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AFRICA
January 22, 2002 - Morocco bans pro-Palestinian demonstrations
January 29, 2002 - Consortium suspends oil exploration due to fighting in Sudan
February 1, 2002 - Draft-dodgers causing manpower problem for Sudan in civil war
February 14, 2002 - U.S. 'outraged' by Sudan violation of ceasefire
February 22, 2002 - Sudan kills 17 of its own in rocket attack on food distribution center
March 1, 2002 - Sudan pipeline pays for 'perfect war' as regime improves U.S. ties
March 18, 2002 - Sudan transfers key Al Qaida operative to U.S.
March 27, 2002 - Sudan army prepares attack on Uganda-based Lord's Army
May 2, 2002 - Tunisian army brass wiped out in helicopter crash
May 29, 2002 - U.S. concerned over renewed Sudanese bombing
June 3, 2002 - Sudan reports gains over oil regions
June 7, 2002 - State Dept., Congress split on Sudan policy
June 11, 2002 - China eyes greater oil stake in Sudan
June 11, 2002 - Morocco arrests three Saudi suspects in Al Qaida plot
June 14, 2002 - U.S. concludes Sudan turning tide against SPLA
June 21, 2002 - Congressmen charge Canadian oil firm aided 'genocidal' attacks
July 4, 2002 - Algeria claims to have eliminated most Islamic militants
July 7, 2002 - Bomb killed 38, days after Algeria claimed victory over terror
July 9, 2002 - Sudan using MiG-29s against rebels
July 10, 2002 - Arabs pressure Eritrea to end Israeli defense ties
July 14, 2002 - Spain, Morocco in military face-off
July 15, 2002 - Spain increases pressure in military face-off with Morocco
July 16, 2002 - Algeria warns bomb attack awakened sleeper cells
July 17, 2002 - Spain expels Moroccan forces from disputed island
July 18, 2002 - Ceasefire failure puts 1.7 million at risk in Sudan
July 19, 2002 - Spain fortifies positions on disputed island
July 21, 2002 - Spain withdraws from disputed island after U.S. mediation
July 22, 2002 - Report: New oil revenues likely to intensify fighting in Sudan
July 26, 2002 - Algerian military surrounds insurgency leader
August 1, 2002 - Russian air power help Sudan against SPLA despite rainy season
August 5, 2002 - Morocco detains 400 in Al Qaida crackdown
August 6, 2002 - U.S. seeks to reduce weapons flow to Sudan
August 9, 2002 - Algeria flushes out insurgents from forest
August 16, 2002 - Algerian search-and-destroy op captures major insurgency cell
August 19, 2002 - U.S. plans for Sudan peace worry Egypt
August 23, 2002 - Algerian forces surround major insurgency group
August 30, 2002 - Allies block assets of Algerians believed tied to Al Qaida
September 2, 2002 - Morocco cracks down on Islamic militants
September 10, 2002 - Sudan deploys Islamic militias against opposition in South
September 11, 2002 - Algeria launches major air assault on Islamic insurgents
September 13, 2002 - Morocco cracks down on subversive Islamic tracts
September 18, 2002 - Algerian terrorism offensive wins praise from President Bush
September 22, 2002 - Algeria offensive against insurgents largest since 1977
September 27, 2002 - Islamicists expected to double seats in Morocco's parliament
September 30, 2002 - Islamic party wins 45 seats in Moroccan parliament
September 30, 2002 - Rebels claim heavy government losses in fighting
October 4, 2002 - Sudan rebels advance with new weapons from Israel
October 7, 2002 - Sudan rebels continue advance
October 13, 2002 - Morocco's new PM to continue crackdown on Islamic militants
October 17, 2002 - Sudan, SPLA agree to ceasefire
October 22, 2002 - Bush lays down the law with Sudan
October 28, 2002 - Algerian leader calls for universal definition of terrorism
November 4, 2002 - U.S. tells Sudan, rebels to maintain ceasefire
November 28, 2002 - Al Qaida cited for 'simultaneous' attacks in Kenya
December 9, 2002 - Algeria's military kills leaders of major militant group
December 18, 2002 - Algeria gets U.S. night-vision systems for helping terror war
EAST ASIA
January 2, 2002 - N. Korea hikes military budget while its people starve
January 21, 2002 - U.S.: China has not slowed missile tech exports to Middle East
February 4, 2002 - North Korea leads world in ballistic missile exports
February 7, 2002 - Report: N. Korea preparing new long-range missile test
February 25, 2002 - China's missile sale to Iran shocked U.S. on eve of Bush trip
March 20, 2002 - S. Korea, Turkey upgrade defense cooperation
March 28, 2002 - North Korea hiding nukes in underground bunkers
July 12, 2002 - Top N. Korean official on rare trip to Libya, Syria
July 16, 2002 - U.S.: China sells weapons of mass destruction to finance military
July 17, 2002 - China ready to kiss and make up with Israel after Phalcon fiasco
August 27, 2002 - China wins $230 million contract to build Libyan pipeline
October 29, 2002 - N. Korean nuke disclosure called 'last nail in coffin' of arms control
December 9, 2002 - Report: Israel helping China build new fighter jet
December 20, 2002 - 'Chinese-led proliferation' blamed for new nuke race
LATIN AMERICA
May 15, 2002 - U.S.: Russia used Cuba as front for bio weapons tech
June 11, 2002 - Cuba trading bio-chem tech with Iran, Iraq, Syria
October 3, 2002 - Argentina may request arrest of Hizbullah chief
STATESIDE
January 2, 2002 - U.S. gives peace, Zinni another shot
January 3, 2002 - Zinni arrival on peace mission marked by more violence
January 4, 2002 - Freedom House: Most Arabs
ruled by fascist-type regimes
January 7, 2002 - U.S. cuts off funds to Iraqi opposition
January 7, 2002 - U.S. spy satellites tracked weapons ship from Iran
January 8, 2002 - Bush plans reconciliation with Syria based on security pact
January 8, 2002 - U.S. backtracks Ñ confirms arms ship headed for Palestinians
January 9, 2002 - Report calls for U.S. umbrella defense against cruise missile attacks
January 9, 2002 - U.S.: Syria, Libya no longer sponsoring terrorism
January 10, 2002 - CIA: Missile threat by 2015
from Iraq, Iran, N. Korea
January 10, 2002 - U.S. to reinstate sea-based missile defense system
January 14, 2002 - U.S. gives green light to Israel's Phalcon sale to India
January 14, 2002 - Turkey drops objections to U.S. attack on Iraq
January 17, 2002 - U.S. plans to reduce military presence in Saudi Arabia
January 17, 2002 - Libya balks at U.S. anti-terror demands
January 17, 2002 - U.S. asks Israel for delay in Phalcon deal with India
January 17, 2002 - Congress questioning military aid to Egypt
January 21, 2002 - U.S. contacts Saudis in search for Bin Laden
January 22, 2002 - Congress pressing Egypt on N. Korean aid
January 29, 2002 - State Dept. breaks with U.S. intelligence on Iranian missile threat
January 31, 2002 - Rumsfeld wants to remove U.S. troops from Sinai; Egypt objects
January 31, 2002 - Bush orders intelligence upgrade for Iran, Iraq, and N. Korea
February 1, 2002 - U.S. training Gulf states to block terror financing
February 3, 2002 - Report: White House gives Arafat one 'last chance'
February 6, 2002 - Tough words by Bush followed by action in the Middle East
February 7, 2002 - CIA's Tenet: U.S. installations in Middle East under threat
February 11, 2002 - U.S. set to round up Middle East immigrants
February 11, 2002 - U.S. transferring command headquarters to Gulf
February 12, 2002 - Bush urges Israel not to distract U.S. during its focus on Iraq
February 13, 2002 - U.S. tightens vise on Al Qaida finances
February 13, 2002 - White House decides to overlook Egypt's N. Korea missile ties
February 14, 2002 - U.S. to buy buildings surrounding targeted embassy in Yemen
February 15, 2002 - Bush backs two-step campaign to dump Saddam
February 17, 2002 - Bush to offer carrot to N. Korea
February 18, 2002 - Yemn rebuffs U.S. request to send forces to capture Al Qaida
February 18, 2002 - War on terror provides stimulus package for tech firms
February 19, 2002 - Dragnet: Allied fleet combs Gulf for Al Qaida fugitives
February 21, 2002 - U.S. praises Jordan's intelligence work against Al Qaida
February 25, 2002 - CIA report details thefts of nuclear fuel from Russia
February 25, 2002 - Northrop Grumman in hostile takeover bid for TRW
February 25, 2002 - Excerpts of Bush remarks to press on N. Korea, China
February 26, 2002 - U.S.: Rogue states replace Russia as chief bio-weapons threat
February 27, 2002 - U.S. intelligence team in N. Iraq
March 1, 2002 - Saudis left off list of U.S. allies against terrorism
March 4, 2002 - Yemen agrees to receiving U.S. troops but with strings attached
March 4, 2002 - Democrats to Bush: Find Bin Laden before targeting Iraq
March 5, 2002 - U.S. intelligence monitoring 30 nations for aid to Al Qaida
March 5, 2002 - Admiral warns of Chinese strategic aid to U.S. allies
