August 2004
Summoning of the Iraqi Chargé d'Affaires in Tehran to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic
The Iraqi Chargé d'Affaires in Tehran was summoned by Iran's Foreign Ministry following the arrest of four Iranians accused of espionage in Iraq. The Iraqi…
Report from an American Newspaper on the Beating of Iraqi Prisoners by Iraqi Police - 2004-08-08
An American newspaper reported that U.S. soldiers tried to stop Iraqi police from beating prisoners but were ordered to hand them over to Iraqi officials.…
Oil Prices Increased Again on Thursday - 2004-08-06
Oil prices rose again on Thursday due to legal issues surrounding Yukos, a major Russian oil company, reaching $50.44 per barrel. The Russian Ministry of…
Another Jordanian Abducted in Iraq - 2004-08-03
A Jordanian man was kidnapped in Iraq, increasing the total number of abducted Jordanians to seven. The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of $250,000, and…
North Korea Cancels Negotiations Scheduled for Tuesday in Seoul
North Korea has canceled planned negotiations with South Korea following a mass defection of North Koreans to the South. South Korean officials are seeking clarification…
Meeting of Iranian Political Activists with Swedish Foreign Ministry Representative Regarding Political Prisoners in Iran - 2004-08-01
Iranian political activists, including Dr. Mehrdad Darvishpour, met with a Swedish Foreign Ministry representative to discuss the plight of political prisoners in Iran. The meeting…
Conflicting Reports on the Release of Foreign Hostages in Iraq - 2004-08-01
Seven foreign truck drivers were kidnapped in Iraq, with conflicting reports about their release. The Kenyan government claims they are safe at the Egyptian embassy,…