January 2004
Strengthening Political and Economic Ties Between the Arab League and China - 2004-01-30
The Arab League and China have agreed to create a new forum to enhance their political and economic relations. This agreement was reached during talks…
Chinese President's Visit to Cairo - January 29, 2004
Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Cairo for a four-day visit, welcomed by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. His visit includes discussions on purchasing Airbus jets…
Egyptian Foreign Minister's Proposal to Revive the Middle East Peace Roadmap
Egypt's Foreign Minister has called on Yasser Arafat to restart talks with militants to stop attacks on Israelis, marking a crucial step in reviving the…
Israeli Soldiers Kill a Palestinian in Gaza Strip - 2004-01-21
Israeli soldiers killed a Palestinian woman and injured at least three others in the Rafah refugee camp in Gaza. The Israeli military claims the soldiers…
Israeli Army Bulldozers Destroy 30 Homes and a Mosque
Israeli bulldozers demolished 30 Palestinian homes and a mosque in Rafah, claiming they were used for attacks. This incident reflects ongoing tensions, with clashes occurring…
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…
Report by Shahid: Ceremony for Victims of Egyptian Plane Crash - 2004-01-09
A ceremony took place in Sharm El Sheikh for the victims of an Egyptian plane crash, primarily involving French nationals. The event highlights international concerns…
French Foreign Minister: We Will Leave No Stone Unturned in Discovering the Cause of the Plane Crash
The French Foreign Minister announced that France will take all necessary actions to determine the cause of a recent plane crash in the Red Sea…
Senior American Mediator Goes to Egypt - 2004-01-08
The U.S. is dispatching senior mediator William Burns to Egypt to engage in discussions about reviving the stalled peace process between Israel and the Palestinians.…
Location of the Black Box of the Crashed Egyptian Airplane Found - 2004-01-06
The black box of an Egyptian airplane that crashed in the Red Sea has been located by a French naval team. Experts aim to determine…
Iran and Egypt to Resume Diplomatic Relations After 25 Years - 2004-01-06
Iran and Egypt have agreed to resume diplomatic relations after 25 years, as announced by Vice President Mohammad Ali Abtahi. This decision is expected to…
Under the Microscope: The Prominence of Hassan Rouhani - Renaming of Khalid Islambuli Street - 2004-01-05
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh discusses Hassan Rouhani's statements on Iran-U.S. relations, the renaming of a street in Tehran associated with Anwar Sadat's assassin, and the…
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…
Deployment of a French Robotic Submarine to the Red Sea - 2004-01-05
A French robotic submarine is being sent to the Red Sea to search for a crashed aircraft off the coast of Egypt, where all 147…
Report Shahid: Reflection of the Egyptian Plane Crash in France - 2004-01-04
An Egyptian plane crash occurred in France, and the Persian section of Voice of America is reporting on the incident. The coverage reflects the international…
Experts Searching for Flight Recorders of Egyptian Airplane - 2004-01-04
Experts are searching for flight recorders and wreckage of an Egyptian charter airplane that crashed into the Red Sea shortly after takeoff. French and Egyptian…
Crash of an Egyptian Passenger Plane in the Red Sea - 2004-01-03
An Egyptian passenger plane crashed in the Red Sea, killing all 148 on board, mostly French tourists. The cause is believed to be a technical…
Hosni Mubarak Denies Reports of Transferring Presidency to His 40-Year-Old Son
Hosni Mubarak has rejected claims that he intends to pass the presidency to his son Gamal. Despite his denial, observers believe Gamal is a potential…
Meeting of Egyptian Presidential Advisor with Yasser Arafat - 2004-01-01
An Egyptian presidential advisor met with Yasser Arafat to discuss a potential ceasefire between Palestinian militants and Israel, expressing hope for future peace negotiations. Meanwhile,…