October 2002
Two Algerian Men Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in France
A French court sentenced two Algerian men to life imprisonment for their involvement in 1995 bombings in Paris that killed 8 and injured 200. Both…
Bahrain: At Least Two Women Elected to Parliament
Bahrain has begun the second round of its first parliamentary elections in 29 years, with at least two women elected so far. This election is…
Russia Accuses Maskhadov of Involvement in Moscow Hostage Crisis - 2002-10-31
Russian authorities have accused Aslan Maskhadov, the Chechen separatist leader, of orchestrating the recent hostage crisis in Moscow, while denying any peace negotiations with Chechnya.…
Hamid Karzai is Not Worried About the Consequences of the US Attack on Iraq for Afghanistan - 2002-10-31
Hamid Karzai, the Afghan transitional president, expressed no concerns about the potential impact of a US attack on Iraq on Afghanistan. He rejected claims that…
Under the Microscope: Conversations of Hojjatoleslam Khatami in Spain on Political, Economic, and Cultural Issues - 2002-10-30
Hojjatoleslam Khatami engaged in discussions in Spain focusing on political, economic, and cultural issues. Ali Reza Nourizadeh provided insights on these discussions and the status…
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…
Australian Police Raids Home of Two Muslim Members of Jamaah Islamiyah
Australian police conducted raids on the homes of two Muslims linked to Jamaah Islamiyah after the group was banned and designated as a terrorist organization.…
Shamkhani: Iran Must Assume That the U.S. Will Attack
Admiral Ali Shamkhani, Iran's Minister of Defense, warns that Iran should prepare for a potential U.S. attack, especially in light of President Bush's designation 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…
Two Members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly Killed
Two members of Iran's parliament were killed in a car accident on the Tehran-Chalus road, while another member was injured. This incident highlights the ongoing…
Indonesian Officials Prepare to Interrogate Muslim Extremist Cleric
Indonesian officials are set to interrogate cleric Abu Bakar Bashir over his suspected ties to past church bombings and the recent Bali attack. Bashir is…
Palestinian Legislative Council Approves Arafat's New Cabinet - 2002-10-29
The Palestinian Legislative Council has approved Yasser Arafat's new cabinet despite calls for reforms in the Palestinian Authority. This approval reflects a vote of confidence…
Khalilzad Hopes the U.S. Will Not Find Military Force Necessary in Iraq - 2002-10-29
Zalmay Khalilzad, the U.S. envoy to Afghanistan, expressed hope that the U.S. will avoid military action in Iraq, warning that such a conflict could escalate…
Arafat Introduces His New Cabinet
Yasser Arafat has introduced a new cabinet to the Palestinian Legislative Council amid calls for democratic reforms from the U.S. and Israel. He condemned terrorist…
Abu Bakar Bashir Taken to Police Station for Interrogation - 2002-10-28
Abu Bakar Bashir, a fundamentalist cleric in Indonesia, was arrested for questioning related to past bombings. His supporters clashed with police during the arrest. This…
Abu Bakar Bashir Says He Will Resist Arrest
Abu Bakar Bashir, an Indonesian cleric linked to terrorism, threatens to resist arrest if police attempt to detain him after his hospital discharge. He is…
Indonesian Muslim Cleric to Be Discharged from Hospital Soon - 2002-10-27
Abu Bakar Bashir, an Indonesian Muslim cleric suspected of terrorist ties, is recovering in the hospital and may soon be discharged. He has agreed to…
Organization Suspected of Bali Bombing Added to Sanctions List
The UN has sanctioned the Islamic Community group due to its suspected connections with Al-Qaeda and its alleged involvement in the deadly Bali bombing. This…
Israeli Forces Move Towards Jenin
Israeli forces have launched an operation towards Jenin following a recent suicide bombing by a Palestinian militant group that killed 16 in Israel. This escalation…
The Future Face of Bahrain's Parliament - 2002-10-25
Bahrain held its first parliamentary elections in 29 years, showing a mix of Islamic and secular representatives, with potential female representation. The final results are…
Parliamentary Elections in Bahrain - 2002-10-25
Bahrain held its first parliamentary elections in nearly 30 years, with over 53% voter turnout, including significant female participation. However, the main political group, Al-Wefaq,…
Action Against Companies That Provided Military Assistance to Iraq - 2002-10-23
The U.S. is urging action against two companies in Yugoslavia and Bosnia-Herzegovina for allegedly violating UN sanctions by supplying military assistance to Iraq. While U.S.…
Washington Seeks Israeli Support - 2002-10-23
The article discusses the aftermath of a suicide attack in Israel that killed 16 people, with Israeli officials denying U.S. pressure to avoid retaliation. The…
Islamic Group to be Designated as Terrorist - 2002-10-23
The U.S. plans to designate the Islamic militant group linked to the Bali bombing as a terrorist organization. This decision is part of a broader…
French Author Acquitted
