December 2002
Russia Begins Natural Gas Delivery to Turkey - 2002-12-29
Russia has started delivering natural gas to Turkey via a 1,400-kilometer pipeline. The project is significant for both countries, with Turkey receiving its first shipment…
Postponement of Trial for Designers of Ship Explosion in the Strait of Gibraltar
The trial of ten individuals accused of plotting attacks on US and NATO warships has been postponed for the third time due to the illness…
Christmas Gift of $315 Million Cash for a West Virginian Resident - 2002-12-26
Andrew Jack Whitaker, a West Virginian contractor, won a record $315 million lottery prize on Christmas night. He opted for a lump sum payout of…
President Bush Talks on the Phone with American Soldiers Deployed Around the World - 2002-12-24
President Bush held a phone conversation with American soldiers deployed in Afghanistan, Bosnia, and South Korea while preparing for Christmas at Camp David. He expressed…
Pakistan Police: Three Men Arrested Are Members of the Extremist Group Islamic Jihad Movement
Three Islamic militants were arrested in Pakistan while plotting a suicide bombing against American diplomats in Karachi. They were found with explosives and are linked…
Police Arrest Three Suspects in Plot to Assassinate American Diplomats in Pakistan
Pakistani police have arrested three men suspected of planning a suicide bombing to kill American diplomats in Karachi. The suspects are linked to an extremist…
Protests in Copenhagen Against EU Expansion and Global Inequality - 2002-12-14
Thousands protested in Copenhagen against EU expansion and U.S. threats of military action against Iraq. The demonstration coincided with a summit of EU leaders inviting…
EU Summit in Denmark - 2002-12-12
The EU Summit in Copenhagen invited ten countries to join the Union in 2004, aiming to unify a historically divided continent. Key discussions included financial…
Bomb Explosion in a Crowded Market in Algeria - 2002-12-12
A bomb exploded in a busy market in Boukadir, Algeria, resulting in four deaths and at least 16 injuries. The incident highlights ongoing violence in…
A North Korean Missile Ship Detained in the Arabian Sea - 2002-12-11
A ship carrying North Korean missiles was detained in the Arabian Sea by Spanish vessels. The U.S. has been tracking the ship for weeks, suspecting…
A Palestinian woman killed by Israeli soldiers in southern Gaza Strip
A Palestinian woman was killed by Israeli gunfire in southern Gaza, with her three children injured. This incident occurred amidst ongoing violence in the region,…
UN Officials Condemn Israel's Attack on Palestinian Refugee Camp in Gaza
UN officials condemned an Israeli attack on a Palestinian refugee camp in Gaza that killed ten Palestinians, including two aid workers. Kofi Annan called for…
Yasser Arafat Calls This Attack a Massacre - 2002-12-06
An Israeli military operation at a Palestinian refugee camp in Gaza resulted in the deaths of ten Palestinians, including two UN staff members. Kofi Annan…
Bush: The Suicide Nature of Terrorist Attacks in Kenya Indicates They Were the Work of al-Qaeda
President Bush linked the suicide bombings in Kenya to al-Qaeda, confirming the involvement of the terrorist network. The attacks resulted in the deaths of sixteen…
American Forces Attacked in Afghanistan - 2002-12-03
American forces in Afghanistan were attacked by armed assailants near Jalalabad. No American casualties were reported, and air support was requested to pursue the attackers.…
Israel Had Prior Knowledge of Attacks in Kenya - 2002-12-03
Israeli officials had prior knowledge of planned al-Qaeda attacks in Kenya but lacked specific details to prevent them. The attacks resulted in the deaths of…
Hashim Aghajari's Lawyer Appeals Islamic Court Ruling Today
Hashim Aghajari's lawyer has filed an appeal against the death sentence imposed by an Islamic court for criticizing the regime. The case has sparked significant…
Two Palestinians Killed in Separate Clashes with Israeli Forces
Two Palestinians were killed in separate incidents involving Israeli forces, one in Jenin and the other in Gaza. The clashes highlight ongoing tensions and violence…
Two pieces of bombs used in the explosion at the Israeli hotel in Mombasa have been found - 2002-12-01
Two pieces of bombs from the Mombasa hotel explosion have been discovered, which killed 16 people. The investigation points towards Al-Qaeda's involvement, as stated by…
Kenyan Officials: No Evidence Linking Ten Detainees to Two Attacks in Mombasa
Kenyan authorities have stated that there is no evidence linking ten detainees, including six Pakistanis and four Somalis, to two attacks targeting Israelis in Mombasa.…