April 2004
March by Families of Three Italian Hostages Taken in Iraq - 2004-04-29
Families of three Italian hostages in Iraq marched in Rome demanding their release, supported by a message from the Pope. The kidnappers threatened to release…
Futsal Championship of Asia; Iran Reaches Final for the Sixth Time
The Iranian national futsal team defeated Thailand 6-1 in the semifinals of the 2004 Asian Championship, securing a place in the final against Japan. This…
Transfer of Sovereignty to Iraqis Approaches
The transfer of sovereignty to Iraqis is set for June 30, amidst efforts by factions, including remnants of Saddam's regime and Muqtada al-Sadr's militia, to…
Thousands Protest Against Government in Armenia on Second Day of Demonstrations
Thousands of Armenians protested in Yerevan against President Robert Kocharian, demanding his resignation over alleged electoral fraud. The opposition claims the presidential elections were marred…
Pope John Paul II inaugurated Easter celebrations with a sermon at St. Peter's Basilica - 2004-04-11
Pope John Paul II opened the Easter celebrations with a sermon at St. Peter's Basilica, baptizing seven new Catholics. The event was attended by thousands…
Over 140 Kilograms of Heroin Seized at Afghanistan Border by Russian Border Guards - 2004-04-07
Russian border guards seized over 140 kilograms of heroin at the Afghanistan border, resulting in the death of a suspected drug trafficker and the arrest…
Second Day of Protests by Thousands of Monarchy Opponents in Kathmandu - 2004-04-03
Thousands of protesters opposed to the monarchy clashed with police in Kathmandu for a second day, demanding the return of a democratic government. The protests…