January 2004
Men's Luge Competitions at the World Cup in Austria - 2004-01-26
George Hackl, a German luge athlete, won a World Cup event in Austria, tying the record for most wins. Despite his victory, Italian Armin Zöggeler…
Iran's Parliament Approves Changes to Public Election Law - 2004-01-25
Iran's Parliament has passed amendments to the election law that limit the Guardian Council's ability to disqualify candidates, particularly targeting reformists. This change comes after…
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…
Muhammad Reza Noroozpour's Blog Focused on Media and Journalists - 2004-01-17
The article highlights the significant growth of Persian blogs, which now rank third globally after English and Portuguese blogs. The NITLE Blog Census reports that…
FAO Calls for Funds to Rebuild Agriculture in Bam
The FAO has requested $2.5 million to help rebuild agriculture in Bam following a devastating earthquake. This funding is crucial for restoring water supplies and…
Mikhail Saakashvili Moves Towards a Major Victory in the Georgian Presidential Election - 2004-01-07
Mikhail Saakashvili is poised for a significant victory in the Georgian presidential election, having received 96% of the votes counted so far. His leadership during…
The Number of Israeli Outposts Recently Dismantled Reaches Six
Israel has dismantled six outposts in recent weeks due to U.S. pressure to stop settlement activities in Palestinian areas. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Defense…