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…
One-Day Conference of Asian Countries to Combat Avian Influenza - 2004-01-28
Asian countries convened a one-day conference to address the avian influenza outbreak affecting at least nine countries and Taiwan. They agreed to enhance surveillance and…
Political Arrests and Torture in Azerbaijan - 2004-01-23
Since Ilham Aliyev assumed power three months ago, Azerbaijan has seen a surge in political arrests and torture, with reports indicating nearly one thousand arrests…
Iranian Teachers Protest Economic Hardships, Leading to School Closures
Iranian teachers have initiated strikes due to unpaid wages and ongoing labor issues, leading to the closure of numerous schools in major provinces. This protest…
Spirit Finds Possible Evidence of Water on Mars - 2004-01-15
The Spirit rover has found potential evidence of past water flow on Mars shortly after its landing. Scientists are cautiously optimistic about the discovery, which…
Bomb Explosion in Stadium in Southern Philippines Results in At Least Ten Deaths
A bomb exploded in a crowded stadium in Parang, southern Philippines, during a basketball game, killing at least ten and injuring over forty. The police…
Tony Blair's Unexpected Visit to Southern Iraq - 2004-01-04
Tony Blair unexpectedly visited British soldiers in southern Iraq, thanking them for their role in the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. He emphasized the importance of…
Ten Killed in Bomb Blast in War-Torn Aceh
A bomb explosion in Aceh, Indonesia, killed ten people and injured 45 during a New Year's Eve music event. The Indonesian army blamed the Free…