January 2004
Over a Thousand Schools Closed in Southern Thailand
Over a thousand schools in southern Thailand have been closed due to escalating violence between Muslims and Buddhists, resulting in multiple deaths including that of…
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…
The Spread of Avian Influenza Has Reached China
Avian influenza has spread to China, with cases confirmed in ducks on a farm near Vietnam. This outbreak poses a risk to millions living near…
Bird Flu Outbreak Spreads to Seventh Asian Country
Bird flu has spread to a seventh Asian country, with Indonesia reporting millions of chickens killed. The outbreak has already resulted in fatalities in Vietnam…
Japan Suspends Chicken and Chick Imports from Thailand
Japan has suspended imports of chicken and chicks from Thailand due to concerns over avian influenza, with the EU considering similar measures. This decision follows…
Asian Boxing Championship: Iranian Athletes Miss Olympic Qualification
The Iranian national boxing team lost all three of their matches at the 22nd Asian Boxing Championship, failing to qualify for the Olympics. This outcome…