February 2004
Kofi Annan's Agreement with the U.S. on Not Holding Direct Elections in Iraq - 2004-02-19
Kofi Annan has agreed with the U.S. that direct elections in Iraq will not be held before the June 30 transfer of sovereignty. This decision…
The U.S. Remains Determined to Transfer Power in Iraq by the Scheduled Date - 2004-02-18
The U.S. is committed to transferring power in Iraq by June 30, despite challenges from the Iraqi Governing Council regarding the selection process for a…
Andy Roddick and Andre Agassi in the Quarterfinals of the Siebel Open - 2004-02-13
Andy Roddick and Andre Agassi both advanced to the quarterfinals of the Siebel Open tennis tournament in California. Agassi defeated Wesley Moodie, while Roddick overcame…
Elections in Iraq Could Be Held in Early Next Year
The UN announced that elections in Iraq could take place early next year, following a meeting between UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi and Ayatollah Sistani, who…
UN Team Meets with Ayatollah Ali Sistani - 2004-02-12
A UN team led by Lakhdar Brahimi met with Ayatollah Ali Sistani to discuss the possibility of early nationwide elections in Iraq. Sistani emphasized the…
UN Political Experts Meet with Iraqi Governing Council - 2004-02-08
UN political experts convened with the Iraqi Governing Council to discuss the possibility of early elections at the request of Shia leaders. This meeting is…
New Kofi Annan Representative in Afghanistan - 2004-02-07
Kofi Annan has appointed Jean Arnault as the new UN representative in Afghanistan, replacing Lakhdar Brahimi. Arnault has a background in various UN missions, and…