June 2004
The U.S. Withdraws Resolution to Extend Immunity for American Peacekeepers
The U.S. has withdrawn its resolution to extend immunity for American peacekeepers from war crimes prosecution to avoid disputes in the UN Security Council. This…
The U.S. Withdraws Resolution Granting Immunity to American Soldiers from Prosecution
The U.S. has retracted a resolution that would have extended legal immunity for its soldiers accused of war crimes. This decision was influenced by international…
South Korean Public Protests Government's Plan to Send More Troops to Iraq - 2004-06-23
South Koreans are protesting the government's decision to send more troops to Iraq following the death of a fellow citizen at the hands of militants.…
Iran Withdraws Threat to Resume Uranium Enrichment - 2004-06-19
Iran has retracted its threat to resume uranium enrichment following international pressure and a resolution from the IAEA. Hassan Rouhani stated that while Iran will…
Iran's Ambassador to the IAEA Welcomes New Resolution
Hossein Mousavian, Iran's ambassador to the IAEA, welcomed a new resolution that acknowledges Iran's partial cooperation with inspections while expressing regret over its lack of…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: IAEA Resolution on Iran - 2004-06-18
The IAEA has released a resolution concerning Iran, which is significant in the context of international nuclear oversight. This development involves the IAEA and the…
Under the Microscope: Approval of the IAEA Board Resolution, Anniversary of the Day of Disarmament - 2004-06-18
On June 18, the anniversary of the Day of Disarmament, Dr. Alireza Nourizadeh analyzes the IAEA Board's resolution against Iran and the end of a…
Kofi Annan's Opposition to Granting Immunity to International Peacekeepers - 2004-06-18
Kofi Annan opposes extending a resolution that provides immunity to international peacekeepers accused of war crimes, criticizing U.S. pressure for renewal amid allegations of prisoner…
Ramesh's Interview with Amir Taheri on the IAEA Resolution - 2004-06-16
Amir Taheri discusses the upcoming IAEA resolution against Iran and the implications for sanctions. He highlights the differences in approach between European and American perspectives…
Editorial: Support for an Interim Government in Iraq - 2004-06-12
The new interim government of Iraq is set to take power on June 30, 2004, as the UN Security Council has endorsed its establishment. President…
UN Security Council Resolution on Sudan - 2004-06-11
The UN Security Council has authorized a delegation to assess a peacekeeping mission in Sudan following the signing of peace protocols to end a long-standing…
New Delhi to Reconsider Deployment of Indian Peacekeeping Forces to Iraq - 2004-06-11
India's Foreign Minister announced that New Delhi is reconsidering its stance on sending peacekeeping troops to Iraq following a new UN resolution. This shift comes…
Iyad Allawi: The Iraqi Government Respects the Transitional Constitution
Iyad Allawi, the interim Prime Minister of Iraq, affirmed his government's commitment to the transitional constitution, which includes Kurdish autonomy, amid threats from Kurdish politicians…
U.S. Senate Resolution to Honor President Ronald Reagan - 2004-06-10
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution honoring the late President Ronald Reagan, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, just before his memorial service.…
Nazi Baghlari Report: Unanimous Approval of Iraq Resolution in the Security Council - 2004-06-09
The UN Security Council unanimously approved a resolution regarding Iraq, facilitating the establishment of the new Iraqi government. This decision is significant as it impacts…
Under the Microscope: Approval of the Power Transfer Resolution in Iraq by the Security Council - 2004-06-09
The article discusses the approval of a resolution for power transfer in Iraq by the UN Security Council, the upcoming conference of industrialized nations in…
Saboteurs Blow Up Major Oil Pipeline in Iraq - 2004-06-09
Saboteurs attacked a major oil pipeline in northern Iraq, resulting in a significant reduction in the country's electricity supply. U.S. officials fear that such attacks…
UN Security Council Approves Transfer of Sovereignty in Iraq to a Temporary Iraqi Government - 2004-06-09
The UN Security Council has approved the transfer of sovereignty in Iraq to a temporary government, marking a significant step in Iraq's political transition. The…
Iraq at the Forefront of Issues at the G8 Summit - 2004-06-09
The G8 summit is set to address key issues including Iraq, the Middle East, and terrorism. President Bush is hosting the summit and plans to…
Colin Powell's Meeting with Ghazi al-Yawer, New Interim President of Iraq - 2004-06-09
Colin Powell met with Ghazi al-Yawer, the new interim president of Iraq, to discuss the transfer of power and ongoing insurgency. The U.S. is supporting…
