October 2002
New Six-Member Leadership of Al-Qaeda - 2002-10-30
Al-Qaeda has established a new six-member leadership following the potential demise or hiding of Osama bin Laden. These leaders, all from the Middle East, have…
Federal Grand Jury in New York Indicts Six American Citizens
A federal grand jury in New York has indicted six American citizens of Yemeni descent for allegedly forming a terrorist cell linked to Al-Qaeda. They…
Yemen's Prime Minister Says His Country Will Cooperate with France in Investigation of Recent Terrorist Attack on French Oil Tanker Near Yemen's Coast
Yemen's Prime Minister Abdulqadir Bajamal announced cooperation with France to investigate a terrorist attack on a French oil tanker that resulted in the death of…
Yemen: Explosion of French Oil Tanker Was a Terrorist Act - 2002-10-16
The Yemeni government has officially labeled the recent explosion of a French oil tanker as a terrorist act, attributing it to a boat filled with…
Interview with Dr. Asad Homayoun - 2002-10-15
Dr. Asad Homayoun discusses recent terrorist incidents including an assassination in Indonesia, an oil tanker fire in Yemen, and an attack on U.S. soldiers in…
President Bush: The Pattern of Terrorist Attacks in Bali, Kuwait, and Yemen Indicates Al-Qaeda's Involvement
President Bush links recent terrorist attacks in Bali, Kuwait, and Yemen to Al-Qaeda, warning that the U.S. is also at risk of new attacks. He…
Bin Laden Praises Last Week's Attacks on U.S. Marines
Osama bin Laden praised recent attacks on U.S. Marines in Kuwait and a French oil tanker, calling for Muslims to fight against the U.S. and…
The Explosion of the French Oil Tanker Was Not Accidental
The Yemeni government has shifted its stance, now believing that the explosion of a French oil tanker was a terrorist act rather than an accident.…
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…
Evidence Suggests French Tanker Explosion Resulted from Terrorist Action - 2002-10-11
Investigators in Yemen have found evidence that a suicide attack on a French tanker was carried out using a small explosive-laden boat. The incident bears…
American Anti-Terrorism Experts in Yemen - 2002-10-10
American anti-terrorism experts have arrived in Yemen to assist French investigators following an explosion that damaged a French oil tanker, resulting in a death and…
Due to Condemnation of Al-Qaeda Network - 2002-10-09
A federal judge has allowed one of six U.S. citizens accused of supporting Al-Qaeda to be released on bail while the others remain in custody.…
The US and France Investigate Explosion on French Oil Tanker
The US and France are investigating an explosion on a French oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, with conflicting reports on whether it was…
Investigation into the Cause of Tanker Explosion Continues - 2002-10-08
A French tanker caught fire in the Gulf of Aden, resulting in one crew member's death and 24 others being rescued. The U.S. and French…
French Inspection Team to Go to Yemen
A French inspection team is being dispatched to Yemen to investigate an explosion on a French oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, with conflicting…
French Oil Tanker Continues to Burn
A French oil tanker is on fire in the Gulf of Aden after an explosion caused by a small explosive-laden boat crashing into it. French…
Explosion on French Oil Tanker Near Yemen Coast - 2002-10-06
An explosion on a French oil tanker near Yemen has led to conflicting reports about whether it was a terrorist attack or an accident. French…
Yemeni Security Forces Arrest Four Arab-French Citizens
Yemeni security forces arrested four Arab-French citizens, suspected of illegal entry into Yemen. The French government has confirmed their arrest but stated that no formal…