July 2004
Delay in Masters Tennis Tournament in Canada Due to Rain - 2004-07-28
The Masters tennis tournament in Toronto has been delayed due to rain. Notable players involved include defending champion Andy Roddick and second seed Andre Agassi.…
An Internet Site Has Released a Photo of a Bulgarian Hostage - 2004-07-28
An internet site linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi released a photo of a Bulgarian hostage, claiming his death serves as a warning to allies of…
Agassi's Victory in the First Round of the Masters Tennis Tournament in Canada - 2004-07-27
Andre Agassi won his first-round match at the Masters Tennis Tournament in Toronto, defeating Tommy Haas. This match coincided with the opening of the new…
Hungary Will Not Withdraw Its Troops from Iraq - 2004-07-27
Hungary has committed to keeping its troops in Iraq until the end of their mission despite external pressures. This commitment was made during a meeting…
Philippine President Defends Decision to Withdraw Troops from Iraq
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo announced the withdrawal of troops from Iraq to save a kidnapped Filipino truck driver, Angelo dela Cruz. This decision faced criticism…
Cultural Report by Nazi Baghlari: New Algerian Film Presents a Different Image of Its Society
An Algerian director's new film highlights the political turmoil in Algeria and the public's resistance to Islamic fundamentalism. The film illustrates how the opening of…
Amnesty International Calls for the Release of Five Prisoners in Syria - 2004-07-24
Amnesty International has urged the Syrian government to release five prisoners facing trial for expressing their opinions. The detainees are accused of actions related to…
Kenya Urges Its Citizens to Leave Iraq Immediately - 2004-07-22
Kenya has called for its citizens to leave Iraq due to rising violence and hostage situations involving foreign truck drivers. Militants have threatened to execute…
Agreement Between Nigerian Oil Workers' Unions and Government - 2004-07-21
Nigerian oil workers' unions have reached an agreement with the government to resolve grievances, leading to the cancellation of a planned strike. The unions are…
UN: Severe Poverty in the Southern African Region is Increasing
The UN reports that severe poverty in the southern African region has been increasing for the past 20 years, with 47% of the population living…
Philippines Celebrates Release of Truck Driver in Iraq - 2004-07-20
The Philippines celebrated the release of truck driver Angelo de la Cruz, who was held hostage in Iraq. President Gloria Arroyo emphasized the importance of…
India and Pakistan's Diplomacy at the South Asian Foreign Ministers' Meeting - 2004-07-20
Indian Foreign Minister Natwar Singh is in Islamabad for a South Asian foreign ministers' meeting, aiming to improve the peace process with Pakistan. Discussions between…
Philippine Government Succumbs to Kidnappers' Demands
The Philippine government has decided to withdraw its peacekeeping troops from Iraq to meet the demands of kidnappers holding a Filipino citizen hostage. This decision…
Results from the Mercedes-Benz Tennis Cup in Germany - 2004-07-15
The Mercedes-Benz Tennis Cup in Stuttgart saw Gaston Gaudio come back to win his match after losing the first set, while other notable players like…
The U.S. to Spend $15 Billion on AIDS Fight Over the Next Five Years - 2004-07-15
The U.S. plans to allocate $15 billion for AIDS prevention over the next five years, but the UN's request for additional funds has been denied.…
Bulgaria Will Not Withdraw Its Soldiers from Iraq - 2004-07-14
Bulgaria has decided to keep its troops in Iraq despite threats from the Zarqawi group following the beheading of a Bulgarian citizen. The Philippine government…
Results of the UK's Official Investigation into Iraq's Attempt to Purchase Uranium from Nigeria - 2004-07-14
The UK conducted an investigation into claims that Iraq sought to buy uranium from Nigeria, concluding that the claims were valid and not based on…
Powerful Suicide Bombing Leaves 10 Dead in Baghdad
A powerful suicide bombing in Baghdad killed 10 and injured 40, occurring near the heavily fortified Green Zone. The attack coincided with a national holiday…
Italy Finally Allows 37 African Refugees from German Ship to Disembark
