January 2004
Six American Soldiers Killed as UN Delegation Arrives in Baghdad - 2004-01-28
As a UN delegation arrived in Baghdad to evaluate the security situation for potential elections, six American soldiers were killed in insurgent attacks. This incident…
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…
Dozens of Members of the Iranian Government Threaten to Resign
Dozens of Iranian government officials, including ministers and advisors, have threatened to resign over the disqualification of reformist candidates from parliamentary elections. The Vice President…
President Bush's Popularity at 60% in the First Month of Election Year - 2004-01-07
A recent poll shows President Bush's approval rating at 60% in January 2004, higher than any president in the last 24 years seeking re-election. Despite…
Do Dictators Even Care About Human Lives? - Pouya Arjomand
The article questions whether dictators value human lives, particularly in the context of Iran's vulnerability to earthquakes. It argues that the government prioritizes censorship and…