July 2004
Iran Becomes Champion of the Fifth West Asian Men's Basketball Championship
Iran's national basketball team won the fifth West Asian Men's Basketball Championship by defeating Lebanon 93-85 in overtime, securing their fourth victory in the tournament.…
Iyad Allawi: Iraq's Relations with Israel Will Be Determined in Two Ways
Iyad Allawi, the interim Prime Minister of Iraq, announced that Iraq will not normalize relations with Israel until other Arab nations do so. He emphasized…
In several clashes in the city of Baqubah north of Baghdad, 13 insurgents were killed - 2004-07-25
In Baqubah, Iraq, 13 insurgents were killed during clashes with Iraqi forces and American troops. Meanwhile, two Pakistani workers have gone missing in Iraq, possibly…
Israeli Warplanes Fly Over Beirut - 2004-07-20
Israeli warplanes flew over Beirut after clashes with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, resulting in casualties on both sides. The incident escalates tensions in the region,…
Senior Hezbollah Member Killed in Beirut - 2004-07-19
A senior Hezbollah member, Ghaleb Awali, was killed in Beirut by a bomb placed under his car. Hezbollah and Lebanese President Emile Lahoud blamed Israel…
Corporal Wasef Ali Hassoun Leaves Lebanon for Germany
Corporal Wasef Ali Hassoun, a U.S. Marine who had been missing for 19 days after reportedly being captured in Iraq, has safely returned to Lebanon…
Missing US Marine in Iraq is at the US Embassy in Beirut
Corporal Wasef Ali Hassoun, a missing US Marine in Iraq, has been found alive at the US Embassy in Beirut after being believed captured by…
Mortar Attack on Iraqi National Guard Headquarters
A mortar attack in Samarra killed 5 American soldiers and 1 Iraqi guard, injuring around 20 others. The U.S. Embassy is investigating reports that a…
American Marine Held Hostage in Iraq is Alive and Free
The family of Corporal Wasef Ali Hassoun claims he is alive and has been released by his captors in Iraq. The U.S. military has not…
U.S. Officials Have Not Yet Confirmed the Death of Wasef Ali Hassoun - 2004-07-04
U.S. officials are working to confirm the death of Wasef Ali Hassoun, a Marine allegedly beheaded by Iraqi militants. The militants claimed they would release…
Arab Newspapers' Reactions to Saddam Hussein's Presence in Court - 2004-07-02
Arab newspapers reacted variably to Saddam Hussein's court appearance, with some expressing approval and others criticism. The trial is seen as a test for U.S.…