March 7, 2002 - CIA pullout in '95 makes Kurds wary of U.S. anti-Iraq bid
March 10, 2002 - Report: Hundreds of U.S. troops have arrived in Yemen
March 11, 2002 - Israelis may be excluded from Pentagon contracts
March 12, 2002 - U.S. talks with Qatar, confirms Riyadh not an ally against terror
March 15, 2002 - U.S. withholds $200 million in military aid to Israel
March 15, 2002 - U.S., Yemen set plans for training, anti-terror equipment
March 17, 2002 - U.S. missile defense conducts 3rd successful test
March 18, 2002 - U.S. adds Arafat group to terrorist list
March 18, 2002 - U.S. warns Iran not to block Caspian pipeline
March 19, 2002 - U.S., Israeli aerospace companies in dispute over security measures
March 19, 2002 - U.S. promises Turkey it opposes Kurdish state
March 20, 2002 - DIA chief: Conditions are ripe for regional war
March 20, 2002 - U.S.: Syria still in the market for nukes
March 21, 2002 - Cheney-Sharon talks focused on Iraqi missiles
March 22, 2002 - Saudis continue to fund Hamas
March 22, 2002 - U.S. calls PAC-3 missile defense test a success
March 25, 2002 - U.S. to allies: Israel-Palestinian conflict will not stop Iraq attack
March 25, 2002 - U.S. diplomats visit Iran-backed Syrian terror front
March 27, 2002 - Report: U.S. should 'rethink' Clinton-era Mideast policy
March 29, 2002 - Enron collapse threatens Palestinian power plant
March 29, 2002 - New terror alert focuses on Europe, Passover-Easter holidays
April 1, 2002 - U.S. to keep command and control center in Saudi Arabia
April 1, 2002 - Turkey will command peacekeepers in Afghanistan
April 4, 2002 - Israelis seize 40 suicide belts from West Bank factory
April 5, 2002 - U.S. moves to end Israel's isolation of Arafat
April 5, 2002 - U.S. seeks to address Muslim support for Al Qaida
April 8, 2002 - U.S. warns all Americans in Saudi Arabia to stay indoors
April 8, 2002 - Bush administration in dispute over Arafat's fate
April 9, 2002 - U.S. cancels exercise with Israel after threat assessment
April 10, 2002 - Report: U.S. must target Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Syria
April 11, 2002 - Americans in Egypt warned to exercise caution
April 12, 2002 - U.S. agrees to international peacekeeping force
April 12, 2002 - Critic: U.S. fails to demand chemical weapons inspections
April 14, 2002 - Bush invites Lebanese president in bid to contain Hizbullah
April 17, 2002 - Saudi crown prince to visit Bush at Crawford ranch next week
April 17, 2002 - U.S. : Rogue states now exporting weapons of mass destruction
April 18, 2002 - U.S. : Rogue states now exporting weapons of mass destruction
April 19, 2002 - Report: U.S. has completed 'basics' of plan to attack Iraq
April 23, 2002 - U.S. acts to reinforce credibility in Arab world
April 24, 2002 - U.S.-Yemen cooperation against terror hampered by tensions
April 24, 2002 - Pentagon maintains opposition to peacekeeping force
April 25, 2002 - Experts warn U.S. will go it alone in war on terror
April 26, 2002 - U.S. peacekeepers troops to be redeployed from Sinai to the Gulf
April 29, 2002 - Debate in Pentagon over U.S. force structure for Iraq attach
April 30, 2002 - U.S. lowers profile in Yemen
May 1, 2002 - Rumsfeld, Powell at odds over threat posed by Syria, Libya
May 1, 2002 - U.S. naval assets at lowest ebb in Gulf since Sept. 11
May 1, 2002 - Uncle Sam needs a few good Arabic-speaking interrogators
May 2, 2002 - U.S. to deploy 3,000 additional troops to Kuwait
May 3, 2002 - House bill targets Syria's missile, chem-war programs
May 3, 2002 - U.S. backs Jibril Rajoub as Arafat's sole security chief
May 6, 2002 - U.S. heightens state of alert in Gulf, asks Japan's help
May 7, 2002 - U.S. ultimatum to Syria, Libya on weapons of mass destruction
May 8, 2002 - Allies eye forward base in Jordan near border with Iraq
May 9, 2002 - Bush launches bid to marginalize Arafat
May 10, 2002 - U.S. extends warship deployment in Persian Gulf
May 12, 2002 - Sharon delays Gaza invasion after pressure from U.S.
May 15, 2002 - U.S. concludes Israel's military cannot defeat the Palestinians
May 16, 2002 - House bill liberates women soldiers from Saudi dress code
May 16, 2002 - U.S. sends additional troops to Gulf region
May 16, 2002 - U.S. offers to finance overhaul of Palestinian security force
May 16, 2002 - U.S. sanctions eight Chinese firms for tech transfers to Iran
May 20, 2002 - State Dept. report discounts Arafat's link to terrorism
May 20, 2002 - Cuba, Syria, Iran, Iraq, N. Korea remain on U.S. terror list
May 20, 2002 - China defies U.S. on sanctions for tech transfers to Iran
May 21, 2002 - Volume of intelligence on terror threats sharply up since 9-11
May 22, 2002 - U.S. validates Israeli evidence but won't label Arafat a terrorist
May 22, 2002 - U.S. agencies flooded with bogus terror threats, disinformation
May 22, 2002 - U.S. validates Israeli evidence but won't label Arafat a terrorist
May 24, 2002 - Bush orders 'zero-tolerance' for Iraqi attacks after UN vote
May 24, 2002 - Expert blasts State Dept. terror report as 'frankly fraudulent'
May 27, 2002 - U.S. victory against Taliban inspires new British war doctrine
May 28, 2002 - Trouble in Bahrain: U.S. warns troops to avoid pro-Iran gangs
May 29, 2002 - U.S. worried by Egypt plan for eight nuclear reactors
May 29, 2002 - Report: State Dept. breaks law by ignoring Palestinian terrorism
May 30, 2002 - U.S. targets pipeline in plan for February attack on Iraq
May 30, 2002 - Kristol urges U.S. to cut Saudi military ties
May 30, 2002 - U.S. Fifth Fleet orders sailors to duck fights in Bahrain
May 31, 2002 - U.S.: Saudi militants obtain SA-7 missiles
May 31, 2002 - Study: U.S. must redo Mideast map after Iraq offensive
June 3, 2002 - Patriot missiles experience problems in three of four tests
June 4, 2002 - Rumsfeld seeks to replace U.S. troops in Sinai
June 4, 2002 - Bush seeks Mubarak's help on Israel-Palestinian solution
June 6, 2002 - U.S. Marines studying Israeli urban warfare methods at Jenin
June 11, 2002 - Bad chemistry: Bush, Mubarak disagreed on almost everything
June 13, 2002 - Gulf buildup: U.S. has doubled troops in Kuwait this year
June 13, 2002 - U.S. ignores bribes for Mideast defense contracts
June 14, 2002 - Bush set to endorse interim Palestinian state next week
June 17, 2002 - U.S urged to buy African oil to end dependence on Gulf supplies
June 18, 2002 - U.S. extradites militants in policy shift to fight terrorism
June 18, 2002 - U.S. prevented major Israeli attack on Syria
June 20, 2002 - U.S. prevented major Israeli attack on Syria
June 21, 2002 - Americans in Saudi Arabi warned to check cars before starting
June 25, 2002 - Bush: Palestinian state must have 'new and different' leadership
June 25, 2002 - New U.S. terror report to reflect captured documents
June 26, 2002 - Bush's call for democracy rattles a non-democratic Arab world
June 27, 2002 - Official claims U.S. success in thwarting Al Qaida
June 30, 2002 - FBI doubles Arabic translators, emphasizes Islamic awareness
June 30, 2002 - U.S. smart bombs destroy Iraqi command and control site
July 3, 2002 - U.S. seeks democratic role model for Arab states
July 3, 2002 - U.S. calls Israel on drones in China: 'Zero sales to Beijing'
July 3, 2002 - Senate may stop arms sales to Saudis
July 4, 2002 - U.S. Air Force: Israel has 400 nukes, building naval force
July 5, 2002 - CIA may train Palestinians responsible for suicide attacks
July 7, 2002 - U.S. : Europeans lack equipment to trace nuke smuggling
July 8, 2002 - U.S. to boost Israel's missile defense against Iraqi Scuds
July 8, 2002 - U.S. seeks to coordinate Gulf air operations in the event of war
July 9, 2002 - Arafat told U.S. will never deal with him again
July 10, 2002 - Powell claims progress with Russia on proliferation to Iran
July 11, 2002 - Lack of womens' toilets taking toll on GI Janes in Gulf
July 11, 2002 - U.S. assumes operational control of air base in Qatar
July 11, 2002 - U.S. visa chief asked to resign over Mideast bribery scandal
July 12, 2002 - Wolfowitz to Turkey as political crisis threatens Iraq strategy
July 15, 2002 - Pearle warns: 'Powerful' evidence of Iraq-Al Qaida WMD ties
July 15, 2002 - Wolfowitz: Iraqi Kurds will not establish separate state
July 18, 2002 - U.S. has more than 19,000 troops in Arab world
July 18, 2002 - Congress signals interest in bills limiting U.S.-Saudi ties
July 19, 2002 - Allies complain Saudis funding 7,000 Islamic seminaries
July 21, 2002 - U.S. opposes Israel plan to deport families of suicide bombers
July 21, 2002 - Report says U.S. failure to define terrorism hampers war effort
July 21, 2002 - UN report: Most Arab youth want to emigrate to Europe, U.S.
