August 2002
A Muslim Separatist Leader in Kashmir Says He Will Not Participate in Elections - 2002-08-31
Shabir Shah, a Muslim separatist leader in Kashmir, has announced he will not participate in the upcoming state elections, claiming that voting is meaningless and…
Shabir Shah Conditions Participation in Kashmir Elections
Shabir Shah has stated that his party will participate in the Kashmir elections if India agrees to discuss the Kashmir issue with elected representatives. This…
Israel Expresses Regret Over the Deaths of Four Palestinians - 2002-08-29
Israeli forces killed four Palestinians, including a woman and her two sons, during a raid in Gaza, prompting Israeli officials to express regret and call…
The U.S. Issues Indictments for Six Muslims
The U.S. has indicted six Muslims, including a citizen, for supporting al-Qaeda's attack plans. This includes charges of aiding in the establishment of a training…
Start of Talks Between Israel and Palestinians - 2002-08-28
Israeli forces attacked Gaza just before security talks with Palestinian officials were set to resume, undermining hopes for progress. The talks were intended to address…
A Senior American Diplomat May Head to North Korea
The Bush administration is considering sending a senior diplomat to North Korea to improve relations, following indications from Pyongyang that they would welcome such a…
Arrest of Two Palestinian Extremists - 2002-08-28
Israeli forces arrested two leaders of a Palestinian militant group in Ramallah, coinciding with the anniversary of a previous assassination. The Palestinian Authority's Minister of…
Hans Blix: The Iraqi Government Must Allow Inspectors to Enter Its Territory and Conduct Inspections - 2002-08-26
Hans Blix urges the Iraqi government to permit UN weapons inspectors access to the country, emphasizing the need for inspections at approximately 700 sites. This…
Los Angeles Report: Commemoration of Jamshid Sheybani's Art - 2002-08-20
A group of Iranian artists in Southern California celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of Jamshid Sheybani's art. The event highlights the contributions of Iranian artists abroad.…
Israel Withdraws from Two Palestinian Areas - 2002-08-19
Israel plans to withdraw its troops from Bethlehem and parts of Gaza after a security agreement with the Palestinian Authority, which has taken on the…
New Meeting Between Israel and Palestinians - 2002-08-18
Israel is set to meet with Palestinian officials to discuss a ceasefire proposal aimed at ending ongoing violence. Key figures involved include Israeli Defense Minister…
An American Soldier Killed in Afghanistan - 2002-08-13
Sergeant First Class Christopher James Speer, an American soldier, was killed in Afghanistan from injuries sustained during an enemy attack. He was part of a…
Palestinian Authority Leadership Principally Approves Israeli Ceasefire Plan - 2002-08-07
The Palestinian Authority leadership has agreed in principle to an Israeli ceasefire plan that involves a gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from occupied areas in…
Meeting of Senior Palestinian Officials with Israeli Defense Minister - 2002-08-06
Israeli Defense Minister Benjamin Ben-Eliezer met with senior Palestinian officials to discuss a ceasefire amidst escalating violence. Key figures included Palestinian Minister of Interior Abdul…
Israel Attacks Suspected Arms Factory
Israeli helicopters targeted a suspected arms factory in Gaza, injuring three Palestinians. The Israeli army aims to dismantle terror infrastructure, while discussions for a ceasefire…
Israeli Forces Likely to Remain in Nablus for Several Days
Israeli forces are conducting a military operation in Nablus, West Bank, to eliminate Palestinian militants, resulting in multiple detentions and casualties. This operation follows a…
Israeli Military Operations in Gaza Strip - 2002-08-02
Israeli military operations have intensified in Nablus and Rafah, resulting in multiple Palestinian casualties amid ongoing violence. The operations are a response to a recent…
The Army Will Quickly Attack Hamas
Israel's Defense Minister announced a swift military response to a bombing at the Hebrew University that killed 7, including 5 Americans. Hamas claimed responsibility, citing…