January 2004
Israel has begun the release of approximately 400 Palestinians
Israel has initiated the release of around 400 Palestinians as part of a prisoner exchange deal mediated by Germany, linked to the identification of three…
A Canadian Peacekeeper Killed in a Suicide Attack Near Kabul - 2004-01-27
A suicide attack near Kabul resulted in the death of a Canadian peacekeeper and injuries to at least three others, along with harm to several…
Insurgents Kill at Least 8 in Iraq - 2004-01-22
Insurgents in Iraq conducted multiple attacks resulting in the deaths of at least 8 individuals, including American soldiers and Iraqi police. This violence highlights the…
Two Americans and Four Iraqis Killed in a Series of Attacks in the 'Sunni Triangle' - 2004-01-22
In a series of attacks in the Sunni Triangle, two American soldiers and four Iraqis were killed, while one soldier was injured. Insurgents also targeted…
Rocket Attack on Airbase in Eastern Afghanistan - 2004-01-17
A rocket attack occurred near Khost Airbase in eastern Afghanistan, with no casualties reported. This incident follows a previous attack where rockets landed inside the…
Beginning of Heavy Artillery Withdrawal from Kabul - 2004-01-15
Militant fighters have started withdrawing heavy artillery from Kabul over two years after an international agreement on disarmament. The Northern Alliance, which helped oust the…
62 Members of a Military Unit Heading to Iraq Resign in Bulgaria - 2004-01-14
In Bulgaria, 62 soldiers from a military unit set to deploy to Iraq have resigned following the death of five Bulgarian soldiers in a bomb…
Use of Incirlik Air Base in Turkey for Transfer of American Soldiers
The U.S. has started using Turkey's Incirlik Air Base for troop transfers to Iraq, marking a significant policy shift from Turkey's previous refusal. This development…
President Bush Prepares to Propose New Policy for Space Exploration - 2004-01-09
President Bush is set to announce a new space exploration policy that includes plans for lunar missions and a permanent research base on the Moon,…
Transfer of Injured from Kandahar Terrorist Explosion to Hospital at U.S. Military Base
A terrorist explosion in Kandahar injured 18 Afghans and killed at least 15, prompting their transfer to a U.S. military hospital. The Taliban has apologized…
Hamid Karzai: The Kandahar Bombing is a Brutal and Inhumane Act - 2004-01-07
A bombing in Kandahar, Afghanistan, killed at least 13 people, mostly children, prompting interim President Hamid Karzai to condemn the act as brutal and inhumane.…
French Police Arrest at Least 5 Suspected Militants
French police have arrested at least 5 suspected militants in Lyon as part of an investigation into links between extremist groups and Chechen separatists. The…
Bomb Explosion in a Crowded Street in Kandahar, Southern Afghanistan - 2004-01-06
A bomb explosion in Kandahar killed at least 12 people, mostly children, and injured dozens more. The attack occurred near an Afghan military base, prompting…
One American Soldier Killed in Attack on Military Base in Central Iraq - 2004-01-03
An American soldier was killed and two injured in a mortar attack on a military base in Iraq. The incident coincided with protests in Baghdad…
Norwegian Officials Arrest Leader of an Extremist Muslim Group in Iraq - 2004-01-03
Norwegian police arrested Mullah Krekar, a leader of the extremist group Ansar al-Islam, in connection with suicide attacks in northern Iraq. This arrest is significant…
The U.S. Temporarily Eases Economic Sanctions Against Iran
The U.S. has temporarily eased sanctions against Iran to provide humanitarian aid to Bam earthquake victims. This move reflects an attempt to improve relations between…