July 2002
Two Police Officers and an Indian Soldier Killed in Kashmir - 2002-07-30
In Kashmir, two police officers and an Indian soldier were killed in a surprise attack by militants. The incident highlights ongoing violence in the region,…
Coalition Partner in Turkish Cabinet Threatens to Leave Government
A coalition partner in Turkey's government has threatened to withdraw if elections are scheduled after November. This comes after the parliament failed to set an…
Science and Technology: In Search of Planet Pluto - 2002-07-23
NASA is urged to act quickly to avoid delaying the discovery of Pluto for decades or more. Mansour Farasiyan reports on the challenges of this…
Tom Ridge's Assurance to the American People for Security and War on Terrorism - 2002-07-21
Tom Ridge, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, reassured Americans about government efforts to ensure safety and combat terrorism. He emphasized the importance of Congress…
Aung San Suu Kyi Committed to Building Democracy in Burma
Aung San Suu Kyi reaffirmed her commitment to democracy in Burma during a visit to Mon State, emphasizing that the people should determine their own…
Deaths from Hunger in Angola's Camps - 2002-07-19
At least 500 people have died from hunger in former UNITA rebel camps in Angola, according to the interim rebel leader Paulo Lukamba Gato. Despite…
Los Angeles Report: National Front Meeting in California - 2002-07-19
The National Front held a congress in California where organizers discussed the importance of youth involvement. This meeting highlights the ongoing efforts of the National…
Report Shahid: Key Regional News on the Fight Against Terrorism - 2002-07-19
Two Al-Qaeda members were arrested by French and Canadian naval forces and transferred to the U.S. Additionally, British MPs called on Tony Blair's government to…
Malaysia Elections - 2002-07-18
Voters in northern Malaysia are participating in a crucial by-election to select representatives from the ruling party led by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and the…
Turkey's Ruling Coalition Agrees to Hold Early Elections
Turkey's ruling coalition has agreed to hold early elections on November 3rd due to Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit's declining health and loss of parliamentary majority.…
Extraordinary Session of the Turkish Parliament to Be Held
The Turkish Parliament is set to hold an extraordinary session to discuss early elections, prompted by the National Action Party's demand to replace the ailing…
Tehran Times: The U.S. is Isolated in Afghanistan and the Middle East
The Tehran Times reports on President Bush's comments highlighting U.S. isolation in the Middle East, which have drawn criticism from Iranian reformists. Mohsen Mir-Damadi argues…
Iran's Reaction to President Bush's Statement - 2002-07-14
Iranian officials reacted strongly to President Bush's comments supporting a dissenting cleric's resignation, accusing him of trying to create division between the Iranian people and…
Iranian Reformists Criticize President Bush's Statement - 2002-07-14
Iranian reformists, led by Mohsen Mir Damadi, have criticized President Bush's recent statement condemning Iran's policies, arguing it undermines their reform movement. The statement followed…
French President Survives Assassination Attempt - 2002-07-14
French President Jacques Chirac survived an assassination attempt during the Bastille Day parade in Paris. The assailant, a 25-year-old neo-Nazi named Maxim Bruneri, fired a…
Under the Microscope: Iran's National Security Council's Reaction to Ayatollah Taheri's Resignation - 2002-07-12
The Iranian National Security Council has restricted media coverage of Ayatollah Taheri's resignation, prompting protests from the newspaper Norooz. Abbas Abdi's letter to President Khatami…
New Round of Constitutional Reforms in Pakistan - 2002-07-12
General Pervez Musharraf is set to announce a new round of constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening government institutions and relations with provincial governments. The reforms…
Human Rights Award Granted to Muslim Women - 2002-07-11
At a ceremony with Laura Bush, several Muslim women received human rights awards for their advocacy. Notably, Mehrangiz Kar, a prominent Iranian lawyer and activist,…
Musharraf: Pakistan's Parliamentary Elections Will Be Held on October 10 Next Year - 2002-07-11
President Pervez Musharraf announced that parliamentary elections in Pakistan will take place on October 10 next year, following his earlier dissolution of parliament and assumption…
National Mourning in Afghanistan - 2002-07-09
A day of national mourning was declared in Afghanistan after the assassination of Haj Abdul Qadir, the Deputy Head of the Transitional Government, who was…
Hesham Mohamed Hedayat Was on the Verge of Deportation from the U.S. in 1996
In 1996, Hesham Mohamed Hedayat, an Egyptian man, was nearly deported from the U.S. after killing two people at Los Angeles Airport. Despite this, he…
Calendar Day, July 1st: Opening of the National Air and Space Museum
On July 1, 1976, President Gerald Ford inaugurated the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. This event marks a significant cultural milestone in…
Sudanese President Calls for Cooperation with Rebel Groups
Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has urged rebel groups to collaborate with the government to establish a peace agreement focused on justice and equality. This…