February 2004
Libya Once Again Accepts Responsibility for the Lockerbie Explosion - 2004-02-26
Libya has reaffirmed its acceptance of responsibility for the Lockerbie bombing while the Prime Minister claims that compensation to victims' families does not equate to…
Vladimir Putin Dismisses All Members of His Government
Vladimir Putin has dismissed all members of his government, including Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov, just weeks before the presidential elections. This move is aimed at…
United Nations Report on the Rise of AIDS Cases - 2004-02-17
The UN has reported a significant rise in HIV cases in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia and Ukraine, potentially reaching 1.8 million infected individuals. The…
Sri Lankan President Dissolves Parliament and Calls for New Elections - 2004-02-08
Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga has dissolved parliament and called for new elections, accusing Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe of being too lenient towards Tamil Tiger…
Sri Lankan President Dissolves Parliament
Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga has dissolved Parliament and announced early elections for April 2. This move comes amid ongoing disputes with Prime Minister Ranil…
Iran's Davis Cup Tennis Team Defeated by Lebanon
Iran's Davis Cup tennis team lost to Lebanon in a doubles match, which jeopardizes their standing in the competition. The defeat means they must now…
Norwegian Court Orders Founder of Ansar al-Islam Group to Remain in Custody
A Norwegian court has decided to keep Mullah Krekar, the founder of the Ansar al-Islam group, in custody for four more weeks while evidence is…