November 2002
Molotov Cocktails Thrown at US Military Base in South Korea - 2002-11-29
Protesters in South Korea reacted to the acquittal of two US soldiers involved in the death of two schoolgirls by throwing Molotov cocktails at a…
An American woman, six Pakistanis, four Somalis, and one Spaniard arrested
Kenyan authorities have arrested 12 foreigners, including an American woman and several individuals from Pakistan, Somalia, and Spain, in connection with terrorist attacks targeting Israelis…
South African Police Response to White Supremacist Supporters - 2002-11-29
The South African police have launched raids against white supremacists suspected of plotting to overthrow the government, arresting several individuals for illegal firearms. This action…
Swiss Researchers Doubt Authenticity of Bin Laden Audio Tape - 2002-11-29
Swiss researchers are questioning the authenticity of an audio tape attributed to Osama Bin Laden, claiming a 95% certainty that it is not his voice.…
Iran in the Mirror of World Media - November 29, 2002
The article discusses various perspectives on Iran's political landscape, highlighting the support for reforms from religious families, U.S. backing for Iranian freedom movements, and warnings…
Nigeria's Leading Islamic Organization Calls for Cancellation of Death Sentence for Ms. Daniel
Nigeria's leading Islamic organization has called for the cancellation of a death sentence against journalist Isioma Daniel, who was accused of insulting Islam. The fatwa…
Aghajeri's Lawyer to Request Review of Death Sentence
Hashem Aghajeri, a dissident university professor sentenced to death, is facing potential execution amidst ongoing student protests in Iran. His lawyer, Saleh Nikbakht, plans to…
French Authorities Question 5 Muslim Extremists
French authorities have detained and are questioning five Muslim extremists, one of whom may have ties to the assassination of Afghan leader Ahmad Shah Massoud.…
Israelis Targeted in Two Terrorist Attacks in Kenya Today - 2002-11-28
Today, Israelis were attacked in Kenya in two coordinated terrorist incidents, resulting in multiple casualties, including Israeli nationals. Al-Qaeda is suspected to be behind the…
Colombia: The Murder of the Eleventh Mayor in One Year - 2002-11-27
In Colombia, leftist rebels have murdered the mayor Hector Gutierrez and his deputy Sixto Cotrina shortly after their abduction, marking the eleventh mayor killed this…
Construction Operations in Space - 2002-11-27
Astronauts on the 'Endeavour' shuttle successfully connected a significant construction piece to the International Space Station. This operation is crucial for the station's development and…
Meeting between King Abdullah and Vladimir Putin - 2002-11-26
King Abdullah of Jordan and Vladimir Putin discussed Iraq, the Middle East, and bilateral relations in Moscow. Putin expressed satisfaction with growing ties, particularly in…
Meeting of the Crew of Endeavour with Astronauts at the International Space Station - 2002-11-26
The Endeavour spacecraft facilitated a meeting between new and current astronauts at the International Space Station. The new crew, consisting of one American woman and…
Dozens of Protesters Forcefully Enter U.S. Military Base in Korea - 2002-11-26
Dozens of South Korean protesters stormed a U.S. military base demanding justice for two girls killed by American soldiers in a traffic accident. The incident…
Endeavour Spacecraft Docks in Earth's Orbit - 2002-11-25
The Endeavour spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station, bringing three new astronauts to replace the current crew. This mission is significant as it…
An 8-Year-Old Palestinian Boy Killed
An 8-year-old Palestinian boy was killed by Israeli forces in Nablus while participating in protests. This incident highlights ongoing tensions and violence in the region,…
Luciano Gutiérrez, former coup leader in Ecuador, wins presidential election
Luciano Gutiérrez, a retired army colonel and former coup leader, won Ecuador's presidential election with 54% of the votes. He has pledged to combat corruption…
Putin Vetoes Amendments to Media Law
Vladimir Putin has vetoed amendments to a media law that would limit reporting on counter-terrorism in Russia. Media organizations, including state-controlled ones, have expressed concerns…
