June 2004
Voices and Messages, June 28: Review of the Green Card Lottery in the USA - 2004-06-28
On June 28, 2004, Roozbeh Mahzari from Voice of America discussed the Green Card lottery and permanent residency in the USA. The program allowed listeners…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Dariush Ashouri - 2004-06-27
The article features an interview with Dariush Ashouri, a prominent linguist, discussing the connection between language and modernity. This conversation is significant as it reflects…
Militants Behead South Korean Hostage Kim Sun-il
Militants beheaded South Korean hostage Kim Sun-il after South Korea refused to withdraw its planned troop deployment to Iraq. This incident highlights the dangers faced…
Voices and Messages, June 21 - 2004-06-21
The program allows listeners to call in and express their thoughts and concerns live. This interactive format fosters community engagement among speakers of the language.…
Al-Qaeda Video Shows Military Training in Afghanistan Camp - 2004-06-18
Al Jazeera aired a video of Al-Qaeda members receiving military training in Afghanistan, showcasing real ammunition exercises and militant attacks on Afghan government positions. This…
Allawi: Saddam Will Be Handed Over to the Iraqi Interim Government Within Two Weeks - 2004-06-15
Iyad Allawi announced that Saddam Hussein will be handed over to the Iraqi Interim Government in two weeks. This transfer follows Saddam's arrest by coalition…
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…
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…
Voices and Messages, June 7: Broadcasting Messages and Opinions of Listeners - 2004-06-07
The program allows listeners to call in and express their thoughts and feelings live, fostering community dialogue. This initiative is significant as it encourages public…
Explosions Shake U.S. Military Base in Kirkuk on Wednesday Night - 2004-06-03
On Wednesday night, a U.S. military base in Kirkuk was targeted by a series of explosions from unidentified attackers. This incident follows a deadly bombing…