February 2004
From Iran's Elections to the International Atomic Energy Agency - Part Three - 2004-02-27
Patrick Clawson discusses the potential for Iranian leaders to offer concessions to Western powers in return for not interfering with democratic reforms in Iran. This…
69 People Prosecuted in Turkey for Involvement in 4 Deadly Explosions
In Turkey, 69 individuals are being prosecuted for their involvement in four deadly explosions that killed over 60 people in November. The attacks targeted Jewish…
Helicopter Carrying American Workers Crashes in Afghanistan - 2004-02-22
A helicopter carrying American construction workers crashed in southern Afghanistan, killing at least one person. The crash occurred near Kandahar, an area with active Taliban…
Kofi Annan to Present His Proposals for Conducting Elections in Iraq - 2004-02-19
Kofi Annan is set to announce his proposals for elections in Iraq, aligning with the U.S. view that elections are impractical before the June power…
At least 21 killed in insurgent attack on Fallujah
Insurgents launched an attack on a police station and a government building in Fallujah, resulting in at least 21 deaths, including police and civilians. The…
Knowledge and Society: The 21st Century is the Century of Modern Medical Technologies Including Laser Therapy
Dr. Amir Hossein Ganjbakhsh discusses the significance of modern medical technologies, particularly laser therapy, in the 21st century. His insights come from his position at…
At least 45 killed in bomb explosion in southern Iraq
A bomb explosion at a police station in Iskandariyah, southern Iraq, killed at least 45 people, mostly civilians seeking employment. The attack highlights the ongoing…
Attack on a U.S. Base Near Baghdad Airport - 2004-02-05
A mortar attack on a U.S. military base near Baghdad Airport resulted in the death of one American soldier and another individual. The attack highlights…
Moscow: Russian Officials Did Not Accept Bribes from Saddam Hussein's Regime - 2004-02-04
The Russian Foreign Ministry has denied allegations that its officials accepted bribes from Saddam Hussein's regime, asserting that all oil exports were part of the…
President Bush May Agree to an Independent Commission to Investigate the Issue of Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq - 2004-02-01
President Bush is considering the establishment of an independent commission to investigate the intelligence reports on weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, which were pivotal…
Paul Wolfowitz: The War in Iraq Was Necessary - 2004-02-01
Paul Wolfowitz, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, argues that the Iraq war was justified despite the absence of found weapons of mass destruction. He…
Interview with Dr. Bahman Aghaei Diba by Ebrahim Bi Parva on Oil Revenues from the Caspian Sea - 2004-02-01
Ebrahim Bi Parva interviews Dr. Bahman Aghaei Diba about a report from the Free Society Institute that calls for Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan to manage their…