Iraqi Kurds: We Will Withdraw from the Interim Government if Kurdish Autonomy is Not Recognized
Iraqi Kurdish leaders have threatened to leave the interim government if their autonomy is not recognized by the UN. This demand is articulated in a…
Under the Microscope: Human Rights Watch Report on Iran - 2004-06-07
Dr. Alireza Nourizadeh discusses key issues including the situation in Iraq, a Human Rights Watch report on Iran, and the new leadership of the Iranian…
President Bush's Efforts to Garner Support from G8 Leaders - 2004-06-07
President Bush is attempting to secure support from G8 leaders for his policies in Iraq and the Middle East during the upcoming summit in Georgia.…
9 Political Militia Groups in Iraq Agree to Dissolve
Nine militia groups in Iraq have agreed to dissolve and either join security forces or return to civilian life, excluding the Mahdi Army. An explosion…
The Security Council is on the verge of agreeing on the text of the Iraq resolution - 2004-06-06
The UN Security Council is nearing agreement on a resolution regarding Iraq's future, as stated by Condoleezza Rice. The resolution, proposed by the US and…
President Bush and Jacques Chirac Discuss Iraq and Other International Issues - 2004-06-05
President Bush and French President Chirac met in Paris to discuss Iraq and other international matters, aiming to find common ground despite their differences. They…
President Bush and Jacques Chirac Engage in Dialogue in Paris - 2004-06-05
President Bush and French President Jacques Chirac met in Paris to discuss the upcoming anniversary of the Normandy landings and the situation in Iraq. Bush…
Colin Powell: Agreement on New UN Resolution Regarding Iraq is Very Close - 2004-06-05
Colin Powell announced that the U.S. is nearing agreement on a new UN resolution for Iraq's sovereignty. The resolution's progress was aided by a letter…
President Bush Expresses Confidence in UN Resolution on Transfer of Sovereignty to Iraq - 2004-06-05
President Bush expressed confidence in a UN resolution for transferring sovereignty to Iraq, stating that a new government will be ready for elections in January.…
Nazi Baghlari Report: Iraqi Foreign Minister at the United Nations Security Council - 2004-06-05
The Iraqi Foreign Minister addressed the UN Security Council, requesting a new resolution to provide full sovereignty to the interim government while advocating for the…
New Draft Resolution of the Security Council Further Guarantees Iraq's Sovereignty - 2004-06-05
The US and UK have proposed a new Security Council resolution to enhance Iraq's sovereignty, set to expire at the end of 2005. The interim…
Burma's Military Government Strictly Controls and Censors All Forms of Expression - 2004-06-05
The World Press Association has urged the Burmese military government to release imprisoned journalists and improve freedom of expression. The resolution highlights Burma's status as…
Hoshyar Zebari Calls for Right to Comment on International Forces' Presence in Iraq - 2004-06-04
Hoshyar Zebari, Iraq's Foreign Minister, urged the UN Security Council to allow Iraqi leaders to comment on the presence of international forces in Iraq. He…
Human Rights Groups Call for Independent Investigation into Tiananmen Massacre
Human rights groups are demanding an independent investigation into the Tiananmen Square massacre of June 4, 1989, where hundreds of pro-democracy protesters were killed by…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Security Council Meeting on Iraq Draft Resolution - 2004-06-03
The UN Security Council is meeting to discuss a draft resolution concerning Iraq proposed by the US and UK, with the Iraqi Foreign Minister set…
Ayatollah Ali Sistani Endorses New Interim Government of Iraq - 2004-06-03
Ayatollah Ali Sistani has approved Iraq's new interim government, highlighting its lack of electoral legitimacy but recognizing its potential for progress. He insists that the…
Jacques Chirac: The New Draft Resolution on Iraq Needs More Changes - 2004-06-02
French President Jacques Chirac called for more changes to a UN draft resolution on Iraq, insisting it must affirm the Iraqi government's sovereignty, especially in…
UN Special Envoy Urges Iraqis to Accept Interim Government - 2004-06-02
Lakhdar Brahimi, the UN Special Envoy, is advocating for the acceptance of the interim government in Iraq amidst ongoing violence and preparations for parliamentary elections.…
Interim President of Iraq: UN Security Council Restores Iraq's 'Full Sovereignty'
The interim president of Iraq has requested the UN Security Council to restore full sovereignty to Iraq, hoping for a resolution that would allow for…
Germany Ready to Cooperate with UN Resolution on Interim Government of Iraq - 2004-06-01
Germany is willing to collaborate on a UN resolution supporting Iraq's interim government, as Chancellor Schröder communicated this intention to President Bush. This cooperation comes…