March 2004
Thousands of Workers in Italy Protest Government's Pension Reform Plan - 2004-03-26
Thousands of workers in Italy protested against a government plan to raise the retirement age and extend contribution years to the pension fund. The strike,…
Israel: The Killing of Palestinian Militant Leaders Will Continue - 2004-03-23
Israel has announced that it will continue to target and kill Palestinian militant leaders, following the assassination of Hamas leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin. This situation…
Four Killed in Multiple Explosions in Central Iraq
Multiple explosions in central Iraq resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including one police officer. The attacks occurred in Baghdad and near Fallujah, highlighting…
Israeli Helicopter Gunships Attack Two Buildings in Gaza Strip - 2004-03-15
Israeli helicopter gunships launched an airstrike on Gaza City following two suicide bombings in Ashdod that killed 10 Israelis. Hamas and the Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade…
U.S. Forces Not Responsible for Last Year's Airstrike in Southern Afghanistan - 2004-03-10
A U.S. Army investigation found no responsibility for an airstrike that killed 9 children and one adult in Afghanistan. The attack targeted a Taliban commander,…
Teachers' Strike in Protest Against Low Salaries in Iran - 2004-03-09
Teachers in Iran have initiated a strike across numerous schools due to low salaries, impacting education in various regions. Over 200,000 teachers are reported to…
Tehran Appeals Court Confirms Mohsen Sazgara's One-Year Prison Sentence - 2004-03-09
The Tehran Appeals Court upheld Mohsen Sazgara's one-year prison sentence for participating in protests and criticizing the Islamic regime. Sazgara's health has deteriorated due to…
Under the Microscope: Widespread Strikes and Sit-ins by Teachers in Iran - 2004-03-09
Dr. Alireza Nourizadeh discusses the goals of teachers' strikes and sit-ins in Iran and highlights the demonstrations held by both women and men to commemorate…
Prevention of Palestinians from Entering Israel During Purim Celebrations - 2004-03-05
Israel has closed off the West Bank and Gaza Strip to Palestinians during Purim celebrations due to heightened security concerns following a Hamas threat of…
Three Hamas Members Killed in Israeli Airstrike
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed three members of Hamas. This incident is part of Israel's ongoing military operations against groups accused of carrying out…