May 2004
Iran Volleyball Team Defeats Australia
The Iranian volleyball team defeated Australia in the Olympic qualifying tournament held in Tokyo, securing a victory in three sets. Despite the loss, Australia qualified…
Interview with Abdollah Momeni Regarding the Central Council Elections of the Office for Strengthening Unity - 2004-05-30
Abdollah Momeni discussed the recent elections of the Central Council of the Office for Strengthening Unity, the largest student organization in Iran, and the recognition…
Malaysian Police Arrest Key Suspect in Nuclear Material Smuggling Network
Malaysian police have arrested Bohari Syed Abu Tahir, a Sri Lankan businessman, for his involvement in a nuclear smuggling network linked to Pakistan's nuclear program.…
Russia Evacuates Most of Its Citizens from Iraq - 2004-05-28
Russia has evacuated the majority of its citizens from Iraq due to escalating dangers, particularly after recent attacks that resulted in fatalities among workers. This…
Explosives Discovered Near NATO Conference Venue in Slovakia
Explosives were found near the venue of a NATO conference in Bratislava, Slovakia, where lawmakers from NATO countries will meet for five days. This discovery…
Three Killed in Lebanon Protests - 2004-05-28
Three individuals were killed during protests in Lebanon after soldiers opened fire on demonstrators opposing government economic policies. In response, protesters set the Ministry of…
Nazi Baghlari Report: Controversial Film 'Lizard' - 2004-05-27
The controversial film 'Lizard', banned in Iran, has been sold to an American company for distribution. A dispute between the producer and distributor has reignited…
Protocol Signed Between Sudanese Government and Southern Rebels
The Sudanese government and southern rebels signed agreements to facilitate a final peace deal, ending a long civil war. The agreements do not address the…
Ravi Shankar's Music Selected as Olympic Competition Music
Ravi Shankar's mystical music has been chosen for the Olympic competitions, featuring a 40-member orchestra with international artists. The sitar, played by one of Shankar's…
Contract for Construction of Several Natural Gas Power Plants in Israel Signed Between Turkish and Israeli Companies - 2004-05-25
A Turkish and an Israeli company have signed a multi-million dollar contract to build natural gas power plants in Israel, including a major facility in…
Agreement Between the Sudanese Government and Southern Rebels - 2004-05-25
The Sudanese government and southern rebels have resolved major issues and are set to sign three protocols in Kenya to end a 22-year civil war.…
London Strategic Studies Institute; Al-Qaeda has over 18,000 militants ready to attack
A report from the London Strategic Studies Institute reveals that Al-Qaeda has over 18,000 militants ready to attack, with numbers increasing due to the Iraq…
USA: An Additional $100 Million Allocated for Aid to Haiti - 2004-05-25
The U.S. government has announced an additional $100 million in aid to Haiti for reconstruction after the political upheaval that removed President Aristide. This funding…
Murder of a German Man in Saudi Arabia - 2004-05-23
A German man was shot and killed in Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about security in the region. Authorities are investigating the nature of the attack,…
Details of Armed Clash on Thursday in Northern Capital of Saudi Arabia - 2004-05-22
An armed clash in Buraidah, Saudi Arabia, resulted in the deaths of two police officers and four suspected terrorists. The authorities seized bomb-making materials and…
The U.S. Rejects Proposal to Provide Nuclear Power Plant to North Korea
The U.S. has firmly rejected any proposal to supply nuclear power plants to North Korea as part of negotiations to end its nuclear weapons program.…
Nazanin Ansari Report: Rejection of Film Script License for 'Forgetting' by Mohsen Makhmalbaf by the Ministry of Culture
The Iranian Ministry of Culture has officially rejected the film script license for 'Forgetting' by renowned filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf. This decision highlights ongoing censorship issues…
Australia Opens Diplomatic Office in Libya - 2004-05-17
Australia is reopening its diplomatic office in Libya after 17 years, appointing a consul in Tripoli due to strong economic relations. This move marks a…
Nazanin Ansari's Report: Interview with Abdollah Momeni, Member of the Central Council of the Office for Strengthening Unity - 2004-05-16
The new Central Council of the Office for Strengthening Unity was elected on May 14, 2004, with Abdollah Momeni re-elected as a main member. This…
Hundreds of Thousands of Cubans Protest U.S. Plans for Economic Sanctions - 2004-05-14
On May 14, 2004, hundreds of thousands of Cubans protested in Havana against U.S. plans for stricter economic sanctions. The demonstration was organized by Fidel…
