February 2004
President Jean-Bertrand Aristide Leaves Haiti - 2004-02-29
President Jean-Bertrand Aristide has left Haiti amid armed uprising and international pressure to resign. He is reportedly heading to the Dominican Republic and seeking asylum…
Armed Groups of Government Supporters Have Shut Down the Capital of Haiti - 2004-02-27
Armed groups supporting the Haitian government have shut down the capital in response to advancing rebels. The rebels have taken control of key cities and…
Avian Influenza in Asia Could Cost Governments Over $100 Million
The outbreak of avian influenza in Asia is projected to cost governments over $100 million, significantly impacting the poultry industry due to import bans. The…
An Egyptian Man Stabbed Two Foreign Tourists in Cairo
An Egyptian man stabbed two foreign tourists in Cairo, citing anger over Middle Eastern events as his motivation. The victims, an Australian man and a…
Germany and France Say They Do Not Support U.S. Proposal for NATO Involvement in Iraq Reconstruction - 2004-02-08
Germany and France have expressed their opposition to the U.S. proposal for NATO to participate in Iraq's reconstruction. While Germany is open to NATO deployment…