June 2004
Customs Officials at Six U.S. Airports to Monitor Pakistani Travelers
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has ordered customs officials at six airports to monitor Pakistani travelers for signs of terrorist training. This action is…
Possibility of Transferring Guantanamo Prisoners to Detention Facilities Inside the U.S. - 2004-06-30
U.S. officials are considering transferring Guantanamo prisoners to domestic detention facilities in response to Supreme Court rulings that allow detainees to challenge their detention. This…
At least three killed in armed battle in Riyadh
An armed confrontation in Riyadh resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals, including two suspected militants and one police officer. This incident raises…
One Killed in Two Explosions in Jalalabad, Eastern Afghanistan
Two explosions in Jalalabad resulted in one death and at least 27 injuries, with Taliban insurgents suspected. Additionally, 12 Afghan truck drivers were kidnapped while…
U.S. Coast Guard to Board Foreign Flagged Vessels Starting Thursday
The U.S. Coast Guard will start boarding foreign flagged vessels at U.S. ports to enhance security against potential terrorist threats. This initiative is part of…
Expulsion of Two Security Guards from Iran's UN Mission in the U.S. - 2004-06-29
Two Iranian security guards at the UN were expelled from the U.S. for allegedly engaging in activities that could be interpreted as espionage. The Iranian…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Dr. Mohammad Tehranian on Middle Eastern Situation - 2004-06-28
The Association for the Defense of Democracy in Iran hosted an event in Los Angeles featuring Dr. Mohammad Tehranian, a noted academic. The discussion focused…
At least 23 killed in twin bombings in southern Baghdad - 2004-06-27
At least 23 people were killed and nearly 60 injured in twin bombings in Hilla, southern Baghdad, just days before a power transfer to a…
CIA Halts Use of Certain Interrogation Techniques - 2004-06-27
The CIA has stopped using certain interrogation techniques deemed controversial, as officials assess their legality. This decision follows a report indicating that these methods were…
Suspected Supporters of Overthrown Taliban Government Kill at Least Ten in Afghanistan - 2004-06-27
Suspected Taliban supporters killed at least ten people in Afghanistan, targeting those registered to vote in upcoming elections. The violence included an attack on a…
NATO Will Remain Committed to Its Obligations Regarding Afghanistan - 2004-06-27
NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer announced that NATO will increase its military presence in Afghanistan amid rising security concerns as elections approach. Former…
Eight Palestinian Militants Killed
Israeli soldiers killed eight Palestinian militants, including two prominent leaders, in Nablus. The attack has been condemned by Palestinian officials, who have vowed retaliation. This…
President Bush assured that mistreatment of foreigners in U.S. prisons will be addressed - 2004-06-26
President Bush addressed concerns about the mistreatment of foreigners in U.S. prisons, particularly in light of the Abu Ghraib scandal. European leaders, including the Prime…
Suspected Muslim Militants Kill 12 Villagers in Indian-administered Kashmir - 2004-06-26
Suspected Muslim militants killed 12 villagers in Indian-administered Kashmir, targeting those involved in local defense efforts. This violence coincides with an upcoming meeting between Pakistani…
At least 90 killed in a traffic accident in Sistan and Baluchestan province
A tragic traffic accident in Sistan and Baluchestan resulted in at least 90 fatalities and over 100 injuries when a fuel tanker collided with passenger…
Four Killed in Two Bomb Explosions in Turkey - 2004-06-24
Two bomb explosions in Istanbul resulted in four deaths and several injuries just before a significant NATO summit. President Bush's visit remains unaffected according to…
President Bush's Interview with U.S. Prosecutors - 2004-06-24
President Bush was interviewed by federal prosecutors concerning the leak of a CIA agent's name. The session lasted 70 minutes and included his private attorney.…
A Senior U.S. Intelligence Official: America is Losing the War on Terrorism
A senior U.S. intelligence official claims in a new book that America is losing the war on terrorism due to the Iraq invasion, which he…
At least 85 Iraqis killed in coordinated attacks today in Iraq - 2004-06-24
Coordinated insurgent attacks in Iraq resulted in at least 85 Iraqi deaths and over 250 injuries, with the most significant casualties in Mosul. The violence…
White House Releases Documents on Treatment of Guantanamo Detainees - 2004-06-23
The White House has released documents detailing the treatment of detainees at Guantanamo Bay, with legal advisor Alberto Gonzales stating that while President Bush could…
