April 2004
16 Players Invited to Iran's National Volleyball Team Training Camp
Iran's national volleyball team has invited 16 players to a training camp starting May 1 in preparation for the Olympic qualifying matches in Tokyo. The…
For the Sixth Consecutive Year; Iran Became the Champion of Asian Futsal
The Iranian national futsal team won the Asian Futsal Championship for the sixth consecutive year by defeating Japan 5-3 in the final. This victory secures…
Futsal Championship of Asia; Iran Reaches Final for the Sixth Time
The Iranian national futsal team defeated Thailand 6-1 in the semifinals of the 2004 Asian Championship, securing a place in the final against Japan. This…
Iran National Futsal Team Defeats Kuwait by 10 Goals
The Iran national futsal team achieved a significant victory over Kuwait, winning 10-3, and advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Futsal Championship. Other teams,…
Cancellation of Deportation Order for a Kurdish Man from Turkey in Japan
A Japanese court has granted refugee status to a 39-year-old Kurdish man from Turkey, reversing a deportation order due to fears of torture upon his…
Iran Crowned Champion of Asian Freestyle Wrestling
Iran's national freestyle wrestling team won the Asian Championship, securing three gold medals, two silver medals, and one bronze medal. Key victories included Fereydoun Ghanbari…
Coalition Soldier Dies in Iraq - 2004-04-17
A coalition soldier died from injuries sustained in an insurgent attack near Najaf, while two gunmen were also killed. The U.S. Army has closed major…
Three Czech Hostages Abducted in Iraq on Sunday Have Been Released - 2004-04-16
Three Czech journalists kidnapped in Iraq have been released and are safe at their embassy. A Chinese national was also freed recently, while Japanese hostages…
Kidnappers Release Chinese National in Iraq - 2004-04-16
A Chinese national kidnapped in Iraq has been released and returned to the Chinese embassy. The situation remains tense as kidnappers still hold numerous foreign…
Three Japanese Hostages Released in Iraq - 2004-04-16
Three Japanese hostages were released in Iraq after a week, while many others remain captive, including Italian hostages. The situation highlights ongoing violence and the…
A Japanese Court Grants Asylum to a Kurdish-Turk Man
A Japanese court has granted asylum to a Kurdish-Turk man, rejecting the government's refusal to recognize him as a refugee. The court's decision is based…
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…
Release of Three Japanese Hostages in Iraq - 2004-04-15
Three Japanese hostages were released in Iraq after a week, while many others remain captive, including reports of additional kidnappings. Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi reaffirmed…
About 40 nationals from 12 countries are held captive in Iraq - 2004-04-13
Approximately 40 individuals from 12 different countries are being held hostage in Iraq by insurgents. The U.S.-led coalition refuses to negotiate for their release, while…
Al Jazeera: Missing Russians Likely Taken Hostage in Iraq - 2004-04-13
Al Jazeera reports that 11 missing Russians are likely hostages in Iraq, amidst ongoing dangers for foreigners in the war-torn country. Meanwhile, 7 Chinese hostages…
No News on the Fate of 3 Japanese Hostages in Iraq
Three Japanese citizens have been kidnapped in Iraq, with no confirmed information on their fate. The Mujahideen Brigades have threatened to kill them if Japan…
Pope John Paul II inaugurated Easter celebrations with a sermon at St. Peter's Basilica - 2004-04-11
Pope John Paul II opened the Easter celebrations with a sermon at St. Peter's Basilica, baptizing seven new Catholics. The event was attended by thousands…
One-Week Trip of the U.S. Vice President
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney is on a one-week trip to Japan, China, and South Korea, starting in Japan amid a hostage crisis in Iraq.…
An Iraqi Group Claims to Have Taken 30 Foreign Hostages
An Iraqi group has claimed responsibility for taking 30 foreign hostages and threatens to execute them if U.S. forces do not lift the siege of…
Dick Cheney, U.S. Vice President, Arrives in Japan
Dick Cheney has arrived in Japan amid a crisis involving the kidnapping of Japanese citizens in Iraq. He is expected to urge Japan to keep…
Families of Three Abducted Citizens Demand Withdrawal of Japanese Soldiers from Iraq
The families of three Japanese hostages in Iraq are demanding the withdrawal of Japanese troops, while Prime Minister Koizumi refuses to capitulate to terrorist demands.…
Canada says one of its citizens has been kidnapped in Iraq - 2004-04-09
A Canadian citizen, Fazil Ehsan Fazil, has been kidnapped in Iraq, bringing the total number of hostages to six. The Canadian government is seeking information…
Iraqi Militants Release 7 South Korean Clerics
Iraqi militants released 7 South Korean clerics but are still holding three Japanese civilians and two Arabs. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and risks for…
Three Japanese Civilians Kidnapped in Iraq - 2004-04-08
Three Japanese civilians, believed to be journalists, were kidnapped in Iraq by a group called the Mujahideen Brigades, who threatened to kill them unless Japan…
Japanese Soldiers Temporarily Suspend Reconstruction Work in Iraq - 2004-04-06
Japanese soldiers in southern Iraq have been ordered to temporarily stop reconstruction efforts due to security concerns. This decision affects 500 soldiers in Samawah, who…
Photography and Fingerprinting Program for Foreign Travelers to the U.S. - April 3, 2004
The U.S. is expanding its photography and fingerprinting program for foreign travelers, affecting citizens from 27 countries, including key allies. This move is part of…
Iran National Football Team to Play in Los Angeles on April 28, 2004
The Iran national football team will play a friendly match against the Los Angeles Galaxy on April 28, 2004, marking their first visit to Southern…