April 2004
Colin Powell's Response to CBS and New York Times Poll - April 30, 2004
Colin Powell addressed a CBS and New York Times poll indicating a decline in American support for the Iraq war, attributing it to rising soldier…
Involvement of Former Members of Saddam Hussein's Secret Service in Attacks Against Coalition Forces - 2004-04-29
A U.S. Defense Department study indicates that former members of Saddam Hussein's secret service may be orchestrating attacks against coalition forces in Iraq. This includes…
Decline in American Public Support for the War in Iraq - April 29, 2004
Public support for the Iraq war in the U.S. has fallen to 47%, down from 58% in March and 63% in December. The decline in…
Interview of VOA Journalist with Mahdi Ahmad Regarding Muqtada al-Sadr - 2004-04-22
Mahdi Ahmad, a former Iranian parliament member, discusses Muqtada al-Sadr's stance against the U.S. in an interview with VOA. Ahmad compares Sadr to Islamic regime…
Italy Reaffirms Commitment to Keeping Troops in Iraq
Italy has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining its military presence in Iraq, while Poland is reconsidering its involvement amidst troop withdrawals from other nations like…
At least 21 prisoners killed in rebel attack on a prison north of Baghdad
A rebel mortar attack on a prison in northern Baghdad resulted in the deaths of at least 21 prisoners and injuries to over 100 others.…
President Bush and Tony Blair Express Support for the Role of the United Nations in Iraq - 2004-04-16
President Bush and Tony Blair reaffirmed their commitment to the United Nations' role in Iraq during a White House speech. They outlined plans for cooperation…
Dick Cheney, U.S. Vice President, Arrives in South Korea Today - 2004-04-15
Dick Cheney, the U.S. Vice President, is visiting South Korea to discuss North Korea's nuclear program and to thank the South Korean government for its…
The White House Releases Confidential Report on September 11 Attacks
The White House has declassified a report warning of al-Qaeda's plans to hijack planes in the U.S. prior to the September 11 attacks. This comes…
Life and Progress in America: This Year's Pulitzer Prize Winners Announced - 2004-04-07
The Pulitzer Prize winners for the year have been announced, highlighting the Los Angeles Times as the major recipient of five awards. This recognition underscores…
View From Washington: Boucher And Bolton on Iran's Nuclear Program
The U.S. government expresses skepticism over Iran's announcement to halt centrifuge construction amid ongoing concerns about its nuclear program. Key officials, including Richard Boucher and…
Chandrika Kumaratunga's Party Leads Ahead of Rivals
Preliminary election results show President Chandrika Kumaratunga's party leading but not achieving a parliamentary majority. The elections are a critical contest between the President and…
Second Day of Protests by Thousands of Monarchy Opponents in Kathmandu - 2004-04-03
Thousands of protesters opposed to the monarchy clashed with police in Kathmandu for a second day, demanding the return of a democratic government. The protests…