The U.S. Gives North Korea Three Months to Begin Dismantling Its Nuclear Program - 2004-06-23
The U.S. has given North Korea a three-month deadline to start dismantling its nuclear program and report on its nuclear activities. This proposal was made…
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.…
Saddam Hussein's Letter to His Daughter - 2004-06-23
Saddam Hussein writes to his daughter from U.S. custody, stating he is in good spirits while awaiting trial. His lawyer claims mistreatment but provides no…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: Saudi Arabia is Responsible for Beheadings - 2004-06-23
Amir Naderi argues in the New York Post that the beheadings are linked to a culture of hatred in Saudi Arabia. A former U.S. official…
Armed Individuals Attack the Ministry of Interior in the Republic of Ingushetia, Russia - 2004-06-22
Armed men attacked the Ministry of Interior in Ingushetia, killing at least 10 people. Russian officials suspect the attackers are Chechen rebels. This incident reflects…
Serena Williams, the defending Wimbledon champion, easily advances from the first round
Serena Williams easily won her first-round match at Wimbledon, defeating Zheng Jie. Other notable players like Elena Dementieva and Chanda Rubin faced early exits. This…
Life and Progress in America: Ray Charles Memorial - 2004-06-22
The Ray Charles memorial celebrated the life and achievements of the legendary musician, highlighting the impact of his work on American culture. The event featured…
Final Meeting of the Iranian Researchers Association in Sweden - 2004-06-22
The final meeting of the Iranian Researchers Association took place in Sweden, where Aziz Baluch Dadiar spoke about issues concerning Balochistan. This event highlights the…
Two Fighter Pilots Killed During Training Mission in Iran - 2004-06-21
Two fighter pilots died in a training mission due to the crash of a Tomcat F-14 jet near Isfahan airbase. This incident highlights ongoing issues…
Autonomous Region of Adjara in Georgia Elects Its Government Freely
Voters in Adjara, Georgia, have elected their government for the first time in a decade, selecting representatives to replace the ousted leader Aslan Abashidze. The…
American Catholic Leaders Reach Agreement on Bishops' Independence
American Catholic bishops have agreed on the independence of bishops regarding the participation of politicians in the Eucharist, particularly concerning those who do not oppose…
British Military Officials Confirm Loss of Contact with Three Small Patrol Boats in Arvandrud - 2004-06-21
British military officials have lost contact with three patrol boats in the Arvand River, which were reportedly seized by Iranian forces. Eight British crew members…
India and Pakistan Agree to Extend Suspension of Nuclear Tests - 2004-06-20
India and Pakistan have agreed to extend their suspension of nuclear tests following constructive negotiations in New Delhi. This agreement is significant as it aims…
First Meeting of the Iranian Researchers Association in the Capital of Sweden - 2004-06-20
The first meeting of the Iranian Researchers Association took place in Stockholm, where Sheikh Hosseini, a prominent spiritual leader from Kurdistan, received recognition. This event…
Second Day of the Iranian Researchers Association Conference in Sweden - 2004-06-20
The second day of the Iranian Researchers Association conference in Sweden featured speeches by Dr. Asghar Abdi and Dr. Hossein Khalili discussing the relationship between…
Pakistani Security Forces Attack Al-Qaeda Militants in South Waziristan - 2004-06-18
Pakistani security forces launched an operation against Al-Qaeda militants in South Waziristan after discovering their hideout. The operation aims to eliminate or capture all suspected…
U.S. State Department Urges Americans to Avoid Travel to Saudi Arabia - 2004-06-18
The U.S. State Department has issued a warning for Americans to avoid travel to Saudi Arabia due to increasing terrorist threats, following recent attacks and…
US Army Detains Suspected Iraqi Terrorist Without Informing Red Cross - 2004-06-18
The US Army has detained a suspected Iraqi terrorist for seven months without informing the Red Cross, following orders from Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld…
Iraqi Oil Officials: Repair of Smaller Damaged Pipeline May Be Completed by Friday - 2004-06-18
Iraqi oil officials announced that repairs to a smaller pipeline damaged by sabotage may be completed by Friday, allowing oil exports to resume. This follows…
Under the Microscope: Assessment of Iran's Human Rights Record and Nuclear Activities - 2004-06-17
The program features Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discussing Iran's human rights record and nuclear activities, responding to questions from Behrouz Abbasi. The focus is on…
