May 2004
Azerbaijan President's Request to the European Union
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has called on the EU to help resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Armenia during a meeting with EU Commission President Romano…
EU Foreign Ministers Express Regret Over Assassination of Iraqi Governing Council President
EU foreign ministers expressed regret over the assassination of Iraqi Governing Council President Izz al-Din Salim and showed support for the US-led coalition's efforts in…
International Federation of Journalists: Brazil's Decision Was Hasty
The International Federation of Journalists criticized Brazil for hastily expelling New York Times reporter Larry Rohter after he reported on the president's alcohol consumption. They…
Turkey's Parliament Makes Another Attempt for EU Membership - 2004-05-08
Turkey's Parliament has passed significant constitutional reforms aimed at advancing its EU membership bid. The reforms include gender equality, abolition of state security courts, and…
China Calls for Lifting EU Arms Sales Ban
China's Prime Minister Wen Jiabao has called on the EU to lift its arms sales ban, citing progress in human rights. This request follows discussions…
Former US Senator: There is a Risk of Possible Nuclear Attack by Terrorists
Former US Senator Sam Nunn warns that the international community is not paying enough attention to the threat of a nuclear attack by terrorists, particularly…
Defining Priorities with 25 Members of the European Union - 2004-05-03
The European Union has officially welcomed ten new member countries, expanding its membership to 25. The new European Parliament will discuss key issues including the…
Grand Ceremony for the Accession of 10 New Members to the European Union - 2004-05-01
A grand ceremony is taking place to celebrate the accession of 10 new members to the European Union, primarily former communist countries. This expansion marks…