April 2002
Renewed Meeting of Palestinian, American, and British Officials - 2002-04-30
Palestinian, American, and British officials are meeting to finalize a plan to end the siege on Yasser Arafat's residence. The plan involves the transfer of…
Israeli Attack on Two Palestinian Villages - 2002-04-30
Israeli forces attacked two Palestinian villages in the West Bank, arresting several individuals under the pretext of stopping terrorism. Concurrently, two armed Palestinians were shot…
New Israeli Assault on Hebron - 2002-04-29
The Israeli army has initiated a military operation in Hebron, resulting in at least 7 Palestinian deaths. This action is a response to a prior…
Bush Praises Israel and Palestine for Accepting U.S. Plan - April 29, 2002
President Bush commended Israel and Palestine for accepting a U.S. peace plan and ending the siege on Arafat's headquarters. This indicates a willingness from both…
Meeting of Palestinian, American, and British Officials in the West Bank - April 29, 2002
Palestinian, American, and British officials are meeting to discuss lifting the siege on Yasser Arafat's headquarters in the West Bank. The plan involves transferring six…
Israeli Forces Enter Hebron - 2002-04-29
Israeli forces have launched a military operation in Hebron, resulting in the deaths of at least 9 Palestinians, following an attack on a Jewish settlement.…
Testimony of Pakistani Journalist in Daniel Pearl Trial - 2002-04-24
The trial of Ahmed Omar Sheikh, accused of kidnapping and murdering journalist Daniel Pearl, continues with testimony from a colleague who noted Pearl's concerns about…
Trial of Daniel Pearl's Murder Suspects Begins
The trial of four suspects in the kidnapping and murder of journalist Daniel Pearl has started in Karachi, Pakistan, amid tight security. The main suspect,…
First Suspected Case of Mad Cow Disease in the United States - 2002-04-20
Health officials are investigating the first suspected human case of mad cow disease in the U.S., involving a British woman in Florida. They believe she…
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…
Threats Against Mohammed Zahir Shah - April 20, 2002
British military officials have reported threats against former Afghan king Mohammed Zahir Shah, who recently returned from exile. Intelligence suggests that terrorists may be planning…
Fundamental Changes in the Structure of the Hong Kong Government - 2002-04-17
The political leader of Hong Kong, Tung Chee-hwa, announced a significant restructuring of the government, introducing fourteen appointed officials to key positions. While the changes…
Hundreds of British Soldiers Join Operations Against Al-Qaeda and Taliban - 2002-04-16
Hundreds of British soldiers have joined U.S. and Afghan forces in operations against Al-Qaeda and Taliban in eastern Afghanistan. This is the first major British…
Comments from Former U.S. President - 2002-04-12
Former President Bill Clinton emphasized the importance of Colin Powell's mission to end Middle East violence, suggesting that both Israelis and Palestinians need to adopt…
Trial of Pearl's Kidnappers in Pakistan Postponed Again
The trial of the suspects involved in the kidnapping and murder of journalist Daniel Pearl has been delayed again in Pakistan, now set for April…
Death of a British Soldier in Afghanistan - 2002-04-10
A British peacekeeping soldier was accidentally shot and killed in Kabul, marking the first British military fatality in Afghanistan. The incident is under investigation, with…
Final Tribute to the Queen Mother in Britain - 2002-04-09
Britain held a final tribute for the Queen Mother at Westminster Abbey, followed by a military escort to Windsor Castle. Queen Elizabeth thanked the public…
Tony Blair: The Fight Against Terrorism Must Include Military Action and Regime Change if Necessary - 2002-04-08
Tony Blair expressed strong support for U.S. military action against Iraq's Saddam Hussein, stating that the fight against terrorism may require military intervention and regime…
Israel to Accelerate Military Operations in the West Bank - 2002-04-07
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announced the acceleration of military operations in the West Bank following a call from President Bush, who urged Israel to…
The World and Iraq Will Be Better Off Without Saddam Hussein's Regime - 2002-04-07
President Bush and Prime Minister Blair assert that the removal of Saddam Hussein would benefit both Iraq and the world. They emphasize the threat posed…
Today's Discussions Between President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair
President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair are meeting to discuss the Middle East crisis, particularly the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Blair expressed skepticism about the prospects…
British Prime Minister Meets President Bush - 2002-04-06
British Prime Minister Tony Blair met with President Bush to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the situation in the Middle East. Blair emphasized the need…
Israel Must Withdraw Its Forces
President Bush urges Israel to withdraw its forces from recently occupied Palestinian territories during a joint conference with British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Both leaders…
Tony Blair's Meeting with President Bush - April 6, 2002
British Prime Minister Tony Blair met with President Bush in Texas to discuss reducing tensions between Israel and the Palestinians. Both leaders expressed concerns about…
The Funeral and Burial of the Queen Mother of Britain Will Be Held on April 9 at Westminster Abbey
The funeral and burial of the Queen Mother of Britain is scheduled for April 9 at Westminster Abbey, following her death at the age of…
Thousands of Chinese Migrants Challenge the Hong Kong Government
Thousands of Chinese migrants are contesting a Hong Kong court ruling that requires them to leave the territory by the end of the month. Despite…
Hong Kong to Expel Chinese Migrants
Hong Kong plans to expel over 2400 Chinese migrants who have ignored a court order to leave. The government has started the repatriation process after…
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.…
Zimbabwe's High Court Rules for the Release of Imprisoned Journalist
The High Court of Zimbabwe has ordered the release of journalist Peter Turnikraft, who was arrested on dubious charges related to her reporting on state…
Repatriation of Chinese Migrants from Hong Kong - 2002-04-01
Hong Kong plans to repatriate over 2,400 Chinese migrants who defied a court order to leave by the end of March. Protests erupted as migrants…