July 23, 2002 - Rumsfeld reverses opposition to U.S. troops in Sinai
July 24, 2002 - U.S. readies largest military exercise ever
July 24, 2002 - U.S. ends 'visa express' policy for Saudis
July 25, 2002 - U.S. to help private spy satellite firms after restrictions
July 25, 2002 - New base ready in Kuwait for additional U.S. forces
July 25, 2002 - U.S. targets improved Iraqi air defenses
July 29, 2002 - Bush administration finally unites on plan for Iraqi opposition
July 31, 2002 - Hamas experimenting with chemical weapons
August 2, 2002 - 75,000 U. S. forces needed to protect a defeated Iraq from Iran
August 2, 2002 - U.S. Energy Dept. proposing deal to stop Russian reactors sale to Iran
August 6, 2002 - Rand report: Saudis 'active at every level of the terror chain'
August 8, 2002 - Saudis forbid U.S use of airbase that U.S. upgraded
August 8, 2002 - Iraq will not be dismantled, Congress told
August 8, 2002 - U.S. moves some consular offices from Jerusalem after threats
August 11, 2002 - Pentagon to finance intelligence ops using Iraqi opposition
August 11, 2002 - CIA's Tenet present security reform plan to Palestinians
August 11, 2002 - U.S. downplays possible November 17 link to ruling Greek party
August 12, 2002 - Recent defectors confirm intelligence on Iraqi warheads
August 13, 2002 - 4,000 U.S. troops arriving in Jordan for major exercises
August 14, 2002 - U.S. stockpiling military equipment in Jordan
August 15, 2002 - U.S. letter to Arab leaders: 'There will be no turning back'
August 15, 2002 - INS limits entry from Mideast countries: Saudis not affected
August 19, 2002 - U.S. already plans post-Saddam humanitarian programs
August 19, 2002 - Egypt weighs PR offensive to keep U.S. military aid coming
August 19, 2002 - Saudis still funding terror, Congressional panel told
August 25, 2002 - Saudi boycott causes 30 percent drop in U.S. exports
August 26, 2002 - U.S. rejects Saudi students, but bilateral defense ties maintained
August 26, 2002 - U.S. sanctions North Korea over missile sales to Yemen
August 28, 2002 - Saudis fear $100 trillion lawsuit could freeze assets in U.S.
August 28, 2002 - Seven allied raids in three days destroy Iraqi air defense sites
August 29, 2002 - U.S. general tells Israelis war will start by late November
August 29, 2002 - Cuba, Iran seek materials banned by Bio Weapons pact
August 29, 2002 - U.S. invites Turkey to join NATO missile defense umbrella
August 29, 2002 - U.S., Greece increase security cooperation
August 30, 2002 - U.S. admits failure in stopping North Korean proliferation
September 3, 2002 - U.S. special forces in 'Operation Infinite Moonlight' near Iraq
September 5, 2002 - Navel-watch diplomacy: U.S. hosts Anti-Americanism parley
September 6, 2002 - U.S.: Hizbullah greater long-term threat than Al Qaida
September 6, 2002 - Allies launch major strike on area of Iraq near Jordan border
September 6, 2002 - Bush requests aid for Israel, Palestinians
September 9, 2002 - CIA resumes training of Palestinian security agencies
September 11, 2002 - U.S. Fifth Fleet on highest alert; Navy warns oil tankers in Gulf
September 12, 2002 - U.S. Central Command plans November exercises in Qatar
September 13, 2002 - Qatar signals interest in permanent U.S. base
September 13, 2002 - House committee approves $16.5 billion in aid to Mideast
September 13, 2002 - U.S., Egypt to hold talks on Iraq
September 16, 2002 - U.S.-Arab trade has dropped 26 percent since 9/11 attacks
September 17, 2002 - U.S. seeks to avert 'water war' between Israel, Lebanon
September 17, 2002 - Israel says most security officers in U.S. training attacked civilians
September 17, 2002 - U.S. sets preemptive strikes on wider range of Iraqi targets
September 18, 2002 - U.S., Egypt hold talks on Iraq
September 19, 2002 - U.S. warned Egypt, Israel and Turkey of Al Qaida plots
September 19, 2002 - U.S. to Gulf allies: All systems go for war on Iraq
September 20, 2002 - Saddam's move stunned both U.S. and Israel, stalls war plans
September 20, 2002 - White House, Congress on collision course over Syria
September 22, 2002 - Surge in Muslim immigration may impact U.S. policy
September 23, 2002 - Bush opted for UN speech after simulated defeat in exercises
September 23, 2002 - Report calls for inspections backed by military force
September 24, 2002 - Headache for U.S. allies in Gulf: Public opinion favors Saddam
September 24, 2002 - Bush wants foreign aid to fight for 'future of the Muslim world'
September 26, 2002 - U.S. reevaluates ties with Arab states
September 27, 2002 - Report: U.S will need 40,000 troops in post-Saddam Iraq
September 30, 2002 - Al Qaida plots kidnappings of Americans in Jordan
September 30, 2002 - U.S. plans November exercises with Arab allies in Jordan
October 1, 2002 - Frustrated allied pilots can't beat Iraq's mobile defenses
October 1, 2002 - White House opposes withholding of Lebanon aid by Congress
October 2, 2002 - U.S. fears UN's Blix sides with Russia, China on inspections
October 4, 2002 - U.S. begins psychological warfare against Iraq
October 6, 2002 - Bush seen asking Sharon's vow to not retaliate against Iraqi strike
October 7, 2002 - CIA: Iraq quadruples smuggled oil revenues
October 9, 2002 - Kuwait: Killers of Marine were Al Qaida trained in Afghanistan
October 11, 2002 - Report: U.S. anti-Saddam coalition slowly coming together
October 11, 2002 - U.S. puts embassies in Kuwait, Yemen on high alert
October 13, 2002 - Hill Knowlton to Saudis: What Americans don't know, they fear
October 14, 2002 - Bush to Sharon: Make peace while we make war
October 15, 2002 - U.S. fears unrest in Gulf as military buildup continues
October 15, 2002 - Test of U.S. missile defense successfully intercepts ICBM
October 17, 2002 - Turkey, UAE, and U.S. begin major air combat excercise
October 17, 2002 - Gen. Franks arrives in Jordan for major special forces exercise
October 18, 2002 - Syria also admits plans to join the nuclear club
October 18, 2002 - U.S. presents plan to Yemen for military, security training
October 18, 2002 - Report: U.S. must confront Saudis on terror financing
October 20, 2002 - U.S.: Al Qaida funded by only 12 individuals, most Saudis
October 21, 2002 - GAO: DOD has misplaced 250,000 protective suits
October 22, 2002 - Congressional delegation warns administration on Syria
October 23, 2002 - U.S. delays war plans, downsizes Qatar exercise
October 24, 2002 - Russia spurned $10 billion U.S. deal to end Iran nuke program
October 24, 2002 - Bad blood: Kuwait also fears post-Saddam Iraq
October 25, 2002 - Israel promises U.S. it won't exile Arafat during war with Iraq
October 25, 2002 - U.S. angers Turkey, won't disclose details on deals with Kurds
October 29, 2002 - FBI doubles presence in the Middle East
October 29, 2002 - Americans in Jordan warned they may be under surveillance
October 30, 2002 - Kentucky hero called truckers' prayer meeting to catch snipers
November 4, 2002 - U.S. on guard in Gulf after reports of new Al Qaida plan
November 4, 2002 - Saudis warn foreigners Ramadan ban will be enforced
November 5, 2002 - U.S. Army planning psy-op based on Bin Laden profile
November 6, 2002 - Timing of Israeli election on eve of war concerns U.S.
