Israeli Soldier Killed in Fierce Clash with Armed Palestinians
An Israeli soldier was killed and another injured in a clash with armed Palestinians in Nablus, following the killing of two Palestinian boys by Israeli…