May 2004
Iran Volleyball Team Defeats Australia
The Iranian volleyball team defeated Australia in the Olympic qualifying tournament held in Tokyo, securing a victory in three sets. Despite the loss, Australia qualified…
Italian Interior Minister Warns of Protests During President Bush's Visit to Rome - 2004-05-28
The Italian Interior Minister has issued a warning regarding potential protests during President Bush's upcoming visit to Rome, emphasizing the right to peaceful demonstration while…
Indian President Asks Former Finance Minister to Form New Government - 2004-05-19
Indian President Abdul Kalam has invited former Finance Minister Manmohan Singh to form a new government after Sonia Gandhi declined the Prime Ministership due to…
Italy Supports a Temporary Iraqi Government Selected by the United Nations - 2004-05-19
Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi announced support for a temporary Iraqi government selected by the UN, marking a step towards democracy in Iraq. This government…
Sonia Gandhi Announces Her Withdrawal from the Position of Prime Minister of India - 2004-05-19
Sonia Gandhi has withdrawn her candidacy for Prime Minister of India due to controversies surrounding her foreign ancestry. This decision comes after her party's electoral…
Sonia Gandhi to Propose Former Finance Minister for Prime Minister - 2004-05-18
Sonia Gandhi has stepped back from the Prime Ministerial race to quell controversy over her foreign birth, proposing a former Finance Minister instead. This decision…
Sonia Gandhi Does Not Want to Be Prime Minister of India - 2004-05-18
Sonia Gandhi has decided not to pursue the role of Prime Minister of India, a position that would have made her the first leader born…
Sonia Gandhi Negotiates with the President of India to Form Cabinet - 2004-05-18
Sonia Gandhi is negotiating with the President of India to form her cabinet following her election as Prime Minister. This comes after a significant stock…
Hindu Nationalist Party Will Not Attend Sonia Gandhi's Swearing-In Ceremony - 2004-05-17
The Hindu Nationalist Party announced it will boycott Sonia Gandhi's swearing-in ceremony due to her foreign ancestry. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the former Prime Minister, will…
Pope John Paul II Canonizes Six More Saints - 2004-05-16
Pope John Paul II canonized six new saints, including Gianna Beretta Molla, an Italian doctor who became a symbol for the anti-abortion movement. This event…
Two Iraqi Women Working for Coalition Forces Killed in Baghdad - 2004-05-16
Two Iraqi women employed by the U.S.-led coalition were killed in Baghdad during a small arms attack. The incident highlights ongoing violence in Iraq, with…
Indian President to Meet with Sonia Gandhi
The Indian President is set to meet Sonia Gandhi, the newly elected leader of the Congress Party, who is claiming the Prime Minister position after…
If the Interim Government of Iraq Requests, the U.S. Will Withdraw from Its Territory
The U.S. and its allies have indicated they will withdraw from Iraq if the new interim government requests it. Colin Powell expressed skepticism that the…
Indian Prime Minister Resigns Following Parliamentary Election Defeat - 2004-05-13
Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee resigned after losing the parliamentary elections, which may allow Sonia Gandhi of the Congress Party to become Prime Minister.…
Tony Blair Says All Complaints Regarding British Soldiers Will Be Addressed - 2004-05-12
Tony Blair addressed Parliament, stating that all complaints about British soldiers' treatment of Iraqi prisoners will be investigated, while condemning the misconduct of coalition forces.…
Italy and Pakistan Strongly Condemn American Soldiers' Mistreatment of Iraqi Prisoners - 2004-05-11
Italy and Pakistan condemned the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners by American soldiers, calling it a horrific act. Both governments urged the U.S. to apologize and…
Five Suspects with Alleged Ties to Al-Qaeda Network Arrested in Italy
Five Tunisians and Algerians were arrested in Florence, Italy, for allegedly recruiting volunteers for suicide bombings in Iraq. They are linked to the illegal group…
Vatican Foreign Minister: Those Responsible for Mistreatment of Iraqi Prisoners Must Be Prosecuted
The Vatican's Foreign Minister, Giovanni Lajolo, has called for the prosecution of those responsible for the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners, emphasizing that such acts violate…