July 2004
Delay in Masters Tennis Tournament in Canada Due to Rain - 2004-07-28
The Masters tennis tournament in Toronto has been delayed due to rain. Notable players involved include defending champion Andy Roddick and second seed Andre Agassi.…
Lance Armstrong Sets Unprecedented Record with Victory in Tour de France - 2004-07-26
Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France for the sixth time, setting a record that no cyclist had achieved before. This victory is significant as…
Australian Foreign Minister Criticizes Spain and the Philippines
Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer criticized Spain and the Philippines for their troop withdrawals from Iraq, linking it to increased terrorist threats. A group called…
Juan Miguel Mercado Leads Stage Eighteen of the Tour de France
Juan Miguel Mercado won the eighteenth stage of the Tour de France, while Lance Armstrong remains in a strong position to win his sixth consecutive…
Lance Armstrong Wins Stage Thirteen of the Tour de France
Lance Armstrong won the thirteenth stage of the Tour de France, finishing 22 seconds behind the overall leader Thomas Voeckler. This victory marks Armstrong's ongoing…
Results from the Mercedes-Benz Tennis Cup in Germany - 2004-07-15
The Mercedes-Benz Tennis Cup in Stuttgart saw Gaston Gaudio come back to win his match after losing the first set, while other notable players like…
French Police Arrest Two Suspected Members of Basque Separatist Organization
French police arrested a 38-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman suspected of being members of the Basque separatist group ETA. They were found with firearms…
A Moroccan Officially Charged with Collaborating with a Terrorist Group in Spain - 2004-07-15
A Moroccan man has been officially charged with collaborating with a terrorist group in Spain related to the Madrid train bombings. At least 15 other…
Norwegian cyclist Thor Hushovd wins the eighth stage of the Tour de France
Norwegian cyclist Thor Hushovd won the eighth stage of the Tour de France, while Thomas Voeckler from France remains the overall leader. Lance Armstrong, aiming…
Fed Cup Tennis: France Takes a 2-0 Lead Over Italy
France's women's tennis team has taken a commanding 2-0 lead against Italy in the Fed Cup quarterfinals, with notable victories from Emilie Loit and Mary…
Bulls Gored Three Bullfighters During Bullfighting Display
During the San Fermín festival in Pamplona, three bullfighters were gored by bulls, with several others injured. The festival attracts thousands of participants from around…
Start of the Tour de France Cycling Competition - 2004-07-03
The Tour de France cycling competition commenced today, with Lance Armstrong aiming for his sixth consecutive victory. The race is expected to be highly competitive,…
A Document Describes Spain as the Weakest Link in the Coalition in Iraq - 2004-07-01
Al-Qaeda's analysis indicated that terrorist attacks on Spain would compel the country to withdraw its troops from Iraq. Following the March 11 bombings, which killed…