The U.S. Assured Russia Regarding NATO Expansion - 2002-11-24
President Bush reassured Russia that NATO's expansion is not a threat, emphasizing the need for stable neighbors. He spoke in Romania and Lithuania, highlighting the…
President Bush Expected to Sign Bill for Creation of Department of Homeland Security This Week - 2002-11-24
President Bush is set to sign a significant bill establishing the Department of Homeland Security, marking a major shift in U.S. domestic policy post-9/11. This…
Ecuadorians Head to the Polls in Presidential Election - 2002-11-24
Ecuadorians voted in a presidential election where former coup leader Lucio Gutiérrez is leading in polls against millionaire Álvaro Noboa. Gutiérrez's campaign focuses on combating…
President Bush Returns from His European Trip - 2002-11-24
President Bush returned to Washington after a European trip where he attended a NATO summit and met with Russian President Putin. He is expected to…
Putin to Visit China Next Month - 2002-11-24
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit China next month to strengthen bilateral relations with the new Chinese leader, Hu Jintao. The visit comes amid…
The Police Officer Who Shot Two American Soldiers Has a History of Mental Illness - 2002-11-23
A Kuwaiti police officer named Khalid Al-Shammari is suspected of shooting two American soldiers and has a history of mental illness. He fled to Saudi…
President Bush Continues Eastern European Tour in Vilnius, Lithuania - 2002-11-23
President Bush is in Vilnius, Lithuania, as part of his Eastern European tour, congratulating nations invited to join NATO while seeking their support for possible…
Unexpected Demand from North Korea - 2002-11-23
North Korea has unexpectedly asked South Korea to help pressure the US into signing a non-aggression pact. Despite being officially at war, this request signifies…
Delay in Shuttle Launch - 2002-11-23
The launch of the Endeavour shuttle has been postponed due to poor weather conditions at emergency landing sites in Spain. NASA officials are continuing the…
The Presidents of the United States and Russia Agree that Iraq Must Comply with the UN Resolution - 2002-11-23
President Bush and President Putin agreed that Iraq must comply with UN resolutions regarding disarmament. Putin emphasized the need for a multilateral approach through the…
North Korea Denies Entry to Consortium Members - 2002-11-22
North Korea has denied entry to members of a U.S.-led consortium that previously supplied oil, seeking to understand its domestic consumption. This refusal follows the…
Bush's Meeting with Putin in St. Petersburg - 2002-11-22
President Bush met with President Putin in St. Petersburg to discuss NATO's eastward expansion and assure Russia that it would be beneficial. The talks also…
Suicide Attack in Jerusalem Leaves 11 Dead - 2002-11-21
A Palestinian suicide bomber killed 11 and injured many in a Jerusalem bus attack, claimed by Hamas. Israeli PM Ariel Sharon responded by convening a…
An American missionary was killed in Lebanon - 2002-11-21
Bonnie Penner, a 31-year-old American missionary, was shot and killed at a medical clinic in Lebanon, marking the first killing of an American in the…
Acquittal of an American Soldier in South Korea - 2002-11-20
An American soldier was acquitted in South Korea for the accidental killing of two young girls in a military vehicle accident. The case has sparked…
Piracy in Russia - 2002-11-20
Unidentified armed men hijacked a Russian fishing vessel near Vladivostok, carrying at least twenty crew members. The incident, first reported by South Korean border guards,…
China Prevents Entry of 17 North Korean Citizens into Vietnam
The Chinese government has blocked 17 North Korean refugees, including two children, from entering Vietnam and has returned them to China where they are being…
Foreign Students in America - 2002-11-19
Alan Goodman reports that the number of foreign students in the U.S. has not decreased since the September 11 attacks. This indicates a stability in…
Israeli Tanks Fire at Building in Eastern Gaza - 2002-11-19
Israeli tanks attacked a building in eastern Gaza without reports of injuries. This follows claims by Israeli officials of connections between Palestinian security forces and…
