August 2004
March of Tens of Thousands of Supporters of the President of Venezuela - 2004-08-09
Tens of thousands of Hugo Chavez's supporters marched in Caracas ahead of a referendum on his presidency, urging a 'no' vote. Chavez predicted victory and…
Pope Hopes Athens Olympics Will Promote Peace and Understanding Among Nations - 2004-08-09
Pope John Paul II expressed hope that the Athens Olympics would foster peace and understanding among nations. He addressed pilgrims at his summer residence, sending…
Indonesian President's Visit to Saudi Arabia - 2004-08-06
Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri is visiting Saudi Arabia to discuss Iraq and other matters, including the potential deployment of Muslim troops to Iraq. Indonesia opposes…
Information from a Pakistani Al-Qaeda Operative Led to Terrorism Warnings in the U.S. - 2004-08-06
Information from a Pakistani Al-Qaeda operative has triggered terrorism warnings in the U.S., leading to the arrest of 12 suspected terrorists in Britain. This highlights…
Turkey's ruling party rejects motion to impeach Minister of Transport
Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party has rejected a motion to impeach Minister of Transport Binali Yıldırım following a deadly train derailment that killed 33…
New Record for Oil Prices - 2004-08-04
Oil prices surged to a record high of $44.15 per barrel due to violence in Iraq and concerns over OPEC's ability to meet rising demand.…
Report Shahid: The Future of the European Union and Its Relationship with the Tehran Government - 2004-08-03
The article discusses the future of the European Union and its relationship with the Iranian government, highlighting the organizational framework that may shape this relationship.…
Investigators Continue Search Amidst the Remains of Paraguay Fire
A devastating fire at a supermarket in Paraguay resulted in at least 364 deaths and hundreds of injuries, attributed in part to security measures that…
Grand Ayatollah Sistani Condemns Deadly Attacks on Christian Churches
Grand Ayatollah Sistani condemned deadly car bomb attacks on Christian churches in Iraq, which resulted in at least 11 deaths. Pope John Paul II also…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: German Chancellor's Participation in the Anniversary of the Polish Uprising Against Germany - 2004-08-02
The 60th anniversary of the Polish uprising against German occupation was commemorated in Warsaw, with German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder attending the ceremony for the first…
Two Turkish Truck Drivers Taken Hostage in Iraq
Two Turkish truck drivers have been kidnapped in Iraq by militants linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi while efforts continue to secure the release of seven…