June 2002
Strong Earthquake Hits Northeastern China
A strong earthquake struck northeastern China near the borders with Russia and North Korea, felt as far as Beijing. The earthquake had a magnitude of…
Suspected Leader of Largest Chinese Criminal Group in Canada Arrested - 2002-06-22
Li Shangxing, a Chinese man accused of leading a major criminal organization in China, has been arrested in Canada. His asylum request was denied, and…
Mine Explosion in China - 2002-06-20
A gas explosion in a coal mine in northeastern China has resulted in 93 deaths and 24 injuries, with 22 miners still unaccounted for. The…
Italy at a Glance - 2002-06-18
The article provides a summary of Italy's football matches during the 2002 World Cup. Italy played against Mexico, Croatia, Ecuador, and South Korea, with varying…
Ecuador at a Glance - 2002-06-17
Ecuador played three football matches, winning against Croatia, losing to Mexico, and losing to Italy. These results reflect Ecuador's performance in the 2002 FIFA World…
USA in the Quarterfinals! - 2002-06-17
The U.S. national soccer team achieved an unexpected victory over Mexico, advancing to the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Initially aiming for the second round,…
Internet Cafes in Beijing Closed Following Fire
A fire in an internet cafe in Beijing led to 24 deaths and prompted officials to order the closure of all internet cafes in the…
Mexico 1, Italy 1 - 2002-06-13
In a World Cup match on June 13, 2002, Mexico and Italy ended in a 1-1 draw. Mexico initially led with a goal from Borgetti,…
Heavy Rainfall in Parts of China Claims 180 Lives - 2002-06-12
Heavy rainfall in China has caused severe flooding and landslides, resulting in at least 180 deaths, primarily in Shanxi province. The disaster has led to…
Mexico's Victory Over Ecuador - 2002-06-09
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-1 in the World Cup, securing their advancement to the next round. The match featured an early goal from Ecuador, but Mexico…
Turkey and Costa Rica Draw, Mexico Defeats Ecuador - 2002-06-09
Turkey and Costa Rica ended their World Cup match in a 1-1 draw, while Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-1. This match is significant as it impacts…
Mexico 1, Croatia 0 - June 3, 2002
Mexico defeated Croatia 1-0 in a World Cup match, with a key moment being a red card issued to Croatian defender Boris Zikovic for a…