November 6, 2002 - U.S. warns Americans in Jordan, Kuwait of Ramadan violence
November 8, 2002 - Arabs, Iranians in bitter dispute over control of post-Saddam Iraq
November 10, 2002 - Simulterror alert: Al Qaida plots multinational strikes
November 10, 2002 - U.S. warns Egypt about anti-semitic TV series
November 10, 2002 - UN resolution to delay start of war until February
November 11, 2002 - U.S. demands freeze on Israeli settlements in 'roadmap' to peace
November 11, 2002 - Americans in Qatar warned of terror attacks
November 12, 2002 - White House, Pentagon split in Brookings Iraq war game
November 12, 2002 - U.S. trains Algerian special forces
November 12, 2002 - War prep: U.S., Israel compete for access to same weapons
November 13, 2002 - First test of mobile laser destroys supersonic artillery shell
November 13, 2002 - CIA team in Turkey to plan capture of northern Iraq
November 13, 2002 - Congress drops bill imposing sanctions against Syria
November 14, 2002 - U.S. fears inspection whitewash, could press for Blix replacement
November 18, 2002 - U.S. warns of Iraq-backed Ramadan terror
November 20, 2002 - Syria rebuffs request by U.S. to end support for Islamic Jihad
November 20, 2002 - Report: Iraq can elude inspectors without violating resolution
November 20, 2002 - U.S. urges NATO to adopt missile defense against rogue state strikes
November 21, 2002 - U.S. to deploy Aegis destroyer to guard Israel from Iraqi Scuds
November 21, 2002 - Israel asked to unconditionally accept Palestinian state
November 22, 2002 - U.S. promises Israel $2.16 billion in military aid
November 25, 2002 - U.S. begins pulling out non-essential staff from Mideast
November 26, 2002 - Think tank: Iraq War likely to end within 6 weeks
November 28, 2002 - Bush maintains aid to Egypt despite complaints
November 29, 2002 - In wake of Predator success, U.S. weighs assassination options
December 2, 2002 - Suspected assassins fire shots at U.S. ambassador to Egypt
December 3, 2002 - Some in Congress favor U.S. peacekeepers along Jordan River
December 4, 2002 - Bush forgives Palestinian terror, citing national security
December 4, 2002 - Turkey gets $3 billion, allows U.S. to use its bases
December 4, 2002 - Iraq moving anti-aircraft assets to civilian sectors
December 9, 2002 - Qatar exercise called most advanced ever
December 9, 2002 - State Dept. issues warning to Americans in southern Turkey
December 11, 2002 - U.S. exercise in Qatar extended, called drill for lightning strike
December 11, 2002 - Laser missile defense test today as Pentagon accelerates schedule
December 11, 2002 - Scuds bust marks first time U.S. stopped N. Korean missile ship
December 12, 2002 - Senator: Hizbullah, not Al Qaida, 'most competent terrorist group'
December 12, 2002 - Missile seizure complicated improved U.S.-Yemen ties
December 12, 2002 - U.S., Qatar sign new, 20-year military agreement
December 12, 2002 - U.S. missile defense test fails
December 13, 2002 - U.S. to push free enterprise first in post-Saddam Mideast
December 13, 2002 - Report warns U.S. must tackle Iran next
December 13, 2002 - Congress not 'getting answers' about N. Korean Scuds fiasco
December 13, 2002 - U.S. to transfer peacekeepers from Sinai to Iraqi theater
December 14, 2002 - Report: U.S. preparing to deploy 90,000 troops to Turkey
December 17, 2002 - Expert: Nonproliferators failing to stop the proliferators
December 18, 2002 - U.S. anti-missile system to guard against Mideast missiles by '05
December 20, 2002 - Report: CIA pulled out of failing states
December 20, 2002 - Israel gets the word: Won't fight in Iraq war
December 23, 2002 - U.S. holds largest exercise in Kuwait since Gulf War
December 23, 2002 - UN: Al Qaida training camps reopen in Afghanistan
December 24, 2002 - Israel insists it must retaliate against Iraqi strike
December 27, 2002 - U.S. increases aid offer for use of Turkish bases
December 31, 2002 - Saudis allow U.S. limited use of air base
December 31, 2002 - U.S. forces on alert in Yemen
MIDDLE EAST
January 2, 2002 - Palestinian official seeks new weapons, ammunition
January 2, 2002 - Egypt succeeds in new extradition bid for insurgents
January 2, 2002 - China-Israel ties on the rocks over canceled Phalcon deal
January 3, 2002 - Saudi royal family 'in complete panic' during December riots
January 3, 2002 - Bahrain becomes first Arab ally to join U.S. terror war
January 7, 2002 - U.S., Israel in dispute over weapon boat's destination
January 8, 2002 - A Saudi perspective on the 'Culture of Hatred' in the Arab world
January 8, 2002 - Iran denies arms exports
January 9, 2002 - Saddam seeks bases on invasion route from North
January 10, 2002 - U.S. urges restrain, Israel vows to avenge Hamas attack
January 14, 2002 - Saddam may have missing Stealth-detecting radar systems
January 15, 2002 - Saddam again convenes nuke chiefs for war council
January 16, 2002 - Israel offers China satellites to compensate for canceled Phalcon deal
January 17, 2002 - Israel orders intelligence focus on Iran's new ties with Arafat
January 21, 2002 - Israel invades, captures West Bank city
January 22, 2002 - Hama expands warhead on Kassam rockets
January 22, 2002 - U.S. allies still allowing Jihad indoctrination in wake of September 11
January 22, 2002 - Syria's Assad clueless about intensifying N. Korean ties
January 24, 2002 - Al Qaida moving into Gaza, may join fight against Israel
January 24, 2002 - Hizbullah launches barrage against Israel
January 25, 2002 - Arafat gets the silent treatment from Arab leaders
January 25, 2002 - Iran launches missile attack on Iraqi camp
January 25, 2002 - IAEA inspection team arrives in Baghdad
January 28, 2002 - Saudi Arabia listed with Iraq, N. Korea as least free
January 28, 2002 - Coed suicide bomber beat tight security in Jerusalem
January 28, 2002 - Israeli F-16s attack Palestinian positions
January 29, 2002 - U.S. fears Al Qaida hiding among 3 million pilgrims to Mecca
January 29, 2002 - Hamas deploy new rockets in West Bank; Israel braces for imminent attacks
January 30, 2002 - Report: Saudis financed escape of 4,000 Al Qaida to fight Israel
February 1, 2002 - China signs option for 10 Israeli satellites
February 4, 2002 - Saddam starving Kurds in N. Iraq
February 5, 2002 - Libya revived missile program after UN lifted sanctions
February 5, 2002 - Hizbullah fires on Israeli aircraft near Lebanon border
February 6, 2002 - Palestinian insurgent shoots up West Bank settlement, takes hostages
February 7, 2002 - Strategist: Arab missile buildup is deterrent to Israeli first strike
February 7, 2002 - Israel seizes shipment of Kassam rockets in West Bank
February 8, 2002 - What passes for p.c. commentary in Saudi Arabia
February 8, 2002 - Iran has produced 20 Shihab missiles, Israeli official says
February 8, 2002 - Israel strikes Palestinian security facility
February 11, 2002 - Iran commander threatens U.S. with attack on Gulf oil fields
February 11, 2002 - Turkey offers to sell water to Libya
February 11, 2002 - Hamas takes credit for first Kassam-2 rocket attacks on Israel
February 11, 2002 - Iraq strengthens aid defense systems in North
February 11, 2002 - Saudis arrest pilgrims with Al Qaida links
February 12, 2002 - Syria charges blockade as U.S. cracks down on exports to Iraq
February 13, 2002 - Syria turns to Iran for strategic assistance
February 13, 2002 - Arafat in dispute with his security chiefs
February 13, 2002 - Israel, China sign $350 million Phalcon compensation package
February 14, 2002 - Saddam deporting non-Arabs from strategic province
February 14, 2002 - Saudis military on guard as 900,000 pilgrim arrive in Mecca
February 15, 2002 - In first, Palestinians destroy Israeli tank
February 17, 2002 - Saudi cleric suggests Iranian pilgrims are infidels
February 17, 2002 - Israeli F-16s retaliate after suicide bombing, Kassam rocket attacks
February 18, 2002 - Saudis pledge to sign lucrative energy contracts after delays
February 18, 2002 - Iran threat adds to tensions with Saudis at Mecca
February 19, 2002 - Two new suicide bombs kill four Israelis
February 19, 2002 - 90,000 stand guard as 2.5 million pilgrims arrive at Mecca
February 20, 2002 - Three Al Qaida agents captured enroute to Israel
February 21, 2002 - 'No tank in the world' could have survived Palestinian mine
February 22, 2002 - Israel ready to lift Arafat siege
February 22, 2002 - Iranians violate Saudi ban with anti-U.S. demonstration at Mecca
February 22, 2002 - Israeli shopper kills suicide attacker after bomb fizzles
February 25, 2002 - Pilgrimage to Mecca concludes quietly after Iranian protests
February 25, 2002 - Israel eases restrictions on Arafat
February 25, 2002 - Egypt sees separate strategic ties with U.S.
