U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
April 2002
Daniel Pearl Murder Suspect Transferred from Karachi to Hyderabad - 2002-04-30
The trial of four suspects in the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl has been relocated from Karachi to Hyderabad due to security concerns over potential…
Israeli Cabinet's Decision to Cooperate with UN Inquiry Committee - 2002-04-29
The Israeli cabinet is deciding on cooperation with a UN inquiry into its military actions in Jenin. Shimon Peres highlights the debate over witness selection…
UN Security Council Urges Burundian Rebels to Cease Hostilities - 2002-04-29
The UN Security Council has called on Burundian rebels to stop fighting and engage in peace talks. This initiative is part of a broader effort…
Continued Clashes in Nepal - April 27, 2002
Clashes in Nepal have resulted in the deaths of seventeen Maoist rebels since Friday, with three killed during an attack on security forces near Kathmandu.…
Murder of a Palestinian Woman - 2002-04-26
Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian woman during an attack by armed Palestinians in Gaza. The incident raises questions about the woman's involvement in the attack.…
Death of a Palestinian Woman - 2002-04-26
An Israeli military operation resulted in the death of a Palestinian woman during an attack by armed Palestinians in Gaza. This incident highlights ongoing violence…
Discussion on Changes in the Fact-Finding Mission - 2002-04-26
Israeli officials met with UN representatives to discuss the fact-finding mission investigating alleged atrocities in Jenin. Palestinians accuse Israel of a massacre, which Israel denies.…
Request from Listeners of the Persian Section of Voice of America - 2002-04-25
The Persian section of Voice of America is reaching out to its listeners for feedback on their broadcasting quality across different wavelengths. They are seeking…
Israeli and Palestinian Officials to Meet Today
Israeli and Palestinian officials are meeting to address the ongoing siege of the Church of the Nativity, where armed Palestinians have been trapped. Concurrently, Israeli…
Two Palestinians Killed in Clashes with Israeli Forces in Gaza Strip
Two Palestinians were killed during clashes with Israeli forces while they were monitoring a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli army has not…
Saudi Ambassador's Poem Praising Martyrs Causes Controversy
The Saudi Ambassador to Britain, Ghazi al-Qusaibi, wrote a poem praising suicide bombers, which has sparked outrage in the UK. The poem specifically lauds a…
Fact-Finding Mission to the Middle East Canceled
The UN's fact-finding mission to assess human rights violations in the Palestinian territories has been canceled due to Israel's refusal to cooperate. The UN Security…
Discussions Between the President of Iran and the President of China - April 20, 2002
Iran's President Mohammad Khatami met with China's President Jiang Zemin to discuss regional conflicts, particularly in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Jiang expressed support for…
Under the Microscope April 18, 2002
The U.S. Secretary of State's recent trip to the Middle East yielded no significant results, while China's leader is set to visit Iran, indicating a…
Death of Canadian Soldiers - 2002-04-18
An American jet mistakenly bombed Canadian soldiers during joint exercises in Afghanistan, resulting in four deaths and eight injuries. This incident prompted condolences from U.S.…
Resignation of the Highest-Ranking General of the Netherlands - 2002-04-18
The highest-ranking general of the Netherlands resigned due to criticism over the army's failure to act during the Srebrenica massacre in 1995. This led to…
Under the Microscope April 16, 2002 - 2002-04-17
The article discusses Dr. Nouri Zadeh's analysis of Colin Powell's diplomatic efforts and the Iranian National Security Council's stance on Iran-U.S. relations, alongside the imprisonment…
Israeli Tanks Enter Two Palestinian Villages - 2002-04-17
Israeli tanks entered two Palestinian villages during a military operation coinciding with U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell's peace mission. The operation resulted in one…
UN Security Council's Request to Ethiopia and Eritrea - 2002-04-17
The UN Security Council has called on Ethiopia and Eritrea to cooperate with the boundary commission to implement a recent ruling on border disputes. The…
Tunisian Truck Driver Suspected in Explosion - 2002-04-16
A Tunisian truck driver is suspected of being involved in a deadly explosion outside a synagogue in Djerba, which killed 16 people, including German tourists.…
Suspect of Last Week's Explosion at Synagogue in Tunisia Arrested - 2002-04-16
A man has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of involvement in a deadly explosion at a synagogue in Tunisia that killed sixteen people, including…
7 Arrested in Kabul - 2002-04-13
Seven individuals were arrested in Kabul after an attack on international peacekeeping forces by approximately 30 armed men. The motive for the attack is unclear,…
