June 2004
EU Leaders to Sign First Constitution in Rome, Italy
EU leaders are set to sign their first constitution in November in Rome, following an agreement among 25 member states. José Manuel Barroso has been…
Potential Election of the Prime Minister of Portugal as the New President of the European Commission - 2004-06-29
European Union leaders are expected to elect José Manuel Durão Barroso, the Prime Minister of Portugal, as the new President of the European Commission. This…
Olympic Torch Arrives in Rome, Capital of Italy - 2004-06-28
The Olympic torch has arrived in Rome, where it will be carried by over 120 torchbearers through the city before being lit in a ceremony.…
President Bush Arrives in Ankara, Turkey - 2004-06-27
President Bush visited Ankara to express U.S. and EU support for Iraq's interim government. He emphasized the end of disagreements over the Iraq war and…
At least 14 Iraqis and one American soldier killed in bombings in Iraq - 2004-06-08
A series of bombings in Iraq resulted in the deaths of at least 14 Iraqis and one American soldier, highlighting the ongoing violence in the…
The Three-Day Visit of the U.S. President to Europe Concludes
U.S. President George Bush's three-day visit to Europe has ended, focusing on the 60th anniversary of the Normandy landings and discussions on Iraq. He met…
President Bush and Jacques Chirac Engage in Dialogue in Paris - 2004-06-05
President Bush and French President Jacques Chirac met in Paris to discuss the upcoming anniversary of the Normandy landings and the situation in Iraq. Bush…
Colin Powell: Agreement on New UN Resolution Regarding Iraq is Very Close - 2004-06-05
Colin Powell announced that the U.S. is nearing agreement on a new UN resolution for Iraq's sovereignty. The resolution's progress was aided by a letter…
John Danforth Appointed as New U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations - 2004-06-05
John Danforth has been appointed as the new U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations by President Bush. Danforth, currently serving as a special envoy for…
President Bush's Meeting with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican - 2004-06-04
President Bush met with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican, where the Pope called for a swift transfer of sovereignty to Iraqis. The meeting…
President Bush Arrives in Italy
President Bush has arrived in Italy as part of a European trip to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Allied forces' landing in World War…
Over 10,000 Italian Police Prepared to Protect President Bush
Over 10,000 police in Italy are preparing for President Bush's visit amid anticipated protests against the Iraq war. Prime Minister Berlusconi has expressed concerns about…
Security Measures Ahead of U.S. President's Trip to Rome - 2004-06-02
Ahead of President Bush's visit to Rome, Italian police arrested several anti-war protesters during a military parade. The protests reflect growing dissent against the Iraq…