April 2004
Israeli Citizens Protest Ariel Sharon's Plan - 2004-04-28
Thousands of Israelis protested against Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's plan to dismantle Jewish settlements in Gaza, coinciding with Independence Day celebrations. The plan is controversial,…
Florida Court Convicts 6 Cubans for Airplane Hijacking
A Florida court has convicted six Cubans for hijacking a Cuban airplane to escape to the U.S., sentencing them to 20 to 24 years in…
Russia Evacuates More Civilians from Iraq - 2004-04-16
Russia has evacuated additional civilians from Iraq amid safety concerns, warning that it cannot ensure the safety of those who remain. The evacuation included 117…
Dick Cheney, U.S. Vice President, Arrives in Japan
Dick Cheney has arrived in Japan amid a crisis involving the kidnapping of Japanese citizens in Iraq. He is expected to urge Japan to keep…
Riot Police Attack Citizens in Isfahan - 2004-04-08
Riot police in Isfahan violently attacked citizens protesting the loss of their savings in credit unions. The protesters were peacefully marching towards the governorate when…
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…