May 2004
One Week After the Storm and Flood in Haiti, Southern Regions Remain at Risk
A week after devastating storms and floods in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, rescue efforts continue as southern Haiti remains at risk of further flooding…
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…
Floods in Haiti and the Dominican Republic Have Resulted in at Least 871 Deaths
Severe floods in Haiti and the Dominican Republic have resulted in at least 871 fatalities, with search teams working to find victims. The World Food…
Increased International Aid to the People of Darfur - 2004-05-26
International aid is increasing for the people of Darfur, where about one million have been displaced due to conflict. The World Food Programme aims to…
Sudan Must Honor Its Promise to Disarm Arab Militias - 2004-05-26
The UN Security Council has called on Sudan to disarm Arab militias responsible for displacing around one million people in Darfur. The humanitarian situation remains…
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…
Colin Powell: I Wish Arab Governments Had Condemned the Killers of Nicholas Berg More Strongly
Colin Powell criticized Arab governments for not condemning the beheading of American contractor Nicholas Berg more forcefully. He noted that while some Arab nations condemned…
President Bush: Terrorists like those who beheaded Nicholas Berg must be pursued to the point of defeat - 2004-05-15
President Bush condemned the beheading of Nicholas Berg and emphasized the need to defeat terrorists. He also addressed the ongoing transition of power in Iraq…
Private Memorial Service for Nicholas Berg to be Held in Pennsylvania
A private memorial service for Nicholas Berg, an American engineer beheaded in Iraq, will take place in Pennsylvania. The incident involved a video posted on…
CIA: Al-Zarqawi Likely the Executioner of American Nicholas Berg - 2004-05-14
The CIA has identified Abu Musab al-Zarqawi as likely responsible for the beheading of American Nicholas Berg. The Berg family blames U.S. officials for his…
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi Likely One of the 5 Masked Men in Video - 2004-05-13
The CIA suspects that Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is one of the masked men in a video showing the beheading of Nicholas Berg. A reward of…
Bush: There is no justification for the beheading of Nicholas Berg in Iraq
President Bush condemned the beheading of American civilian Nicholas Berg in Iraq, asserting there is no justification for the act. The Berg family blames government…
Nicholas Berg's Family Holds U.S. Government Indirectly Responsible for His Death in Iraq - 2004-05-12
Nicholas Berg's family blames the U.S. government for indirectly causing his death in Iraq due to his detention and forced stay. They argue that if…
Coalition Officials Investigate the Death of Nick Berg in Iraq - 2004-05-12
Nick Berg, an American, was kidnapped and beheaded in Iraq, with his murder being showcased in a video by his captors. The U.S. government has…
An American Beheaded on Camera in Iraq - 2004-05-12
An American contractor, Nick Berg, was beheaded by masked men in Iraq, reportedly as revenge for U.S. mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners. The incident, claimed by…
Diego Maradona Transferred to a Private Clinic - 2004-05-10
Diego Maradona has been transferred to a private rehabilitation clinic after being hospitalized for heart and lung issues. The legendary footballer, who has a history…