June 2004
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.…
Czech Republic Advances to Euro 2004 Semifinals by Defeating Denmark
The Czech Republic defeated Denmark 3-0 to advance to the semifinals of Euro 2004. Jan Koller and Milan Baros were key players in the match.…
Serena Williams, the defending Wimbledon champion, easily advances from the first round
Serena Williams easily won her first-round match at Wimbledon, defeating Zheng Jie. Other notable players like Elena Dementieva and Chanda Rubin faced early exits. This…
Interview with Rasoul Pedram about the European Elections - 2004-06-14
Rasoul Pedram, an Iranian election monitor in Madrid, discussed the recent European Parliament elections and compared candidate qualifications in Spain to the disqualification practices in…
Start of the UEFA European Championship - 2004-06-12
The UEFA European Championship commenced in Portugal with 16 teams participating. The host nation, Portugal, lost to Greece, while Spain secured a victory over Russia.…
USA Men's Sabre Fencing Team Wins World Championship Title - 2004-06-11
The USA men's sabre fencing team has won its first World Championship title by defeating Spain in the Grand Prix competition. Keet Smart played a…
Turkey Calls Back Senior Diplomats from Israel
Turkey has recalled its senior diplomats from Israel following strong criticism from Prime Minister Erdogan regarding Israel's military actions in Gaza. This move is seen…
Zinedine Zidane Recognized as Most Popular Sports Figure in France
Zinedine Zidane has been named the most popular sports figure in France according to a survey by L'Équipe. He outperformed other notable athletes like Thierry…