February 26, 2002 - U.S. exercises with Israel, Turkey worries Iran
February 27, 2002 - Iran constructing assembly lines for Libyan missiles
February 27, 2002 - Gulf states have dramatically cut foreign aid since mid-90s
February 27, 2002 - Lebanon arrests three charged with spying for Israel
February 27, 2002 - Hamas claim: Kassam rockets will have chemical warheads
February 28, 2002 - Israel captures Palestinian refugee camp
February 28, 2002 - Turkey installs sensors along border with Iraq
February 28, 2002 - Jordan's counterterror chief survives assassination attempt
February 28, 2002 - Hizbullah tied to diamond trade in Angola, Sierre Leone
March 1, 2002 - Iran threatens any neighbors assisting U.S. attack
March 1, 2002 - Saudis again stalls on foreign energy contracts
March 1, 2002 - Jordan suspect pro-Iraqi agents in assassination attempt
March 4, 2002 - Gulf analysts see Israeli straegy to secularize Middle East
March 4, 2002 - Drug production up sharply in Syria, Lebanon
March 5, 2002 - Pro-Bin Laden web site posts plans to sap 'enemy's morale'
March 5, 2002 - Syria now second leading exporter to Iraq
March 7, 2002 - Iraq expanded bioweapons program under inspectors' noses
March 10, 2002 - Israelis, Palestinians trade lethal blows
March 10, 2002 - Palestinians terrorize West Bank Christians in shakedown bid
March 11, 2002 - Sharon lifts Arafat siege
March 12, 2002 - Palestinian gunmen killed after firing at motorists
March 12, 2002 - U.S. in flurry of meetings with Kurds as Iraq redeploys troops
March 12, 2002 - Report: Palestinians have anti-aircraft weapons
March 13, 2002 - Israel searches for Hizbullah dressed as Israeli soldiers
March 13, 2002 - Jordan fights off Iraq-backed insurgents
March 13, 2002 - Kuwait apprehends Al Qaida in cooperation with U.S.
March 14, 2002 - Iraq deploys new forces near northern, western borders
March 14, 2002 - Israeli government appoints new chief of staff
March 14, 2002 - Drugs bump charity as terror's favored revenue stream
March 15, 2002 - Official Egyptian daily: Cafe suicide bombing was 'heroic'
March 15, 2002 - Palestinians kill second top-grade Israeli tank
March 17, 2002 - Saudi religious cops taking heat over schoolgirls' death in fire
March 18, 2002 - Palestinian attacks taking toll on Israeli army
March 19, 2002 - Saudi prince says defense ties with U.S. are excellent
March 19, 2002 - Palestinians fire rockets into Gaza during Cheney visit
March 20, 2002 - Israeli schoolkids drill for missile attacks
March 21, 2002 - Government seizes control of Saudi press
March 21, 2002 - Turkey demands Israel buy water in exchange for tank contract
March 21, 2002 - DIA: Iran exporting missiles to Syria
March 22, 2002 - Iran still sheltering hundreds of Al Qaida terrorists
March 24, 2002 - Saudis ban marriage
to western women
March 24, 2002 - Divisions continue to plague anti-Saddam groups
March 24, 2002 - Security measures shut down much of Beirut for Arab summit
March 25, 2002 - Jordan teams up with Israel to kill Palestinian insurgents
March 26, 2002 - Palestinian media seek feminist suicide bombers
March 26, 2002 - Turkey balks at managing Afghan peacekeeping force
March 27, 2002 - Turkey launches offensive against Kurdish Workers Party in Iraq
March 27, 2002 - Saudis build desert city around CSS-2 Chinese missiles
March 28, 2002 - Israel may call up reserves; Cabinet weighs Arafat's fate
March 29, 2002 - Israel mobilizes reserves, decides to 'completely isolate' Arafat
March 29, 2002 - Arafat's successor seen as his deputy, Mahmoud Abbas
March 29, 2002 - Egypt completes major military exercise
March 31, 2002 - Israelis, Palestinians issue conflicting reports on Arafat's fate
April 1, 2002 - Arafat on Arab media: 'Allah, give me martyrdom'
April 1, 2002 - U.S. arranges for Arafat's exile in Morocco
April 1, 2002 - Al Qaida targets Christians, Jews in Turkey
April 1, 2002 - Divisions continue to plague anti-Saddam groups
April 2, 2002 - Israeli intelligence: Arafat approves 30 new suicide missions
April 2, 2002 - 200 Palestinians surrender after Israeli assault on security HQ
April 3, 2002 - Missile factory blows up in Syria
April 4, 2002 - Israel plans to mobilize 31,000 soldiers for offensive
April 8, 2002 - Egypt leads drive for Israel to sign Non-Proliferation Treaty
April 8, 2002 - Syria shifts troops, expecting Israeli attack on Hizbullah
April 9, 2002 - 10 Israeli reservists killed in refugee camp ambush
April 9, 2002 - Israelis: Captured documents show bio-chem 'interest'
April 10, 2002 - Israel withdraws after failing to capture leaders of insurgency
April 10, 2002 - Hizbullah fires SA-7 missiles at Isaeli fighter jets
April 11, 2002 - Israel tests new urban war tactics: Infantry, UAVs, no F-16s
April 11, 2002 - Report: Saudi intelligence no help to U.S. war on terror
April 12, 2002 - Saudi-controlled daily praises Passover bomber as 'quiet hero who infiltrated so elegantly'
April 12, 2002 - U.S. affirms support for Bahrain after Shi'ite demonstrations
April 12, 2002 - Oman discovers major oil reserve
April 14, 2002 - Gulf states slow population boom
April 14, 2002 - Arafat condemns terrorism, not suicide bombers
April 14, 2002 - Jordan's military halts massive attack on Israeli embassy
April 15, 2002 - Egypt rejects war talk, tells radical states to get real
April 15, 2002 - Saudis to U.S.: Telethon won't bankroll suicide bombers
April 16, 2002 - Saudi crown prince cancels trip to U.S.
April 16, 2002 - Arrest deals blow to brigade leading Palestinian attacks
April 16, 2002 - Analysts: Oil prices unsteady until U.S. plans for Iraq become clear
April 16, 2002 - U.S. orders fighter-jets to engage Iraqi anti-aircraft batteries
April 17, 2002 - U.S. faces uphill odds in helping Yemen control terror groups
April 17, 2002 - Documents captured by Israel detail Arafat's terror offensive
April 17, 2002 - Emirates think tank labels Iran greatest threat
April 19, 2002 - Israel plans 'virtual fence' with hidden sensors along border with West Bank
April 21, 2002 - Israel: Ramallah documents signal Iran, Iraq as arms sources
April 22, 2002 - Protests planned as Saudis crack down on religious cops, clergy
April 22, 2002 - U.S. preparing new sanctions on Syria
April 22, 2002 - Israel concludes West Bank offensive
April 22, 2002 - Saudis allow expansion of Pakistan military presence
April 23, 2002 - Saudis still reliable U.S. ally on stabilizing oil supply
April 23, 2002 - Iraq moves SAMs to confront allied fighter pilots
April 23, 2002 - Syria pulls back 20,000 troops over threat of Israeli strikes
April 24, 2002 - Blast destroys Syrian weapons plant, spares missile assembly line
April 24, 2002 - Egypt blocking flow of young volunteers for war with Israel
April 25, 2002 - Oman allocates land for new base
April 26, 2002 - Bush confronted Abdullah about Saudi funding of Hamas
April 29, 2002 - Israel captures Hebron after Palestinian attack on settlers
April 29, 2002 - Palestinians resume insurgency strikes against Israel
April 29, 2002 - Saddam gets three shipments of smuggled Scuds
April 29, 2002 - Pakistan's military over budget
April 30, 2002 - Israel: Captured documents show EU aid subsidizing war
May 1, 2002 - Egypt continues to ban seminary students from police
May 1, 2002 - Terrorists finding safe haven in outlaw zone of South America
May 2, 2002 - Arafat urged to centralize command of security agencies
May 2, 2002 - Saudis admit political problems delaying $30 billion gas deal
May 3, 2002 - Saddam calls on Iran to return 148 war planes
May 5, 2002 - Israelis launch new offensive based on captured documents
May 6, 2002 - Saudi religion cops still in control despite school fire outrage
May 7, 2002 - Saudi foreign minister in surprise visit on eve of Sharon talks
May 7, 2002 - Saudis to expand controversial religious police
May 8, 2002 - Suicide attacks resume, Bush deploys Tenet
May 8, 2002 - Iran announces plans to improve intermediate-range missile
May 9, 2002 - Yemen on high state of alert for Al Qaida attack
May 10, 2002 - Iran expects rising demand for oil in summer months
May 10, 2002 - Saudi wealth can't buy security, strategic report concludes
May 12, 2002 - Riyad has no comment as anti-U.S. boycott spreads
May 13, 2002 - Iraq moves forces in its South, North
May 13, 2002 - UN faces vote on 'smart sanctions' for Iraq
May 13, 2002 - Israel captures 15 suicide bombers
May 14, 2002 - Israel must upgrade defenses for long-range missiles
May 14, 2002 - Jordan's King: Palestinians need 'transparent' government
May 14, 2002 - Saudi military arrests thousands in immigration crackdown
May 19, 2002 - New Saudi taboo: Teens smoking water pipes in coffee shops
May 19, 2002 - Reform proposals increase pressure on Arafat
May 20, 2002 - Palestinian suicide bombings resume
May 21, 2002 - American paralyzed in suicide attack sues the EU
May 21, 2002 - Palestinian militant assassinated
May 23, 2002 - Israel warns U.S. of suicide belt threat to shopping malls
May 23, 2002 - New immigration bill limits applicants from Syria, other terror states
May 24, 2002 - Palestinian militants taking aim at strategic targets
May 24, 2002 - 'Famous' author tells think tank: 9-11 planes remote-controlled
May 27, 2002 - Pakistan President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's address to his nation
May 29, 2002 - Bahrain to host anti-Israel conference after anti-U.S. unrest
May 29, 2002 - Saudi Arabia warns of Al Qaida comeback using forged IDs
May 30, 2002 - Iran training Palestinians in use of surface-to-air missilesq
May 30, 2002 - Israel's government debates response to new suicide attacks
May 30, 2002 - Gulf nations convey fears to U.S. over threat of India-Pakistan war
May 31, 2002 - Israel military invades cities to preempt new suicide attacks
June 3, 2002 - India may benefit from Israel's new high resolution spy satellite
June 3, 2002 - Egypt readies peace plan for Camp David meeting
June 3, 2002 - Saudis sentence Khobar attackers, provide no details
June 3, 2002 - Ruling cleric warns Iran 'on the brink of explosion'
June 5, 2002 - Israeli intelligence: Hizbullah bombed bus, plans 'unique' attack
June 5, 2002 - Egypt received 24 No-Dong missiles from N. Korea despite pledge
June 6, 2002 - Study advises Arabs to invest in oil to maintain market share
June 6, 2002 - Palestinians working on nerve gas weapons for attacks
June 6, 2002 - Jordan fires professors who endorsed suicide bombings
June 6, 2002 - Israel stopped from invading Gaza, hits Arafat HQ instead
June 9, 2002 - Saudi voyeurs like new cell phone-cameras
June 9, 2002 - United Arab Emirates bill curbs foreign marriages
June 9, 2002 - Gulf states urged to have larger familes
June 9, 2002 - Hamas claims credit as attacks on settlements kill 3
June 11, 2002 - Jordan withdraws ambassador to Iran over charges of subversion
June 11, 2002 - Musharraf leaves on Gulf tour as Rumsfeld visit nears
June 12, 2002 - Israel captures 10 bombs at Arafat security command
June 13, 2002 - Egypt stopped Padilla from forging Al Qaida links with Jihad
June 13, 2002 - Palestinians develop anti-tank missile
June 14, 2002 - Arafat on the couch: Profile concludes he's hetero but unstable
June 14, 2002 - Interpol wants regional bureau in Saudi Arabia
June 17, 2002 - Book: Israel plans to deploy nukes on new subs
June 17, 2002 - Hamas threatens to use chemical weapons against Israel
June 18, 2002 - Israel offers airline security cooperation with U.S.
