April 2004
The Spanish Combat Brigade that Participated in the Iraq War has been Dissolved - 2004-04-30
The Spanish combat brigade that served in Iraq has been officially dissolved, with Prime Minister Zapatero honoring returning soldiers. This marks the end of Spain's…
Closure of UN Offices and US Embassy in Damascus - April 28, 2004
On April 28, 2004, the UN offices and US Embassy in Damascus were closed following a terrorist incident involving a car bomb and gunfire. The…
Clash Between Armed Men and Security Forces in Damascus Leaves 4 Dead
A violent clash in Damascus's diplomatic district resulted in the deaths of 4 individuals, including armed men, a police officer, and a civilian. The incident…
Explosion and Gunfire Near British and Iranian Embassies in Damascus, Capital of Syria - 2004-04-27
Explosions and gunfire occurred near the British and Iranian embassies in Damascus, with reports of multiple blasts. The British Foreign Office confirmed the incidents but…
Defeat or Victory - 24 Years After the Tabas Incident - 2004-04-26
The article discusses the significance of the Tabas incident 24 years later, where the U.S. failed to rescue hostages, leading to the loss of eight…
Israeli Soldiers Kill Five Palestinians in Northern Gaza Attack - 2004-04-21
Israeli soldiers killed five Palestinians in northern Gaza after being attacked by armed Palestinians. The Israeli military claims the operation was to prevent rocket attacks…
Holocaust Remembrance Day Observed Worldwide - April 20, 2004
Holocaust Remembrance Day was observed globally on April 20, 2004, with ceremonies honoring the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Events included memorials in…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Interview with Bahman Qobadi, Iranian Director - 2004-04-17
Bahman Qobadi, an Iranian director, discusses his film 'Turtles Can Fly,' which depicts the difficult lives of Kurdish children at the Iraq-Turkey border. This film…
US Reiterates Request to Syria to Prevent Insurgents from Entering Iraq - 2004-04-17
The US has reiterated its demand to Syria to stop insurgents from entering Iraq, emphasizing Syria's responsibility for Iraq's stability. Richard Boucher announced that a…
Changes and Transfers of the U.S. Army in Fallujah - 2004-04-17
The U.S. Army has agreed to relocate its forces in Fallujah to facilitate access to medical care for residents amid ongoing violence. Meanwhile, an Iranian…
New Book on President Bush and the Iraq War - 2004-04-16
A new book by Bob Woodward reveals that President Bush's planning for the Iraq War began in December 2001, despite his public claims of seeking…
U.S. Diplomats Leaving Saudi Arabia for Security Reasons - 2004-04-16
U.S. diplomats are leaving Saudi Arabia due to heightened security threats, as indicated by Secretary of State Colin Powell. The U.S. Embassy has warned American…
Human Rights Advocates Criticize Torture of Terrorism Suspects
Human Rights Watch has condemned the practice of sending terrorism suspects to countries with a history of torture. Countries like Canada, Germany, the U.S., and…
Likelihood of John Negroponte Being Appointed as the New U.S. Ambassador to Iraq
John Negroponte is expected to be appointed as the new U.S. Ambassador to Iraq following the transfer of sovereignty to the Iraqi government. He has…
Meeting of Hosni Mubarak, President of Egypt, with President Bush - 2004-04-12
President Bush is set to meet with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to discuss Iraq and Israeli-Palestinian issues, initiating new diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.…
An Iraqi Group Claims to Have Taken 30 Foreign Hostages
An Iraqi group has claimed responsibility for taking 30 foreign hostages and threatens to execute them if U.S. forces do not lift the siege of…
Pakistan's Angry Reaction to U.S. Diplomatic Criticism
Pakistan has reacted angrily to U.S. criticism of its efforts to combat al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters. U.S. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad warned that if Pakistan does…
Arrest of Dozens of Terrorism Suspects in Europe - 2004-04-01
Dozens of suspects linked to a Turkish Marxist extremist group were arrested across five European countries. The arrests involved 41 individuals in Italy, Turkey, Germany,…