United States Minor Outlying Islands
July 2004
Training of Iraqi Security Forces to Begin Next Month - 2004-07-31
NATO countries have agreed to send a team to train Iraqi security forces starting next month, following a resolution of command disputes between the U.S.…
U.S. Secretary of State's Visit to Baghdad - 2004-07-30
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell visited Baghdad unexpectedly to reaffirm U.S. support for Iraq's interim government. He promised to accelerate financial aid aimed at…
Third Day of NATO Ambassadors' Talks on Training Iraqi Security Forces - 2004-07-30
NATO ambassadors are in negotiations to resolve U.S.-France disagreements over the training of Iraqi security forces. NATO has committed to training these forces, but France…
The U.S. Softens Its Proposed Resolution on Sudan
The U.S. has revised its proposed resolution on Sudan by removing economic sanctions but still threatens the Sudanese government with economic actions if it does…
Discussion on Reducing the Number of Ukrainian Soldiers in Iraq - 2004-07-29
Ukraine is discussing reducing its troop presence in Iraq, involving the U.S. and Poland in the talks. The discussions began in Warsaw and continued at…
Saudi Arabia and the U.S. Discuss the Possibility of Forming an Islamic Security Force in Iraq
Saudi Arabia and the U.S. are exploring the formation of an Islamic security force to assist in Iraq, as discussed by Saudi Foreign Minister Saud…
African Union Plans to Deploy Peacekeeping Force to Sudan - 2004-07-29
The African Union plans to send a peacekeeping force to Sudan to disarm militias in Darfur and protect civilians. The U.S. is urging Sudan to…
Egypt Requests More Time from the U.S. for the Sudanese Government
Egypt has asked the U.S. to grant the Sudanese government more time to disarm Arab militias in Darfur. This request comes amid concerns from the…
The U.S. Sends Food Aid to North Korea - 2004-07-24
The U.S. is sending 50,000 tons of food aid to North Korea despite ongoing tensions over its nuclear program. This aid aims to alleviate the…
The United States to Provide 50,000 Tons of Food Aid to North Korea - 2004-07-24
The U.S. plans to send 50,000 tons of food aid to North Korea in response to a request from the World Food Program, despite concerns…
NATO Sends 2,000 Spanish and Italian Soldiers to Afghanistan - 2004-07-24
NATO is deploying 2,000 soldiers from Spain and Italy to Afghanistan to enhance security before the presidential elections, following a request from the U.S. Hamid…
Report Witness: Press Conference of Ms. Thuraya Wardah, Minister of Immigration of Iraq - 2004-07-23
In a press conference, Iraqi Minister of Immigration Thuraya Wardah emphasized national identity over foreign allegiance, stating that the priority is for Iraq to experience…
Agreement Between Japan and the United States to Resume Beef Trade - 2004-07-23
Japan and the U.S. have agreed to resume beef trade after concluding that current testing methods cannot detect mad cow disease in calves. This agreement…
Lawyers for Saddam Hussein Request Assistance from European Court of Human Rights - 2004-07-22
Lawyers for Saddam Hussein are seeking help from the European Court of Human Rights to access their client and ensure compliance with the Geneva Conventions…
The U.S. Sends Armed Special Forces to Greece - 2004-07-21
The U.S. is sending 400 armed special forces to Greece for the upcoming Olympic Games, alongside Israeli and British security personnel. This move raises concerns…
UN Weapons Inspectors Will Soon Return to Iraq - 2004-07-20
UN weapons inspectors are set to return to Iraq to prepare a final report on the absence of weapons of mass destruction. This mission, led…
Philippines Withdraws All Troops from Iraq - 2004-07-20
The Philippines has withdrawn all its troops from Iraq due to threats from militants against a Filipino hostage. This decision was made despite opposition from…
UN General Assembly Calls on Israel to Comply with ICJ Ruling
The UN General Assembly is set to vote on a resolution urging Israel to comply with an ICJ ruling that deemed its security barrier in…
United Nations Releases Annual Human Development Report - 2004-07-15
The United Nations has released its annual Human Development Report, emphasizing the importance of inclusive policies for minority groups in achieving stability. Norway ranks highest…
U.S. Criticism of the Philippines - 2004-07-13
The U.S. has criticized the Philippines for announcing a potential withdrawal of its troops from Iraq due to pressure from kidnappers. This situation involves U.S.…
UN Health Workers Unable to Vaccinate Children Due to Violence in Darfur - 2004-07-11
UN health workers are unable to vaccinate over 500,000 children in Darfur due to severe violence. The situation is exacerbated by the displacement of Black…
Warning from Sudan's Foreign Minister
Sudan's Foreign Minister Mustafa Ismail warns that UN sanctions over the Darfur crisis will weaken the government's resolution efforts and undermine agreements with the UN.…
Presidential Election in Afghanistan to be Held on October 9
The presidential election in Afghanistan is scheduled for October 9, while parliamentary elections have been postponed to April. Hamid Karzai will run against multiple candidates…
Exchange of British Prisoners for Saudi Detainees
The U.S. agreed to exchange five Saudi detainees from Guantanamo for five British citizens held in Saudi Arabia on terrorism charges. This deal was contingent…
The United States Calls for Punishment of Arab Militias in Sudan at the UN Security Council
The U.S. has urged the UN Security Council to impose sanctions on Arab militias in Sudan for atrocities against black civilians in Darfur. Andrew Natsios…
US Welcomes Yemen and Jordan's Readiness to Send Troops to Iraq
The US has expressed support for Yemen and Jordan's willingness to deploy troops to Iraq amidst ongoing violence. Insurgent attacks continue, including rocket strikes in…
Colombian Government Officially Begins Peace Talks with Right-Wing Militias
The Colombian government has initiated peace talks with right-wing militias to disarm them and end a long-standing civil conflict. President Alvaro Uribe has set a…
Kofi Annan to Pressure Sudanese Government to Improve Security Situation in Darfur - 2004-07-02
Kofi Annan is urging the Sudanese government to enhance security for displaced people in Darfur. His visit follows a warning from the U.S. about potential…
US Proposal for Arms and Travel Sanctions on Sudanese Arab Militias - 2004-07-01
The US has proposed UN sanctions against Sudanese Arab militias accused of atrocities in Darfur. This follows Secretary of State Colin Powell's visit to Sudan.…