April 2004
A Nuclear-Free Zone in the Middle East?
Mohamed ElBaradei of the IAEA plans to visit Israel to discuss the establishment of a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East. Israel remains silent on…
Iraqis Have Established a Court to Try Saddam Hussein - 2004-04-21
Iraqi leaders have formed a court to prosecute Saddam Hussein and members of his regime, with a panel of judges and prosecutors appointed by the…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Interview with Bahman Qobadi, Iranian Director - 2004-04-17
Bahman Qobadi, an Iranian director, discusses his film 'Turtles Can Fly,' which depicts the difficult lives of Kurdish children at the Iraq-Turkey border. This film…
The U.S. Appreciates Anti-Terrorism Efforts of Countries in the Horn of Africa - 2004-04-17
The U.S. has acknowledged the anti-terrorism efforts of Horn of Africa nations, highlighting collaboration with Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Djibouti, and Yemen. This cooperation has…
The U.S. Will Contribute $400 Million to the Reconstruction of Cyprus
The U.S. has pledged $400 million for the reconstruction of Cyprus, contingent on approval of a UN proposal by both Turkish and Greek communities in…
George Tenet's Remarks at the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks Investigation Commission - 2004-04-14
George Tenet, the CIA Director, testified that it would take five more years to develop the necessary intelligence capabilities to fight terrorism effectively. He admitted…
John Ashcroft Strongly Defends Bush Administration
John Ashcroft defended the Bush administration's anti-terrorism policies before the September 11 attacks, countering claims that terrorism was not prioritized. He dismissed previous statements from…
FBI Aware of Al-Qaeda Threat Before September 11 Attacks - April 13, 2004
Louis Freeh, the former FBI director, testified that the FBI was aware of Al-Qaeda's threat before the September 11 attacks but lacked the resources to…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Interview with Director 'Naf', Mohammad Shirvani - 2004-04-10
Mohammad Shirvani, an Iranian director, challenges conventional filmmaking norms in his debut feature 'Naf' by addressing taboo topics and presenting an unconventional narrative. This interview…
A 35-member delegation from the Iraqi Governing Council entered the troubled city of Fallujah
A delegation from the Iraqi Governing Council entered Fallujah to negotiate a ceasefire after six days of intense fighting with Sunni rebels. The U.S. military…
Alexandria Declaration
The Alexandria Declaration emphasizes the urgent need for reforms in the Arab world, advocating for democratic governance and human rights. It was issued by civil…
Iran to Suspend Construction and Assembly of Nuclear Equipment This Week
Iran announced it will suspend the construction and assembly of nuclear equipment this week as part of efforts to resolve outstanding issues with the IAEA.…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Parviz Sayad, Director and Actor - 2004-04-05
The article features an interview with Parviz Sayad, an influential Iranian director and actor, discussing his latest project. This highlights the ongoing contributions of Iranian…