Nabuls Standstill As Israeli Army Collectively Punish Residents 

While the UN General Assembly decided to convene a special session Monday August 5, 2002, to discuss a long-awaited report detailing events at the Jenin refugee camp on the West Bank, the Israeli army continued what the Palestinian President called “crimes against humanity” in Nablus Friday, August 2... more>>

Elections in Kashmir next October, Hurriyat Participation Almost Certain

India’s Chief Election Commissioner James Lyngdoh announced Friday, August 2, that the elections in the state of Jammu & Kashmir would be held in four phases... more>>

Powell in Philippines to Bolster Anti-Terror Partnership 

After pledging more than 50 million dollars to Indonesia for the so-called war on terrorism, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell flew into the Philippines late Friday for talks with President Gloria Arroyo to bolster the Washington-led coalition against terrorism... more>>

Russia, France Welcome Iraqi Move, Britain, U.S. Skeptical

Russia Friday, August 2, 2002, called the Iraqi invitation to the chief UN arms inspector to Baghdad for talks an important step towards resuming inspections. However, Britain and the United States warned the move could be bluffing by Iraqi President Saddam Hussein... more>>

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• Pakistan & India.. Military Balance

• Jenin: World testimonies

• Israeli Operation Defensive Shield

• Palestine: Maps and Facts

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