July 2004
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 30, 2004
On July 30, 2004, a reporter from the Persian section of Voice of America reviews the coverage of Washington newspapers. This analysis highlights the media…
Four French Detainees Appear in Anti-Terrorism Court in Paris - 2004-07-30
Four French detainees from Guantanamo Bay are appearing in an anti-terrorism court in Paris, potentially facing charges of conspiracy to commit terrorism. Their return follows…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 29, 2004
On July 29, 2004, a reporter from the Persian section of Voice of America provided an overview of the newspapers in Washington, D.C. This examination…
Iraq's National Political Conference Delayed by Two Weeks
Iraq's national political conference has been delayed by two weeks due to pressure from the UN to ensure inclusivity. This conference is crucial for electing…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 28, 2004
On July 28, 2004, a reporter from the Persian section of Voice of America provided an overview of the newspapers in Washington, D.C. This analysis…
Efforts by WTO Members to Remove Trade Barriers - 2004-07-28
WTO members are struggling to reach an agreement on trade barriers, particularly agricultural subsidies, with a looming Friday deadline. The divide between rich and poor…
Interview with Dr. Abdolreza Heydari by Ebrahim Biparva - 2004-07-28
Ebrahim Biparva interviews Dr. Abdolreza Heydari, a prominent figure advocating for parliamentary monarchy in Iran. The discussion highlights the political landscape and the role of…
Life and Progress in America: Elie Wiesel's Views on America - 2004-07-27
Elie Wiesel, a prominent author and Holocaust survivor, shares his perspectives on life and progress in America in a recent article. His insights are published…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 27, 2004
On July 27, 2004, a reporter from the Persian section of Voice of America provides an overview of the major newspapers in Washington, D.C. This…
AFC Asian Cup: Jordan and South Korea Reach Quarterfinals - 2004-07-27
Jordan and South Korea have advanced to the quarterfinals of the AFC Asian Cup. Jordan, making its debut in the tournament, drew with the UAE,…
Meeting of World Trade Organization (WTO) Members in Geneva - 2004-07-27
WTO members are meeting in Geneva to address trade barriers, focusing on an agreement to help developing countries compete globally. Agricultural subsidies remain a contentious…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 26, 2004
On July 26, 2004, a reporter from the Persian section of Voice of America provided an overview of the newspapers in Washington D.C. This analysis…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 25, 2004
On July 25, 2004, a reporter from the Persian section of Voice of America provides an analysis of the newspapers in Washington, D.C. This examination…
Burma's Foreign Minister Declares No Allowance for Indian Rebel Activities on Its Soil
Burma's Foreign Minister U Win Aung has pledged not to allow Indian rebels to operate in Burma during his visit to Islamabad. This commitment comes…
Indian Foreign Minister Optimistic About the Release of Three Indian Hostages in Iraq - 2004-07-24
The Indian Foreign Minister expressed optimism regarding the imminent release of three Indian hostages in Iraq. He met with the family of one hostage and…
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…
Meeting of Natwar Singh, Indian Foreign Minister, with Pervez Musharraf - 2004-07-23
Natwar Singh, the Indian Foreign Minister, met with Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf to discuss the Kashmir dispute and counter-terrorism efforts. This meeting marks a renewed…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 22, 2004
On July 22, 2004, a reporter from the Persian section of Voice of America provided an overview of the newspapers in Washington, D.C. This examination…
China to Participate with 407 Athletes in the Athens Olympics
China is sending its largest Olympic team ever, with 407 athletes, to the Athens Olympics, aiming for at least 20 medals. This includes many first-time…
India Urges Iraqi Militants to Release Its Citizens - 2004-07-22
Iraqi militants have taken three Indian truck drivers hostage and threatened them with death. India is urging their release, emphasizing its friendship with Iraq. This…
Final Report of the Commission Investigating the September 11 Terrorist Attacks - 2004-07-21
The final report on the September 11 attacks highlights over 10 missed opportunities to prevent the hijackers but does not conclude that the attacks could…
Dialogue Between the Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan - 2004-07-21
The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan held friendly talks in Islamabad, focusing on issues like border terrorism in Kashmir and the reopening of consulates.…
India-Pakistan Relations on the Sidelines of the South Asian Association Summit - 2004-07-21
During the South Asian Association summit in Islamabad, Indian Foreign Minister Natwar Singh and Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri are set to engage in…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 20, 2004
On July 20, 2004, a reporter from the Persian section of Voice of America provided an overview of the newspapers in Washington D.C. This analysis…
India and Pakistan's Diplomacy at the South Asian Foreign Ministers' Meeting - 2004-07-20
Indian Foreign Minister Natwar Singh is in Islamabad for a South Asian foreign ministers' meeting, aiming to improve the peace process with Pakistan. Discussions between…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 19, 2004
On July 19, 2004, a reporter from the Persian section of Voice of America reviews the newspapers in Washington D.C. This overview highlights the media…
Iyad Allawi, Interim Prime Minister of Iraq, Arrives in Jordan
Iyad Allawi, the interim Prime Minister of Iraq, visited Jordan to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss cooperation, including the resumption of oil exports. The talks…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 18, 2004
