October 2002
Allegations of Human Rights Violations Against Bengali Soldiers - 2002-10-31
The U.S. government has called on Bangladesh to investigate human rights violations against its soldiers amid concerns over a crackdown on crime that has led…
U.S. Government's $15 Million Advertising Campaign for Muslims Worldwide - 2002-10-31
The U.S. government has initiated a $15 million advertising campaign to promote its image of tolerance towards Islam, starting in Indonesia before Ramadan. The campaign…
Brazil's President-Elect Says He Will Protect the Country's Fiscal and Budgetary Stability
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil's leftist president-elect, assures financial stability and debt repayment, calming investor fears. His victory is seen as a shift towards…
Action Against Companies That Provided Military Assistance to Iraq - 2002-10-23
The U.S. is urging action against two companies in Yugoslavia and Bosnia-Herzegovina for allegedly violating UN sanctions by supplying military assistance to Iraq. While U.S.…
Islamic Group to be Designated as Terrorist - 2002-10-23
The U.S. plans to designate the Islamic militant group linked to the Bali bombing as a terrorist organization. This decision is part of a broader…
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…
The U.S. Asks Israel to Investigate Thursday's Attack
The U.S. has urged Israel to conduct an investigation into a recent attack in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of 8 Palestinians, including women…
Burma's Military Government Accused of Using Sexual Violence as a Weapon - 2002-10-18
A UN human rights representative is investigating claims that Burma's military government uses sexual violence as a weapon and forcibly recruits minors. The Burmese government…
A Hamas Member Killed - 2002-10-18
A Hamas member was killed by Israeli soldiers while allegedly attacking a Jewish settlement in Gaza. Hamas confirmed the killing and vowed to retaliate for…
Casualties from Bali Explosion Continue to Rise - 2002-10-14
A bombing in Bali, Indonesia, has resulted in at least 187 deaths and over 300 injuries, prompting global leaders to call for a stronger anti-terrorism…
Bomb explosion in a car in Indonesia kills 180 and injures hundreds - 2002-10-13
A devastating bomb explosion in Bali, Indonesia, resulted in over 180 fatalities and hundreds of injuries, marking a significant terrorist attack in the country. The…
State Department Warns Americans Abroad They May Be Targeted by Al-Qaeda - 2002-10-11
The U.S. State Department has issued a warning to Americans abroad about potential Al-Qaeda attacks, citing credible intelligence of planned suicide attacks. This alert follows…
The U.S. Government Says It Is Deeply Concerned About Israeli Military Operations
The U.S. expressed deep concern over Israeli military actions in Gaza that led to numerous Palestinian casualties. The UN Secretary-General condemned the violence, which could…
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…
Missile Tests by India and Pakistan - 2002-10-05
Pakistan and India conducted missile tests shortly before parliamentary elections, with Pakistan testing a ballistic missile and India testing a surface-to-air missile. The tests are…
Investigation into Ukraine's Sale of Radar to Iraq - 2002-10-02
The U.S. is investigating Ukraine's alleged sale of a radar system to Iraq, with President Kuchma agreeing to a joint probe. Despite this, U.S. officials…
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…