July 2004
Hashem Aghajeri Released on Bail
Hashem Aghajeri, a history professor, has been released on bail after being imprisoned for nearly two years for remarks made during a speech. He was…
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…
Australian Prime Minister's Concerns About the Safety of Athletes at the Athens Olympics
Australian Prime Minister John Howard has raised concerns about the safety of Australian athletes at the Athens Olympics. Despite being satisfied with the Greek government's…
Oil Prices on New York Stock Exchange Reach Highest Level in 21 Years - 2004-07-29
Oil prices surged to a 21-year high on the New York Stock Exchange due to concerns over potential production cuts from Yukos, Russia's largest oil…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Reconstruction of the 'Eden' Garden in Iraq - 2004-07-28
A multi-million dollar project is set to reconstruct the historical Eden Garden in Iraq. The report highlights the significance of this site and its restoration.…
UN: Severe Poverty in the Southern African Region is Increasing
The UN reports that severe poverty in the southern African region has been increasing for the past 20 years, with 47% of the population living…
Chilean Court Orders Investigation into Pinochet's Bank Accounts - 2004-07-21
A Chilean court has initiated an investigation into Augusto Pinochet's bank accounts following allegations of hidden funds amounting to eight million dollars. President Ricardo Lagos…
Over One Billion Dollars in Aid for Haiti Over the Next Two Years - 2004-07-21
An international conference in Washington has secured over one billion dollars in aid for Haiti over the next two years, with the U.S. pledging an…
US Foreign Aid Bill for the Upcoming Fiscal Year - 2004-07-16
The US House of Representatives has approved a foreign aid bill allocating $19 billion for the next fiscal year, focusing on military and economic support…
Participants at AIDS Conference Call for Increased Funding for Research
At the international AIDS conference in Thailand, experts urged for more funding for research on new prevention methods, particularly those that empower women. Nelson Mandela…
Afghan Officials Arrest Senior Taliban Commander
Afghan authorities have arrested Mullah Mujahid, a senior Taliban commander, who confessed to distributing over a million dollars to Taliban supporters. This arrest comes amid…
Lawsuit Against an Arab Bank for Supporting Palestinian Terrorism - 2004-07-07
Five American families have sued an Arab bank for allegedly supporting Palestinian terrorism by channeling funds from Saudi Arabia to terrorists. They are seeking $875…
American Fighter Pilot Found at Fault
In 2002, an American fighter pilot mistakenly bombed a location in Afghanistan, killing four Canadians. Major Harry Schmidt was found negligent and will have a…
John Kerry: The U.S. Will Need More International Partners for Stability in Iraq
John Kerry emphasizes the need for increased international cooperation to stabilize Iraq and transition it to democracy. He argues that the current U.S. approach requires…
Despite Allocating Billions for Iraq's Reconstruction, Only a Tiny Fraction Has Been Spent
The White House reported that only 2% of the $10.3 billion budget for Iraq's reconstruction has been spent as of June 22, 2004. Despite ongoing…