Review of the Deployment of International Forces to Palestinian Territories - 2002-04-13
The UN Security Council is considering Kofi Annan's request for an international force to address escalating violence between Israel and Palestinians. The Palestinian delegation is…
The Trial of Akbar Tandjung is Ongoing in Jakarta
Akbar Tandjung, the Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, is on trial for corruption in Jakarta. The court has ruled that the indictment against…
Artillery Fire Exchange and Rocket Launching Between Israeli Forces and Hezbollah Militants - 2002-04-08
An ongoing exchange of artillery fire and rocket attacks has been occurring for six days between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants, with Israel responding to…
Violent Start to Poppy Cultivation Eradication in Afghanistan - 2002-04-08
The Afghan interim government's efforts to curb poppy cultivation through financial incentives have led to violent incidents, including a bombing targeting a government minister and…
Kofi Annan Calls for Withdrawal of Israeli Forces from Occupied Territories - 2002-04-08
Kofi Annan called for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the West Bank, aligning with international demands. This comes amid concerns over a humanitarian crisis…
Disagreement Between Israel and the U.S. - 2002-04-08
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon acknowledged potential disagreements with the U.S. over military actions in the West Bank, as President Bush called for an immediate…
Challenge to Pervez Musharraf - April 6, 2002
Pervez Musharraf's plan for a May referendum to extend his rule is being challenged by political rivals, including exiled former prime ministers Benazir Bhutto and…
The Killing of the Bell Ringer of the Church of Bethlehem - 2002-04-05
Samir Ibrahim Salman, a 45-year-old Palestinian Christian bell ringer, was shot dead while heading to the Church of Bethlehem. Eyewitnesses claim he was targeted by…
New United Nations Resolution - 2002-04-05
The UN Security Council approved a resolution supporting Colin Powell's upcoming mission to the Middle East and called for Israel's immediate withdrawal from recently occupied…
Six Palestinians Arrested in Lebanon
Six Palestinians were arrested in Lebanon for possessing Grad rockets, believed to be members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. This incident…
Dispatch of European Union Diplomatic Mission - 2002-04-04
The European Union is sending a diplomatic mission to the Middle East to address the ongoing conflict, with uncertainty about meeting Yasser Arafat. The mission…
Extraordinary Meeting of the United Nations - 2002-04-03
The UN Security Council is convening to address the Middle East crisis, urged by Arab diplomats to pressure Israel into complying with UN resolutions for…
Continued Occupation of Palestinian Territories - 2002-04-03
Israeli forces have expanded their occupation of Palestinian territories, leading to clashes and casualties, particularly in Jenin. Armed Palestinians have sought refuge in the Church…
United Nations Security Council Meeting - 2002-04-03
The UN Security Council convened to address the Middle East crisis, prompted by Arab diplomats urging pressure on Israel to withdraw from Palestinian territories. Palestinian…
Direct Connection of Yasser Arafat with Suicide Bombers - 2002-04-03
Israel has announced that it has documents linking Yasser Arafat to suicide bombers, specifically involving a request for funding for explosives from the Al-Aqsa Martyrs'…
Occupation of Two More Palestinian Cities - 2002-04-03
Israeli forces have occupied two more Palestinian cities, Jenin and Salfit, amidst ongoing violence and international pressure for withdrawal. Armed Palestinians are besieged in the…
Workers' Strike in South Korea Expands - 2002-04-02
The strike of public sector workers in South Korea is expanding as a major labor group supports the movement. The government is taking a hard…
UN Secretary-General: Much Worse Days May Be Ahead
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan warned of potentially worse days ahead in the Israel-Palestine conflict unless the underlying issues are addressed. His comments came during a…
John Walker Lind Awaiting Trial - 2002-04-02
John Walker Lind, known as the 'American Taliban,' is awaiting trial with no direct evidence linking him to the intent to kill Americans. Prosecutors acknowledge…
Gunfire Exchange Between Palestinian Security Guard and Israeli Forces - 2002-04-01
A gunfire exchange occurred between Palestinian security and Israeli forces while Yasser Arafat is besieged in his office in Ramallah. Several guards were injured, and…
Bomb Explosion in Haifa Leaves Fourteen Dead - 2002-04-01
A bomb explosion in Haifa, Israel, resulted in 14 deaths and 30 injuries, attributed to a suicide attack. This incident follows a series of violent…
Turkey Prepares to Take Command of Kabul Forces - 2002-04-01
Turkey is preparing to take command of the international security forces in Kabul by sending a military delegation to discuss the transition with British officials.…