The Last Oil Shipment Arrived in North Korea - 2002-11-19
The last oil shipment from a U.S.-led consortium has arrived in North Korea. The consortium includes the U.S., South Korea, Japan, and the EU. This…
Ambiguity Surrounding North Korea's Admission of Nuclear Weapons - 2002-11-18
North Korea's official stance on its nuclear weapons capability remains unclear following conflicting statements from state media. The ambiguity arises from a Sunday broadcast claiming…
Tribute to Robert De Niro - 2002-11-18
The American Film Institute is set to honor actor Robert De Niro with an award in June. This news was reported by Nazi Baghlari from…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Democracy Football Match - 2002-11-18
A football match aimed at promoting freedom of expression and press will take place in Paris on Monday, with proceeds going to Reporters Without Borders.…
Arrests in France and England on Suspicion of Al-Qaeda Collaboration - 2002-11-18
Several individuals were arrested in France and England on suspicion of terrorist connections related to Al-Qaeda. The arrests come after new warnings from the terrorist…
Shaul Mofaz: Evidence of Connection Between Palestinian Security Service and Terrorist Organizations Exists - 2002-11-18
Israeli Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz announced that evidence has been found linking Palestinian security services to terrorist groups following an attack in Gaza. This statement…
Interview with Dr. Sadegh Zibakalam on the Student Crisis in Iran - 2002-11-18
The article features an interview with Dr. Sadegh Zibakalam discussing the ongoing student crisis in Iran. Zibakalam, a notable academic, provides insights into the situation.…
Delay of Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch
NASA has delayed the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour due to an oxygen leak and subsequent damage to its robotic arm. This delay could…
Hostage Rescue Operation in Colombia - 2002-11-16
Colombian soldiers successfully rescued a Catholic bishop and a priest who were kidnapped by leftist rebels. The operation took place in northern Bogotá, resulting in…
Most Shops in Quetta Closed Due to Execution of Kanzi - 2002-11-15
Mir Aimal Kansi was executed for killing two CIA employees, leading to widespread mourning in Quetta, his hometown. Local authorities increased security to prevent violence,…
German Police Pursue Supporters of the Group Known as Hizb ut-Tahrir - 2002-11-14
German police conducted raids on 27 apartments nationwide targeting suspected supporters of Hizb ut-Tahrir, an extremist Islamic organization. The suspects are believed to be Palestinians,…
Arrest of Designer of Sunday Attack on an Israeli Farm
The Israeli army has arrested Muhammad Nayef, the designer of a recent attack on an Israeli farm, during an operation in the West Bank. This…
Kenya's Protest Against UN Decision on Elephant Ivory Exports - 2002-11-13
Kenya has protested against a UN decision allowing Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa to sell elephant ivory, arguing it promotes poaching. The decision was made…
Pope Calls for the Release of Kidnapped Bishop
Pope John Paul II has called for the release of Bishop Jorge Enrique Jiménez, who was kidnapped in Colombia. The Colombian army is actively searching…
Colombian Army Searches for Kidnapped High-Ranking Bishop - 2002-11-13
The Colombian army is searching for Bishop Jorge Enrique Jimenez and priest Desiderio Orjuela, who were kidnapped by armed attackers. The U.S. and Pope John…
Wreckage of Downed Plane Retrieved from Philippine Coast - 2002-11-13
A Fokker 27 passenger plane crashed into Manila Bay shortly after takeoff, resulting in 19 fatalities. Rescue teams have retrieved most of the wreckage but…
Vladimir Putin: NATO Expansion into Central and Eastern Europe Should Not Threaten Russia's Security - 2002-11-12
Vladimir Putin reassured that NATO's expansion into Central and Eastern Europe should not threaten Russia's security during a press conference with NATO Secretary General George…
Israeli Forces Operation in Tulkarm Camp - 2002-11-12
Israeli forces conducted a military operation in Tulkarm, arresting 3 wanted Palestinians linked to the murder of 5 Israelis. U.S. envoy David Satterfield is promoting…
