July 2004
AFC Asian Cup: Japan Advances to Semifinals by Defeating Jordan
Japan defeated Jordan in a tense match that ended in a penalty shootout, advancing to the semifinals of the AFC Asian Cup. The match saw…
AFC Asian Cup; Bahrain and China in the Semifinals - 2004-07-30
Bahrain's national football team has reached the semifinals of the AFC Asian Cup for the first time after defeating Uzbekistan in a penalty shootout. They…
AFC Asian Cup; Iran National Team Defeats Thailand 3-0
The Iran national football team won their opening match in the AFC Asian Cup against Thailand with a score of 3-0. This victory places Iran…
Andre Agassi Withdraws from RCA Tennis Championships
Andre Agassi has withdrawn from the RCA Tennis Championships to rest and prepare for the US Open. At 34, he is prioritizing recovery from an…
A Member of Thailand's Ruling Party Accused of National Security Threat and Killing Government Officials - 2004-07-15
Najmuddin Omar, a member of Thailand's ruling party, has been arrested and accused of plotting an armed attack on a military base, which resulted in…
Manila Officials: We Will Withdraw Philippine Troops from Iraq as Soon as Possible
Philippine officials announced plans to withdraw troops from Iraq to save a hostage's life, following a deadline set by militants. President Arroyo previously rejected the…
Iraqi Kurds Demand Death Penalty for Saddam Hussein - 2004-07-06
Iraqi Kurds are demanding the death penalty for Saddam Hussein due to the 1988 chemical attack in Halabja that killed thousands. They also seek the…
Hashem Aghajari Appears in Tehran Court to Face New Charges
Hashem Aghajari, a history professor and former death row inmate, appeared in court to contest new charges related to insulting Islamic values and inciting public…
White House Spokesman: Justice and Rule of Law Will Be Part of New Iraq - 2004-07-01
Scott McClellan emphasized the importance of justice and rule of law in Iraq following Saddam Hussein's court appearance. Kuwait condemned Saddam as a criminal deserving…