June 19, 2002 - Israel to deport Palestinian leaders linked to suicide attacks
June 19, 2002 - Saudi airlift returns hundreds of Al Qaida from Iran
June 21, 2002 - Israel calls up reservists, conducts major exercise in Golan Heights
June 21, 2002 - Egypt charges Israel's radioactive waste damages water resources
June 23, 2002 - Saddam's heir escapes assassination attempt
June 23, 2002 - Israeli troops to remain in West Bank cities
June 23, 2002 - U.S.: Chemwar site may have been damaged by Iran quake
June 24, 2002 - Israel completes quick-response plan for 9/11-type attack
June 24, 2002 - Turkey arrests 50 in Al Qaida crackdown
June 24, 2002 - Palestinian Authority arrests 30 Hamas members
June 25, 2002 - Allies fail to fund Turkish leadership of peacekeeping force
June 26, 2002 - Mubarak may earn billions from secret oil deal with Iraq
June 26, 2002 - Iran fears Turkish aid overflights
June 26, 2002 - Iraq-Saudi border to open for first time since Gulf War
June 26, 2002 - Jordan restricts Palestinian entry at Allenby Bridge
June 27, 2002 - Israeli Jew charged with spying for Hizbullah
June 27, 2002 - Egypt allows prison convention of outlawed militant group
June 27, 2002 - Iraq increases attacks on coalition planes, deploys new launcher
July 1, 2002 - Israel kills Hamas bombmaker wanted for major suicide attacks
July 1, 2002 - Al Qaida, Hizbullah join forces
July 2, 2002 - Pakistan seeks Iran bases to guard warplanes from India attack
July 2, 2002 - U.S. ties at risk as succession fight splits oil-rich Kuwait
July 2, 2002 - Pentagon ducks question in open session on Egypt's missiles
July 3, 2002 - Israel occupies 7 of 8 West Bank cities, prepares for two-front war
July 3, 2002 - Arafat fires pro-U.S. security chief: Rajoub refuses to leave post
July 4, 2002 - New Iraqi coalition noted in daily published by Saddam's son
July 4, 2002 - Israeli report details Saudi funding for Palestinian militants
July 5, 2002 - El Al probing 2nd July 4 attack, in Russia, as also terrorist
July 7, 2002 - Palestinian security officials protest Arafat decision
July 7, 2002 - Iraq rejects return of UN inspectors
July 9, 2002 - Military defectors to convene dump-Saddam conference
July 9, 2002 - Saudis fall behind Gulf neighbors in economic growth
July 10, 2002 - Iraq allows regular overflights of Iran arms shipments to Hizbullah
July 12, 2002 - Israeli system to protect airliners from surface-to-air missiles
July 14, 2002 - CIA downplays Iran's uprising; Bush statement strong backs it
July 14, 2002 - Jordan's prince helps plot Saddam coup in London
July 16, 2002 - Palestinians agree to surrender Al Qaida militant
July 16, 2002 - Hamas leaders survive Israeli missile attack
July 18, 2002 - Suicide bombers return, Iran-backed Islamic Jihad takes credit
July 19, 2002 - Israel intends to deport families of suicide bombers
July 22, 2002 - German firm hired to nail down 1,500 km. Saudi-Yemen border
July 23, 2002 - Israeli F-16s take out top Hamas leader; Sharon hails achievement
July 23, 2002 - Report: Iran turns down Iraq's urgent cash offer for missiles
July 24, 2002 - Iran agrees to consider Iraq's missile request
July 25, 2002 - Israeli intelligence: Narco-terror profits funded Sept. 11 attack
July 26, 2002 - Israel destroys Kassam rocket facilities in Gaza
July 26, 2002 - Arab nations halt funding after reports Arafat embezzled aid
July 28, 2002 - Palestinians fire first anti-tank missile at Israeli bus
July 29, 2002 - Oman, UAE tighten borders to stop militants' smuggling route
July 29, 2002 - Kuwait on heightened alert as Iraqi buildup reported near border
July 30, 2002 - Hamas planned simultaneous bombings in six cities
August 1, 2002 - U.S. report confirms Saudi-Pakistan nuke contacts
August 1, 2002 - Israelis with underworld ties supplying arms, ammo to Palestinians
August 1, 2002 - Syria supplying 'critical parts' for Iraqi buildup
August 1, 2002 - Hamas backpack bomb not a suicide attack: 5 U.S. citizens killed
August 2, 2002 - Arafat undercuts minister he appointed to reform security agencies
August 4, 2002 - Israel intelligence projects Iraqi missile strike if Saddam is cornered
August 4, 2002 - Iran recruits Arabs for security crackdown
August 4, 2002 - Gulf states fail to stop surge in foreign labor
August 5, 2002 - U.S. helps Yemen form its first coast guard
August 5, 2002 - Israel: Al Qaida recruiting Palestinians via Hamas
August 5, 2002 - Hamas campaign claims 13 Israeli lives
August 8, 2002 - Israel faces 'mega-terror' attacks, Sharon warned
August 9, 2002 - Saddam creates units in Baghdad with orders to fire on intruders
August 9, 2002 - U.S.: Israel had better intelligence on Iraq's super weapons
August 9, 2002 - Former aide faults Arafat on 'transparency,' forms new party
August 12, 2002 - Israel prepares for Iraqi strike 'at any moment'
August 12, 2002 - Physician to oppose Arafat in elections, opposes suicide terror
August 13, 2002 - Saudi charity linked to Al Qaida resumes operations
August 13, 2002 - Palestinians OKs new agency to stop suicide bombings
August 14, 2002 - Israeli intelligence: Arafat kept $1.3 billion in Palestinian assets
August 14, 2002 - Opposition reports assassination attemp on Saddam's son
August 15, 2002 - Israel to distribute antidote to radioactive weapons
August 15, 2002 - Al Qaida fighters to leave Lebanese camp after battle
August 15, 2002 - Iran secretly building two nuclear weapons facilities
August 19, 2002 - State seminary in Egypt rejects U.S. oversight, cautions clerics
August 19, 2002 - Sept. 11 lawsuit targets three key Saudi princes
August 19, 2002 - Hamas rejects limited Palestinian state, demands all of Israel
August 21, 2002 - Report: Libya goes ballistic in $13.5 billion deal with Iran
August 22, 2002 - Iraqi intelligence blamed for Abu Nidal killing
August 22, 2002 - Palestinians offer detailed plan for state to international 'quartet'
August 23, 2002 - Palestinians order government workers to rally for Saddam
August 25, 2002 - Egypt, Jordan send security advisors to train Palestinians
August 25, 2002 - Abu Nidal to aides about Lockerbie: 'We are behind it'
August 25, 2002 - Saddam tries a little diplomacy, offers neighbors big trade deals
August 27, 2002 - Palestinians favor suicide attacks, not Arafat, new poll finds
August 28, 2002 - Radicalization of Israeli Arabs blamed on Sunni clergy
August 28, 2002 - Iran moves to stop flow of drugs, refugees over Afghan border
September 2, 2002 - Five Palestinians killed in failed assassination attempt
September 2, 2002 - Turkey pushes to sell Israel water but face its own shortage
September 2, 2002 - Saudi royals put out all points alert on Israeli imports
September 2, 2002 - Israel lifts ban on assassinating militants using human shields
September 3, 2002 - Lebanon arrests thousands in massive security crackdown
September 3, 2002 - Palestinians transferring assets to Jordan
September 3, 2002 - Pakistan, Yemen campaigns promote non-violent Islam
September 3, 2002 - Iran tests intermediate-range missile
September 5, 2002 - Price of security exceeds Israel's budget
September 4, 2002 - Libya may be first Arab state with nukes, Sharon warns
September 9, 2002 - Iran claims successful test of solid-fuel missile
September 9, 2002 - Saudis takes steps to tighten bank transactions among Gulf states
September 9, 2002 - Report: Al Qaida has financing, plans new attacks on U.S., Israel
September 10, 2002 - ISS: Iraq could quickly build nukes but lacks missile power
September 10, 2002 - Israel: Hamas ordered poisoning of diners at Jerusalem cafe
September 10, 2002 - Pakistan, Jordan discuss expanded defense ties
September 11, 2002 - Palestinians hired to protest Bush, rally for Saddam
September 11, 2002 - Saudis again reject offer by major Western energy firms
September 12, 2002 - Israel call defenses against Iraqi missiles adequate
September 12, 2002 - Arafat's political defeat called end of one-man rule
September 13, 2002 - Expert: UN contributing to Saddam's war chest
