Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
January 2004
Shirin Ebadi: My Bank Accounts in America Are Fake - 2004-01-31
Shirin Ebadi revealed that fraudulent bank accounts in her name have been set up in the U.S. to collect donations for earthquake victims in Bam.…
International Pressure for the Release of Afsaneh Nowrozi Bears Fruit
International pressure is mounting for the release of Afsaneh Nowrozi, who is accused of murder in a case she claims was self-defense against an attempted…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Denies Visit of US Congressional Officials to Iran
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has refuted claims of a planned visit by US congressional officials, despite a senator's announcement of such a trip. This denial…
President Bush Wants to Be Informed About the Facts Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq - 2004-01-30
President Bush expressed a desire to understand the discrepancies between pre-war intelligence on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and the findings of American inspectors. This…
Iran's Parliament Approves Changes to Public Election Law - 2004-01-25
Iran's Parliament has passed amendments to the election law that limit the Guardian Council's ability to disqualify candidates, particularly targeting reformists. This change comes after…
Iran-Qatar Match to Be Held Without Spectators
The Iranian national football team will play its first official match against Qatar without spectators due to a sanction from the Asian Football Confederation. This…
German Foreign Minister's Visit to Ankara - 2004-01-21
German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer visited Ankara to discuss Turkey's EU membership request. He emphasized the strategic importance of Turkey's entry into the EU and…
Death Penalty Requested for Those Accused of Killing an American Diplomat in Jordan
A Jordanian prosecutor has requested the death penalty for 11 individuals accused of murdering American diplomat Laurence Foley in 2002. The prosecutor claims the murder…
NASA Rover Transmits First Microscopic Images of Mars Surface - 2004-01-17
NASA's rover Spirit has transmitted the first microscopic images of Mars, revealing surprising soil characteristics. Scientists are analyzing these findings to search for signs of…
Asian Boxing Championship: Iranian Athletes Miss Olympic Qualification
The Iranian national boxing team lost all three of their matches at the 22nd Asian Boxing Championship, failing to qualify for the Olympics. This outcome…
Iraqi Kurdish Leader: Kirkuk Should Be Part of the Autonomous Region
Barham Salih, a prominent Iraqi Kurdish leader, has called for Kirkuk to be included in an autonomous region, suggesting that a referendum should be held…
Guardian Council: We Will Not Surrender to Pressure
The Guardian Council of Iran has refused to reconsider its disqualification of thousands of reformist candidates for the parliamentary elections, asserting its legal and religious…
Turkmen and Arabs of Iraq Oppose Kurdish Autonomy Plan - 2004-01-14
Barham Salih, a Kurdish leader, supports the inclusion of Kirkuk in a proposed autonomous region for Kurds but acknowledges that the final decision rests with…
On This Day, January 13: The Area of Present-Day Georgia Was Added to the English Colonies - 2004-01-13
On January 13, 1733, an English soldier and 130 men arrived in what is now Georgia, marking the establishment of a new British colony. This…
Documenting the Bam Citadel Using Modern Technologies - 2004-01-13
The documentation of the Bam Citadel will commence next week using modern laser and photogrammetry technologies to aid in its revival after significant earthquake damage.…
Bayern Munich's One-Week Training Camp in the United Arab Emirates - 2004-01-12
Bayern Munich has begun a one-week training camp in the UAE to prepare for the Bundesliga's resumption. Michael Ballack emphasized the team's need to perform…
Kofi Annan Invites Senior Representatives of Coalition Forces - 2004-01-11
Kofi Annan has invited senior representatives of coalition forces to discuss the potential return of UN staff to Iraq on January 19 in New York.…
Calendar Day: January 10, 1878: Women's Suffrage - 2004-01-09
On January 10, 1878, an amendment was proposed to the U.S. Constitution to grant women the right to vote. This event highlights the ongoing struggle…
A Taliban Commander Apologizes for Bomb Explosion in Kandahar
A Taliban commander has expressed regret over a bomb blast in Kandahar that killed 13 civilians, primarily students. The attack was reportedly aimed at American…
Unexpected Defeat of Andy Roddick in the Second Round of the Qatar Open Tennis - 2004-01-07
Andy Roddick, the top-ranked men's tennis player, suffered an unexpected defeat against Joonas Burkman in the second round of the Qatar Open. Burkman's ability to…
Amputation of Hand as a Vow Fulfillment!
A 70-year-old farmer in Nishapur amputated his hand to fulfill a vow after his wish was granted. He was successfully treated and underwent surgery to…
Bosnian Prime Minister Announces Plans to Assist Earthquake Victims in Iran
Bosnian Prime Minister Adnan Terzić announced financial aid and potential medical assistance for earthquake victims in Iran. The government has allocated $254,000 for immediate relief…
Rescue and Relief Operations in Bam Should Not Have Been Handed Over to the Military
Dr. Nourbala, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent, criticized the decision to hand over rescue operations in Bam to the military, arguing it undermined…
Wimbledon Central Stadium to Get a Roof
Wimbledon organizers plan to start building a movable roof over the Central Stadium in two years to prevent rain delays in matches. The project aims…
Three American Soldiers Discharged for Abusing Iraqi Prisoners of War - 2004-01-05
Three American soldiers have been discharged for abusing Iraqi prisoners at Camp Bucca during the Iraq War. They were found guilty of physical abuse and…
Baghdad Protesters Call for Jihad Following U.S. Soldiers' Attack on Mosque - 2004-01-03
In Baghdad, hundreds protested against U.S. forces following an attack on a mosque, demanding jihad due to alleged desecration of the Quran. The U.S. military…
Death of 10,000 Students and Destruction of 90% of Schools in Bam - 2004-01-03
A devastating earthquake in Bam resulted in the deaths of approximately 10,000 students and teachers, with 90% of schools destroyed. The Iranian Ministry of Education…