April 2004
Iraqi Oil Minister: Full Oil Export Operations Resumed in Basra
Iraqi Oil Minister Ibrahim Bahr al-Uloom announced that oil export operations in Basra have resumed after a temporary shutdown due to suicide bomb attacks. The…
Uzbekistan National Futsal Team Fails to Compete Against Iran
The Iran national futsal team defeated Uzbekistan 8-1 in the Asian Championship qualifiers, with Vahid Shamsaei scoring four goals. This victory secured Iran's advancement to…
Shamsai Tops Scoring Table in Asian Futsal Championship
Vahid Shamsai leads the scoring table in the Asian Futsal Championship, having scored 13 goals in just two matches. This performance highlights his significant contribution…
Parliamentary Elections to be Held Tomorrow in India - 2004-04-19
India's parliamentary elections are set to begin tomorrow, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party expected to maintain power. The opposition Congress Party is campaigning on…
Iran Crowned Champion of Asian Freestyle Wrestling
Iran's national freestyle wrestling team won the Asian Championship, securing three gold medals, two silver medals, and one bronze medal. Key victories included Fereydoun Ghanbari…
African National Congress Secures One Third of Electoral Seats - 2004-04-18
The African National Congress (ANC) won 70% of the votes in South Africa's recent parliamentary elections, securing over 270 out of 400 seats. This victory…
Iran's U-23 Football Team Defeats China 2-1
Iran's U-23 football team defeated China 2-1 in a crucial Olympic qualifying match, bouncing back from a previous loss. The victory puts Iran in a…
Participation of 4000 Athletes in the Athens Paralympics
The 2004 Athens Paralympics will feature 4000 athletes from 143 countries competing in 19 sports. This event is significant as it marks the first time…
Opposition Protests Against President Chen Shui-bian in Taiwan - April 10, 2004
Over 100,000 protesters in Taiwan demonstrated against President Chen Shui-bian's election victory and called for an independent investigation into an assassination attempt on him. The…
Abdelaziz Bouteflika Wins with 83% of Votes in Algerian Elections
Abdelaziz Bouteflika won the Algerian presidential election with 83% of the votes, despite claims of fraud from his main rival, Ali Benflis. The U.S. government…
The Ninth South Asian Games Concluded
The ninth South Asian Games ended with India leading the medal tally, followed by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Afghanistan, competing for the first time, secured…
Two More Suspects Arrested in Connection with Madrid Train Bombings - 2004-04-05
Two additional suspects linked to the Madrid train bombings have been arrested, raising the total number of detainees to 17. The arrests occurred in Madrid…
Three Bombing Suspects and One Police Officer Killed in Madrid Explosion - 2004-04-04
In a police operation in Madrid, three bombing suspects detonated themselves, killing one officer and injuring several others. The suspects were linked to a previous…