A French court acquitted author Michel Houellebecq of racial hatred charges after he called Islam 'the most stupid religion' in an interview. The ruling came…
Deadly Bali Bombing Similar to Activities of Jamaah Islamiyah - 2002-10-22
A deadly bombing in Bali on October 12 is suspected to be linked to Jamaah Islamiyah, although no direct evidence has been found. The police…
Israel Will Respond to Suicide Bombing Attack in Northern Country - 2002-10-22
A suicide bombing in northern Israel has resulted in 16 deaths and 40 injuries, with Islamic Jihad claiming responsibility. Israel plans to respond, holding Yasser…
Israel: Those Responsible for Monday's Explosion Will Pay the Price
A suicide bombing in Hadera, Israel, resulted in 16 deaths and over 40 injuries. Israel blames Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat for the attack, despite Islamic…
Mohammad Baqir Hakim: Saddam Hussein Will Use Any Means to Stay in Power - 2002-10-21
Mohammad Baqir Hakim warns that Saddam Hussein is ready to use chemical weapons to maintain his power amid potential U.S. military action. Hakim advocates for…
Violence Escalates in Kashmir - 2002-10-20
Violence in Kashmir has intensified, leading to multiple casualties, including civilians and security personnel. The ongoing conflict involves Indian and Pakistani forces, highlighting the persistent…
Kofi Annan Meets with President of Uzbekistan - 2002-10-19
Kofi Annan met with Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov to discuss human rights and terrorism. Uzbekistan agreed to enhance its relationship with the UN High Commissioner…
A Hardline Court in Tehran Arrests Director of a Polling Institute
A hardline court in Tehran has arrested the director of a polling institute for publishing a poll that showed significant support among Iranians for improving…
Investigation into Philippine Explosions Continues - 2002-10-18
An investigation is underway regarding the possible Al-Qaeda connection to bombings in Zamboanga, Philippines, which resulted in 7 deaths and 150 injuries. President Gloria Macapagal…
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…
Arrests in Indonesia - 2002-10-16
Indonesian police are preparing to arrest suspects linked to deadly Bali explosions that killed at least 180 people, mostly tourists. President Megawati Sukarnoputri is set…
A Series of Explosions in Pakistan - 2002-10-16
A series of explosions in Karachi, Pakistan, injured at least 9 people, including police and security personnel. The attacks are linked to Islamic militants, particularly…
Possibility of Banning Jamaah Islamiyah by Britain - 2002-10-16
British Prime Minister Tony Blair announced that the government is considering banning Jamaah Islamiyah, a group suspected of involvement in a recent deadly attack in…
Despite Opposition from Major Serbian Candidate
The Serbian Electoral Commission invalidated the presidential election results due to low voter turnout, prompting major candidate Vojislav Kostunica to threaten legal action. He claims…
Emergency Decree in Indonesia to Suppress Militant Groups - 2002-10-16
In response to a deadly bombing in Bali that killed over 180 people, Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri has signed an emergency decree to suppress militant…
Israeli Forces Kill Two Jihad Fighters Near Jenin
Israeli forces killed two militants from the Islamic Jihad group near Jenin. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has called for a change in Palestinian leadership towards…
Serbia's Elections to Be Reheld - 2002-10-15
Serbia's presidential elections will be reheld due to a low voter turnout that invalidated the results. Vojislav Kostunica, who won 67% of the votes, is…
Leader of the Islamic Parties Alliance of Pakistan: There is no need for U.S. forces for anti-terror operations in Pakistan and Afghanistan
Qazi Hussain Ahmed, leader of the Islamic Parties Alliance of Pakistan, claims that U.S. forces are unnecessary for anti-terror operations in Pakistan and Afghanistan. His…
Report: Jacques Massieu Seeks Temporary Release - 2002-10-14
Jacques Massieu, involved in arms trade, is seeking temporary release after purchasing the remainder of his prison sentence from the Islamic government and has returned…
Witness Report: The Role of Jamaah Islamiyah in the Bali Bombing - 2002-10-14
The article discusses the involvement of Jamaah Islamiyah in the Bali bombing of 2002, highlighting the group's connections to Al-Qaeda's operations in Indonesia. This incident…
Bomb explosion in a car in Indonesia kills 180 and injures hundreds - 2002-10-13
A devastating bomb explosion in Bali, Indonesia, resulted in over 180 fatalities and hundreds of injuries, marking a significant terrorist attack in the country. The…
Philippine Army Launches Major Attack on Muslim Rebel Camp - 2002-10-13
The Philippine Army has initiated a significant military operation against Muslim rebels in Lanao del Sur, resulting in at least 20 rebel deaths. Concurrently, they…
Jerry Falwell, Conservative American Baptist Pastor, Apologizes to Muslims - 2002-10-13
Jerry Falwell, a conservative Baptist pastor, apologized for calling the Prophet Muhammad a terrorist in a TV interview. His comments sparked anger among Muslims globally…
