January 2004
Castro Accuses President Bush of Colluding with a Mafia Organization to Assassinate Him - 2004-01-30
Fidel Castro has accused President Bush of conspiring with a Cuban-American mafia to assassinate him during a speech in Havana. The White House has not…
The United States Sends a Scientific Delegation to Assist in Combating the Avian Influenza Outbreak in Asia
The U.S. has sent a team of six experts to Vietnam to help combat avian influenza, which has already claimed several lives in Vietnam and…
Cuban Freedom Advocates Urge Bartholomew to Raise Human Rights Issues with Castro - 2004-01-26
Cuban human rights advocates are urging Greek Orthodox leader Bartholomew to discuss human rights with Fidel Castro during his visit. Oswaldo Payá has called for…
On This Day, January 27: Apollo 1 Caught Fire and Burned - 2004-01-25
On January 27, 1967, three American astronauts tragically lost their lives in a fire during the Apollo 1 test. This incident highlights the dangers of…
NATO Peacekeepers Begin Mission in Northern Afghanistan - 2004-01-07
NATO peacekeepers, including 170 German soldiers, have commenced their mission in Kunduz, Afghanistan, taking over from U.S. forces. This deployment is part of a broader…