July 2004
AFC Asian Cup: Uzbekistan and Iraq Advance to Quarterfinals
Uzbekistan and Iraq have both advanced to the quarterfinals of the AFC Asian Cup. Uzbekistan secured its place with a victory over Turkmenistan, while Iraq…
Under the Microscope: Ongoing Hunger Strike of Political Prisoners in Evin Prison and the Conference of Iraq's Neighbors - 2004-07-23
Political prisoners in Evin Prison are continuing their hunger strike, driven by demands articulated by Shirin Ebadi and the Office of Strengthening Unity. The article…
AFC Asian Cup: Saudi Arabia Defeated by Uzbekistan
Saudi Arabia's national football team lost 1-0 to Uzbekistan in the AFC Asian Cup, risking their early elimination. Uzbekistan's victory allows them to advance, while…
UK Modifies Travel Warning for Its Citizens to Yemen - 2004-07-21
The UK has updated its travel warning for Yemen, easing restrictions but still advising against travel to northern regions due to ongoing conflict. This involves…
AFC Asian Cup; Iraq's Loss to Uzbekistan
Iraq's national football team lost 1-0 to Uzbekistan in their first match of the AFC Asian Cup, marking their return to major competitions since the…
Several Armed Palestinian Men Kidnap Five French Aid Workers in Gaza Strip - 2004-07-17
Armed Palestinian men kidnapped five French aid workers in Khan Younis, Gaza, shortly after the temporary abduction of Palestinian police chief Gaza al-Jabali. No group…
Azerbaijan's Defense Minister: Armenia Should Withdraw Its Forces from the Upper Karabakh Region
Azerbaijan's Defense Minister has urged Armenia to withdraw its troops from the contested Upper Karabakh region during an OSCE meeting. The Minsk Group, which includes…
Palestinian Militants Release Ghazi Jabali, Head of Palestinian Authority Police
Palestinian militants released Ghazi Jabali, the head of the Palestinian Authority police, after a brief kidnapping. The release followed negotiations with the Jenin Martyrs Brigade.…
NBA Trades - July 15, 2004
On July 15, 2004, several significant trades occurred in the NBA, including Steve Nash moving to the Phoenix Suns and Shaquille O'Neal's transfer to the…
Participants at AIDS Conference in Thailand Reject U.S. Argument
At the AIDS conference in Thailand, participants rejected the U.S. stance that abstinence is the best prevention method for AIDS. They emphasized the importance of…
Discussion of the Week, July 8, 2004: Anniversary of the Tragedy of the University Campus Attack
The article discusses a program commemorating the anniversary of the attack on the university campus, featuring a conversation between Behrouz Abbasi and Dr. Saeed Razavi…
Interview with the Secretary of the Office for Consolidation of Unity in Tehran - 2004-07-08
Setareh Derakhshesh interviewed Abdollah Momeni regarding the upcoming anniversary of July 9th amidst restrictions by the Islamic Republic on public gatherings. This conversation highlights the…
Report by Shahid: Gathering on the Anniversary of July 9 in Front of the Iranian Embassy in Paris - 2004-07-06
A gathering is scheduled in Paris to commemorate the anniversary of July 9, organized by the Coordination Committee of the Student Movement for Democracy. This…
118 Killed in Clashes with Supporters of a Shia Cleric in Yemen
In Yemen, clashes between government forces and supporters of Shia cleric Hussein Badr al-Din al-Houthi have resulted in 118 deaths over two weeks. The Yemeni…
Weekly Discussion, July 1, 2004: The Situation of Imprisoned Students in Iran - 2004-07-01
The discussion focuses on the plight of imprisoned students in Iran, featuring insights from Dr. Mohammad Parvin and Mr. Reza Moieni. This conversation is particularly…