July 2004
Training of Iraqi Security Forces to Begin Next Month - 2004-07-31
NATO countries have agreed to send a team to train Iraqi security forces starting next month, following a resolution of command disputes between the U.S.…
Third Day of NATO Ambassadors' Talks on Training Iraqi Security Forces - 2004-07-30
NATO ambassadors are in negotiations to resolve U.S.-France disagreements over the training of Iraqi security forces. NATO has committed to training these forces, but France…
AFC Asian Cup: Iran National Football Team Leaves Chongqing
The Iran national football team has departed from Chongqing to Jinan for their quarter-final match against South Korea in the AFC Asian Cup. This match…
Three Suspected Members of Abu Sayyaf Group Arrested in Southern Philippines - 2004-07-29
Three suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf group were arrested in Zamboanga, Philippines, near a U.S. anti-terrorism training center. This group is notorious for bombings…
Training of Filipino Troops to Combat Terrorism - 2004-07-26
The U.S. military is training Filipino troops to fight terrorism in Mindanao due to concerns over terrorist training camps linked to Al-Qaeda. This development comes…
Training Exercise Operation in Britain - 2004-07-19
On July 19, 2004, Britain conducted a training exercise simulating a terrorist attack in Birmingham, involving 2000 participants. The exercise revealed delays in treating casualties,…
Witness Report: The Siege in Waziristan in Search of Bin Laden Has Tightened
The siege in Waziristan, Pakistan, aimed at capturing Osama Bin Laden, has intensified, with France playing a significant role in the operation. This development highlights…
US Foreign Aid Bill for the Upcoming Fiscal Year - 2004-07-16
The US House of Representatives has approved a foreign aid bill allocating $19 billion for the next fiscal year, focusing on military and economic support…
NATO Committed to Assisting Iraqi Security Forces
Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari has called on NATO to expedite training for Iraqi security forces due to urgent border control issues. NATO's Secretary General…
Hicham El Guerrouj, Moroccan 1500m Runner, May Not Compete in Olympics
Hicham El Guerrouj, a prominent Moroccan middle-distance runner, may withdraw from the Athens Olympics due to respiratory issues. He is currently on medication that affects…
German Coach of Iraq National Football Team Resigns Due to Security Concerns - 2004-07-06
Brent Stange, the German coach of the Iraq national football team, has resigned due to security concerns as the Asian Championship approaches. His departure comes…
Despite Allocating Billions for Iraq's Reconstruction, Only a Tiny Fraction Has Been Spent
The White House reported that only 2% of the $10.3 billion budget for Iraq's reconstruction has been spent as of June 22, 2004. Despite ongoing…