February 2004
North Korea Blames the U.S. for the Failure of Recent Beijing Negotiations - 2004-02-29
North Korea has accused the U.S. of being responsible for the failure of recent nuclear negotiations in Beijing. While North Korea demands a change in…
Rejection of Human Rights Advocates' Request to Attend Terrorists' Trial in Guantanamo - 2004-02-24
Human rights organizations have had their request to attend the trials of suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay denied by the U.S. Department of Defense. This…
Rise of Religious Conservatives in Iran to Control Parliament
Iran's religious conservatives appear poised to gain control of the parliament following controversial elections, potentially signaling the end of the reformist movement. Voter turnout was…
Conservatives Have Secured Over 146 Seats Out of 289 - 2004-02-21
Conservative candidates in Iran's parliamentary elections have won a significant majority, securing over 146 seats. This victory comes despite the exclusion of many reformist candidates…
140 Japanese Ground Troops Depart for Iraq
140 Japanese soldiers have been deployed to Iraq for a humanitarian mission, joining existing troops in Samawah. This deployment comes amid increased security measures in…
Iran's Interior Ministry Claims Conservatives Secured Majority Votes - 2004-02-21
The Iranian Interior Ministry claims that conservatives won a decisive victory in the recent parliamentary elections, following the disqualification of thousands of reformist candidates. This…
New Tactic by the Islamic Republic to Secure Votes from Students!
Iranian officials are implementing a new strategy to boost voter turnout among students by offering to increase their discipline grades for participating in the elections.…
Meeting between Ahmed Maher and Kamal Kharrazi on the sidelines of the Tehran Economic Conference - 2004-02-18
Ahmed Maher and Kamal Kharrazi met to discuss restoring diplomatic relations between Egypt and Iran, which were cut off 25 years ago. This meeting occurred…
Registration of Seven Afghan Widows to Join the Police Force
Seven Afghan widows have registered to join the police force, marking a significant step for women's participation in law enforcement in Afghanistan. This initiative, supported…
End of the First Day of Talks Between India and Pakistan in Islamabad - 2004-02-16
India and Pakistan wrapped up the first day of a three-day official dialogue in Islamabad, characterized as friendly and constructive. Both sides proposed frameworks for…
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry Denies Rumor of Abdul Qadeer Khan's Heart Attack - 2004-02-16
The Pakistani Foreign Ministry has refuted rumors about Abdul Qadeer Khan's health, asserting he is well. Khan, a key figure in Pakistan's nuclear program, recently…
Meeting of Indian and Pakistani Officials to Resolve Kashmir Issue - 2004-02-15
Indian and Pakistani officials are meeting to discuss the Kashmir issue, aiming to set the stage for a future meeting between their foreign ministers. This…
550 Reformist Candidates Withdraw from Upcoming Parliamentary Elections
550 reformist candidates have withdrawn from the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran in protest against the disqualification of thousands of other liberal candidates. This situation…
Negotiations Between U.S. and South Korea on Withdrawal of American Troops from Seoul - 2004-02-14
U.S. and South Korean officials are in negotiations about the withdrawal of American troops from Seoul, with an agreement close but not finalized due to…
Jordan's Military Prosecutor Accuses 4 Men of Conspiracy to Attack U.S. Targets
Four men have been accused in Jordan of plotting to attack U.S. targets, including a Ministry of Finance employee who is currently at large. This…
The United States Sends a Diplomatic Delegation to Jerusalem - 2004-02-13
The U.S. is dispatching a diplomatic team to Jerusalem to assess Israel's withdrawal plan from Gaza settlements and its potential impact on the peace process.…
Commemorative Stamp of Hossein Rezazadeh to be Printed
The Iranian government is honoring weightlifting champion Hossein Rezazadeh by issuing a commemorative stamp. The event will be celebrated with a ceremony attended by high-ranking…
Meeting of Security Officials and Experts from 16 Asian Countries in Almaty - 2004-02-11
Security officials and experts from 16 Asian countries convened in Almaty to establish a legal framework for a regional security organization. The discussions will focus…
Pakistan to Share Findings on Nuclear Technology Transfer to North Korea with Japan - 2004-02-11
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has pledged to share investigation results regarding illegal nuclear technology transfers to North Korea with Japan. This follows admissions by Pakistani…
Germany to Host an International Conference on Afghanistan
Germany will host an international conference on Afghanistan from March 31, focusing on financial support and political future. Hamid Karzai's government is seeking $30 billion…
India Successfully Tests Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
India has successfully tested a short-range surface-to-air missile called Trishul, launched from Odisha. This development is significant as both India and Pakistan frequently engage in…
Knowledge and Society: Interview with Dr. Mansour Panah, Cosmetic Surgeon and Head of the Laser Center - 2004-02-05
The article features an interview with Dr. Mansour Panah, a cosmetic surgeon discussing the global desire for a fit body and the ineffectiveness of various…
Moscow: Russian Officials Did Not Accept Bribes from Saddam Hussein's Regime - 2004-02-04
The Russian Foreign Ministry has denied allegations that its officials accepted bribes from Saddam Hussein's regime, asserting that all oil exports were part of the…
Bomb Explosion Near a Commercial Center in Southern Russia - 2004-02-03
A bomb exploded near a commercial center in Vladikavkaz, southern Russia, resulting in at least one death and several injuries, including military personnel. This incident…