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…
North Korea Denies Uranium Exports to Libya - 2004-05-29
North Korea has refuted claims that it exported uranium to Libya, as reported by the New York Times, which cited evidence from the IAEA. The…
Little Chance for Pardon of US Army Deserter
The US government has stated that there is little chance for a pardon for Charles Jenkins, a US Army deserter in North Korea. His Japanese…
Two Japanese Journalists Killed South of Baghdad - 2004-05-28
Two Japanese freelance journalists were killed in an attack while returning from Samawah, near Baghdad. Their deaths have not been confirmed by Japanese officials, and…
Iran National Volleyball Team Defeated by France
The Iran national volleyball team lost to France in the Olympic qualifying tournament, marking their third defeat in five matches. The team, coached by South…
U.S.-Led Coalition in Iraq to Halt Offensive Operations in Najaf
The U.S.-led coalition in Iraq will stop offensive operations in Najaf after Muqtada al-Sadr agreed to withdraw his forces. This development is significant as it…
Connection of One of the Suspects Arrested in Japan to an Al-Qaeda Member - 2004-05-27
Five men were arrested in Japan, including Mohammad Himo, who had frequent phone conversations with an Al-Qaeda member, Lionne Dumont. This raises concerns about potential…
Naming a Basketball Court in Tokyo After Michael Jordan - 2004-05-24
A basketball court in Tokyo has been named after Michael Jordan, celebrating his impact on the sport. Jordan attended the inauguration ceremony, encouraging young players…
Japanese Prime Minister's Views on North Korea - 2004-05-23
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, who expressed a desire for a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula and a resolution…
Iran National Volleyball Team Arrives in Tokyo
The Iran National Volleyball Team has arrived in Tokyo to compete in the Olympic qualifying matches for Athens 2004. They will face several teams, including…
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…
Iraq's U-23 Football Team Qualifies for the Olympics
Iraq's U-23 football team qualified for the 2004 Athens Olympics by defeating Saudi Arabia 3-1, securing the last Asian spot. The victory sparked celebrations in…
Iran's U23 National Team Stopped by South Korea with a Single Goal
Iran's U23 football team lost to South Korea 1-0 in the final match of the Olympic qualifying tournament, resulting in South Korea's qualification for the…
President of Honduras: Honduran Soldiers Have Started to Leave Iraq - 2004-05-12
Honduran President Ricardo Maduro announced that Honduran soldiers have started leaving Iraq, with some already in Kuwait. This decision follows Spain's announcement to withdraw its…
U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Defeats Mexico 3-0
The U.S. women's national soccer team won 3-0 against Mexico in a friendly match as part of their preparation for the Summer Olympics in Athens.…
Calendar Day, May 4: Explosion of Japanese Balloon on Pacific Coast - 2004-05-04
On May 4, 1945, a Japanese balloon exploded on the Pacific coast, resulting in the deaths of an American woman and her three children, marking…
North Korea Protests Being Labeled a State Sponsor of Terrorism by the U.S.
North Korea has officially protested the U.S. designation of it as a state sponsor of terrorism, claiming it causes embarrassment and asserting its opposition to…
Iran's Olympic Football Team Misses Qualification for Athens
Iran's Olympic football team has been eliminated from qualifying for the Athens Olympics after South Korea defeated China 2-0. This result confirmed South Korea's place…