Italy has allowed 37 African refugees from a German rescue ship to disembark after a lengthy standoff, but the ship's captain and crew have been…
Manila Officials: We Will Withdraw Philippine Troops from Iraq as Soon as Possible
Philippine officials announced plans to withdraw troops from Iraq to save a hostage's life, following a deadline set by militants. President Arroyo previously rejected the…
Lakhdar Brahimi: Syria Interested in Assisting Stability and Security in Iraq
Lakhdar Brahimi announced Syria's willingness to assist in stabilizing Iraq following an agreement to close the border with Iraq, as stated by Iraqi Deputy Prime…
Philippine Government Will Not Withdraw Its Military Forces from Iraq for Now - 2004-07-11
The Philippine government has decided to keep its military forces in Iraq despite threats from insurgents holding a Filipino hostage. Approximately 50 soldiers will remain…
Iraqi Militants Deny Release of Filipino Hostage
Iraqi militants have refuted claims of a Filipino hostage's release and threatened execution if Philippine troops are not withdrawn by July 20. The Philippine government…
A Filipino Official: The Release of a Truck Driver Abducted by Rebels is Imminent - 2004-07-10
A Filipino truck driver kidnapped by rebels is expected to be released soon, as the Philippine government faces demands to withdraw troops from Iraq. The…
Bulgaria and the Philippines Will Not Change Their Policies Regarding Iraq - 2004-07-10
Bulgaria and the Philippines refuse to alter their Iraq policies despite threats from kidnappers to execute hostages. Militants have issued demands for the release of…
Bulgaria and the Philippines Will Not Change Their Policy in Iraq
Bulgaria and the Philippines refuse to alter their Iraq policies despite threats from militants who have kidnapped their citizens. The militants demand the release of…
Threat by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's Militants to Execute Two Bulgarian Hostages in Iraq - 2004-07-09
Militants linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi threatened to execute two Bulgarian hostages unless the U.S. military releases all Iraqi prisoners. This group has a history…
Olympic Torch Arrives in Sofia, Capital of Bulgaria
The Olympic torch has reached Sofia, Bulgaria, as part of its global relay to Athens for the upcoming Olympic Games. Notable figures, including Olympic athletes…
Total Oil Company Reaches Agreement with Labor Unions in Nigeria - 2004-07-08
Total Oil Company has agreed with Nigerian labor unions to resolve wage disputes, ending a week-long production halt. This agreement is significant as Nigeria is…
Under the Microscope: Continued Repression by the Regime Ahead of the Anniversary of July 18 - 2004-07-07
Dr. Alireza Noori Zadeh analyzes the regime's ongoing repression as the anniversary of July 18 approaches, while also addressing the dismissal of Iranian and Syrian…
Under the Microscope: Continued Repression by the Regime on the Eve of the 18th of Tir Anniversary
Dr. Alireza Noorizadeh discusses the Iranian regime's continued repression ahead of the 18th of Tir anniversary and critiques the statements made by Iranian and Syrian…
Oil Prices in London Reach Highest Level in a Month - 2004-07-06
Oil prices in London surged to a month-high due to disruptions in Iraq and Nigeria. Key players include OPEC and Russian oil giant Yukos, highlighting…
Under the Microscope: The Syrian President's Visit to Tehran - 2004-07-06
The program discusses the Syrian President's visit to Tehran and its implications, alongside an interview with the Iraqi Foreign Minister about regional dynamics. This matters…
African Union Plans to Deploy Forces to Turbulent Darfur Region
The African Union is set to deploy around 300 troops to the conflict-ridden Darfur region of Sudan to monitor a ceasefire and protect observers. This…
Maria Sharapova Wins Wimbledon Tennis Championship
Maria Sharapova won the Wimbledon singles title by defeating Serena Williams, marking a historic achievement as the first Russian woman to do so. The article…
17-Year-Old Maria Sharapova Reaches Wimbledon Final
Maria Sharapova, a 17-year-old Russian tennis player, has made history by reaching the Wimbledon final after defeating Lindsay Davenport. She will face Serena Williams in…