May 2004
Deployment of Georgian Army Forces to the Separatist Region of South Ossetia - 2004-05-31
Georgian army forces were briefly deployed to South Ossetia to combat drug trafficking after threats from international peacekeepers to shut down Georgian posts. Following an…
Explosives Discovered Near NATO Conference Venue in Slovakia
Explosives were found near the venue of a NATO conference in Bratislava, Slovakia, where lawmakers from NATO countries will meet for five days. This discovery…
Discussion of the Week, May 27, 2004: Interview with Dr. Nemat Ahmadi and Dr. Shoaleh Saadi
The article features a discussion led by Behrooz Abbasi with Dr. Nemat Ahmadi and Dr. Shoaleh Saadi about the beginning of the Seventh Parliament in…
Georgian President Invites Leaders of Two Separatist Regions to Rejoin Georgia
Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili has invited the leaders of the separatist regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia to negotiate their future status, but they have…
Discussion of the Week, May 20, 2004: Interview with Dr. Qasem Shoaleh Saadi
The article highlights a discussion led by Behrouz Abbasi featuring an interview with Dr. Qasem Shoaleh Saadi, focusing on the performance of Iran's Sixth Parliament.…
Arrest of a Lebanese Man Accused of Assisting an Islamic Militant Group - 2004-05-20
A Lebanese man, Fouzi Mustafa Aasi, was arrested in the U.S. after returning from Lebanon, where he had fled to escape charges of aiding an…
Interview with Ayatollah Seyyed Abolqasem Dibaaji Regarding the Current Situation in Iraq - 2004-05-18
The article features an interview with Ayatollah Seyyed Abolqasem Dibaaji discussing the assassination of Abdulaziz al-Hakim, a significant political figure in Iraq. This event highlights…
Israel Threatens to Intensify Airstrikes and Destroy Hundreds of Palestinian Homes in Gaza - 2004-05-16
Israel has announced plans to intensify airstrikes and demolish Palestinian homes in Gaza following the deaths of 13 Israeli soldiers. The conflict has also resulted…
Marianne And Juliane
The article discusses the film 'Marianne And Juliane' directed by Margareth von Trotta, which explores the lives of two sisters during the political turmoil of…
Rebellious Leader of Autonomous Republic of Adjara in Georgia Escapes
Aslan Abashidze, the leader of Adjara, has resigned and fled Georgia, leading to celebrations among the local population. His departure follows tensions with President Mikhail…