On July 18, 2004, a reporter from the Persian section of Voice of America provided an overview of the newspapers in Washington D.C. This analysis…
World Anti-Doping Agency: Professional Tennis Officials Should Not Exonerate 7 Tennis Players from Doping Charges - 2004-07-18
The World Anti-Doping Agency has criticized professional tennis officials for exonerating seven players who tested positive for steroids. The agency argues that the players' claims…
FBI Interviews Muslims and Arab-Americans Regarding Potential Terrorist Attacks - 2004-07-17
The FBI is conducting interviews with Muslims and Arab-Americans to gather intelligence on potential terrorist threats during the upcoming presidential election. This initiative follows concerns…
Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan to Meet Next Week
The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan are set to meet next week in Islamabad to discuss reconciliation efforts and dispute resolution. This meeting is…
All Secret Experiments at Los Alamos, USA Halted Due to Security Breach - 2004-07-16
All secret experiments at the Los Alamos National Laboratory have been temporarily halted due to a security breach involving the disappearance of classified information. The…
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…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 14, 2004
On July 14, 2004, a reporter from the Persian section of Voice of America provided an overview of various newspapers in Washington, D.C. This analysis…
Shane Idai, Former Cycling Champion, Appeals to Sports Arbitration Court
Shane Idai, a former world cycling champion, is appealing to the Sports Arbitration Court over doping allegations that could bar him from the Olympic team.…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 13, 2004
On July 13, 2004, a reporter from the Persian section of Voice of America provided an overview of the major newspapers in Washington D.C. This…
Scientific Encyclopedias in the Internet Age - 2004-07-13
The article discusses the impact of the internet on the use of traditional encyclopedias in American households. It highlights the preference of some individuals for…
Criticism of Washington at the International AIDS Conference in Bangkok
At the International AIDS Conference in Bangkok, Washington faced criticism for obstructing affordable drug production in developing countries. Kofi Annan highlighted the need for increased…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 12, 2004
On July 12, 2004, a reporter from the Persian section of Voice of America provided an overview of the major newspapers in Washington D.C. This…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 11, 2004
On July 11, 2004, a reporter from Voice of America's Persian section provides an overview of the major newspapers in Washington, D.C. This analysis is…
Washington Newspapers on July 10, 2004
On July 10, 2004, Washington newspapers reported that a commission found the intelligence leading to the Iraq war invalid, with the U.S. intelligence agency facing…
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…
India Says It Will Not Send Troops to Iraq
The Indian government has confirmed it will not send troops to Iraq, even if requested by the U.S. Foreign Minister Natwar Singh recently met with…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 7, 2004
On July 7, 2004, a reporter from the Persian section of Voice of America provided an overview of the newspapers in Washington, D.C. This analysis…
Olympic Torch Arrives at Istanbul Port in Turkey - 2004-07-07
The Olympic torch has reached Istanbul as part of its journey to Athens for the 2004 Summer Olympics. Istanbul is a candidate city for the…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 6, 2004
On July 6, 2004, a reporter from the Persian section of Voice of America provided an overview of the newspapers in Washington, D.C. This analysis…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 5, 2004
On July 5, 2004, a reporter from the Persian section of Voice of America provided an overview of the newspapers in Washington D.C. This analysis…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 4, 2004 - 2004-07-05
On July 4, 2004, the Persian section of Voice of America provided an overview of the newspapers in Washington D.C. This analysis highlights the coverage…
John Kerry: The U.S. Will Need More International Partners for Stability in Iraq
John Kerry emphasizes the need for increased international cooperation to stabilize Iraq and transition it to democracy. He argues that the current U.S. approach requires…
Iraq Rejects Jordan's Proposal to Send Troops to the Country
Iraq has rejected Jordan's offer to send troops, citing sensitivities around foreign military involvement. Yemen expressed willingness to send troops under specific conditions, while Bahrain…
Jordan Willing to Send Troops to Iraq if Requested
King Abdullah of Jordan expressed willingness to send troops to Iraq if the interim government requests assistance. This marks a significant shift in Jordan's stance…
Colombian Government Officially Begins Peace Talks with Right-Wing Militias
The Colombian government has initiated peace talks with right-wing militias to disarm them and end a long-standing civil conflict. President Alvaro Uribe has set a…
King Abdullah: Jordan Ready to Send Troops to Iraq
King Abdullah of Jordan expressed readiness to deploy troops to Iraq if requested by the interim government. He highlighted the importance of communication with Iraqi…
Olympic Torch Arrives in Stockholm, Capital of Sweden
The Olympic torch has reached Stockholm as part of its journey to Athens for the 2004 Summer Olympics. This event involved 128 torchbearers, including some…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, July 1, 2004
On July 1, 2004, a reporter from the Persian section of Voice of America reviews the newspapers in Washington, D.C. This overview highlights the media…