United States Minor Outlying Islands
August 2004
March of Tens of Thousands of Supporters of the President of Venezuela - 2004-08-09
Tens of thousands of Hugo Chavez's supporters marched in Caracas ahead of a referendum on his presidency, urging a 'no' vote. Chavez predicted victory and…
Mohammad Khatami's Speech in the Parliament of Azerbaijan - 2004-08-06
During his visit to Azerbaijan, Iranian President Mohammad Khatami criticized unilateral international policies and emphasized the need for dialogue to achieve peace. He and Azerbaijani…
Rafah Border Crossing Between Egypt and Gaza Reopened
The Rafah border crossing has reopened after a three-week closure, allowing stranded Palestinians to return home. The U.S. had pushed for this reopening amid ongoing…
Arrest of 20 Suspected Al-Qaeda Militants in Pakistan in Recent Weeks - 2004-08-05
Pakistan has arrested 20 suspected Al-Qaeda militants, with some being Pakistani and others foreign. The arrests were based on intelligence, but Pakistan denied sharing this…
Improvements in the Quality of New North Korean Missiles - 2004-08-04
North Korea is reportedly improving the accuracy and reliability of its missile systems, which could pose a threat to the U.S. This development occurs amid…
Two Senior Al-Qaeda Members Arrested in Pakistan - 2004-08-03
Two senior Al-Qaeda members have been arrested in Pakistan, identified as African nationals. The U.S. has placed a multi-million dollar bounty on one of the…