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.…
Voices and Messages, June 28: Review of the Green Card Lottery in the USA - 2004-06-28
On June 28, 2004, Roozbeh Mahzari from Voice of America discussed the Green Card lottery and permanent residency in the USA. The program allowed listeners…
President Bush: The People of Iraq Have Reclaimed Their Country - 2004-06-28
President Bush and Prime Minister Blair celebrated Iraq's transfer of sovereignty, asserting that Iraqis have reclaimed their country despite ongoing violence. They expressed support for…
U.S. Army Intensifies Efforts to Find and Capture Abu Musab al-Zarqawi - 2004-06-26
The U.S. Army has intensified its search for Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a key terrorist figure in Iraq, who has been linked to numerous attacks and…
Zarqawi-Linked Group Calls on Turkish People to Protest Against President Bush - 2004-06-26
A group linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has threatened to kill three Turkish hostages in Iraq unless Turkish companies withdraw from the country. They also…
Third Attack on Terrorism Suspects' Hideout - 2004-06-26
U.S. forces conducted a third strike on a hideout linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in Iraq, resulting in 20-25 casualties. The situation remains tense with…
United Nations Takes Command of Peacekeeping Operations in Haiti - 2004-06-26
The United Nations has assumed control of peacekeeping operations in Haiti from a US-led force, aiming to stabilize the country and facilitate elections. The transition…
U.S. Forces Attack House in Fallujah in Search of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi - 2004-06-25
U.S. forces conducted a precision strike on a house in Fallujah believed to be harboring Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a key al-Qaeda figure. This marks the…
Iyad Allawi Promises to Crush Militants Responsible for Thursday's Attacks
Iyad Allawi has vowed to defeat the militants responsible for a series of deadly attacks in Iraq that killed around 100 people. The violence was…
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,…
Militants Behead South Korean Hostage Kim Sun-il
Militants beheaded South Korean hostage Kim Sun-il after South Korea refused to withdraw its planned troop deployment to Iraq. This incident highlights the dangers faced…
Deadline for Execution of South Korean Hostage in Iraq Extended - 2004-06-22
The deadline for the execution of a South Korean hostage in Iraq has been extended as negotiations continue. The hostage-takers, linked to a prominent terrorist…
South Korea: We Will Take Any Diplomatic Actions for the Release of Kim Sun-il
South Korea is facing a hostage crisis as Kim Sun-il, a South Korean businessman, has been taken by Iraqi militants who threaten to kill him…
Iraqi Kidnappers Hold a South Korean Man and Several Other Foreigners Hostage - 2004-06-21
Iraqi kidnappers are holding a South Korean man and other foreigners hostage, threatening to kill him if South Korea does not cancel its troop deployment…
Iraqi Group: If South Korea Does Not Withdraw Its Forces, the Hostage Will Be Beheaded - 2004-06-21
An Iraqi group has threatened to behead a South Korean hostage if South Korea does not withdraw its troops from Iraq within 24 hours. The…
March of Supporters of Jean-Bertrand Aristide in the Capital of Haiti - 2004-06-19
At least 5,000 supporters of ousted Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide marched in Port-au-Prince demanding his return. The protest highlighted tensions between the demonstrators and U.S.…
Airstrike Targets Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's Terror Network Hideout in Fallujah - 2004-06-19
An airstrike in Fallujah targeted a hideout of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's terrorist network, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 civilians. The incident highlights…
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.…
Independent Investigators Find No Evidence of Saddam Hussein's Cooperation with al-Qaida
Independent investigators concluded there is no evidence of cooperation between Saddam Hussein and al-Qaida regarding attacks on the U.S. This contradicts claims made by the…
Suicide Bombing Outside Iraqi Army Recruitment Center in Baghdad - 2004-06-17
A suicide bombing at an Iraqi Army recruitment center in Baghdad resulted in at least 35 deaths and over 100 injuries. Iyad Allawi condemned the…
Oil Prices Rise in Global Markets Due to Pipeline Explosions in Iraq - 2004-06-16
Oil prices rose temporarily in global markets due to explosions of oil pipelines in Iraq, with reports of multiple violent incidents resulting in civilian casualties.…
Over 20 Killed in Three Separate Attacks in Iraq
Over 20 individuals were killed in three separate attacks in Iraq, including Iraqi civilians and foreign nationals. The attacks involved armed insurgents and bomb explosions,…
Four American Soldiers Killed in Military Vehicle Explosion in Baghdad - 2004-06-04
Four American soldiers were killed in Baghdad due to a military vehicle explosion amid clashes with Shia militants. The incident highlights ongoing violence in Iraq…
United Nations Peacekeepers Arrive in Port-au-Prince, Capital of Haiti - 2004-06-02
UN peacekeepers have arrived in Haiti to take over from US-led coalition forces following a political crisis that resulted in the ousting of former President…
Eight Thousand UN Forces and Civilian Police Enter Haiti - 2004-06-01
The United Nations is deploying around 8,000 personnel to Haiti to stabilize the country after a recent armed uprising led to the president's resignation. The…