April 2002
Uganda-Supported Rebels Enter the Democratic Republic of Congo
Uganda-supported rebels have entered the DRC to share power with President Joseph Kabila, who will remain in office while the rebels' leader becomes Prime Minister.…
Chechen Rebels Confirm Death of Prominent Separatist Commander
Chechen separatists have confirmed the death of their commander Khattab, who allegedly died from poison. Russian officials had previously claimed he was killed in a…
Mob Attack in Indonesia - 2002-04-28
Armed attackers killed at least 13 people in a Christian village near Ambon, Indonesia, escalating tensions between Christians and Muslims. The violence threatens a recent…
EU's Willingness to Meet with Yasser Arafat - 2002-04-23
The EU is sending Javier Solana to meet Yasser Arafat in Ramallah amid Israeli military pressure. This meeting is significant as it highlights diplomatic efforts…
Cockpit Tapes from the Last Moments of Flight - 2002-04-19
Families of passengers from United Airlines Flight 93 listened to cockpit recordings from the last moments before the plane crashed on September 11. Officials believe…
Explosion in Chechnya - 2002-04-18
An explosion in Grozny, Chechnya, killed at least 17 riot police, coinciding with President Putin's speech declaring the Chechen issue resolved. The attack, likely caused…
Prime Minister Position for a Rebel Leader in Congo - 2002-04-10
The Democratic Republic of Congo's government is willing to temporarily appoint a rebel leader as Prime Minister while keeping Joseph Kabila as President until elections…
Stricter Visa Regulations in the United States - April 9, 2002
The U.S. has implemented stricter visa regulations requiring students to obtain student visas before entering the country. This change follows criticism of the immigration service…
Possibility of EU Economic Sanctions Against Israel - 2002-04-08
The Spanish Foreign Minister warns that the EU may impose sanctions on Israel if it does not comply with ceasefire demands. This statement comes amid…
Senator Lieberman Endorses President Bush's Views on Iran and Middle East Peace - 2002-04-02
Senator Joseph Lieberman has publicly supported President Bush's stance on Israel's right to national security and the need for Yasser Arafat to combat terrorism. He…