Malaysia Urges Organization of Islamic Conference to Prevent U.S. Military Attack on Iraq - 2002-10-13
Malaysia has urged the Organization of Islamic Conference to take action against a potential U.S. military attack on Iraq. Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar called…
Opinions of Dr. Nemat Ahmadi and Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi on the Penal Law Against Violators of Public Freedoms - 2002-10-13
Iranian parliamentary representatives are working to eliminate the supervisory oversight of the Guardian Council through legal reforms, specifically targeting Article 570 of the Islamic Penal…
No Political Party in Pakistan Holds Absolute Majority - 2002-10-12
The unofficial results of Pakistan's general elections suggest that no single party will gain an absolute majority in the new parliament. A military-backed party leads…
Success of Muslim Fundamentalists in Pakistan Elections - 2002-10-12
The Islamic fundamentalist coalition in Pakistan has made significant gains in the recent elections, although no party achieved a majority. The Pakistan Muslim League, led…
Hamas Claims Responsibility for Suicide Bombing Near Tel Aviv - 2002-10-11
Hamas has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing near Tel Aviv that resulted in the death of the bomber and a civilian, along with numerous…
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 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…
Interview with Dr. Reza Taghizadeh, Political Science Professor at Glasgow University, Regarding Jack Straw's Visit to Iran - 2002-10-09
Dr. Reza Taghizadeh analyzes Jack Straw's visit to Iran, focusing on the Islamic Republic's stance and Britain's involvement. This visit is significant as it highlights…
India Views Kashmir Elections as a Victory
India held elections in Kashmir, with about half of eligible voters participating despite violence and calls for a boycott from separatists. The elections are seen…
Final Stage of Elections in Kashmir - 2002-10-08
In the final stage of the parliamentary elections in Kashmir, an attack by Muslim militants resulted in the deaths of 3 police officers and 1…
Voters in Indian-administered Kashmir Participate in Fourth and Final Round of Parliamentary Elections - 2002-10-08
Voters in Indian-administered Kashmir are casting their ballots in the final round of parliamentary elections amid heightened security due to previous violence. Approximately 80,000 security…
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…
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…
Voters in Bosnia-Herzegovina Await Election Results
Voters in Bosnia-Herzegovina are awaiting the results of elections that could indicate the country's recovery from the 1990s civil war. Approximately 55% of eligible voters…
German Authorities Raided Homes of Suspected Islamic Militants
German authorities conducted raids on homes of suspected Islamic militants who were allegedly planning a terrorist attack. Five members from Cottbus were identified, while Italian…
Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina - 2002-10-05
Voting has commenced for parliamentary elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina, seen as a critical test for proposed constitutional reforms aimed at unifying the divided nation.…
Missile Tests by India and Pakistan - 2002-10-05
Pakistan and India conducted missile tests shortly before parliamentary elections, with Pakistan testing a ballistic missile and India testing a surface-to-air missile. The tests are…
Clashes in Southwest Ahmedabad - 2002-10-03
Violent clashes erupted in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, between Hindus and Muslims, injuring six, during Mahatma Gandhi's birthday celebrations. This incident follows a recent attack on a…
Closure of Polling Institute in Iran - 2002-10-02
A polling institute in Iran was closed by authorities after it published a poll showing that 74% of Iranians favor establishing relations with the U.S.…
Muslim Militants Kill Ten in Kashmir - 2002-10-02
Muslim militants in Kashmir have killed at least ten people in recent attacks, including a bomb targeting Hindu pilgrims and the deaths of soldiers and…
Testimony of the President of Croatia Against Milosevic - 2002-10-02
Croatian President Stipe Mesic testified against former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic at the war crimes tribunal, accusing him of inciting ethnic violence and planning the…
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%…
Head of Islamic Republic News Agency Summoned to Court
Abdollah Naseri, head of the Islamic Republic News Agency, was summoned to court over a poll showing that 74% of Iranians favor resuming relations with…
Indian Prime Minister: Bullets Cannot Defeat Votes - 2002-10-01
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee emphasized that the will of the voters cannot be suppressed by violence as elections in Kashmir face threats from…
Jerusalem is the Capital of Israel - 2002-10-01
President Bush signed a bill recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but stated it is not binding on U.S. policy. This has drawn condemnation from Arab…