January 2004
Three American Soldiers Killed in Explosion in Western Baghdad - 2004-01-27
An explosion in western Baghdad resulted in the deaths of three American soldiers. The incident highlights ongoing violence against U.S. forces in Iraq, with additional…
Iran-Qatar Match to Be Held Without Spectators
The Iranian national football team will play its first official match against Qatar without spectators due to a sanction from the Asian Football Confederation. This…
Interview with Siamak Shojaei Regarding President Bush's Annual Report and the U.S. Economy - 2004-01-22
Dr. Siamak Shojaei discusses President Bush's annual report and its implications for the U.S. economy, responding to questions from a VOA Persian reporter and listeners.…
Approximately 11 Civilians Killed in Airstrike in Afghanistan
An airstrike in Afghanistan reportedly killed around 11 civilians, including women and children, according to Afghan officials. The attack, attributed to U.S.-led coalition forces, has…
Meeting of the UN Secretary-General with the American Director of Iraq - 2004-01-19
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan met with officials from the Iraqi Governing Council and the US-led coalition to discuss the UN's role in Iraq's power transfer.…
20 Killed in Sunday Bombing in Baghdad - 2004-01-19
A suicide bombing in Baghdad killed at least 20 people, including 18 Iraqi civilians and two Americans, while over 100 were injured. This attack comes…
Leader of the Main Rebel Group in Ivory Coast Rejoins Government
The leader of the main rebel group in Ivory Coast has rejoined the government as Minister of Communications following a meeting with the President. Despite…
Crash of a U.S. Military Helicopter Near Fallujah - 2004-01-08
A U.S. military helicopter crashed near Fallujah, killing all 9 crew members during a medical evacuation mission. The cause of the crash is still unknown,…
Coalition Forces Pursue Those Responsible for Yesterday's Kandahar Explosion - 2004-01-08
A bomb explosion in Kandahar killed 15 people, prompting coalition forces to search for suspects. The Taliban claimed responsibility, stating the target was American soldiers,…
Release of Over 500 Prisoners in Iraq - 2004-01-07
The U.S.-led authority in Iraq announced the release of over 500 prisoners, aiming to promote reconciliation. The first 100 will be released soon, but those…
Two French Citizens Shot in Iraq
Two French citizens were killed in Iraq while working on reconstruction projects for an American company after their vehicle broke down near Fallujah. This incident…