Independent Investigators Find No Evidence of Saddam Hussein's Cooperation with al-Qaida
Independent investigators concluded there is no evidence of cooperation between Saddam Hussein and al-Qaida regarding attacks on the U.S. This contradicts claims made by the…
Reconstruction of Research Facilities for Nuclear Weapons Studies in Iraq - 2004-06-16
Iraqi officials are in the process of reconstructing the Tuwaitha research facility previously used for nuclear weapons studies under Saddam Hussein. Joseph Pali from the…
Saudi Security Team Visits 124 Detainees in Guantanamo - 2004-06-16
A Saudi security team visited 124 Saudi detainees in Guantanamo Bay, finding them in good condition. They delivered family letters and discussed their return to…
Hundreds of Angry Iraqi Shiites Accuse Police
Hundreds of Shiite protesters in Baghdad accused the police of handing over six murdered Shiite truck drivers to Sunni extremists. The incident highlights ongoing sectarian…
Colin Powell: A Major Error in the Report on Terrorism Figures
Colin Powell criticized a recent U.S. State Department report for inaccurately claiming a decrease in terrorism, calling it a major error. He plans to meet…
Interrogation of an Indian Man Suspected of Selling Nuclear Secrets - 2004-06-14
An Indian man named Akhtar Hussain Ahmed was arrested in Mumbai for allegedly attempting to sell India's nuclear secrets after being handed over by the…
Changes in Prison Administration Regulations in Afghanistan - 2004-06-14
U.S. military officials in Afghanistan have implemented changes to prison regulations following allegations of prisoner abuse. An officer is reviewing the management of U.S. detention…
Israel has begun the annexation of a large West Bank settlement
Israel has started the process of annexing a large settlement in the West Bank, affecting thousands of hectares of Palestinian agricultural land. This action has…
Supporters of Saddam May Be Responsible for the Murder of Iraq's Deputy Foreign Minister
Supporters of Saddam Hussein are suspected of murdering Iraq's Deputy Foreign Minister, Bassam Kabbah. Concurrently, coalition forces faced attacks in Baqubah, and a Lebanese hostage…
Murder of Three Kidnapped Individuals in Iraq - 2004-06-13
Three individuals, a Lebanese citizen and two Iraqi colleagues, were murdered after being kidnapped in Iraq. The incident highlights the ongoing violence and kidnappings in…
Al-Qaeda Claims Responsibility for Kidnapping an American Citizen and Killing Another in Saudi Arabia - 2004-06-13
Al-Qaeda has taken responsibility for kidnapping one American and killing another in Saudi Arabia. The U.S. Embassy is working with local authorities to locate the…
Arrest of Key Al-Qaeda Figure in Pakistan - 2004-06-13
Pakistani authorities have arrested a key Al-Qaeda suspect, the nephew of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, along with eight others linked to a recent attack in Karachi.…
Center-Right Parties Dominate European Parliamentary Elections
In the recent European Parliamentary elections, center-right parties are projected to secure the majority of seats, with predictions of at least 247 out of 732.…
No Agreement on Compensation for Victims of Libyan-German Bombing - 2004-06-12
Libyan and German officials could not agree on compensation for victims of a 1986 bombing in Berlin, which was ordered by Libya. While a Libyan…
Deputy Foreign Minister of Iraq Killed in Armed Ambush in Baghdad
The Deputy Foreign Minister of Iraq was assassinated in Baghdad by armed men, highlighting ongoing violence in the region. The attack took place in a…
Pakistani Army Attacks Al-Qaeda Hideouts for the Third Consecutive Day - 2004-06-11
The Pakistani army has launched a sustained offensive against Al-Qaeda hideouts in South Waziristan, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. This escalation follows recent…
Mohammad Qods Razavi: Democratic Institutions of Iranians in Los Angeles - 2004-06-11
The article discusses the establishment of democratic institutions among Iranians in Los Angeles, highlighting the Association for the Defense of Democracy and the involvement of…
U.S. Officials: North Korea Has a Secret Uranium Enrichment Program
U.S. officials assert that North Korea is secretly enriching uranium to develop nuclear weapons, despite North Korea's denial of such activities. The statement follows a…
The Battle with Taliban Fighters in Afghanistan Intensifies - 2004-06-10
The battle against Taliban fighters in Afghanistan has intensified, resulting in the deaths of 21 fighters in Zabul province. This escalation is impacting the voter…
Eleven Chinese Construction Workers Killed in Northern Afghanistan - 2004-06-10
Eleven Chinese construction workers were killed by armed militants in northern Afghanistan while they were sleeping in a labor camp. The Chinese government condemned the…
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…
