June 2004
U.S. Coast Guard to Board Foreign Flagged Vessels Starting Thursday
The U.S. Coast Guard will start boarding foreign flagged vessels at U.S. ports to enhance security against potential terrorist threats. This initiative is part of…
Transfer of Power to Iraq's Interim Government - 2004-06-28
The U.S. transferred power to an interim Iraqi government ahead of schedule, marking the end of the occupation that began with Saddam Hussein's removal. Prime…
Possibility of Martial Law Declaration in Iraq - 2004-06-25
Colin Powell warns that the declaration of martial law by Iraq's interim government could complicate the U.S.-led coalition's mission. Prime Minister Iyad Allawi is considering…
Tawhid and Jihad Group Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attacks Today in Iraq - 2004-06-24
The Tawhid and Jihad group has claimed responsibility for deadly attacks in Iraq, warning of increased assaults against U.S.-led coalition forces. Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a…
Iraqi Militants Threaten Interim Prime Minister with Death - 2004-06-23
Iraqi militants have threatened interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi with death, accusing him of being a U.S. agent. This comes amidst ongoing violence in Iraq,…
Legal Detention of Saddam Hussein to Be Handed Over to Iraqi Interim Government
The U.S.-led coalition plans to transfer the legal custody of Saddam Hussein to the Iraqi interim government while retaining actual detention responsibilities. This decision reflects…
US Army: Four US Marines Killed West of Baghdad - 2004-06-22
Four US Marines were killed during operations in Anbar province near Ramadi, while an American soldier died in a separate mortar attack in Baghdad. The…
Sunday Night Phone Program, June 20: Conversation with Simin Behbahani - 2004-06-20
The Sunday night program featured an interview with renowned Iranian poet Simin Behbahani, focusing on her life, poetry, and perspectives on women's rights in Iran.…
New Iraqi Soldiers Graduate from Training Course at Military School in Jordan - 2004-06-18
Over 800 new Iraqi soldiers graduated from a military training course in Jordan, marking the second group to complete training at the Zarqa Military Academy.…
A Prisoner Has Died in Abu Ghraib Prison Due to Natural Causes - 2004-06-17
A 42-year-old prisoner died of natural causes in Abu Ghraib prison, as reported by the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq. The prisoner was detained in May…
Life and Progress in America: Folk Singers and Songwriters from Woody Guthrie to Madonna - 2004-06-16
Madonna performed a concert titled 'Reinvention' in Washington, transforming her image from a symbol of sexual allure to one of peace. The report highlights the…
Muqtada al-Sadr has asked militants to leave the cities of Najaf and Kufa
Muqtada al-Sadr has called for militants to withdraw from Najaf and Kufa to end a prolonged uprising. He has shown a willingness to cooperate with…
Reconstruction of Research Facilities for Nuclear Weapons Studies in Iraq - 2004-06-16
Iraqi officials are in the process of reconstructing the Tuwaitha research facility previously used for nuclear weapons studies under Saddam Hussein. Joseph Pali from the…
President Bush: Saddam Hussein Will Be Handed Over to the New Interim Government at an Appropriate Time - 2004-06-15
President Bush announced that Saddam Hussein will be handed over to Iraq's new interim government once security is ensured for his trial. Iraqi officials confirmed…
Allawi: Saddam Will Be Handed Over to the Iraqi Interim Government Within Two Weeks - 2004-06-15
Iyad Allawi announced that Saddam Hussein will be handed over to the Iraqi Interim Government in two weeks. This transfer follows Saddam's arrest by coalition…
At least 12 killed in a severe suicide bombing in central Baghdad
A suicide bombing in Baghdad killed at least 12 people, including five foreign workers, as Iraqi Prime Minister Allawi condemned the attack aimed at disrupting…
Supporters of Saddam May Be Responsible for the Murder of Iraq's Deputy Foreign Minister
