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January 2004
Destruction of Palestinian Bomber's House - 2004-01-31
Israeli forces destroyed the home of a Palestinian suicide bomber responsible for a deadly attack in Jerusalem. They also engaged in a separate incident involving…
Israel has begun the release of approximately 400 Palestinians
Israel has initiated the release of around 400 Palestinians as part of a prisoner exchange deal mediated by Germany, linked to the identification of three…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Exchange of Israeli and Hezbollah Prisoners - 2004-01-26
The report discusses the exchange of prisoners between Israel and Hezbollah, highlighting the ongoing tensions and negotiations between the two parties. This exchange is significant…
Ban on New Fuel Tax in Nigeria Extended
A Nigerian court has indefinitely extended a ban on new fuel taxes and a potential strike by labor unions. The government argues that tax increases…
Israel and Hezbollah to Exchange Prisoners by Thursday - 2004-01-25
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a prisoner exchange involving the return of an Israeli businessman and the bodies of Israeli soldiers in exchange for…
Israel and Hezbollah Prepare for Prisoner Exchange After Three Years of Negotiation - 2004-01-25
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a prisoner exchange after three years of negotiations, involving the return of an Israeli businessman and the bodies of…
Airport and Hospital Workers in France Go on Strike - 2004-01-22
Airport and hospital workers in France have gone on strike in protest against government plans to privatize parts of the Paris airports organization. Their demands…
Attack by Hardliners on Reformists' Gathering in Hamedan - 2004-01-22
A gathering of reformists in Hamedan was violently disrupted by hardliners from the Ansar Hezbollah group, resulting in injuries among attendees, including reformist lawmakers. The…
Nationwide Strikes in Nigeria Suspended
Nationwide strikes in Nigeria have been suspended after the government agreed to temporarily stop fuel taxes. The largest labor union leader warned that strikes could…
Temporary Suspension of New Fuel Tax in Nigeria - 2004-01-20
The Nigerian government has temporarily suspended a new fuel tax following a court order, just before a planned nationwide strike against rising fuel prices. Labor…
Israeli Warplanes Attack Hezbollah Targets in Southern Lebanon - 2004-01-20
Israeli warplanes have attacked Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon following the killing of an Israeli soldier by Hezbollah militants. The incident escalates tensions along the…
IAEA Reaches Agreement with the US and UK on Inspections in Libya - 2004-01-20
The IAEA has reached an agreement with the US and UK to oversee the dismantling of Libya's nuclear program. This agreement was announced by IAEA…
Nigerian Labor Union Leaders Call for Protests Against Fuel and Diesel Prices - 2004-01-19
Nigerian labor union leaders are mobilizing the public for a nationwide strike against a new tax on fuel and diesel prices. The government is attempting…
Destruction of an Israeli Military Vehicle by Hezbollah Lebanon - 2004-01-19
Hezbollah Lebanon announced the destruction of an Israeli military vehicle that crossed into Lebanon and claimed to have fired at Israeli jets in response to…
IAEA to Confirm Libya's Nuclear Program Dismantlement - 2004-01-19
The IAEA has reached an agreement with the U.S. and Britain to confirm the end of Libya's nuclear program. Mohamed ElBaradei announced this after meetings…
Asian Boxing Championship: Iranian Athletes Miss Olympic Qualification
The Iranian national boxing team lost all three of their matches at the 22nd Asian Boxing Championship, failing to qualify for the Olympics. This outcome…
A Monitoring Group in Paris Holds US Military Commanders Responsible for Journalists' Deaths in Iraq
A Paris-based monitoring group blames US military commanders for the deaths of journalists in Iraq, asserting that they failed to inform soldiers about the presence…
Israeli Army Closes Access Routes to Gaza Strip - 2004-01-15
The Israeli army has closed access routes to the Gaza Strip in response to a suicide bombing that killed four Israelis. The closure affects thousands…
Nigerian Labor Union Leaders Demand Government Reduce Oil Prices
Nigerian labor union leaders are urging the government to lower oil prices or risk a nationwide strike. They have given the government until January 20…
Sharon: We are ready to negotiate with Syria if Damascus stops supporting terrorism - 2004-01-12
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon expressed willingness to negotiate peace with Syria if it stops supporting terrorism, particularly Hezbollah. This statement comes amid past failed…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Interview with Abolfazl Jalili, Iranian Filmmaker - 2004-01-11
Abolfazl Jalili's film 'Abjad' has been banned in Iran due to its controversial subject, adding to the list of nine other films by the director…
Hezbollah Rally Against Renaming Khaled Islambouli Street
Hezbollah supporters in Tehran protested the renaming of Khaled Islambouli Street to Intifada, which they view as a concession to improving Iran-Egypt relations. The name…
Arrest of Eight Foreigners in Switzerland in Connection with Suicide Attacks in Riyadh
Swiss authorities arrested eight foreigners linked to suicide attacks in Riyadh targeting Western interests. The arrests occurred during police operations across five regions in Switzerland.…
Protests in Front of the French Embassy in Beirut - 2004-01-08
Thousands of Muslim women and girls protested in Beirut against France's proposed ban on headscarves in public schools. The protest was organized by Hezbollah and…
President Bush Proposes Major Changes to U.S. Immigration Laws - 2004-01-08
President Bush has proposed significant reforms to U.S. immigration laws to allow temporary work permits for undocumented immigrants. The proposal faces opposition from Republican representatives…
Unexpected Defeat of Andy Roddick in the Second Round of the Qatar Open Tennis - 2004-01-07
Andy Roddick, the top-ranked men's tennis player, suffered an unexpected defeat against Joonas Burkman in the second round of the Qatar Open. Burkman's ability to…
UNICEF Warns About the Situation of Children in Bam - 2004-01-06
UNICEF has raised alarms about the dire situation of children in Bam following a devastating earthquake, highlighting their lack of clothing, exposure to cold, and…
Bosnian Prime Minister Announces Plans to Assist Earthquake Victims in Iran
Bosnian Prime Minister Adnan Terzić announced financial aid and potential medical assistance for earthquake victims in Iran. The government has allocated $254,000 for immediate relief…
Egypt's Request to Iran to Change the Name of Khalid Islambouli Street
Egypt has requested Iran to change the name of a street honoring Khalid Islambouli, Sadat's assassin, as a condition for restoring diplomatic relations severed in…
Mehraneh Ghaeemi Travels to Paris for Lung Disease Treatment
Mehraneh Ghaeemi, a young girl with cystic fibrosis, has successfully traveled to Paris for treatment after raising significant funds through community efforts. Her case highlights…
Behrouz Abbasi's Discussion on the Situation in Bam - 2004-01-02
Behrouz Abbasi held a discussion with prominent figures including Dr. Shirin Ebadi and Dr. Fariborz Rais Dana about the conditions in Bam following a significant…
Interview with Dr. Fariborz Rais Dana about the Situation of the People and Children of Bam
Dr. Fariborz Rais Dana discusses the dire conditions faced by the residents and children of Bam, a city that has suffered significant devastation. This interview…