July 2004
The Deadline Set by Iraqi Insurgents for Executing One of the 7 Hostages Has Expired
The deadline for executing one of the seven hostages held by Iraqi insurgents has passed with no news on their fate. Mediators are still working…
Four French Detainees Appear in Anti-Terrorism Court in Paris - 2004-07-30
Four French detainees from Guantanamo Bay are appearing in an anti-terrorism court in Paris, potentially facing charges of conspiracy to commit terrorism. Their return follows…
Glasgow Celtic Defeats Manchester United 2-1 - 2004-07-29
Glasgow Celtic won their first match of the American tour by defeating Manchester United 2-1. Craig Beattie scored the decisive goal in the 71st minute.…
Mohammad Mamdouh Qutb, the kidnapped Egyptian diplomat, announces his release
Mohammad Mamdouh Qutb, an Egyptian diplomat kidnapped in Baghdad, has been released. Militants are actively targeting foreign nationals in Iraq, demanding that their employers cease…
Militants in Iraq Threaten to Kill Two Jordanian Drivers
Militants in Iraq have kidnapped two Jordanian drivers and threatened to execute them unless their employer ceases operations within 72 hours. They have also extended…
Three Railway Employees in Turkey Charged with Negligence
Three railway employees in Turkey have been arrested following a train derailment that killed 37 people. The government faces accusations of attempting to cover up…
Kenya Urges Its Citizens to Leave Iraq Immediately - 2004-07-22
Kenya has called for its citizens to leave Iraq due to rising violence and hostage situations involving foreign truck drivers. Militants have threatened to execute…
Six Foreign Truck Drivers Taken Hostage in Iraq
A militant group in Iraq has taken six foreign truck drivers hostage, threatening to execute them if their countries do not withdraw their citizens. The…
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The Philippines has withdrawn all its troops from Iraq due to threats from militants against a Filipino hostage.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…
World Anti-Doping Agency: Professional Tennis Officials Should Not Exonerate 7 Tennis Players from Doping Charges - 2004-07-18
The World Anti-Doping Agency has criticized professional tennis officials for exonerating seven players who tested positive for steroids. The agency argues that the players' claims…
Philippine Government Succumbs to Kidnappers' Demands
The Philippine government has decided to withdraw its peacekeeping troops from Iraq to meet the demands of kidnappers holding a Filipino citizen hostage. This decision…
Philippines Withdraws Humanitarian Force from Iraq - 2004-07-16
The Philippines is withdrawing its humanitarian forces from Iraq to secure the release of a hostage, Angelo dela Cruz. The decision follows demands from Iraqi…
Philippine Hostage to Be Released Upon Departure of Last Filipino Soldier from Iraq - 2004-07-15
Iraqi insurgents announced they would release a Filipino hostage once the last Filipino soldier departs Iraq. This ultimatum highlights the ongoing tensions and threats faced…
Yemen Officially Accuses 6 Individuals of Bombing a U.S. Navy Ship
Yemen has charged six Al-Qaeda suspects with the bombing of a U.S. Navy ship in Aden nearly four years ago, resulting in 15 American deaths.…
Iraq Rejects Jordan's Proposal to Send Troops to the Country
Iraq has rejected Jordan's offer to send troops, citing sensitivities around foreign military involvement. Yemen expressed willingness to send troops under specific conditions, while Bahrain…
Defense Lawyers: Government Must Justify Detention of 9 Suspected Terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Defense lawyers in the U.S. are demanding the government explain the detention of 9 suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay. This includes three French and two…
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…
Legendary Actor Marlon Brando Passes Away in Los Angeles
Marlon Brando, a legendary actor, has died at the age of 80 in Los Angeles. His lawyer confirmed the news, but the cause of death…