June 2004
Trial of 7 Kurdish Men and Torture of Kurdish Children in Syria - 2004-06-30
Amnesty International condemned the unfair trial of 7 Kurdish men in Syria who protested against the violation of Kurdish rights. The organization also highlighted the…
Lindsay Davenport Advances to Wimbledon Quarterfinals - 2004-06-28
Lindsay Davenport has advanced to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon after defeating Vera Zvonareva. Young talents Maria Sharapova and Karolina Sprem also progressed, setting up an…
Members of the U.S. National Tennis Team for the Athens Olympics Announced
The U.S. national tennis team for the Athens Olympics has been announced, featuring veterans like Martina Navratilova and the successful Williams sisters. This is significant…
Awarding the Medal of Freedom to an Iranian-American - 2004-06-26
Dr. Vartan Gregorian, an Iranian-American, was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Bush, highlighting his contributions and significance. This event underscores the recognition of…
Iran Crowned Champion of West Asian Football Championships - 2004-06-25
The Iranian national football team won the West Asian Football Championship by defeating Syria 4-1 in the final match. Ali Daei and Arash Borhani were…
Andy Roddick and Guillermo Coria Advance to the Third Round of Wimbledon
Andy Roddick and Guillermo Coria both advanced to the third round of Wimbledon after winning their respective matches. Roddick defeated Vang Yu-Tsu in straight sets,…
Suspected Islamic Militants Kill 5 in Algeria
Suspected Islamic militants in Algeria killed five individuals, including a child, in an ambush. This violence is part of a long-standing conflict that has resulted…
Philippine Congress Declares President as Election Winner - 2004-06-24
The Philippine Congress has confirmed Gloria Arroyo as the winner of the recent presidential elections, despite opposition claims of fraud. The Supreme Court upheld the…
West Asian Football; Iran Advances to Final by Defeating Iraq
Iran's national football team defeated Iraq 2-1 to advance to the final of the West Asian Football Championship, where they will face Syria. The match…
West Asian Football; Iran and Iraq National Teams to Face Each Other Tomorrow - 2004-06-22
The semi-finals of the West Asian Football Championship will see Iran face Iraq tomorrow after both teams have had strong performances in previous matches. This…
West Asian Football; Iran Crushes Syria with 7 Goals - 2004-06-21
Iran's national football team secured a dominant 7-1 victory over Syria in the Seyvan Cup 2004. This match showcased Iran's football prowess, particularly in the…
West Asian Football; Iraq and Syria Triumph Over Palestine and Lebanon - 2004-06-19
Iraq and Syria both secured victories in the West Asian Championship, with Iraq defeating Palestine 2-1 and Syria beating Lebanon 3-1. Key players included Imad…
Wimbledon Tennis Championships Begin on Monday in London - 2004-06-17
The Wimbledon Tennis Championships are set to start on Monday, featuring top players like Serena Williams and Roger Federer. Both are defending champions and favorites…
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…
Kurdish Party Leaders in Syria Say They Will Continue Political Activities
Kurdish party leaders in Syria have declared their intention to continue political activities despite a government ban. They assert this is a natural right for…
The United States Criticizes the Sudanese Government - 2004-06-15
The U.S. has condemned the Sudanese government for hindering humanitarian aid in Darfur, despite prior assurances to facilitate such efforts. Richard Boucher highlighted ongoing harassment…
Liberia's Request Rejected
The UN Security Council has denied Liberia's request to lift economic sanctions, citing the need for a stable peace process. The interim leader of Liberia…
Clashes Between Nigerian Police and Strikers Against Fuel Price Hike - 2004-06-10
Nigerian police clashed with workers during a general strike against rising fuel prices, with unions demanding a 20% reduction. The government claims to have lowered…
Oil Prices Decrease on Wednesday
Oil prices fell on Wednesday due to rising crude oil inventories as reported by the U.S. Department of Energy. Traders remain concerned about potential disruptions…
Strike of Millions of Workers in Nigeria Has Nearly Paralyzed Major Cities
Millions of workers in Nigeria are on strike against rising fuel prices, causing significant disruptions in major cities. A federal court has ordered the unions…
Nigerian Workers' Leaders Call for Nationwide Strike Over Fuel Price Increase - 2004-06-09
Nigerian workers' leaders are calling for a nationwide strike in response to a significant increase in fuel prices, which has angered the public. The government…
Hezbollah Lebanon Shells Israeli Positions in Disputed Border Area
Hezbollah has shelled Israeli military positions in the Shebaa Farms area, a disputed territory. This incident follows an Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian militant group…
Gaston Gaudio Wins French Open Championship - 2004-06-07
Gaston Gaudio won the men's singles title at the French Open, defeating Guillermo Coria in a dramatic five-set match. This victory marks Gaudio as the…
Anastasia Myskina Wins French Open Championship
Anastasia Myskina won the French Open women's singles title by defeating fellow Russian Elena Dementieva. This victory marks a significant achievement for Myskina, who eliminated…
Algeria: 10 Security Forces Killed in Ambush
Ten members of Algeria's security forces were killed in an ambush in the Kabylie region. The Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat is suspected to…