March 2004
Hamid Karzai's Request to the International Community - 2004-03-31
Hamid Karzai has appealed to the international community during a donors' conference in Berlin to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a refuge for drug traffickers and…
Romano Prodi: The current occupation of Iraq cannot establish peace and security in Iraq - 2004-03-27
Romano Prodi, the President of the EU, argues that the current occupation of Iraq is ineffective in establishing peace and security. He believes a leftist…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report on the Conclusion of the European Union Summit: Iran's Security and Nuclear Efforts - 2004-03-27
The European Union summit concluded on March 26, 2004, where leaders approved new security regulations and discussed Iran's nuclear energy issues. This gathering involved EU…
Los Angeles Report: International Union of Afghan Women at Leadership and Management Conference in America - 2004-03-26
The International Union of Afghan Women participated in a leadership and management conference in the United States, with six Afghan women representing the organization. This…
Collaboration of Leaders of Two Main Kurdish Parties in Northern Iraq for a United Iraq - 2004-03-26
Masoud Barzani and Jalal Talabani, leaders of the main Kurdish parties in Iraq, announced their collaboration to establish a united Iraq. They emphasized the need…
Thousands of Workers in Italy Protest Government's Pension Reform Plan - 2004-03-26
Thousands of workers in Italy protested against a government plan to raise the retirement age and extend contribution years to the pension fund. The strike,…
End of the European Union Leaders' Summit in Brussels - 2004-03-26
The European Union leaders concluded a summit in Brussels, agreeing to resume talks on a European constitution, enhance anti-terrorism cooperation, and focus on economic reforms.…
The Level of Violence in Kosovo Last Week Has Terrified Javier Solana
Javier Solana expressed his alarm over the recent violence in Kosovo, which resulted in 28 deaths and thousands displaced. He visited Kosovo to commemorate the…
Possibility of Peyman Piran's 10-Year Imprisonment
Peyman Piran faces a potential 10-year prison sentence amid increasing repression of political activists in Iran. He has been detained since March 2004 on multiple…
Under the Microscope: The Hardening Stance of Europe and the U.S. Against Iran's Nuclear Activities - 2004-03-23
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses the increasing firmness of the European Union and the United States regarding Iran's nuclear program and the scrutiny of Iran's…
400 Kurds Released in Syria
At least 400 Kurds detained in Syria during recent clashes have been released, according to Kurdish leaders. The release has not been confirmed by the…
Javier Solana Says Europeans Must Fight Terrorism Decisively - 2004-03-20
Javier Solana emphasized the need for Europeans to combat terrorism decisively while maintaining their way of life. EU security officials agreed to recommend a new…
Calendar Day, March 18: Birth of Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th President of the United States - 2004-03-20
March 18 marks the birthday of Grover Cleveland, who served as the 22nd and 24th President of the United States. His presidency is notable for…
Meeting of the French President and the German Chancellor in Paris - 2004-03-16
French President Jacques Chirac and German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder met in Paris to discuss the need for European unity against terrorism following recent attacks. They…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: German Interior Minister Warns About Islamic Tourists - 2004-03-15
German Interior Minister Otto Schily has urged EU security officials to convene an extraordinary meeting to address terrorism risks, particularly concerning Islamic tourists. Ireland, as…
Proposal for Emergency Meeting of EU Security Officials - 2004-03-15
In response to recent terrorist attacks in Spain, EU officials are considering urgent meetings to coordinate security responses. French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin and…
Two Kurdish Leaders Survive Possible Assassination Attempt
Two leaders of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan survived an assassination attempt while traveling in northern Iraq. The attack, which injured three bodyguards, follows previous…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: The European Union's Strict Policies Towards Migrants and Refugees - 2004-03-02
After the September 11 attacks, both the United States and European Union countries implemented stricter policies regarding migrants and refugees. This shift in policy significantly…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Punishment of American Companies by the European Union - 2004-03-01
The European Union is set to impose trade penalties on 5,000 American companies starting March 1st due to violations of World Trade Organization regulations. This…