June 2004
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Interview with Seyyed Hossein Khomeini about the Situation in Iraq - 2004-06-30
Seyyed Hossein Khomeini, the grandson of the late Ayatollah Khomeini, has returned to Iraq after a brief stay in Iran. His movements are significant as…
Tracy McGrady traded from Orlando Magic to Houston Rockets for seven players - 2004-06-30
Tracy McGrady has been traded from the Orlando Magic to the Houston Rockets in a significant deal involving seven players. This trade is notable as…
President Bush Calls on the European Union to Begin Negotiations on Turkey's Membership
President Bush has called for the EU to initiate membership talks with Turkey once it meets the required criteria. This comes as Turkey has implemented…
Andy Roddick and Guillermo Coria Advance to the Third Round of Wimbledon
Andy Roddick and Guillermo Coria both advanced to the third round of Wimbledon after winning their respective matches. Roddick defeated Vang Yu-Tsu in straight sets,…
Reports from the 37th Conference of the Iranian Researchers Association in Stockholm - 2004-06-21
The 37th Conference of the Iranian Researchers Association took place in Stockholm, where Ibrahim Biparva interviewed Zeynab Hashemi, a recent awardee from Radio Sweden. This…
The 118th Wimbledon Tennis Championships Began in London on Monday - 2004-06-21
The 118th Wimbledon Tennis Championships commenced with notable performances. Martina Navratilova made a triumphant return to singles after a decade, while Roger Federer continued his…
U.S. National Soccer Team Defeats Grenada in World Cup Qualifiers - 2004-06-21
The U.S. national soccer team defeated Grenada 3-2 in World Cup qualifying matches, securing their place in the next round with an aggregate score of…
West Asian Football; Iran Crushes Syria with 7 Goals - 2004-06-21
Iran's national football team secured a dominant 7-1 victory over Syria in the Seyvan Cup 2004. This match showcased Iran's football prowess, particularly in the…
Four American Marines Killed in Iraq - 2004-06-21
Four American Marines were killed in Al-Anbar province during a security operation, while a separate bomb explosion killed four Iraqis near Mosul. This incident highlights…
Unexpected Visit of a U.S. Senate Delegation to Baghdad - 2004-06-19
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators visited Baghdad unexpectedly to meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi. They expressed support for U.S. operations in the…
President Bush and Dick Cheney Believe Saddam Hussein Had Connections with Al-Qaeda - 2004-06-18
President Bush and Vice President Cheney assert that Saddam Hussein had links to Al-Qaeda, despite a government commission's findings to the contrary. They clarify that…
Independent Investigators Find No Evidence of Saddam Hussein's Cooperation with al-Qaida
Independent investigators concluded there is no evidence of cooperation between Saddam Hussein and al-Qaida regarding attacks on the U.S. This contradicts claims made by the…
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Begin on Monday in London - 2004-06-17
The Wimbledon Tennis Championships are set to start on Monday, featuring top players like Serena Williams and Roger Federer. Both are defending champions and favorites…
Report of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks Investigation Commission on the National Air Defense System - 2004-06-17
The 9/11 investigation commission's preliminary report reveals that the U.S. air defense system was ill-prepared for the Al-Qaeda attacks, leading to improvised responses by officials.…
Detroit Pistons Win NBA Championship - 2004-06-16
The Detroit Pistons won the NBA Championship after defeating the Los Angeles team 100-87, marking a significant victory for coach Larry Brown and owner Bill…
Former Abu Ghraib Prison Official Claims She Has Been Made a Scapegoat - 2004-06-15
General Janis Karpinski, the former head of Abu Ghraib prison, claims she is a scapegoat for the abuse of Iraqi prisoners, which she says was…
Detroit Team Leads 1-3 Over Los Angeles in NBA Finals Best-of-Seven Series - 2004-06-14
The Detroit Pistons lead the NBA Finals series 1-3 against the Los Angeles Lakers and need one more win to secure the championship. The fourth…
NBA Finals: Detroit Leads 2-1 Over Los Angeles
The Detroit Pistons lead the NBA Finals 2-1 against the Los Angeles Lakers after winning the third game 88-68. Richard Hamilton was the standout player…
Third Game of the NBA Finals in Detroit - 2004-06-10
The third game of the NBA Finals is taking place in Detroit, with the Lakers and Pistons tied in the series after each winning one…
Turkey Moves Closer to EU Approval for Membership
Turkey is making progress toward EU membership approval by releasing a Kurdish activist and allowing Kurdish language broadcasts. This is significant as it may lead…
Memorial Ceremony for President Ronald Reagan, Late President of the United States - 2004-06-10
A memorial ceremony was held for late President Ronald Reagan in the U.S. Capitol, attended by hundreds of Americans and prominent figures, including Vice President…
Los Angeles Lakers Win Second Game in NBA Finals - 2004-06-09
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons 99-91 in overtime during the second game of the NBA Finals, tying the series at one win…
Release of Four Kurdish Politicians After Serving 10 Years in Prison in Turkey - 2004-06-09
Four Kurdish politicians, including human rights activist Leyla Zana, were released from prison in Turkey after serving 10 years for alleged ties to separatist guerrillas.…
Broadcasting Kurdish Language Television Programs from Turkey - 2004-06-09
Turkey has begun broadcasting Kurdish language programs, marking a significant cultural shift as part of its EU accession efforts. However, this progress is overshadowed by…
Tampa Bay Lightning Wins Stanley Cup - 2004-06-08
The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup for the first time in their history by defeating the Calgary Flames in a decisive seventh game.…
Turkey Calls Back Senior Diplomats from Israel
Turkey has recalled its senior diplomats from Israel following strong criticism from Prime Minister Erdogan regarding Israel's military actions in Gaza. This move is seen…
Detroit Defeated Los Angeles in the First Game of the NBA Finals - 2004-06-07
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 87-75 in the first game of the NBA Finals. Despite being seen as the underdogs, Detroit's performance…
Two U.S. Marines Admit Guilt in Torture of Iraqi Prisoner - 2004-06-04
Two U.S. Marines, Andrew Sting and Jeremiah Trefney, admitted to torturing an Iraqi prisoner with electric shock in a military court. They were sentenced to…
National Volleyball Team Coach: This is the Current Level of Iranian Volleyball
Park Ki-won, the head coach of Iran's national volleyball team, discussed the current level of Iranian volleyball, highlighting the team's strong performance in the Olympic…
U.S. Department of Justice: Jose Padilla is an American Suspected of Terrorist Activities - 2004-06-02
Jose Padilla, an American, is suspected of planning terrorist attacks using natural gas. The U.S. Department of Justice has released documents about his detention as…