July 2004
Holger Osieck Rejects Offer from Jürgen Klinsmann, New Head Coach of the German National Football Team
Holger Osieck has turned down an offer from Jürgen Klinsmann to assist him as the new head coach of the German national football team. This…
UN: Ongoing Flood in Bangladesh Could Lead to Major Humanitarian Crisis - 2004-07-27
The UN has issued a warning about the severe flooding in Bangladesh, which could lead to a significant humanitarian crisis. The World Food Programme is…
Philippine President Defends Decision to Withdraw Troops from Iraq
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo announced the withdrawal of troops from Iraq to save a kidnapped Filipino truck driver, Angelo dela Cruz. This decision faced criticism…
Death Toll from Floods in South Asia Exceeds 1000
Recent floods in South Asia have resulted in over 1000 deaths, primarily affecting Bangladesh, India, and Nepal. The ongoing heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread…
Report Shahid: Interview with Hooshang Nahavandi about the Personality of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi - 2004-07-25
On the anniversary of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's death, Dr. Hooshang Nahavandi reflects on Pahlavi's character and mentions secret meetings between current religious officials and the…
Increase in Death Toll from Recent Floods in South Asia - 2004-07-25
The death toll from recent floods in South Asia has risen significantly, particularly in Bihar, India, where over 351 bodies have been found. The total…
Kofi Annan's Press Conference and His Special Envoy to Iraq - 2004-07-23
Kofi Annan held a press conference where he introduced Ashraf Jahangir Qazi as his special envoy to Iraq. The UN's primary role is to assist…
NATO Ambassadors Consider Greece's Request
NATO ambassadors are likely to approve Greece's request for additional security assistance for the upcoming Olympic Games in Athens, amid concerns about terrorism. The U.S.…
Equatorial Guinea Accuses International Media of Attempting to Destabilize the Country - 2004-07-22
Equatorial Guinea has accused international media of trying to destabilize the country by reporting on U.S. investigations into President Nguema's bank accounts. The U.S. Senate's…
Netherlands Expresses Outrage Over the Trial Related to the Murder of Zahra Kazemi
The Netherlands has condemned the trial concerning the murder of Zahra Kazemi, a significant case that has drawn international attention. This condemnation comes as part…
Philippines Celebrates Release of Truck Driver in Iraq - 2004-07-20
The Philippines celebrated the release of truck driver Angelo de la Cruz, who was held hostage in Iraq. President Gloria Arroyo emphasized the importance of…
AFC Asian Cup; Iraq's Loss to Uzbekistan
Iraq's national football team lost 1-0 to Uzbekistan in their first match of the AFC Asian Cup, marking their return to major competitions since the…
The Worst Flood in Nearly Two Decades in Southeast Asia - 2004-07-17
Southeast Asia is facing its worst flooding in nearly two decades, primarily affecting Bangladesh and India, with at least 7 fatalities and over 10 million…
Nazi Baghlari: Conference of Americans and Iranians in New York - 2004-07-16
The article discusses a conference held in New York featuring Iranian and American perspectives on Iran's nuclear program, highlighting a dialogue with Hoshang Amir Ahmadi.…
Philippines Withdraws Humanitarian Force from Iraq - 2004-07-16
The Philippines is withdrawing its humanitarian forces from Iraq to secure the release of a hostage, Angelo dela Cruz. The decision follows demands from Iraqi…
Floods Leave Millions Homeless in Regions of Bangladesh, India, and Nepal - 2004-07-16
Severe monsoon rains have caused catastrophic flooding in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal, leaving millions homeless and resulting in hundreds of deaths. Rescuers are struggling to…
NBA Trades - July 15, 2004
On July 15, 2004, several significant trades occurred in the NBA, including Steve Nash moving to the Phoenix Suns and Shaquille O'Neal's transfer to the…
Manila Officials: We Will Withdraw Philippine Troops from Iraq as Soon as Possible
Philippine officials announced plans to withdraw troops from Iraq to save a hostage's life, following a deadline set by militants. President Arroyo previously rejected the…
