May 2004
Paris Court Finds French Man Guilty of Ties to Terrorist Group
A Paris court convicted David Courtailler of having ties to a terrorist group and sentenced him to two years in prison. He was involved in…
Iran's Foreign Minister to Meet with Spanish Leaders Tonight in Madrid - 2004-05-25
Iran's Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi is set to meet with Spanish leaders tonight after a canceled meeting due to Spain's invitation to exiled royals. This…
London Strategic Studies Institute; Al-Qaeda has over 18,000 militants ready to attack
A report from the London Strategic Studies Institute reveals that Al-Qaeda has over 18,000 militants ready to attack, with numbers increasing due to the Iraq…
Iran's Foreign Minister Cancels Trip to Spain
Iran's Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi canceled his trip to Spain in response to the attendance of the late Shah's relatives at a royal wedding. This…
Marriage of Prince Felipe, Heir to the Spanish Throne - 2004-05-23
Prince Felipe of Spain married Letizia Ortiz in a grand ceremony attended by 1,600 guests and watched by an estimated one billion people worldwide. Letizia,…
Greek Army to Secure National Railway Network During Olympic Games
The Greek Army will secure the railway network during the Athens Olympic Games due to heightened security concerns following the Madrid train bombings. Over 70,000…
Announcement of Five Candidate Cities for Hosting the 2012 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has shortlisted five cities for the 2012 Olympics: New York, London, Madrid, Moscow, and Paris. These cities must now demonstrate their…
European Swimming Championships in Madrid - 2004-05-10
At the European Swimming Championships in Madrid, Russia won gold in duet synchronized swimming, with Spain and France taking silver and bronze. The Russian duo,…
Spanish Police Arrest Moroccan Man in Connection with Passenger Train Bombings
Spanish police arrested a Moroccan man linked to the March 11 train bombings in Madrid. This arrest is part of a broader investigation into the…
FBI Arrests American Lawyer as Witness in Madrid Bombings - 2004-05-07
The FBI has arrested Brandon Mayfield, an American lawyer, as a witness in the Madrid bombings that killed 191 people. Spanish authorities suspect Moroccan Islamic…
Preventing Potential Terrorist Attacks on Urban Rail Systems in the U.S. - 2004-05-05
The U.S. government is implementing a 30-day pilot program to enhance security in passenger rail systems following recent terrorist threats. Asa Hutchinson and Tom Ridge…