Iran Securities and Exchange News Agency
May 2004
President Bush Says His Economic Policies Create New Jobs - 2004-05-22
President Bush claims his economic policies are generating new jobs, despite his declining popularity. He highlights efforts to reduce oil prices while Senator John Kerry…
U.S. Lawmakers Propose Annual Review of Trade Sanctions Against Cuba - 2004-05-21
U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill for an annual review of trade sanctions against Cuba following President Bush's announcement to intensify sanctions. Senator Max Baucus…
Nigerian President Declares State of Emergency in Central Plateau State - 2004-05-18
Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo declared a state of emergency in Central Plateau State due to sectarian violence that killed hundreds. The Senate and House of…
Bush: Supreme Court Decision Changed America Forever - 2004-05-18
President Bush commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to end racial segregation in schools, asserting its lasting positive impact on America. He…
The New Yorker: U.S. Defense Secretary Approved Use of Harsh Interrogation Methods in Iraq - 2004-05-16
The New Yorker reported that U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld approved harsh interrogation methods in Iraq, which the Pentagon denies. Senator Carl Levin indicated that…
Controversial New York Times Article on Brazilian President's Alcohol Abuse - 2004-05-14
A New York Times journalist faces expulsion from Brazil over an article alleging President Da Silva's excessive drinking. Brazilian senators are calling for a review…
With Pentagon Approval, American Senators View Unreleased Photos of U.S. Soldiers' Mistreatment - 2004-05-12
American senators were allowed to view unreleased photos and a video of U.S. soldiers mistreating Iraqi prisoners, with the Pentagon's approval. Secretary of Defense Donald…
An American General Attributes Mistreatment of Iraqi Prisoners to Leadership Failures and Lack of Discipline - 2004-05-12
General Antonio Taguba's investigation into the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners reveals leadership failures and a lack of discipline among American soldiers. While he claims the…
Statements by a Senior American Senator at a Hearing on Abuse of Iraqi Prisoners - 2004-05-11
Senator Carl Levin stated that the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib was a premeditated act, not spontaneous behavior by low-ranking personnel. He expressed…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, May 8, 2004
On May 8, 2004, reports highlighted the tragic self-immolation of Afghan women in Herat, reflecting deep societal issues. Additionally, Senator Lieberman criticized the Bush administration's…
Donald Rumsfeld Accepts Full Responsibility for Mistreatment of Iraqi Prisoners - 2004-05-07
Donald Rumsfeld accepted full responsibility for the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners and apologized to the victims, stating he would seek compensation. He also indicated ongoing…
The International Committee of the Red Cross was aware of the situation of prisoners in Abu Ghraib - 2004-05-06
The International Committee of the Red Cross revealed it had informed U.S. officials about prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib before the scandal broke. President Bush…