Lawsuit Against American Companies - 2002-11-12
South African activists have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. against 20 companies, including major banks and corporations, for their alleged complicity in human rights…
Russia: War with Chechen Rebels Will Continue Until They Are Driven Out of the Mountains - 2002-11-12
Russia is committed to continuing military operations against Chechen rebels until they are expelled from the mountains. Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov made this statement following…
Russian Defense Minister: Kremlin Needs Evidence
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov emphasized the need for evidence regarding North Korea's nuclear weapons program, stating that Moscow has not seen conclusive proof. This…
The Impact of the Turkish Elections on Iran - 2002-11-11
The Turkish elections are expected to impact Iran in three significant ways, as analyzed by political scientist Mohammad Mohsen Sazgara. This is important as it…
Dutch Parliament and the Srebrenica Tragedy in 1995
The Dutch Parliament is reviewing the actions of its peacekeeping forces during the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, where thousands of Bosnian Muslims were killed after the…
Efforts to End North Korea's Weapons Program - 2002-11-11
Japan and South Korea are intensifying efforts to pressure North Korea to cease its weapons program, collaborating with the U.S. on this issue. The situation…
Chechen Separatist President Ready to Negotiate with Putin
Aslan Maskhadov, the Chechen separatist president, has offered to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has previously dismissed him as a terrorist. This situation…
NASA Prepares for Launch of Endeavour Spacecraft
NASA is set to launch the Endeavour spacecraft today from Florida, sending a new crew of astronauts to the International Space Station to replace the…
Putin Rejects Any Dialogue with Chechen Rebel President
Vladimir Putin has rejected any dialogue with Aslan Maskhadov, the Chechen rebel president, despite calls for a political solution to the ongoing conflict in Chechnya.…
Japan, the United States, and South Korea Renew Call for North Korea to Halt Nuclear Weapons Production - 2002-11-10
Japan, the U.S., and South Korea have reiterated their demand for North Korea to stop its nuclear weapons program, citing violations of a 1994 agreement.…
Raid in the Hometown of Suspect in Bali Bombing
Indonesian police are investigating the hometown of a suspect involved in the Bali nightclub bombing that killed 180 people. The suspect, known as 'Amrouzi', has…
Putin Evaluates UN Security Council Resolution Against Iraq Very Positively - 2002-11-10
Vladimir Putin praised the UN Security Council resolution aimed at disarming Iraq, calling it a positive compromise for Russia. The resolution enhances the authority of…
Human Rights Groups Rally in Moscow
Russian human rights groups held a conference in Moscow urging the government to start peace talks with Chechen leader Aslan Maskhadov to end the conflict…
South Korea Will Not Cooperate with North Korea Until Nuclear Program Concerns Are Addressed
South Korea has declared it will not engage in new economic cooperation with North Korea until the latter resolves global concerns over its nuclear program.…
International Peacekeeping Force in Afghanistan - 2002-11-07
The Netherlands and Germany will jointly command an international peacekeeping force in Afghanistan starting early next year, taking over from Turkey. This force is crucial…
The Death Toll in the Moscow Hostage Crisis Increases
The death toll from the Moscow theater hostage crisis has risen to 128, including 120 Russians and 8 foreigners. Chechen militants took around 800 hostages,…
Position of Reporters Without Borders on the Arrest of Abbas Abdi - 2002-11-07
Reporters Without Borders has condemned the Islamic Republic's treatment of journalists, particularly in light of the arrest of Abbas Abdi. This highlights ongoing issues regarding…
Death Sentence for Hashem Aghajari - 2002-11-07
Hashem Aghajari, a reformist scholar in Iran, has been sentenced to death for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammad and challenging conservative interpretations of Islam. His…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Air Accident of Luxair and Train Fire in France - 2002-11-06