Interview with Mansour Farhang Regarding Ahmad Chalabi's Visit to Iran - 2004-07-12
Ahmad Chalabi is planning a visit to Iran soon, coinciding with the interim Iraqi government's request to renegotiate their agreement with Iran. This visit and…
Iraq's Interim Government Proposes Amnesty for Insurgents - 2004-07-12
The Iraqi interim government plans to offer amnesty to insurgents willing to surrender, excluding serious criminals. Meanwhile, the wife of a kidnapped Filipino is appealing…
Shaquille O'Neal's Agent: Shaquille Will Be Happy to Move to Miami Team - 2004-07-12
Shaquille O'Neal's agent announced that O'Neal is likely to transfer to the Miami Heat, indicating his happiness with the move. The Los Angeles Lakers have…
Philippine Government Will Not Withdraw Its Military Forces from Iraq for Now - 2004-07-11
The Philippine government has decided to keep its military forces in Iraq despite threats from insurgents holding a Filipino hostage. Approximately 50 soldiers will remain…
A Filipino Official: The Release of a Truck Driver Abducted by Rebels is Imminent - 2004-07-10
A Filipino truck driver kidnapped by rebels is expected to be released soon, as the Philippine government faces demands to withdraw troops from Iraq. The…
Aryo Pirouznia Discusses the Achievements of the 18 Tir Movement with Voice of America
Aryo Pirouznia discusses the accomplishments of the 18 Tir Movement in an interview with Voice of America. This movement is significant in the context of…
Los Angeles Lakers Offer Head Coach Position to Former Houston Rockets Coach
The Los Angeles Lakers have proposed the head coach position to Rudy Tomjanovich, a former coach of the Houston Rockets. Other candidates have withdrawn from…
UN Warns Thailand About the Spread of AIDS - 2004-07-08
The UN has issued a warning to Thailand regarding the potential resurgence of AIDS if new prevention programs are not implemented. Vulnerable groups, including youth…
Jiang Zemin Describes Taiwan as the Most Important and Sensitive Issue in US-China Relations - 2004-07-08
Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin highlighted Taiwan as a critical issue in US-China relations during a meeting with US National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, who…
German Coach of Iraq National Football Team Resigns Due to Security Concerns - 2004-07-06
Brent Stange, the German coach of the Iraq national football team, has resigned due to security concerns as the Asian Championship approaches. His departure comes…
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Leads in Indonesia's Presidential Election
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is leading in the Indonesian presidential election with 34% of the votes, followed by Megawati Sukarnoputri and Wiranto. The election is likely…
Duke University Basketball Coach Rejects Lakers Head Coach Offer
Mike Krzyzewski, the head coach of Duke University, turned down a lucrative offer from the Los Angeles Lakers to become their head coach. This decision…
Preliminary Results of the First Presidential Election in Indonesia
The preliminary results of Indonesia's first direct presidential election indicate that General Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is leading with 33% of the votes. Current President Megawati…
Greece's National Football Team Creates a Surprise by Winning Euro 2004 Final
Greece's national football team achieved a historic victory by winning Euro 2004, defeating Portugal 1-0 in the final. This was Greece's first major tournament win,…
Special Program on Voice of America: A Look at July 9, 1999: A Pivotal Moment in the Freedom Movement
The Voice of America aired a special program reflecting on the events of July 9, 1999, a significant date in Iran's struggle for democracy. The…
Life and Progress in America: How Thomas Jefferson Separated Religion from Government
The article discusses Thomas Jefferson's role in establishing the separation of church and state in America. It features an interview with Iranian businessman Bahman Batmanghelidj,…
Terrorism Suspects Will Not Be Transferred from Guantanamo to the United States - 2004-07-02
The U.S. Defense Department has confirmed that terrorism suspects will not be transferred from Guantanamo to the U.S., dismissing recent speculation. John Sullivan stated that…