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March 2004
War Crimes Court Sentences Former Serbian Police Officer to 17 Years in Prison - 2004-03-31
A former Serbian police officer has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for his involvement in a massacre during the 1992 Balkan conflict. Darko…
Collaboration of Leaders of Two Main Kurdish Parties in Northern Iraq for a United Iraq - 2004-03-26
Masoud Barzani and Jalal Talabani, leaders of the main Kurdish parties in Iraq, announced their collaboration to establish a united Iraq. They emphasized the need…
U.S. Ground Forces Transfer Authority in Large Part of Iraq to Marines - 2004-03-21
U.S. ground forces have handed over authority in western Iraq to the Marines, coinciding with the first anniversary of the invasion. While most areas are…
400 Kurds Released in Syria
At least 400 Kurds detained in Syria during recent clashes have been released, according to Kurdish leaders. The release has not been confirmed by the…
Payment of $300 Million to Halliburton Suspended
The U.S. Department of Defense has suspended a $300 million payment to Halliburton due to potential overcharging for supplies to soldiers in Iraq. Halliburton is…
At least 12 Kurds killed in Tuesday's riots in Aleppo and Afrin, Syria - 2004-03-17
On March 17, 2004, at least 12 Kurds were killed during riots in Aleppo and Afrin, Syria, amidst commemorations of a historical chemical attack. The…
Life and Progress in America: Reactions of Two Newspapers in the Capital Regarding the Primaries in Four States - 2004-03-11
In the recent primaries in four states, a significant majority of Democrats supported Senator John Kerry, placing him as the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination…
Spanish Security Officials Searching for Those Responsible for Deadly Bombings in Madrid - 2004-03-11
On March 11, 2004, a series of bombings in Madrid resulted in 186 deaths and over a thousand injuries, occurring just days before parliamentary elections.…
Armed Men in Iraq Kill Two American Civilian Workers and an Iraqi Translator - 2004-03-10
Armed men in Iraq killed two American civilian workers and their Iraqi translator, raising concerns about security in the region. In a separate incident, four…
Interview with Kianoush Sanjari about the Situation of Political Prisoners in Iran - 2004-03-07
Kianoush Sanjari, a political activist and spokesperson for the Democratic Front of Iran, discusses the recent crackdown on political activists and the dire conditions of…
Formation of a Case for War Crimes Against Saddam Hussein - 2004-03-07
The U.S. is sending a delegation to Iraq to assist in forming a case against Saddam Hussein for war crimes. This effort is part of…
John Edwards Withdraws from Competition for Democratic Presidential Nomination
Senator John Edwards has announced his withdrawal from the Democratic presidential nomination race after failing to win any states in the Super Tuesday primaries. He…
Los Angeles Report: Opinions of Iranians Abroad on the Democratic Party Candidate in the U.S. - 2004-03-03
The article discusses the opinions of Iranians living abroad about Senator John Kerry's nomination by the Democratic Party for the 2004 presidential election in the…
Two Kurdish Leaders Survive Possible Assassination Attempt
Two leaders of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan survived an assassination attempt while traveling in northern Iraq. The attack, which injured three bodyguards, follows previous…
First Study Commission on North Korea's Nuclear Programs
Japan's Prime Minister announced the potential formation of a study commission for six countries involved in North Korea's nuclear negotiations. The recent talks in Beijing…