February 2004
A Soldier from Coalition Forces in Iraq Killed - 2004-02-29
An Estonian soldier serving with coalition forces in Iraq was killed while investigating an IED. This incident marks the first casualty of Estonian troops in…
Drafting of Iraq's Temporary Constitution Will Not Be Completed by Saturday Deadline
The Iraqi Governing Council is struggling to finalize the temporary constitution by the upcoming Saturday deadline due to unresolved disagreements on key issues such as…
Colin Powell: The Completion Stage of Iraq's Temporary Constitution is Very Close - 2004-02-27
Colin Powell announced that the U.S.-led coalition and the Iraqi Transitional Governing Council are nearing completion of Iraq's temporary constitution. The completion deadline is set…
Iranian Human Rights Group: UN Should Pressure for Leadership Change in Iran
An Iranian-American human rights group is calling on the UN to pressure for a leadership change in Iran following a controversial parliamentary election marked by…
Tony Blair to Compete for Third Term as Prime Minister - 2004-02-22
Tony Blair has declared his intention to run for a third term as Prime Minister of Britain, emphasizing that the decision of his re-election lies…
Ten Iraqis Killed and Dozens Injured in Two Suicide Attacks South of Baghdad - 2004-02-19
Two suicide attacks near a Polish military base in southern Baghdad resulted in the deaths of at least 10 Iraqis and injuries to dozens, including…
A Letter from a Basij Member in Iran: Utilizing Basij Resources in Elections, Isfahan - 2004-02-17
Basij forces in Isfahan are using state resources to promote right-wing candidates in the upcoming elections, despite legal prohibitions against such actions. This raises concerns…
Iranian Reformists Predict Their Defeat!
Iranian reformists anticipate defeat in the upcoming parliamentary elections due to the disqualification of their leaders. The 'Iran Coalition' warns that reformists will lose their…
Interview with Dr. Zartosht Azadi, Author of 'Persian for Persian Speakers' - 2004-02-14
Dr. Zartosht Azadi has published a book aimed at providing Persian translations for Arabic terms, highlighting the linguistic and cultural significance of the Persian language.…
Andy Roddick and Andre Agassi in the Quarterfinals of the Siebel Open - 2004-02-13
Andy Roddick and Andre Agassi both advanced to the quarterfinals of the Siebel Open tennis tournament in California. Agassi defeated Wesley Moodie, while Roddick overcame…
Opposition Forces Cancel Protest March in Haiti - 2004-02-12
Opposition forces in Haiti canceled a protest march due to road blockades by supporters of President Aristide. This decision came after violent clashes resulted in…
Qasem Shoaleh Saadi's Views on Parliamentary Elections
Qasem Shoaleh Saadi, a former Iranian MP, advocates for UN oversight of parliamentary elections in Iran. His comments highlight concerns about the integrity of the…
Weekly Discussion, February 5, 2004: End of the Sit-In by Members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly
On February 5, 2004, members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly ended their sit-in protest. The discussion featured insights from Dr. Ghasem Shoaleh Saadi and Dr.…