Supporters of Saddam Hussein are suspected of murdering Iraq's Deputy Foreign Minister, Bassam Kabbah. Concurrently, coalition forces faced attacks in Baqubah, and a Lebanese hostage…
Deputy Foreign Minister of Iraq Killed in Armed Ambush in Baghdad
The Deputy Foreign Minister of Iraq was assassinated in Baghdad by armed men, highlighting ongoing violence in the region. The attack took place in a…
An American Man Shot Dead in Riyadh - 2004-06-12
An American man was shot dead in Riyadh, marking the third attack on Westerners in the city within a week. The incident coincides with a…
U.S.-Led Forces in Iraq Free Four European Hostages
U.S.-led forces in Iraq successfully freed four European hostages, including three Italians and one Polish national, while detaining some of their kidnappers. This operation highlights…
Colin Powell's Meeting with Ghazi al-Yawer, New Interim President of Iraq - 2004-06-09
Colin Powell met with Ghazi al-Yawer, the new interim president of Iraq, to discuss the transfer of power and ongoing insurgency. The U.S. is supporting…
Coalition Forces Free Four European Hostages in Iraq - 2004-06-08
Coalition forces successfully freed four European hostages, including three Italians and one Polish citizen, in Iraq. The operation took place south of Baghdad, and the…
At least 14 Iraqis and one American soldier killed in bombings in Iraq - 2004-06-08
A series of bombings in Iraq resulted in the deaths of at least 14 Iraqis and one American soldier, highlighting the ongoing violence in the…
Muqtada al-Sadr Meets with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani - 2004-06-05
Muqtada al-Sadr met with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani to discuss a ceasefire with coalition forces in Iraq. They agreed on steps to resolve the confrontation…
David Kay Calls Those Who Believe Weapons of Mass Destruction Will Be Found in Iraq Dreamers - 2004-06-05
David Kay, former head of UN weapons inspectors, dismissed the belief that weapons of mass destruction will be found in Iraq, criticizing coalition leaders for…
U.S. Soldiers Engage in Battle with Guerrillas in Southwestern Afghanistan - 2004-06-05
U.S. soldiers in southwestern Afghanistan are battling guerrilla fighters with air support, amidst rising violence and intensified operations against insurgents. The clashes have resulted in…
President Bush Expresses Confidence in UN Resolution on Transfer of Sovereignty to Iraq - 2004-06-05
President Bush expressed confidence in a UN resolution for transferring sovereignty to Iraq, stating that a new government will be ready for elections in January.…
First Television Speech by Iyad Allawi, Prime Minister of the Iraqi Interim Government - 2004-06-04
Iyad Allawi delivered his first televised speech as Prime Minister of the Iraqi Interim Government, urging Iraqis to unite against terrorism and emphasizing the need…
Interim President of Iraq: National Reconciliation Must Be a Pillar of the New Government
Ghazi al-Yawer, the new interim president of Iraq, emphasizes the need for security and national reconciliation as essential for the new government. Adnan Pachachi, a…
Two Polish Contractors and Five of Their Assistants Abducted in Baghdad
Two Polish contractors and their assistants were kidnapped in Baghdad, with one contractor successfully escaping. The incident highlights ongoing risks for foreign nationals in Iraq,…
President Bush's Praise for the New Interim Government of Iraq - 2004-06-01
President Bush praised the establishment of Iraq's new interim government while warning of upcoming challenges, particularly increased violence. He highlighted that full sovereignty will be…
Germany Ready to Cooperate with UN Resolution on Interim Government of Iraq - 2004-06-01
Germany is willing to collaborate on a UN resolution supporting Iraq's interim government, as Chancellor Schröder communicated this intention to President Bush. This cooperation comes…
Ghazi al-Yawar Will Officially Assume the Presidency of Iraq on June 30
Ghazi al-Yawar is set to officially take on the role of interim president of Iraq on June 30. He is a Sunni Arab with ties…