April 2004
Italian Authorities Seize 7,500 Kalashnikovs Intended for Shipment to the U.S.
Italian customs officials seized 7,500 Kalashnikov rifles meant for shipment to a Georgia-based company in the U.S. The seizure occurred during a routine inspection, and…
Freddy Adu, 14-Year-Old Star of D.C. United, Scores First Professional Goal
Freddy Adu, a 14-year-old soccer prodigy, scored his first professional goal for D.C. United during a match against the MetroStars. Despite his achievement, D.C. United…
Saudi Security Forces Defuse Large Bomb Planted in Vehicle - 2004-04-17
Saudi security forces defused a large bomb in a vehicle in Riyadh, marking the third such incident in five days. The U.S. has warned of…
Insurgents in Iraq Currently Hold About 40 Individuals from 12 Countries Hostage - 2004-04-14
Insurgents in Iraq are holding around 40 hostages from various countries, while the U.S. coalition refuses to negotiate for their release. The situation escalated after…
Funeral for 350 Iranian Soldiers from the 8-Year War
A funeral ceremony took place in Iran for 350 soldiers recently discovered who died in the Iran-Iraq War. The event was attended by family members…
The New Season of Professional Soccer in America MLS Has Begun - 2004-04-05
The new MLS season kicked off with 14-year-old Freddy Adu making his debut for D.C. United. Adu, originally from Ghana, has garnered significant attention as…
International Peacekeepers Defuse Two Homemade Bombs in Kabul - 2004-04-04
International peacekeepers in Kabul defused two homemade bombs discovered by a local resident on Jalalabad Road, a key route connecting eastern Afghanistan to the capital.…
Three Bombing Suspects and One Police Officer Killed in Madrid Explosion - 2004-04-04
In a police operation in Madrid, three bombing suspects detonated themselves, killing one officer and injuring several others. The suspects were linked to a previous…
Bomb Discovered on High-Speed Train Line in Spain - 2004-04-02
A bomb was found on a high-speed train line in Spain, similar to those used in previous terrorist attacks. Four suspects were released due to…