September 2002
Hamid Karzai's Visit to Three Gulf Countries - 2002-09-28
Hamid Karzai is visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE to seek financial support for Afghanistan's reconstruction. This visit is significant as it marks his…
Japanese Anger Over North Korean Abductions - 2002-09-25
Japan is sending a fact-finding mission to North Korea to investigate the abduction of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 1980s, following Kim Jong Il's…
Suspects from Islamic Group Plan to Create Hostility - 2002-09-20
Singapore has arrested 21 suspected Muslim extremists who planned to attack local targets to incite unrest and create hostility between Singapore and Malaysia. The suspects…
Radical Muslims Called for a General Uprising in Malaysia - 2002-09-19
Singaporean authorities detained 21 individuals suspected of planning a terrorist attack to overthrow the Malaysian government. Most detainees are linked to a radical Islamic group…
Ban on Al-Qaeda-Linked Groups - 2002-09-19
The German government has banned 16 organizations linked to a Cologne-based Islamic group, which was previously dissolved under anti-terror laws. The leader, Muhammad Metin Kaplan,…
Japan Hopes to Retrieve Remaining Four Abductees
Japan is seeking the return of four remaining citizens abducted by North Korea during the 1970s and 1980s, ahead of upcoming diplomatic talks. North Korean…
Conviction of a Farmer for Murder - 2002-09-18
A white farmer in Zimbabwe, Philip Bezuidenhout, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the murder of a black man, Fabian Mapenzauswa, who had…
Kim Jong Il Apologizes to Junichiro Koizumi for Kidnapping Japanese Citizens - 2002-09-17
Kim Jong Il has apologized to Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi for the abduction of Japanese citizens during the 1970s and 1980s. This unexpected summit…
Review of Mohammad Khordadian's Sentence
The Iranian appeals court has reduced the sentence of Mohammad Khordadian, a dancer, allowing him to return to the U.S. after being accused of promoting…
North Korean Leader Expresses Desire for Diplomatic Relations with Japan - 2002-09-14
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il expressed a willingness to establish diplomatic relations with Japan, contingent upon improved relations. This statement was made ahead of…
Reactions of Arab Leaders to President Bush's Speech - 2002-09-13
Arab leaders reacted to President Bush's speech at the UN, with Egyptian President Mubarak urging Iraq to allow UN weapons inspectors to return to avoid…
9 People Died in Severe Storm in China - 2002-09-08
A severe storm named Sinlaku has caused significant destruction in eastern China, resulting in at least 9 deaths and the evacuation of over 300,000 people.…
South Korea, the United States, and Japan Pursue a Joint Strategy Regarding North Korea - 2002-09-07
High-ranking officials from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan are meeting to formulate a joint strategy towards North Korea, focusing on an upcoming visit by…
Meeting of American, Japanese, and South Korean Officials - 2002-09-06
Officials from the U.S., Japan, and South Korea are convening in Seoul to align their strategies towards North Korea, marking a significant diplomatic effort amidst…
Unauthorized Alarm Triggered at Army Chemical Weapons Production Facility
An unauthorized alarm was triggered at an army chemical weapons facility in Utah, prompting an investigation and the evacuation of employees. While there were reports…
Mad Cow Disease in Japan - September 6, 2002
Japan is culling 37 cattle suspected of having mad cow disease as a precautionary measure due to their feeding habits. This is the fifth case…
Sanctions on Tamil Tigers to End
The Sri Lankan government has lifted sanctions against the Tamil Tigers, facilitating upcoming peace talks in Thailand. This decision comes from the Defense Minister's announcement…
Indonesia Denies Involvement in Saturday's Killings
Indonesia's military denies involvement in the recent killings of two Americans and one Indonesian in Papua, attributing the attack to separatists. Human rights activists report…
Japan's Main Economic Index Reaches Lowest Level
Japan's main economic index has hit a 19-year low, with the Nikkei index dropping significantly. Investors are worried about the implications for bank reserves due…
Police Prevent Entry of 12 North Korean Nationals into Ecuadorian Embassy in Beijing
Chinese police stopped 12 North Korean asylum seekers from entering the Ecuadorian embassy in Beijing, resulting in injuries and arrests. The incident highlights China's crackdown…