Explosion of a Homemade Bomb Outside a Bank Branch in Athens - 2004-05-13
A homemade bomb exploded outside a bank in Athens, causing minor damage but no casualties. A Greek extremist group claimed responsibility for this and previous…
U.S. Congress Members Express Outrage Over Abuses at Abu Ghraib - 2004-05-13
U.S. Congress members condemned the abusive treatment of Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib after viewing new graphic images. The Department of Defense facilitated this viewing,…
President of Honduras: Honduran Soldiers Have Started to Leave Iraq - 2004-05-12
Honduran President Ricardo Maduro announced that Honduran soldiers have started leaving Iraq, with some already in Kuwait. This decision follows Spain's announcement to withdraw its…
Russia Asks Its Citizens to Leave Iraq
Russia has urged its citizens to leave Iraq after an attack on Russian contractors resulted in one death and two kidnappings. The Russian embassy is…
Italy and Pakistan Strongly Condemn American Soldiers' Mistreatment of Iraqi Prisoners - 2004-05-11
Italy and Pakistan condemned the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners by American soldiers, calling it a horrific act. Both governments urged the U.S. to apologize and…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: German Foreign Minister's Visit to the U.S. - 2004-05-11
Joschka Fischer, the German Foreign Minister, is starting a three-day visit to the United States on May 11, 2004. This visit is significant as it…
Former Haitian President Requests Asylum in South Africa
Jean-Bertrand Aristide, the former President of Haiti, has requested asylum in South Africa while currently residing in Jamaica. His request will be reviewed by the…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Visit of the Leader of the Austrian Right-Wing Party to Iran - 2004-05-10
The leader of the Austrian right-wing party visited Iran, as reported by Nasrin Mahdavi. The visit is significant in the context of ongoing discussions about…
Spanish Police Arrest Moroccan Man in Connection with Passenger Train Bombings
Spanish police arrested a Moroccan man linked to the March 11 train bombings in Madrid. This arrest is part of a broader investigation into the…
Overview of Washington Newspapers, May 8, 2004
On May 8, 2004, reports highlighted the tragic self-immolation of Afghan women in Herat, reflecting deep societal issues. Additionally, Senator Lieberman criticized the Bush administration's…
Agreement Between the U.S. and Australia to Ensure Security of Air Routes Between the Two Countries - 2004-05-08
The U.S. and Australia have agreed to place armed marshals on flights between the two countries to enhance security. This decision was made in response…
UN Warns Afghan Warlords' Refusal to Disarm Threatens Peace Ahead of Historic Elections
The UN has issued a warning regarding Afghan warlords' refusal to disarm before upcoming elections, which could jeopardize peace. The Afghan Ministry of Defense aims…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Protests in Berlin Against Kamel Kharrazi's Visit from Germany - 2004-05-05
Hundreds of Iranians in Germany protested in Berlin against Kamel Kharrazi's visit. The demonstration took place in front of the German Foreign Ministry. This event…
Lawyers for 12 Iraqi Families Submit Petition to London Court Over Deaths of Relatives
Lawyers for 12 Iraqi families have filed a petition in London claiming their relatives were unlawfully killed by British soldiers. They seek compensation and an…
Former US Senator: There is a Risk of Possible Nuclear Attack by Terrorists
Former US Senator Sam Nunn warns that the international community is not paying enough attention to the threat of a nuclear attack by terrorists, particularly…
Expulsion of Foreign Employees from an Oil Company in Saudi Arabia - 2004-05-03
Five foreign employees of a Western oil company were killed in an armed attack in Saudi Arabia, leading to the expulsion of about one hundred…
Imam of a Mosque in Paris Managed a Terrorist Group
Midhat Guler, a Turkish-born imam in Paris, was arrested for allegedly managing a terrorist group. He has requested political asylum following his arrest. His family…
Fidel Castro's Defense of Cuban Socialism on May Day - 2004-05-02
Fidel Castro reaffirmed Cuba's commitment to socialism during May Day celebrations, vowing to resist U.S. efforts to change the system. He criticized the UN Human…
An American Hostage Found Unharmed
Thomas Hamill, an American truck driver, was found unharmed after being held hostage in Iraq for three weeks. His disappearance was part of a larger…
Several People, Including Two Americans, Killed in Shooting Inside a Business Organization in Saudi Arabia
In a shooting incident in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, several individuals, including two Americans, were killed by armed assailants. The U.S. Embassy confirmed the casualties, and…