February 2004
British Foreign Secretary to Visit Pakistan on Wednesday
Jack Straw, the British Foreign Secretary, is set to visit Pakistan for two days to discuss various issues including bilateral relations and the war against…
North Korea Blames the U.S. for the Failure of Recent Beijing Negotiations - 2004-02-29
North Korea has accused the U.S. of being responsible for the failure of recent nuclear negotiations in Beijing. While North Korea demands a change in…
Clashes Between Moroccan Police and Earthquake Survivors
Moroccan police and soldiers clashed with earthquake survivors protesting the government's inadequate response to a recent disaster that killed 571 people. The situation escalated at…
The US and Europe Criticize Iran's Election Process - 2004-02-24
The US and EU criticized Iran's recent parliamentary elections due to the exclusion of reformist candidates, which allowed conservatives to dominate. Richard Boucher from the…
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…
Helicopter Carrying American Workers Crashes in Afghanistan - 2004-02-22
A helicopter carrying American construction workers crashed in southern Afghanistan, killing at least one person. The crash occurred near Kandahar, an area with active Taliban…
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…
140 Japanese Ground Troops Depart for Iraq
140 Japanese soldiers have been deployed to Iraq for a humanitarian mission, joining existing troops in Samawah. This deployment comes amid increased security measures in…
Iran's Interior Ministry Claims Conservatives Secured Majority Votes - 2004-02-21
The Iranian Interior Ministry claims that conservatives won a decisive victory in the recent parliamentary elections, following the disqualification of thousands of reformist candidates. This…
New Tactic by the Islamic Republic to Secure Votes from Students!
Iranian officials are implementing a new strategy to boost voter turnout among students by offering to increase their discipline grades for participating in the elections.…
The U.S. Remains Determined to Transfer Power in Iraq by the Scheduled Date - 2004-02-18
The U.S. is committed to transferring power in Iraq by June 30, despite challenges from the Iraqi Governing Council regarding the selection process for a…
Meeting between Ahmed Maher and Kamal Kharrazi on the sidelines of the Tehran Economic Conference - 2004-02-18
Ahmed Maher and Kamal Kharrazi met to discuss restoring diplomatic relations between Egypt and Iran, which were cut off 25 years ago. This meeting occurred…
My Life As a Dog
The article discusses the film 'My Life As a Dog' directed by Lasse Hallström, focusing on a 12-year-old boy named Ingmar sent to live with…
Registration of Seven Afghan Widows to Join the Police Force
Seven Afghan widows have registered to join the police force, marking a significant step for women's participation in law enforcement in Afghanistan. This initiative, supported…
End of the First Day of Talks Between India and Pakistan in Islamabad - 2004-02-16
India and Pakistan wrapped up the first day of a three-day official dialogue in Islamabad, characterized as friendly and constructive. Both sides proposed frameworks for…
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry Denies Rumor of Abdul Qadeer Khan's Heart Attack - 2004-02-16
The Pakistani Foreign Ministry has refuted rumors about Abdul Qadeer Khan's health, asserting he is well. Khan, a key figure in Pakistan's nuclear program, recently…
Meeting of Indian and Pakistani Officials to Resolve Kashmir Issue - 2004-02-15
Indian and Pakistani officials are meeting to discuss the Kashmir issue, aiming to set the stage for a future meeting between their foreign ministers. This…
550 Reformist Candidates Withdraw from Upcoming Parliamentary Elections
550 reformist candidates have withdrawn from the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran in protest against the disqualification of thousands of other liberal candidates. This situation…
Negotiations Between U.S. and South Korea on Withdrawal of American Troops from Seoul - 2004-02-14
U.S. and South Korean officials are in negotiations about the withdrawal of American troops from Seoul, with an agreement close but not finalized due to…
Fidel Castro's Speech to Over a Thousand Economists in Havana - 2004-02-14
Fidel Castro delivered a lengthy speech in Havana defending Cuba and criticizing President Bush, claiming he would lose a debate against a Cuban student and…
Jordan's Military Prosecutor Accuses 4 Men of Conspiracy to Attack U.S. Targets
Four men have been accused in Jordan of plotting to attack U.S. targets, including a Ministry of Finance employee who is currently at large. This…
Commemorative Stamp of Hossein Rezazadeh to be Printed
The Iranian government is honoring weightlifting champion Hossein Rezazadeh by issuing a commemorative stamp. The event will be celebrated with a ceremony attended by high-ranking…
Demonstrations on the Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution - 2004-02-11
Demonstrations were held in Iran to commemorate the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. A report from a Voice of America correspondent highlights the events. This…
Meeting of Security Officials and Experts from 16 Asian Countries in Almaty - 2004-02-11
Security officials and experts from 16 Asian countries convened in Almaty to establish a legal framework for a regional security organization. The discussions will focus…
Pakistan to Share Findings on Nuclear Technology Transfer to North Korea with Japan - 2004-02-11
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has pledged to share investigation results regarding illegal nuclear technology transfers to North Korea with Japan. This follows admissions by Pakistani…
Germany to Host an International Conference on Afghanistan
Germany will host an international conference on Afghanistan from March 31, focusing on financial support and political future. Hamid Karzai's government is seeking $30 billion…
India Successfully Tests Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
India has successfully tested a short-range surface-to-air missile called Trishul, launched from Odisha. This development is significant as both India and Pakistan frequently engage in…
Tony Blair Plans to Meet with Muammar Gaddafi, Leader of Libya - 2004-02-10
Tony Blair, the British Prime Minister, is looking to meet with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for the first time in over 20 years. This meeting…
Trial of 5 Suspected Members of a Greek Terrorist Group Begins in Athens
The trial of five suspected members of a Greek terrorist group has commenced in Athens, with one defendant confessing to membership. The group is linked…
An Egyptian Man Stabbed Two Foreign Tourists in Cairo
An Egyptian man stabbed two foreign tourists in Cairo, citing anger over Middle Eastern events as his motivation. The victims, an Australian man and a…
Moscow: Russian Officials Did Not Accept Bribes from Saddam Hussein's Regime - 2004-02-04
The Russian Foreign Ministry has denied allegations that its officials accepted bribes from Saddam Hussein's regime, asserting that all oil exports were part of the…
Anti-Terrorism Conference in Bali
An anti-terrorism conference in Bali saw participants from 25 countries, including Australia and Indonesia, commit to increased cooperation against terrorism in Southeast Asia. They agreed…
Voice of America to Cease Broadcasting 10 Programs in Central and Eastern European Languages by the End of This Month
Voice of America will stop broadcasting 10 programs in various Central and Eastern European languages due to funding cuts from Congress, as proposed by the…
Bomb Explosion Near a Commercial Center in Southern Russia - 2004-02-03
A bomb exploded near a commercial center in Vladikavkaz, southern Russia, resulting in at least one death and several injuries, including military personnel. This incident…