March 2002
Suicide Bomber Injures Thirty-Two People
A suicide bomber in Tel Aviv injured 32 people, with five in critical condition. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades claimed responsibility, while Yasser Arafat remains under…
Dr. Hossein Lajevardi: The Roots of Terrorism are in the Islamic Republic and the Taliban - 2002-03-30
Dr. Hossein Lajevardi discusses the origins of terrorism in the Middle East, linking it to both the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Taliban. This…
Guaranteeing Equal Rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina - 2002-03-27
Major political parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina have reached an agreement on constitutional reforms to ensure equal rights for ethnic minorities, including Serbs, Croats, and…
Transfer of Albanian Prisoners to a Prison in Kosovo - 2002-03-27
The U.S. has commended Serbia for transferring 145 Albanian prisoners to Kosovo as a condition for continued aid. This move is part of a broader…
Continued Killings in the Middle East - 2002-03-27
Israeli soldiers killed two armed Palestinians attempting to enter Israel from Gaza, resulting in minor injuries to an Israeli soldier and a colonel. The extremist…
President Bush's Support for Countries Seeking NATO Membership - 2002-03-26
President George W. Bush has expressed strong support for ten former communist countries seeking NATO membership, emphasizing the need to eliminate divisions in Europe. This…
Raid in Kashmir - 2002-03-24
A raid in Indian-controlled Kashmir resulted in the death of an army officer and injuries to four soldiers, attributed to suspected Muslim militants. The attack…
Minnesota Representative Gilda Gatenik Honors the People of Iran - 2002-03-23
Minnesota Representative Gilda Gatenik expressed appreciation for the Iranian people and their cultural contributions during Nowruz, proposing a resolution to honor them. This highlights the…
Witness Report: The Killer of Dr. Reza Mazloomian's Request for Appeal
The killer of Dr. Reza Mazloomian has decided not to pursue an appeal against his conviction. This decision was confirmed by a liaison from the…
Departure of U.S. Embassy Staff from Pakistan - 2002-03-23
The U.S. has ordered non-essential embassy staff and their families to leave Pakistan following a terrorist attack that killed two Americans. This decision reflects ongoing…
Results of a Survey on Religion - 2002-03-21
A recent survey reveals that only 37% of Americans believe the influence of religion is increasing, a significant drop from 78% post-9/11. While Americans generally…
No Agreement on Ceasefire Between Palestinians and Israel - 2002-03-21
Palestinian and Israeli officials could not agree on a ceasefire during talks mediated by U.S. envoy Anthony Zinni, following a deadly suicide bombing in Tel…
Attack by Al-Qaeda and Taliban Fighters on Coalition Forces - 2002-03-20
Al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters launched an attack on coalition forces in Khost, Afghanistan, resulting in minor injuries to one soldier and unconfirmed reports of casualties…
The President of Pakistan Orders Police to Find Those Responsible for Attack on Protestant Church
A grenade attack on a Protestant church in Islamabad resulted in five deaths and 45 injuries, prompting President Musharraf to order a police investigation. The…
New Clashes Between Muslims and Hindus in Gujarat - 2002-03-19
New violent clashes erupted between Muslims and Hindus in Gujarat, resulting in four more deaths. The violence, which included attacks on police-escorted Muslims, follows previous…
General Pervez Musharraf Dismisses Four Senior Police Officers
General Pervez Musharraf has dismissed four senior police officers in response to a recent grenade attack near the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad that killed five…
The U.S. Accepts Yugoslavia's Official Apology - 2002-03-19
The U.S. accepted an official apology from Yugoslavia after an American diplomat was detained and reportedly mistreated by Yugoslav security forces. The incident involved a…
Momčilo Perišić, Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia Resigns
Momčilo Perišić resigned as Serbia's Deputy Prime Minister due to a spying incident that created political friction with the U.S. He waived his parliamentary immunity…
The Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia May Be Accused of Spying for the U.S.