September 16, 2002 - Hamas blamed for first successful rocket attack inside Israel
September 17, 2002 - Iraq accepts inspectors one day after Saudis endorse allied attack
September 17, 2002 - Egypt has tested N. Korean missiles, U.S. tells Asian allies
September 18, 2002 - 'Quartet' sees Palestinian state in 2005
September 18, 2002 - Saudi spy chief: CIA got 'all' our intelligence on Al Qaida since '97
September 18, 2002 - Islamic Jihad strengthened by help from Iran
September 19, 2002 - Six-week suicide bombing lull in Israel comes to a violent end
September 20, 2002 - Saudis warns U.S. that war will hike oil prices
September 20, 2002 - Twenty from Arafat compound surrender as Israel strikes back
September 22, 2002 - Kuwait called a reluctant ally against Saddam
September 22, 2002 - Israel spares only Arafat's residence
September 23, 2002 - Israel: 'This man is finished'
September 24, 2002 - Israel raids Gaza City; 9 dead
September 24, 2002 - Israel to brief U.S. on capture of militants sent by Iraq
September 25, 2002 - British Intelligence : Iraq developing intermediate-range missiles
September 25, 2002 - Kuwait, Jordan fear preemptive strike by Iraq
September 26, 2002 - Arafat orders attacks on dissidents demanding reforms
September 26, 2002 - Israeli town hit by Kassam rockets
September 27, 2002 - Mubarak warns: In post-Soviet world, U.S. attack inevitable
September 27, 2002 - Hamas leader Mohammed Deif wounded in missile attack
September 30, 2002 - Iraq rejects any tightening of UN inspections
September 30, 2002 - Hamas vows revenge for attempted assassination
September 30, 2002 - Sharon: 'It's impossible to say no to our big friend'
September 30, 2002 - Egypt cracks down on anti-U.S. dissent, fearing protests
October 1, 2002 - Egyptian clerics debate suicide bombings after U.S. pressure
October 2, 2002 - How to bomb thy neighbor: Hamas offers online 'Academy'
October 3, 2002 - Arafat blocks rivals, U.S. reform plan
October 3, 2002 - Report: Sarin warhead could kill thousands of Israelis
October 4, 2002 - Iran says its new missile targets Israel, not the West
October 4, 2002 - Iran says its new missile targets Israel, not the West
October 6, 2002 - Trial nears in Yemen for USS Cole bombers
October 7, 2002 - Israel raids Gaza, 13 dead
October 8, 2002 - Civil war: Hamas, Palestinian Authority in firefights
October 9, 2002 - Sharon calls Gaza attack success, plans new attacks on Hamas
October 10, 2002 - Kuwait detains 50 in crackdown on militants
October 10, 2002 - Hamas hits the pause button after battering by Israel
October 11, 2002 - Documents reveal Saddam's hand behind Palestinian uprising
October 11, 2002 - Israelis term Hamas' new Kassam-3 rocket a 'breakthrough'
October 13, 2002 - Kuwait: Cell leader planned more attacks, had e-mail from Al Qaida
October 13, 2002 - Hamas continues to fight Arafat forces in Gaza
October 14, 2002 - Kuwait begins exercises against Iraqi unconventional attack
October 15, 2002 - Hizbullah warns Israel not to stop water diversion project
October 15, 2002 - Arafat's national security advisor quits in protest
October 17, 2002 - Israeli intelligence: Bin Laden is dead, heir has been chosen
October 17, 2002 - Saudi Prince call for 'faith without excess'
October 17, 2002 - Jordan seeks to halt new wave of Palestinian immigrants
October 17, 2002 - Qatar confirms presence of 4,000 U.S. troops
October 17, 2002 - Bush pledges one-week notice to Israel in advance of Iraq attack
October 17, 2002 - Iran deception? Missile tested said to be longer range Shihab-4
October 20, 2002 - Israeli military clashes with Jewish settlers
October 20, 2002 - Anti-Syrian protests mark Chirac's visit to Beirut
October 21, 2002 - Arafat bans pro-Saddam demonstrations in first
October 23, 2002 - Harvard study cites Saudis as leading Internet censor
October 23, 2002 - Israel says it stopped 30 terror attacks in less than a week
October 24, 2002 - Feud between Hamas, Palestinian Authority worries Egypt
October 25, 2002 - Israel enters Jenin in bid to prevent new suicide bombings
October 28, 2002 - Saudis bow to clerics, reject U.S. appeal for curriculum reform
October 28, 2002 - Civilians banned from quarter of Kuwait as major exercises begin
October 28, 2002 - Fatah back in the suicide business
October 28, 2002 - Islamic fundamentalists gain in Bahrain elections
October 30, 2002 - Iran warns U.S. not to broaden war:
'We are not Iraq'
October 31, 2002 - Sharon prepares new defense minister after coalition collapse
October 31, 2002 - Wolfowitz confirms Saudis got Chinese long-range missiles
November 1, 2002 - Israel concludes war with Iraq is no longer imminent
November 1, 2002 - Palestinians fear new defense minister will end Arafat's reign
November 4, 2002 - Mofaz agrees to be Israel's defense minister
November 4, 2002 - King launches campaign to reposition Jordan as independent
November 4, 2002 - Win by Islamic party in Turkey could impact U.S. war plans
November 4, 2002 - Turkey's role in Iraq war, secular constitution now in doubt
November 4, 2002 - Saudis block approval of Qatar gas pipeline
November 5, 2002 - Israel: Strategic alliance with Turkey survived election
November 5, 2002 - Israel heads for early elections
November 5, 2002 - Turkey's AKP appears to have the votes to change constitution
November 5, 2002 - Fatah split: Arafat's commanders want ties with Hamas, Jihad
November 5, 2002 - Interview with Saddam: U.S. out to destroy centers of Arab power
November 6, 2002 - Israel weighs expanding navy to protect its nukes
November 6, 2002 - Israelis capture Palestinian cell headed for Ben-Gurion airport
November 7, 2002 - AKP leader contradicts Turkish foreign ministry on Israel ties
November 8, 2002 - Israel successfully tests PAC-2 anti-missile system
November 8, 2002 - Turkey rocked by winning party's Cyprus stance
November 8, 2002 - EU seeks to reconcile Fatah and Hamas
November 10, 2002 - Israel kills top Jihad bomber: 'Engineer' was hiding in cave
November 11, 2002 - Fatah gunman kill 5 in northern Israel kibbutz
November 11, 2002 - Jordan special forces kill 4 in crackdown on Islamic militants
November 12, 2002 - Jordan arrests scores of international terrorists in raid
November 13, 2002 - Think tank: Israeli deterrence strong despite war with Palestinians
November 14, 2002 - Israeli intelligence concludes Arafat's exile would not end war
November 14, 2002 - Hamas refuses demands by Egypt, Fatah to end suicide attacks
November 18, 2002 - Israel promises not to hurt Arafat after 12 Israelis killed
November 18, 2002 - First inspection in Iraq set for Nov. 27
November 18, 2002 - Turkey appoints AKP's Gul as interim prime minister
November 18, 2002 - Iraq moves aircraft to desert sites near Saudi border
November 18, 2002 - 'Diversity is necessary' for inspectors, IAEA chief says
November 18, 2002 - Israeli undercover guards stop hijack attempt
November 18, 2002 - Kuwait arrests Al Qaida head of French tanker bombing
November 18, 2002 - Israeli military pressed for crackdown in Gaza, West Bank
November 19, 2002 - Al Qaida cells discovered in several Gulf state militaries
November 19, 2002 - Islamic win in Bahrain threatens lifestyles of U.S. troops
November 19, 2002 - Israel: Palestinian Authority now running arms factories in Gaza
November 20, 2002 - Saudis vow to watch how its religious cops watch foreigners
November 21, 2002 - Gunman torches McDonald's that stayed open during Ramadan fast
November 22, 2002 - Israel recaptures Bethlehem
November 22, 2002 - Study contrasts casualties in Israel-Palestinian war
November 24, 2002 - Islamic Jihad claims credit for attack on Israeli navy patrol boat
November 24, 2002 - Gulf states rapidly losing water resources
November 24, 2002 - Thousands line up to flee Iraq
November 25, 2002 - Saudi clerics told to stop anti-U.S. sermons
November 26, 2002 - Arab League still lobbying for more Arabs on inspection teams
November 26, 2002 - Israel seeks $2billion in additional U.S. military aid
November 26, 2002 - Palestinian Authority memo proposes explosives factory
