April 2004
Progress in Afghanistan
Arman FM, Afghanistan's first private radio station, celebrates its first anniversary amidst preparations for parliamentary elections in September 2004, with nearly two million Afghans registered…
President Bush Expresses Outrage Over American Soldiers' Mistreatment of Iraqi Prisoners - 2004-04-30
President Bush expressed outrage over the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners by American soldiers after disturbing photos surfaced. Six American soldiers have been charged, and investigations…
Islamic Apartheid - April 29, 2004
The article discusses the concept of 'Islamic apartheid' in Iran, criticizing the ruling regime for its actions that contradict its claims of promoting pure Islam.…
Clash Between Armed Men and Security Forces in Damascus Leaves 4 Dead
A violent clash in Damascus's diplomatic district resulted in the deaths of 4 individuals, including armed men, a police officer, and a civilian. The incident…
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…
Interview with Engineer Kourosh Nasrati, Computer Consultant - April 24, 2004
The article features an interview with Engineer Kourosh Nasrati, a computer consultant and software instructor who advises the Iranian Ministry of Health. This discussion highlights…
Turkey Criticizes Canadian Parliament's Decision Regarding Armenian Genocide in World War II - 2004-04-22
Turkey has condemned the Canadian Parliament's resolution recognizing the Armenian genocide, accusing lawmakers of catering to marginal groups. This decision, passed with a significant majority,…
Iran Denies Report of Arresting Two Experts for Providing Nuclear Secrets to Foreigners - 2004-04-21
Iran's Minister of Intelligence has denied reports of the arrest of two experts for allegedly sharing nuclear secrets with foreigners. The claims originated from an…
Iraqis Have Established a Court to Try Saddam Hussein - 2004-04-21
Iraqi leaders have formed a court to prosecute Saddam Hussein and members of his regime, with a panel of judges and prosecutors appointed by the…
Three Czech Hostages Abducted in Iraq on Sunday Have Been Released - 2004-04-16
Three Czech journalists kidnapped in Iraq have been released and are safe at their embassy. A Chinese national was also freed recently, while Japanese hostages…
Russia Evacuates More Civilians from Iraq - 2004-04-16
Russia has evacuated additional civilians from Iraq amid safety concerns, warning that it cannot ensure the safety of those who remain. The evacuation included 117…
A Japanese Court Grants Asylum to a Kurdish-Turk Man
A Japanese court has granted asylum to a Kurdish-Turk man, rejecting the government's refusal to recognize him as a refugee. The court's decision is based…
France Advises Its Citizens to Leave Iraq - 2004-04-13
French authorities have recommended that citizens in Iraq leave the country due to safety concerns, particularly in light of ongoing kidnappings. This statement reflects France's…
Reports of Iranian Interference in Iraqi Affairs - 2004-04-12
U.S. military officials in Iraq claim that Iran is involved in destabilizing activities, particularly concerning the influence of radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. Tehran denies receiving…
Kazakhstan Will Not Withdraw Its Soldiers from Iraq - 2004-04-09
Kazakhstan's government has decided not to withdraw its soldiers from Iraq despite rising violence in the region. The Minister of Defense indicated that the deployment…
The President of Pakistan has pledged to continue dialogue with India - 2004-04-09
The President of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf, has committed to ongoing dialogue with India, emphasizing that sustainable peace in the region hinges on a just…
Canada says one of its citizens has been kidnapped in Iraq - 2004-04-09
A Canadian citizen, Fazil Ehsan Fazil, has been kidnapped in Iraq, bringing the total number of hostages to six. The Canadian government is seeking information…
The Afghan Government Sends Hundreds of Soldiers to Faryab Province
The Afghan government is deploying hundreds of soldiers to Faryab province to address escalating conflict between a warlord and government forces. This move aims to…
At least 24 killed in clashes in Najaf
Armed clashes in Najaf resulted in at least 24 deaths, primarily among protesters loyal to Muqtada al-Sadr, who were opposing the suppression of the Al-Hawza…