June 2004
Three U.S. Marines Killed in Bomb Explosions in Baghdad - 2004-06-30
Three U.S. Marines were killed in Baghdad bombings shortly after Iraq's sovereignty was transferred. The U.S. military also confirmed the capture of a Lebanese-born Marine.…
Possibility of Transferring Guantanamo Prisoners to Detention Facilities Inside the U.S. - 2004-06-30
U.S. officials are considering transferring Guantanamo prisoners to domestic detention facilities in response to Supreme Court rulings that allow detainees to challenge their detention. This…
Trial of Three Suspected Terrorists Held at Guantanamo Continues
The U.S. military is proceeding with the trial of three suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, including two associates of Osama bin Laden and an Australian…
Potential Deployment of Thousands of U.S. Reserve Forces to Iraq and Afghanistan - 2004-06-30
The U.S. Army is preparing to potentially deploy 6,000 reserve forces to Iraq and Afghanistan due to ongoing violence and troop shortages. This decision reflects…
U.S. Military Continues Trial of Three Suspected Terrorists at Guantanamo Bay - 2004-06-29
The U.S. military is proceeding with the trial of three suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, including individuals from Yemen, Sudan, and Australia, accused of war…
Paul Wolfowitz Apologizes to Journalists Covering Iraq - 2004-06-25
Paul Wolfowitz, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, issued an apology to journalists covering Iraq after his comments about their fearfulness were misinterpreted. His remarks…
White House Releases Documents on Treatment of Guantanamo Detainees - 2004-06-23
The White House has released documents detailing the treatment of detainees at Guantanamo Bay, with legal advisor Alberto Gonzales stating that while President Bush could…
Pentagon to Release Secret Notes on Interrogation Methods - 2004-06-22
The Pentagon is set to release previously classified notes detailing interrogation techniques used at Guantanamo Bay, which have been criticized as torture. This decision involves…
US Army Detains Suspected Iraqi Terrorist Without Informing Red Cross - 2004-06-18
The US Army has detained a suspected Iraqi terrorist for seven months without informing the Red Cross, following orders from Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld…
A Hungarian Soldier Killed in Bomb Explosion in Iraq - 2004-06-17
A Hungarian soldier was killed in a bomb explosion in Iraq, marking the first casualty for Hungary's military unit there. The Hungarian Minister of Defense…
Request for Replacement of General in Charge of Investigation into Abuse of Iraqi Prisoners - 2004-06-10
General John Abizaid has requested a higher-ranking officer to lead the investigation into the abuse of Iraqi prisoners, aiming to question senior officers including General…
Farewell to Reagan, the Respected President of the American People - 2004-06-08
Thousands gathered in California to pay respects to the late President Ronald Reagan, who passed away at 93 after battling Alzheimer's. His body will be…
The United States Will Withdraw One Third of Its Forces from South Korea by the End of Next Year
The U.S. is set to withdraw one third of its military forces from South Korea by the end of next year, amounting to 12,500 troops.…
Donald Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, Visits Dhaka for Talks with Bangladeshi Prime Minister - 2004-06-05
Donald Rumsfeld visited Dhaka to discuss potential Bangladeshi troop deployment to Iraq with Prime Minister Khaleda Zia amidst protests against his visit. Bangladesh is open…
Donald Rumsfeld Attends Annual Regional Security Conference in Singapore - 2004-06-04
Donald Rumsfeld attended a regional security conference in Singapore to discuss terrorism and called for Southeast Asian cooperation against it. The Prime Minister of Singapore…
Donald Rumsfeld's Visit to Singapore - 2004-06-04
Donald Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, is in Singapore for a regional security conference focusing on terrorism. He emphasized the need for vigilance against terrorist…