October 2002
Type of Gas Used in Moscow Theater Identified - 2002-10-30
The Russian government has identified fentanyl as the gas used to end the Moscow theater hostage crisis, which resulted in the deaths of at least…
Russian Ministry of Health: About 200 Released Hostages to Be Discharged from Hospital
Approximately 200 hostages released from the Moscow theater crisis are set to be discharged from hospitals. The operation led to the rescue of over 750…
End of Hostage Crisis in Moscow - 2002-10-26
Russian forces ended a hostage crisis in Moscow where Chechen rebels had taken over 700 people hostage in a theater. The operation resulted in the…
India and Pakistan Promise to Withdraw Troops
India and Pakistan have both pledged to withdraw their military forces from certain regions, with Pakistan indicating it will reciprocate if India pulls back from…
Demonstrations in Front of the Iraqi Ministry of Interior - 2002-10-22
Families of Iraqi prisoners protested in Baghdad seeking information about their relatives after Saddam Hussein announced a general amnesty for prisoners. The demonstration, attended by…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Asks Swedish Diplomat to Leave the Country
Iran has asked a Swedish diplomat to leave the country in response to the expulsion of an Iranian diplomat from Sweden. This tit-for-tat diplomatic move…
Concerns Expressed by North Korea's Neighboring Countries - 2002-10-17
North Korea's announcement of a nuclear weapons program has alarmed neighboring countries, particularly Japan and South Korea, prompting calls for adherence to international agreements. The…
Investigation into Radar Sale to Iraq - 2002-10-12
Ukrainian officials are disputing the authenticity of a tape suggesting their president approved a radar sale to Iraq. The U.S. government has halted aid to…
Pakistan Conducts Second Missile Test in Five Days - 2002-10-08
Pakistan has conducted its second missile test in five days, confirming previous data and highlighting its missile capabilities. This comes amid ongoing tensions with India,…
Gohar Kheirandish Kissed the Forehead of a Young Director and a Culture Ministry Official Was Arrested
Gohar Kheirandish kissed the forehead of young director Ali Zamani during a film festival, leading to the arrest of a Culture Ministry official for not…
Putin Calls for the Quick Return of Inspectors to Iraq
Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged for the rapid return of UN weapons inspectors to Iraq, emphasizing Russia's opposition to a new Security Council resolution…
Barqouti Claims Not to Be the Liaison of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigade - 2002-10-03
Marwan Barqouti's trial for murder has resumed in Israel, where he faces 26 charges. His lawyers argue that Israel lacks jurisdiction and claim he was…
Yemeni Security Forces Arrest Four Arab-French Citizens
Yemeni security forces arrested four Arab-French citizens, suspected of illegal entry into Yemen. The French government has confirmed their arrest but stated that no formal…