February 2004
Man Detonates Himself Near Mosque in Rawalpindi, Pakistan - 2004-02-28
A suspected suicide bomber detonated himself near a mosque in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, during a Shia observance, resulting in no other injuries. This incident highlights ongoing…
Teenage Girl Killed in Attack by Muslim Separatists in Kashmir, India - 2004-02-27
A teenage girl was killed and four others injured in a grenade attack by Muslim separatists during a protest in Kashmir against human rights violations.…
Syrian Police Arrest Several Students - 2004-02-26
Syrian police arrested several students protesting the government's decision to stop hiring engineering graduates at Aleppo University. Human rights activists reported the arrests, but the…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: A New Vaccine Against AIDS is Being Tested - 2004-02-26
German scientists are conducting tests on a new AIDS vaccine, as reported by Nasrin Mahdavi from the Persian section of Voice of America. This development…
Shirin Ebadi: The Gap Between the Tehran Government and the People of Iran is Widening
Shirin Ebadi highlights the increasing disconnect between the Iranian government and its citizens due to low voter turnout in parliamentary elections. Despite this, she advocates…
Gholamali Haddad Adel: The New Parliament Does Not Intend to Go Back
Gholamali Haddad Adel, a prominent conservative figure, claims that the new parliament will not reverse reforms made by the reformists. The counting of votes is…
Payam Fazli Nejad Arrested - 2004-02-24
Payam Fazli Nejad, an Iranian writer and journalist, was arrested again after revealing details about the parallel intelligence operations in Iran. He had previously been…
Thirty Percent Legitimacy - 2004-02-24
The article discusses the legitimacy crisis of the Iranian parliamentary elections, highlighting the impact of reformist boycotts and the manipulation of votes by the ruling…
Conservatives Claim Victory Following Friday's Elections in Iran - 2004-02-23
Conservatives in Iran are claiming victory after the recent parliamentary elections, which saw significant boycott participation from reformists. Unofficial results show conservatives winning the majority…
Rise of Religious Conservatives in Iran to Control Parliament
Iran's religious conservatives appear poised to gain control of the parliament following controversial elections, potentially signaling the end of the reformist movement. Voter turnout was…
Conservatives Have Secured Over 146 Seats Out of 289 - 2004-02-21
Conservative candidates in Iran's parliamentary elections have won a significant majority, securing over 146 seats. This victory comes despite the exclusion of many reformist candidates…
Muslim Militants in Pakistan Set Another Girls' School on Fire - 2004-02-20
In northern Pakistan, suspected Muslim militants have burned down another girls' school, marking the eighth such incident in under a week. Local authorities report no…
Political Activists Told VOA Persian That Many Polling Stations in Major Cities Were Almost Empty - 2004-02-20
Voting for the Islamic Consultative Assembly is ongoing in Iran amid widespread disqualification of reformist candidates, leading to calls for a boycott. Despite reports of…
Angry Struggles of Reformists Against the Guardianship Council's Selections - 2004-02-20
As Iran prepares for its seventh parliamentary elections, reformists are expressing their anger and resistance against the candidates approved by the Guardianship Council. This situation…
Election Campaigns in Iran to Halt at Midnight Local Time
Iran's election campaigns will cease at midnight before a crucial vote on 290 parliamentary seats. Reformists feel the elections are unfair due to the disqualification…
A terrorist was responsible for the explosion in the Moscow subway system - 2004-02-17
A terrorist attack occurred in the Moscow subway, resulting in 40 deaths and over 100 injuries. The Russian government blames Chechen separatists, who deny involvement.…
Iranian Reformists Predict Their Defeat!
Iranian reformists anticipate defeat in the upcoming parliamentary elections due to the disqualification of their leaders. The 'Iran Coalition' warns that reformists will lose their…
Possibility of Closing the Klaat Waterfall Area in Mashhad to the Public
The Basij Resistance Force is building a military camp near the Klaat waterfall in Mashhad, which may restrict public access to the area. This development…
South Korean Scientists Extract Pluripotent Stem Cells from Embryos - 2004-02-12
South Korean scientists have cloned a human embryo and extracted pluripotent stem cells, sparking renewed debate over human cloning. The research, conducted at Seoul National…
Nasrin Mahdavi's Report: Reflection on the News of Pakistan's Nuclear Technology Transfer Abroad - 2004-02-09
The article highlights a report by Nasrin Mahdavi on the involvement of three German physicists in the transfer of nuclear technology from Pakistan to Iran.…
Russian Defense Minister: Subway Bomb Explosion in Moscow Linked to Elections
A bomb explosion in the Moscow subway is believed to be politically motivated and linked to the upcoming presidential elections in March. Russian officials are…
Meeting of Finance Ministers from Seven Major Industrial Countries in Florida - 2004-02-07
Finance ministers and central bank heads from the G7 are meeting in Florida to address the declining value of the dollar and related economic issues.…
Explosion on Moscow Metro Line Kills 39 People
A terrorist explosion on the Moscow Metro killed 39 people and injured over 120. Eyewitnesses reported a massive fire following the blast. The incident raises…
Calendar Day, February 3, 2004: Clash Between Alabama State Police and Northern Political Activists - 2004-02-04
On February 3, 1965, Alabama state police clashed with political activists from northern states who were in Alabama to help African American voters. This incident…