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…
Elected President of Brazil Introduces His Cabinet - 2002-10-29
Luiz Inacio da Silva has been elected as the new President of Brazil and is set to introduce his cabinet. He won decisively against the…
Voting for the Second Round of the Brazilian Presidential Election Begins
Voting has started for the second and final round of Brazil's presidential election, with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expected to win decisively over José…
UN Hopes to End Tribal Conflict with Meeting of Rival Afghan Leaders
The UN is facilitating a meeting between rival Afghan warlords Abdul Rashid Dostum and Mohammad Atta to resolve ongoing tribal conflicts that have resulted in…
How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman
The article discusses the film 'How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman,' directed by Nelson Pereira dos Santos, which tells the story of a 16th-century French…
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…
Results of Kashmir Elections End the Dominance of a Family in the Region's Political Scene - 2002-10-11
The recent elections in Kashmir have resulted in the loss of power for the National Conference party and its leader Omar Abdullah, marking the end…
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…
Clashes in Northern Afghanistan Between Rival Military Commanders - 2002-10-04
Clashes have resumed in northern Afghanistan between the forces of rival commanders Abdul Rashid Dostum and Ata Mohammad, resulting in casualties. Despite a previous ceasefire,…
James Kelly Meets North Korea's Second-in-Command - 2002-10-04
James Kelly, the U.S. special envoy to North Korea, met with Kim Yong-nam, the second-in-command of North Korea, in Pyongyang. This marks the first high-level…
Severe Clashes in Northern Afghanistan - 2002-10-03
Severe clashes have erupted in northern Afghanistan between rival commanders Abdul Rashid Dostum and Atta Muhammad, resulting in injuries and a violation of a recent…
Jerusalem: Capital of Israel or Palestine - 2002-10-03
The U.S. Congress has passed a law urging recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but the Bush administration maintains that its policy remains unchanged. This…
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…
US Envoy to North Korea Arrives in Japan for Consultations
A senior US envoy has arrived in Japan to discuss North Korea, marking the resumption of talks after a two-year break. James Kelly will address…
Jerusalem is the Capital of Israel - 2002-10-01
President Bush signed a bill recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but stated it is not binding on U.S. policy. This has drawn condemnation from Arab…