October 2002
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.…
Israeli Coalition Government Falls - 2002-10-30
The Israeli coalition government collapsed after the resignation of Labor Party leaders over disagreements on funding for Jewish settlements. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is now…
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…
North Korea Announces Withdrawal from 1994 Agreement with the U.S.
North Korea has announced its withdrawal from the 1994 agreement with the U.S. regarding nuclear weapons. South Korean Minister Jeong Se-hyun has expressed concerns about…
William Burns Meets with Shimon Peres - 2002-10-23
William Burns is in Jerusalem to discuss a Western peace plan with Israeli officials, including Shimon Peres and Benjamin Ben-Eliezer. The Palestinians are open to…
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…
Presidential Institution: James Nax Palak - 2002-10-23
The article references a document from the U.S. Presidential Institution dated October 23, 2002, discussing the achievements of U.S. presidents. It highlights the ongoing interest…
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…
Maximum Pressure Will Be Applied on North Korea to Halt U.S. Nuclear Weapons Program - 2002-10-20
The U.S. is intensifying pressure on North Korea to cease its nuclear weapons program, following discussions with South Korean officials. This comes in light of…
Yemen's Prime Minister Says His Country Will Cooperate with France in Investigation of Recent Terrorist Attack on French Oil Tanker Near Yemen's Coast
Yemen's Prime Minister Abdulqadir Bajamal announced cooperation with France to investigate a terrorist attack on a French oil tanker that resulted in the death of…
Israel Withdraws from Another City in the West Bank
Israeli forces are set to withdraw from Hebron in the West Bank as part of a broader military strategy following recent violence. This decision comes…
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…
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…
Sharon Meets President Bush - 2002-10-16
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon met with President Bush amid U.S. pressure for Israel to reduce restrictions on Palestinians. U.S. Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer urged Sharon…
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…
Nuclear Weapons in North Korea - 2002-10-16
North Korea has admitted to a covert nuclear weapons program, violating a 1994 treaty with the U.S. This admission was made during a visit by…
Four Injured in Attack on Bus Near Beit She'an in Northern Israel - 2002-10-15
An attack on a bus near Beit She'an in northern Israel resulted in four injuries. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is in Washington for talks…
News and Opinions: One Day the Earth Will Cry - 2002-10-14
The article discusses recent executions in Iran, including Hamzeh Ghaderi and Khalid Shouqi, following interviews with Kurdish political figures. It highlights the ongoing human rights…
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…
Interview with Jamshid Usmonov, Tajik Filmmaker - 2002-10-12
Jamshid Usmonov, a Tajik filmmaker, speaks about his latest project that focuses on the theme of a young Tajik returning to his homeland. This work…
North Korea Criticizes Senior American Envoy
North Korea has criticized U.S. envoy James Kelly, labeling him arrogant and asserting that the Bush administration's policy is hostile and dismissive of dialogue. The…
North Korea Describes U.S. Envoy's Behavior as 'Imperious' - 2002-10-07
North Korea has criticized U.S. envoy James Kelly for his 'imperious' behavior during his recent visit, asserting that the U.S. maintains a hostile stance and…
US Envoy Outlines Tough Conditions for Improving Relations with North Korea
James Kelly, the first senior US envoy to North Korea in two years, outlined tough conditions for improving US-North Korea relations during talks in Seoul.…
Second Day of James Kelly's Negotiations with North Korean Officials - 2002-10-04
James Kelly, the U.S. special envoy, is in North Korea for a second day of high-level negotiations following discussions in South Korea. North Korea insists…
James Kelly Meets North Korea's Second-in-Command - 2002-10-04
James Kelly, the U.S. special envoy to North Korea, met with Kim Yong-nam, the second-in-command of North Korea, in Pyongyang. This marks the first high-level…
Judge Refuses to Grant Bail for American Muslim
A federal judge denied bail for James Oujame, an American Muslim accused of trying to set up an al-Qaeda training camp in Oregon. The judge…
Western Oil Companies Warn Kazakhstan
Western oil companies, including ExxonMobil, have warned Kazakhstan that attempts to renegotiate existing contracts could deter future investments. This warning comes amid Kazakhstan's efforts to…
Senior US Envoy Meets with Senior North Korean Officials - 2002-10-01
A senior US envoy, James Kelly, is set to meet with North Korean officials for the first time in nearly two years to discuss security…
Important Talks Between North Korea and the United States - 2002-10-01
A senior U.S. envoy has arrived in Tokyo to discuss upcoming talks with North Korea after a two-year break. James Kelly will address concerns about…
US Envoy to North Korea Arrives in Japan for Consultations
A senior US envoy has arrived in Japan to discuss North Korea, marking the resumption of talks after a two-year break. James Kelly will address…