August 2004
U.S. Men's Olympic Basketball Team Defeats Turkey
The U.S. men's Olympic basketball team won a friendly match against Turkey 79-67. Despite a late surge from Turkey, the U.S. maintained their lead with…
Fars Al-Zahrani, a Saudi militant, arrested
Fars Al-Zahrani, a wanted Saudi militant, has been arrested by security forces. He is part of a list of suspected terrorists pursued by Saudi authorities,…
Indonesian President's Visit to Saudi Arabia - 2004-08-06
Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri is visiting Saudi Arabia to discuss Iraq and other matters, including the potential deployment of Muslim troops to Iraq. Indonesia opposes…
Babar Ahmad to Remain in Custody Until Next Court Session
Babar Ahmad, a British suspect, has been ordered to remain in custody until his next court hearing on August 13 due to U.S. allegations of…
Increased Security Measures at Rome Airport - 2004-08-05
Italian authorities have increased security at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Airport due to threats from the Abu Hafs al-Masri Brigades, who claim to be linked…
Two Men Arrested on Terrorism Charges in New York - 2004-08-05
Two imams in Albany, Yasin Mohiuddin Aref and Mohammad Moshref Hussain, were arrested for allegedly aiding terrorism and laundering money for a federal agent posing…
Claims of Torture by Three British Released from Guantanamo Detention Center
Three British detainees released from Guantanamo allege systematic abuse during their detention, including beatings and deprivation of sleep. U.S. officials, including Secretary of the Navy…
Four Guards Killed in Suicide Bombings in Tashkent
On Friday, suicide bombings in Tashkent resulted in the deaths of four guards, including a police officer. The attacks targeted U.S. and Israeli embassies and…
Editor of Asia Newspaper Released on Bail
Iraj Jamshidi, editor of Asia newspaper, has been ordered to be released on bail after spending over a year in prison for publishing a photo…
Dialogue Between the Foreign Ministers of Malaysia and Thailand - 2004-08-02
Malaysia and Thailand are set to approve a joint plan aimed at improving conditions in southern provinces predominantly inhabited by Muslims. The foreign ministers of…
Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan Claims Responsibility for Tashkent Explosion
The Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan has taken responsibility for a recent explosion in Tashkent, contradicting President Islam Karimov's claims that Hizb ut-Tahrir was involved. The…
North Korea Cancels Negotiations Scheduled for Tuesday in Seoul
North Korea has canceled planned negotiations with South Korea following a mass defection of North Koreans to the South. South Korean officials are seeking clarification…
Perpetrators of the Suicide Bombings on Friday in Uzbekistan - 2004-08-01
On Friday, suicide bombings targeted the US and Israeli embassies in Uzbekistan, resulting in at least three deaths. President Islam Karimov attributed the attacks to…
Meeting of Iranian Political Activists with Swedish Foreign Ministry Representative Regarding Political Prisoners in Iran - 2004-08-01
Iranian political activists, including Dr. Mehrdad Darvishpour, met with a Swedish Foreign Ministry representative to discuss the plight of political prisoners in Iran. The meeting…