January 2004
Father of Pakistan's Nuclear Weapons Development Program Dismissed
Abdul Qadeer Khan, a key figure in Pakistan's nuclear weapons program, was dismissed following investigations into potential sales of nuclear technology to Iran and Libya.…
President of Iran Wrestling Federation: We Will Send the Best Team to Athens
The President of the Iran Wrestling Federation announced plans to send the best wrestling team to the Athens Olympics, aiming for gold medals. The team…
Interview with Abutaleb Abutalebi, Member of the National Front of Iran - 2004-01-24
The article features an interview with Abutaleb Abutalebi, who discusses the ongoing political and economic crises in Iran. The interview sheds light on the perspectives…
Iran-Qatar Match to Be Held Without Spectators
The Iranian national football team will play its first official match against Qatar without spectators due to a sanction from the Asian Football Confederation. This…
National Commission Report on the Status of Women in Pakistan - 2004-01-22
The National Commission on the Status of Women in Pakistan has called for the abolition of religious laws that they claim harm women. Established three…
Spokesperson of the National Anti-Doping Committee: No Federation Has the Right to Collect Samples
The National Anti-Doping Committee in Iran has announced that no sports federations are allowed to collect doping samples anymore. This decision follows Iran's membership in…
President Bush's Speech at the Joint Session of Congress - January 17, 2004
President Bush is set to deliver a speech highlighting his administration's successes in combating terrorism and improving the economy. Critics argue that his policies have…
Asian Boxing Championship: Iranian Athletes Miss Olympic Qualification
The Iranian national boxing team lost all three of their matches at the 22nd Asian Boxing Championship, failing to qualify for the Olympics. This outcome…
Cancellation of Hubble Space Telescope Repair Program - 2004-01-17
NASA has canceled the Hubble Space Telescope repair missions due to safety concerns and budget issues. This decision follows President Bush's announcement of a new…
Beginning of Heavy Artillery Withdrawal from Kabul - 2004-01-15
Militant fighters have started withdrawing heavy artillery from Kabul over two years after an international agreement on disarmament. The Northern Alliance, which helped oust the…
Concerns of Police and Fire Officials in Portugal Over Security Issues in European Championship Football Matches - 2004-01-13
Portuguese police and fire officials are worried about inadequate security preparations for the upcoming European Championship, citing a lack of training and personnel. Concerns have…
Report by Shahid: Interview with Mr. Sami about the Current Situation and Future of the People's Mojahedin Organization - 2004-01-11
In an interview, Mr. Sami discusses the current status and future prospects of the People's Mojahedin Organization. This conversation is significant as it reflects the…
Cyprus Greek Officials Doubt Turkey's Commitment
Greek Cypriot officials are skeptical about Turkey's commitment to UN efforts for resolving Cyprus's division. Turkey's recent statements suggest support for a bi-zonal solution, which…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: National Conference of Iranian Republicans in Berlin - 2004-01-09
The national conference of Iranian Republicans took place in Berlin, reported by Nasrin Mahdavi from Voice of America. This event highlights the activities of Iranian…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: An Interview with Homayoun Payvar about Engineer Amir Payvar - 2004-01-06
Nazi Baghlari interviews Homayoun Payvar about his father, Engineer Amir Payvar, highlighting his contributions to cinema and political activism. This conversation sheds light on the…
Tickets for Bam Citadel to Be Sold
To support the reconstruction of the Bam Citadel, symbolic tickets for visits will be sold in museums across Iran. Ahmad Mohit Tabatabai announced this initiative…
Rally of Supporters of the National Council of Resistance (MEK) in Front of the American Embassy in Berlin - 2004-01-03
Supporters of the National Council of Resistance (MEK) gathered in front of the American Embassy in Berlin to express their views. This event highlights the…
The Bam Earthquake Did Not Spare the Shazdeh Garden in Mahan Either
The recent earthquake in Bam has also caused damage to the historic Shazdeh Garden in Mahan, as reported by Ahmad Mohit Tabatabai of Iran's Cultural…
Do Dictators Even Care About Human Lives? - Pouya Arjomand
The article questions whether dictators value human lives, particularly in the context of Iran's vulnerability to earthquakes. It argues that the government prioritizes censorship and…