Athens Olympic Torch Arrives in India - 2004-06-10
The Athens Olympic torch has arrived in India as part of its global relay. The torch was handed over in a ceremonial event attended by…
John Ashcroft Justifies Some Torture Cases Related to the War on Terror - 2004-06-09
John Ashcroft has defended certain torture practices in the context of the war on terror, suggesting they may be constitutional. His refusal to disclose related…
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…
Coalition Forces Free Four European Hostages in Iraq - 2004-06-08
Coalition forces successfully freed four European hostages, including three Italians and one Polish citizen, in Iraq. The operation took place south of Baghdad, and the…
Los Angeles Report: Conversations with Iranians in Southern California About Reagan's Death - 2004-06-07
Following President Reagan's death, Iranians in Southern California shared their condolences and positive reflections about him in interviews. This includes insights from a psychologist and…
The Olympic Torch Relay for Athens Continues - 2004-06-07
The Olympic torch relay for the Athens 2004 Olympics is ongoing, with the torch recently moved from Tokyo to Seoul. It will be carried by…
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…
Gunmen Kill Brother of Man Who Exposed Saddam Hussein's Sons - 2004-06-05
Gunmen killed Salah Al-Zaidani, the brother of the informant who revealed the location of Saddam Hussein's sons to U.S. forces. This incident raises questions about…
A Bomb Destroyed a 5,000-Ton Oil Tank in the Stavropol Region of Russia - 2004-06-05
A bomb attack on a 5,000-ton oil tank in Stavropol, Russia, caused significant damage but no casualties. This incident follows another bombing in Samara that…
Muqtada al-Sadr Agrees to Take Measures to End Clashes
Muqtada al-Sadr has agreed to take steps to end ongoing clashes with U.S. forces in Iraq. Iraqi officials indicate that if the U.S. halts attacks…
Measures to Reduce Military Tensions at the North and South Korean Borders
North and South Korea have agreed to measures aimed at reducing military tensions, including a direct communication line and agreements on radio communications and illegal…
George Tenet Resigns Under Intense Criticism Over 9/11 Terrorist Attacks - 2004-06-04
George Tenet resigned as CIA Director amid severe criticism over the agency's failures related to the 9/11 attacks and misleading intelligence before the Iraq War.…
An Extremist Muslim Cleric in Britain Denied Bail Rights
Abu Hamza al-Masri, an extremist cleric wanted in the U.S. for terrorism charges, has been denied bail in Britain. He faces extradition to the U.S.…
North and South Korea Agree to Reduce Tensions Along Their Borders - 2004-06-04
North and South Korea have reached an agreement to reduce military tensions along their borders by dismantling propaganda tools and standardizing communication systems on naval…
George Tenet Resigns as Director of the CIA - 2004-06-03
George Tenet has resigned as the Director of the CIA, with President Bush accepting his resignation for personal reasons. Tenet's departure comes amid criticism of…
Bomb Explosion in the Office of a Local Police Chief in Afghanistan - 2004-06-03
A bomb hidden in a book exploded in the office of a local police chief in Nangarhar province, injuring five staff members. This incident follows…
Los Angeles Report: International Social Welfare Society Gathering - 2004-06-03
The International Social Welfare Society held a gathering focusing on the role of NGOs in Iran, where Ms. Farah Masoumi spoke. This event highlights the…
Three Filipino Soldiers Injured in Ambush in Iraq - 2004-06-02
Three Filipino soldiers were injured in an ambush while delivering a school building to Iraqi officials near Baghdad. They were part of a non-combat unit…
Hassan Rouhani Describes UN Report on Iran's Nuclear Activities as Insignificant
Hassan Rouhani dismissed a UN report on Iran's nuclear activities as insignificant, claiming only minor issues remain. However, American officials highlighted that the report raises…
Will the Death Sentence of Hashem Aghajari Be Revoked?
The Supreme Court of Iran is set to announce a decision on the potential revocation of Hashem Aghajari's death sentence, which was originally imposed for…
Interview with a Public Health Worker in Bam Regarding the Problems Faced by Residents of This Earthquake-Stricken City - 2004-06-01
Over five months after a devastating earthquake in Bam, residents continue to face severe living conditions. Public health worker Masoud Ebrahimi highlights the ongoing struggles…
Fifth Conference of the International Association for Iranian Studies - 2004-06-01
The fifth conference of the International Association for Iranian Studies took place near Washington, D.C., featuring an interview with Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi. This event…