The Yugoslav Army may accuse Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Miodrag Pristich of espionage for the U.S. after he and an American diplomat were arrested during…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report from Germany (March 17, 2002): Interview with Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Foreign Minister of Afghanistan's Transitional Cabinet
Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan's transitional government, discussed key issues including Afghanistan's foreign policy, the closure of a political office in Iran,…
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Warns of Hindu-Muslim Conflict
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, India's Prime Minister, has issued a warning regarding the escalating Hindu-Muslim conflict over a disputed sacred site in Ayodhya. Recent violence has…
Status of a Sacred Site in Ayodhya - 2002-03-16
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has called for Hindu and Muslim leaders in India to quickly resolve the conflict over a sacred site in Ayodhya…
Major Parties in Pakistan Condemn Musharraf's Decision
Major political parties in Pakistan have condemned President Musharraf's decision to bar former Prime Ministers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif from upcoming elections. This move…
Report by Mohammad Reza Shahid from France on French Taliban - 2002-03-13
The Islamic Republic of Iran has transferred two Taliban detainees to France. This action highlights Iran's involvement in international counter-terrorism efforts and its relations with…
European Basketball Championship to be Held in Yugoslavia in 2005
The European Basketball Championship is scheduled to take place in Yugoslavia in 2005. This event is significant for the region as it showcases Yugoslavia's ability…
President of Uzbekistan in Washington - 2002-03-12
Islam Karimov, the President of Uzbekistan, is visiting Washington for discussions with President Bush on U.S.-Uzbekistan cooperation and reforms. This visit marks Karimov's first official…
Indian Prime Minister Says Situation in Ayodhya is Under Control
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee announced that the situation in Ayodhya is under control amid tensions over a disputed religious site. Hindu activists plan…
Islam Karimov, President of Uzbekistan, Heads to America - 2002-03-12
Islam Karimov, the President of Uzbekistan, is visiting the U.S. for the first time to discuss cooperation and reforms with President Bush. The visit comes…
Militant Hindus to Hold Prayer Ceremony in Ayodhya This Week
Militant Hindus plan to hold a prayer ceremony in Ayodhya, a site sacred to both Hindus and Muslims, despite recent violence in Gujarat. The proposal…
Muslims in Gujarat Reject Compromise - 2002-03-11
Muslim leaders in India have rejected a compromise proposed by Hindus regarding a disputed sacred site in Ayodhya. The site has been a point of…
Under the Microscope with Alireza Noori Zadeh, March 7, 2002
The article discusses the hesitance of Hojjatoleslam Khatami, the former Iranian president, in responding to the Saudi Arabian peace initiative. This delay raises questions about…
Tensions Between Hindus and Muslims Are Easing
Tensions between Hindus and Muslims in India are reportedly easing after a period of severe violence that resulted in over 700 deaths. The unrest was…
Reduction of Religious and Ethnic Tensions in India - 2002-03-09
Tensions between Hindus and Muslims in northern India have decreased, allowing train services to resume. The Indian government had previously suspended these services due to…
Hamid Karzai Calls for Greater Cooperation Between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan in the Fight Against Terrorism - 2002-03-05
Hamid Karzai, during his visit to Uzbekistan, urged for enhanced collaboration between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan to combat terrorism and rebuild Afghanistan. He expressed gratitude to…
Ongoing Sporadic Clashes in Rural Areas of Gujarat State
Sporadic clashes between Hindus and Muslims in Gujarat have resulted in 538 deaths since Wednesday, ignited by the burning of a train carrying Hindu pilgrims.…
Death toll from India's worst communal violence exceeds 550
The death toll from severe communal violence in Gujarat, India, has exceeded 550, with ongoing clashes between Hindus and Muslims. The violence erupted following the…
Hamid Karzai Visits Uzbekistan - 2002-03-04
Hamid Karzai visited Uzbekistan to discuss Afghanistan's reconstruction and security with Uzbek officials. The talks included counter-terrorism efforts and strengthening bilateral relations. This visit highlights…
Death Toll in Gujarat Clashes Reaches 500
Clashes between Hindus and Muslims in Gujarat have resulted in a death toll of around 500. The violence erupted after an attack on a train…
Increase in Casualties in India - 2002-03-03
Sectarian violence in Gujarat, India, has resulted in approximately 500 deaths, with ongoing clashes and military presence in major cities. The violence was triggered by…
Continued Killings in India - 2002-03-02
Religious violence in Gujarat, India, has resulted in over 300 deaths, with new clashes reported. Prime Minister Vajpayee has urged both Hindus and Muslims to…
Sectarian Violence Spreads to Villages in Gujarat, Western India - 2002-03-02
Sectarian violence in Gujarat, India has resulted in the deaths of over 350 people, including 27 Muslims burned alive in a village. The Indian government…
Leader of Pakistan's Islamic Party Released
Qazi Hussain Ahmad, leader of Pakistan's Jamaat-e-Islami party, has been released on bail after four months in detention for organizing protests against U.S. military actions…
Iranian Press Community's Reaction to the Murder of Daniel Pearl - 2002-03-02
The Iranian press community reacted to the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl, with the Islamic Republic's newspapers commenting on the statement issued by the Iranian…
Bombing of Al-Qaeda and Taliban Hideouts in Afghanistan - 2002-03-02
U.S. forces have initiated airstrikes against Al-Qaeda and Taliban hideouts in eastern Afghanistan, targeting areas where gunmen are believed to be regrouping. Hundreds of Afghan…