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May 2004
Two Killed and Several Injured in a Missile Attack in Southwestern Pakistan
A missile attack in southwestern Pakistan resulted in two deaths and several injuries, with the incident occurring near the Iranian border. Local officials reported that…
Ensuring Security During the Afghan Elections - 2004-05-30
The U.S. plans to deploy around 10,000 Afghan soldiers for security during the upcoming elections in Afghanistan. General Craig Weston outlined the cooperation between Afghan…
Forecast by a Renowned Meteorologist in the USA - 2004-05-29
William Gray, a prominent meteorologist, predicts that 8 severe storms will form in the Pacific coast area, with potential impacts on Florida. He emphasizes that…
Coalition and Muqtada al-Sadr Agree to Withdraw Their Forces from Najaf - 2004-05-27
The U.S.-led coalition and Muqtada al-Sadr have agreed to suspend military operations in Najaf, following negotiations aimed at ending weeks of conflict. This agreement marks…
Architect of Paris Airport Building Claims No Responsibility for Incident
The architect of the Paris airport building, which collapsed and killed four people, denies responsibility for the incident, asserting no design errors were made. The…
Pervez Musharraf's Phone Conversation with Leaders of India's New Government - 2004-05-24
Pervez Musharraf plans to call Sonia Gandhi to promote peace between India and Pakistan. Manmohan Singh, India's new Prime Minister, has expressed a strong desire…
Two-thirds of all refugees worldwide have been in camps for over ten years - 2004-05-24
A report by the U.S. Committee for Refugees reveals that two-thirds of the world's refugees have been in camps for over a decade, with over…
Pakistan Reaccepted into Commonwealth Membership After Five Years - 2004-05-23
Pakistan has been reaccepted into the Commonwealth after a five-year suspension due to a military coup led by General Pervez Musharraf. The Commonwealth Secretary-General noted…
UN Human Rights Commission Expresses Concern Over Death of Approximately 40 Iraqis - 2004-05-21
The UN Human Rights Commission has expressed deep concern over the deaths of around 40 Iraqis in a U.S. airstrike during a wedding celebration. Bertrand…
World Bank Approves $40 Million for Printing New Iraqi Textbooks - 2004-05-20
The World Bank has approved $40 million to print new textbooks for Iraqi students, which will be used in the next academic year. This funding…
King Abdullah: Arafat Must Reflect on His Role in the Palestinian Issue
King Abdullah of Jordan urged Yasser Arafat to reconsider his effectiveness in aiding the Palestinian cause amidst discussions of increasing the Palestinian Prime Minister's powers.…
Members of the U.S. National Basketball Team Sent to the Athens Olympics - 2004-05-17
LeBron James and four other players have been added to the U.S. Olympic basketball team for the Athens Games. This team includes several notable NBA…
US: Traces of Zarqawi Found in the Assassination of Izz al-Din Salim
US officials are investigating the suicide bombing that killed Izz al-Din Salim, linking it to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. President Bush condemned the act but asserted…
In Ongoing Clashes, Eighteen Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr Killed - 2004-05-16
Eighteen supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr were killed in clashes with American soldiers in Baghdad and other Iraqi cities. General Mark Kimmitt reported ongoing violence, including…
If the Interim Government of Iraq Requests, the U.S. Will Withdraw from Its Territory
The U.S. and its allies have indicated they will withdraw from Iraq if the new interim government requests it. Colin Powell expressed skepticism that the…
Second Investigation into Allegations of Mistreatment of Prisoners in Afghanistan - 2004-05-15
The U.S. military has begun a second investigation into allegations of prisoner mistreatment in Afghanistan following new claims received from a third party. This investigation…
Request for an Additional $25 Billion for Military Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan - 2004-05-14
The U.S. Department of Defense has requested an additional $25 billion for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, citing unforeseen costs. This request comes amid…
What Will Be the Scope of Power and Authority Granted to a Temporary Iraqi Government?
U.S. Congress members are questioning the extent of power that will be granted to a temporary Iraqi government on June 30. Mark Grossman of the…
End of the President of Tajikistan's Visit to Pakistan - 2004-05-13
Emomali Rahmonov, the President of Tajikistan, concluded his official visit to Pakistan, where he met with Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali. They signed agreements to…
A French Lawyer Files Lawsuit Against Britain for Prisoners Detained in Iraq
French lawyer Jacques Vergès is filing a lawsuit against Britain on behalf of families of Iraqi prisoners detained by coalition forces, citing torture and mistreatment.…
An American General Attributes Mistreatment of Iraqi Prisoners to Leadership Failures and Lack of Discipline - 2004-05-12
General Antonio Taguba's investigation into the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners reveals leadership failures and a lack of discipline among American soldiers. While he claims the…
British Defense Minister Apologizes for Mistreatment of Iraqi Prisoners - 2004-05-11
British Defense Minister Geoff Hoon apologized for the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners, following a similar apology from Prime Minister Tony Blair. The government is considering…
Support of Foreign Ministers of Arab League Member States for Establishing Democracy in the Region - 2004-05-11
Foreign ministers of Arab League member states have agreed to support increased democracy and human rights in the region. This decision was announced by Algeria's…
Beijing's Concern Over Instability in Iraq - 2004-05-10
Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao expressed Beijing's concerns regarding the instability in Iraq and called for the UN to take a leading role in the…
Ariel Sharon Cancels Next Week's Trip to Washington - 2004-05-09
Ariel Sharon has canceled his upcoming trip to Washington to revise his withdrawal plan from Gaza, which was rejected by his party. He plans to…
Vatican Foreign Minister: Those Responsible for Mistreatment of Iraqi Prisoners Must Be Prosecuted
The Vatican's Foreign Minister, Giovanni Lajolo, has called for the prosecution of those responsible for the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners, emphasizing that such acts violate…
Donald Rumsfeld Accepts Full Responsibility for Mistreatment of Iraqi Prisoners - 2004-05-07
Donald Rumsfeld accepted full responsibility for the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners and apologized to the victims, stating he would seek compensation. He also indicated ongoing…
U.S. Secretary of State: International Community Should Pressure Sudanese Government
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell urged the international community to exert pressure on the Sudanese government to stop attacks on civilians in Darfur. He…
Donald Rumsfeld's Promise to Punish U.S. Soldiers for Mistreatment of Iraqi Prisoners - 2004-05-05
Donald Rumsfeld has vowed to punish U.S. soldiers for their mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners, acknowledging ongoing investigations into several cases. This situation has drawn significant…
Five-Day Leave Granted to Manoochehr and Akbar Mohammadi from Prison - 2004-05-05
Manoochehr and Akbar Mohammadi, imprisoned for their roles in the 1999 student riots in Iran, have been granted a five-day leave for medical care. This…
British Prime Minister: Mistreatment of Prisoners Must Be Condemned
British Prime Minister Tony Blair condemned the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners by British soldiers following the release of disturbing images. This incident follows similar abuses…
US Military Commander in the Middle East: Islamic Countries Should Send Forces to Iraq
General John Abizaid has urged Islamic nations to contribute troops to the US-led coalition in Iraq, emphasizing the need for international military involvement. He identified…