Amirkabir University of Technology
February 2004
Two Members of Abu Sayyaf Terrorist Group Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Two members of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group were sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping an American in 2000. This case highlights ongoing issues of…
Reza Pahlavi's Statement on the People's Victory in Boycotting Elections - 2004-02-21
Reza Pahlavi issued a statement celebrating the success of the people's boycott of the elections, asserting it as a significant step towards democratic change in…
Resumption of Railway Service in Parts of Northeastern Iran - 2004-02-20
Railway services in northeastern Iran have resumed after a freight train derailment that killed over 300 people. The line between Nishapur and Mashhad reopened, and…
93 People Killed in Two Separate Fires in China on Sunday - 2004-02-16
On Sunday, two separate fires in China resulted in 93 fatalities, with the majority occurring in a Jilin chain store. The fires highlight safety concerns,…
90 People Victims of Fire in China
Two separate fire incidents in China have led to 90 deaths, with a significant number of injuries reported. The fires occurred in Jilin and Zhejiang…
Iranian Passenger Plane Crash in the United Arab Emirates - 2004-02-10
An Iranian passenger plane crashed in the UAE, resulting in the deaths of 43 people. This tragic event highlights ongoing concerns about aviation safety in…
Hundreds of Palestinians Protest Trial of 4 Palestinian Men in Gaza - 2004-02-10
Hundreds of Palestinians in Gaza protested the trial of four men accused of involvement in a deadly explosion targeting a U.S. diplomatic convoy. The protestors,…
An Egyptian Man Stabbed Two Foreign Tourists in Cairo
An Egyptian man stabbed two foreign tourists in Cairo, citing anger over Middle Eastern events as his motivation. The victims, an Australian man and a…
At least 20 killed and 40 injured in factional clashes in northeastern Afghanistan
Factional clashes in northeastern Afghanistan have resulted in at least 20 deaths and 40 injuries, primarily involving rival militants in Badakhshan province. Provincial authorities are…
Abdul Qadeer Khan Apologizes for Leakage of Pakistan's Nuclear Secrets to Iran, Libya, and North Korea - 2004-02-04
Abdul Qadeer Khan publicly apologized for leaking Pakistan's nuclear secrets to Iran, Libya, and North Korea. His confession followed a meeting with President Pervez Musharraf,…
Student March Against Disqualification of Candidates Banned on Wednesday
The Iranian authorities have banned a student march protesting the disqualification of reformist candidates. This decision comes amid ongoing discussions between reformist lawmakers and President…
Norwegian Court Orders Founder of Ansar al-Islam Group to Remain in Custody
A Norwegian court has decided to keep Mullah Krekar, the founder of the Ansar al-Islam group, in custody for four more weeks while evidence is…
Independent Investigations in Britain Regarding Iraq's Weapons Information - 2004-02-02
Tony Blair has committed to addressing opposition demands for an independent investigation into pre-war intelligence on Iraq's weapons. This follows a judicial inquiry that exonerated…