May 2004
Britain Sends 370 More Troops to Iraq - 2004-05-27
Britain is deploying an additional 370 troops to Iraq, raising its military presence to about 8,900. Defense Minister Geoff Hoon announced this in Parliament and…
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…
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…
President of Honduras: Honduran Soldiers Have Started to Leave Iraq - 2004-05-12
Honduran President Ricardo Maduro announced that Honduran soldiers have started leaving Iraq, with some already in Kuwait. This decision follows Spain's announcement to withdraw its…
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,…
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…