February 2004
Real Madrid Establishes First Football School in Iran
Real Madrid has signed an agreement to establish its first football school in Bam, Iran, to aid earthquake victims. The initiative is in collaboration with…
Mikhail Saakashvili: Russia Must End Its Harmful Policies in the Abkhazia Region
Mikhail Saakashvili, the President of Georgia, called on Russia to cease its support for the separatist region of Abkhazia during a speech at the UN…
Syrian Police Arrest Several Students - 2004-02-26
Syrian police arrested several students protesting the government's decision to stop hiring engineering graduates at Aleppo University. Human rights activists reported the arrests, but the…
North Korea Accuses the U.S. of Hindering Progress in Negotiations
North Korea has accused the U.S. of blocking progress in nuclear negotiations, urging an end to its hostile policies. The U.S. insists on a complete…
Kofi Annan's Agreement with the U.S. on Not Holding Direct Elections in Iraq - 2004-02-19
Kofi Annan has agreed with the U.S. that direct elections in Iraq will not be held before the June 30 transfer of sovereignty. This decision…
The U.S. Remains Determined to Transfer Power in Iraq by the Scheduled Date - 2004-02-18
The U.S. is committed to transferring power in Iraq by June 30, despite challenges from the Iraqi Governing Council regarding the selection process for a…
Israeli President's Visit to France - 2004-02-16
Israeli President Moshe Katsav is visiting France to discuss improving bilateral relations, meeting with top French officials including President Jacques Chirac. This visit comes amid…
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,…
Dialogue, Questions, Answers, February 9, 2004: Interview with Saeed Rajaei Khorasani
The article features an interview with Saeed Rajaei Khorasani discussing the parliamentary crisis in Iran. Khorasani, a former ambassador to the UN, provides insights on…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Meeting of the German Ambassador in Iran with Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri - 2004-02-04
The German Ambassador to Iran, Paul Paul Maltzan, met with Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri in Qom. This meeting is noteworthy as it reflects the diplomatic…
Former King of Afghanistan Transferred to India for Treatment
Former Afghan King Mohammad Zahir Shah has been taken to India for treatment of a mild intestinal obstruction. At 89, he is in stable condition.…