November 27, 2002 - Blast kills Hamas, Fatah commanders meeting in house
November 27, 2002 - CIA: Saudis still sending tens of millions to Al Qaida
November 28, 2002 - Israel's general staff plans to capture territory if attacked from North
November 28, 2002 - Meetings begin in Turkey between military, new government
November 29, 2002 - Sharon wins vote on a day marred by terrorism
December 2, 2002 - U.S. advance intelligence on Kenya 'was not relayed' to Israel
December 2, 2002 - UN inspectors report no problems after visiting first six sites
December 2, 2002 - Muslim Brotherhood to continue 'peaceful opposition' to Mubarak
December 2, 2002 - Israel captures Al Aqsa commander
December 3, 2002 - Israel plans to equip airliners with missile warning systems
December 3, 2002 - Saudis rally neighbors against post-Saddam democracy
December 4, 2002 - Saudis go wobbly: Change mind about not helping U.S. vs. Iraq
December 5, 2002 - Sharon breaks with political allies, backs 'Bush formula'
December 6, 2002 - U.S. sees Ukraine radar as major upgrade for Iraq's air defenses
December 9, 2002 - Tension building on Lebanon's border with Israel
December 10, 2002 - Hamas issues worldwide appeal for funds
December 10, 2002 - Turkey deploys thousands of troops to Iraqi border
December 12, 2002 - Crime wave in West Bank as unpaid cops turn rogue
December 16, 2002 - Jordan: Al Qaida paid $18,000 for assassination of U.S. diplomat
December 16, 2002 - Egypt warns Islamic Jihad that suicide attacks helping Sharon
December 16, 2002 - IAEA to inspect new Iranian nuclear sites
December 18, 2002 - Israel claims intelligence breakthrough in Palestinian war
December 18, 2002 - Iraq has upgraded bio-weapons since Gulf War, U.S. says
December 20, 2002 - Lack of Arabic hampering effectiveness of Israeli troops
December 20, 2002 - Hamas forms 'Popular Army'
December 20, 2002 - Gulf states to U.S. war planners: It's now or never
December 20, 2002 - Marxist Palestinian group adopts Islamic rhetoric to survive
December 23, 2002 - Israel charges Hizbullah recruited engineer for missile training
December 24, 2002 - Israel kills Hamas commanders
December 24, 2002 - Iraq downs third Predator
December 26, 2002 - Israel: Syria stashing Iraq's weapons of mass destruction
December 26, 2002 - Turkey's new government poised to allow U.S. use of bases
December 26, 2002 - United Arab Emirates hands over major Al Qaida leader to U.S.
December 27, 2002 - Iraq transfers long-range rockets to Syrian border
December 27, 2002 - Iraq conducting militia training in urban warfare
December 31, 2002 - Saudi charities hire attorney to fight $200 trillion U.S. lawsuit
December 31, 2002 - Israel comes under a wave of attacks
December 31, 2002 - Major opposition leader in Yemen dead in shooting
EUROPE
January 7, 2002 - U.S. spy satellites tracked weapons ship from Iran
February 4, 2002 - Russian defense minister declines to join U.S. against 'axis of evil'
February 18, 2002 - German churches target Berlin's secret defense ties with Israel
February 28, 2002 - Russia seeks to topple Saudi Arabia as leading oil producer
March 25, 2002 - Britain issues first warning of Libyan missile strike
April 5, 2002 - French think tank wants U.S. to ease restrictions on satellite images of Israel
April 10, 2002 - EU threatens Israel with arms embargo
April 22, 2002 - Ukraine charged with selling Russian radars to Iraq
May 2, 2002 - Report: Give Russia first crack at Iraqi oil
May 7, 2002 - Russia: Middle East neighbors spying for Chechens
May 24, 2002 - Russian experts: Iran's reactor poses a nuclear threat
May 31, 2002 - Europe balking at arms imports from Israel
June 7, 2002 - NATO notes it lacks defenses against weapons of mass destruction
June 7, 2002 - Report faults EU's list of terrorist organization
June 9, 2002 - Czech official says he expelled Iraqi envoy after Atta meeting
June 14, 2002 - British report: Properly-funded MI6 could have predicted 9-11
June 16, 2002 - EU joins U.S. in branding 3 Palestinian groups terrorist
June 19, 2002 - European nations join boycott of Israeli military systems
June 19, 2002 - EU adds 5 Palestinian groups to its terror list
June 28, 2002 - Russia issues blunt warning to Arab allies on U.S. plans
June 28, 2002 - Scotland Yard: Britain was logistics base for Al Qaida
July 9, 2002 - Britain bows to U.S. pressure, will grant licenses for Israeli F-16s
July 10, 2002 - Bosnia moving to expels Islamic militants under pressure from EU
July 12, 2002 - EU split over classifying Hizbullah as terrorist
July 18, 2002 - Pre-Olympics terror crackdown has Greek politicians on guard
July 22, 2002 - Greece continues mop-up of November 17; New group emerges
July 24, 2002 - Greece declares victory over November 17 group
July 28, 2002 - Greeks arrest 14 suspects, but killers of CIA's Welch at large
July 29, 2002 - Russia announces deal to build thee additional reactors for Iran
August 1, 2002 - November 17 terrorists vow to return
August 2, 2002 - It seems British military planners forgot how hot it can get in the Gulf
August 8, 2002 - Russia criticize Saudis as soft on terror
August 29, 2002 - Israel admits firm intended to divert shipment to Iran
September 2, 2002 - Russia sends more technicians to Iran for reactor's final phase
September 6, 2002 - Greece captures leading November 17 assassin
September 18, 2002 - Mossad: Al Qaida hired 500 for 9/11, prevented all leaks
October 8, 2002 - Moscow losing sympathy for Iraq as $10 billion debt goes unpaid
October 10, 2002 - EU nations balk at halting Hamas funding
October 20, 2002 - London think tank: New U.S. strategy rejects status quo
October 23, 2002 - U.S. cites Yugoslavia for aid to Iraqi milita
November 1, 2002 - Council on Foreign Relations: Learn from Europe about terror
November 25, 2002 - Scotland Yard helps Greece train against Olympics terror
November 25, 2002 - Proliferation summit convenes; Proliferators not interested
November 28, 2002 - EU offers to remove Hamas from terror list
November 29, 2002 - Germany reverses stand, rejects Israel's request for APC
December 3, 2002 - Expert: Saudis on the ropes, can no longer afford major weapons
December 10, 2002 - Israel warns Al Qaida will target Europe next
December 17, 2002 - Report warns Britain faces rogue state missile threat
December 24, 2002 - Russia will complete Iran's nuke plant, help build six more
Columns by Robert Morton
May 5, 1996 -
One who declined ÔThe Washington
Compromise'
April 5, 1998 -
A world of unreported news
November 23, 1998 -
Pardon me comrade, your
slip is showing
February, 1999 -
Midnight in Tehran
March 4, 1999 -
Who needs the Panama Canal?
April 28, 1999 -
Third Way refugees, East
and West
July 16 1999 -
The ayatollahs' crisis:
Youth, courage and revolutionary ideas
Columns by Claudio Campuzano
To access the archive of Claudio Campuzano's columns for World
Tribune.com, click here.
Columns by John Metzler
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Tribune.com, click here.
Columns by Edward Neilan
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Guest Commentaries
December 19, 2002 - Why Saddam? Why now? - Christopher Holton
November 12, 2002 - Ed Koch: 'God help the Democratic Party'
October 25, 2002 - The 'Rule of Too's' and the looming conflict with Iraq
October 24, 2002 - Why does U.S. rely on Ted Turner to mind Russia's nukes?
October 6, 2002 - How not to prepare for war: Views of an active duty Marine - Bob Howard
September 12, 2002 - The wake-up call - Christopher Holton
August 2, 2002 - The sputtering war on terrorism - Christopher Holton
May 17, 2002 - A letter to Americans from Iranian students - Student Movement Coordination Committee for Democracy in Iran
May 17, 2002 - A modest proposal for Fidel Castro - Timothy C. Brown
May 17, 2002 - Cracks in the Baxter case - Reed Irvine
May 13, 2002 - Arafat's terrorist past - Reed Irvine
March 4, 2002 - Dell fiasco shows growth of gun rights community - Michael S. Brown
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