A report details an air accident involving Luxair, a Luxembourg airline, and a train fire occurring in France. These incidents highlight ongoing safety concerns in…
Anti-Globalization Rally in Florence - 2002-11-06
Thousands of protesters have gathered in Florence for a five-day anti-globalization rally, with heightened security to prevent violence. The event is also a platform for…
U.S. Department of Defense Establishes Special Military Command for the Horn of Africa - 2002-11-05
The U.S. is setting up a special military command in the Horn of Africa to combat terrorism in Yemen and Somalia. A 400-member task force…
Southeast Asian Countries: Stop Issuing Warnings About Possible Terrorist Attacks
Southeast Asian leaders are calling on Western governments to cease travel warnings about potential terrorist attacks, citing economic harm to their tourism-dependent economies. This plea…
The Passing of Andre Dutas, a Pioneer of 3D Cinema in America - 2002-11-05
Andre Dutas, a notable director and innovator in 3D cinema, has passed away. He was recognized at the San Francisco International Film Festival in 1997.…
The U.S. Department of Defense Strengthens Military Presence in the Horn of Africa
The U.S. is increasing its military presence in the Horn of Africa to combat terrorism and arms trafficking. A new contingent of 400 Marines will…
Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Committing War Crimes - 2002-11-04
Amnesty International has accused Israeli forces of war crimes in the West Bank, citing unlawful killings and the use of civilians as human shields. The…
Bomb Explosion in Israel Kills Two People - 2002-11-04
A Palestinian suicide bomber attacked a shopping center in Israel, killing two and injuring 30. The Islamic Jihad group claimed responsibility, linking the attack to…
Opposition Political Parties Coalition in Pakistan to Form Government - 2002-11-04
Opposition parties in Pakistan are nearing the formation of a coalition government with Islamic parties after recent electoral victories. The coalition, which includes Benazir Bhutto's…
Presidential Institution: Zachary Taylor - 2002-11-04
The article references the Presidential Institution in the U.S. and highlights the achievements of President Zachary Taylor. This is significant as it reflects on historical…
Investigation into Negligence in School Collapse Incident in Italian Village Begins
An investigation has started into the negligence surrounding a school collapse in an Italian village that killed 26 children. Prosecutors are examining possible involuntary manslaughter…
Efforts to Establish a Transitional Government in Congo Halted for Two Weeks
Negotiations for a transitional government in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been paused for two weeks due to delays in a power-sharing agreement. The…
Abuja, the Capital of Nigeria, Hosts 20 African Leaders
Twenty African leaders are meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, to discuss a new cooperation program aimed at attracting foreign investment and reducing debts in exchange for…
North Korea Claims Right to Have Nuclear Weapons - 2002-11-02
North Korea asserts its right to develop nuclear weapons, prompting South Korean President Kim Dae Jung to call for the abandonment of its weapons program.…
Two Men Arrested for Accidental Arson in Vietnam
Two welders were arrested in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, after a fire they accidentally started resulted in at least sixty-one deaths. They fled the…
Fire at Sidi Moussa Prison in Morocco - 2002-11-01
A devastating fire at Sidi Moussa Prison in Morocco resulted in 49 deaths and 89 injuries. The incident raises concerns about prison conditions, as the…
Human Rights Watch Calls Suicide Bombers War Criminals
Human Rights Watch has declared suicide bombers as war criminals and criticized Palestinian leadership for failing to prevent attacks on Israeli civilians. The Palestinian Authority…
Turkish Constitutional Court Grants Justice Party 15 Days to Defend Itself
The Turkish Constitutional Court has allowed the Justice and Development Party 15 days to defend itself against a government ban. Prosecutors accuse the party of…