January 2004
Castro Accuses President Bush of Colluding with a Mafia Organization to Assassinate Him - 2004-01-30
Fidel Castro has accused President Bush of conspiring with a Cuban-American mafia to assassinate him during a speech in Havana. The White House has not…
Meeting of Turkish Prime Minister with President Bush at the White House - 2004-01-28
Turkish Prime Minister Erdoğan met with President Bush to discuss Iraqi Kurdish demands for autonomy. Turkey is opposed to this proposal due to fears of…
USA: Components of Libya's Nuclear Weapons Program Transferred to the US - 2004-01-28
The US announced the transfer of components from Libya's nuclear weapons program to a secure location in the US, marking a significant step in the…
New U.S. Team to Search for Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq - 2004-01-24
A new U.S. team led by Charles Duelfer has been appointed to search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, replacing David Kay who had…
Visit of Indian Foreign Minister to the United States - 2004-01-21
Indian Foreign Minister Yashwant Sinha visited the U.S. and met President Bush, who congratulated him on improving India-Pakistan relations. The U.S. is facilitating advanced technology…
Paul Bremer: The U.S. Will Not Change the Date for Transferring Power to the Iraqi Government
Paul Bremer announced that the U.S. will stick to the July 1 deadline for transferring power to Iraq despite opposition from Shiite leader Ayatollah Ali…
U.S. Expresses Satisfaction with Taiwan's Flexibility - 2004-01-17
The U.S. has expressed cautious approval of Taiwan's recent changes regarding a referendum that aims to address Chinese missile presence. Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian is…
President Bush Laid a Wreath at Martin Luther King’s Grave
President Bush laid a wreath at Martin Luther King's grave in Atlanta, coinciding with what could have been King's 75th birthday. This act was met…
Spanish Prime Minister: Trade Restrictions Between the U.S. and the EU Should Be Lifted - 2004-01-13
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar urged the removal of trade barriers between the U.S. and the EU during his visit to Washington. This initiative…
Former US Treasury Secretary's Statements on the Iraq War - 2004-01-13
Former US Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill claims in his new book that President Bush was planning to attack Iraq before the 9/11 attacks and that…
Official Visit of Turkish Prime Minister to the United States at the End of This Month - 2004-01-09
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set to visit the United States on January 28 to meet with President Bush. The meeting aims to…
President Bush Prepares to Propose New Policy for Space Exploration - 2004-01-09
President Bush is set to announce a new space exploration policy that includes plans for lunar missions and a permanent research base on the Moon,…
The U.S. Withdraws Its 400-Member Military Team from Iraq - 2004-01-08
The U.S. has withdrawn a 400-member military team from Iraq that was searching for illegal weapons, indicating a potential shift in expectations regarding the discovery…
Announcement of Final Voting Results in Georgia Delayed Until Friday
The final results of the Georgian elections may be delayed until Friday, with Mikheil Saakashvili poised for a significant victory. President Bush has congratulated Saakashvili…
Mikhail Saakashvili Moves Towards a Major Victory in the Georgian Presidential Election - 2004-01-07
Mikhail Saakashvili is poised for a significant victory in the Georgian presidential election, having received 96% of the votes counted so far. His leadership during…
On This Day, January 4: James Hoban's Design for the White House Selected - 2004-01-04
On January 4, James Hoban's design for the White House was chosen. This event is significant as it marks an important moment in American architectural…
Bush Administration Calls American Delegation's Trip to North Korea a Private Visit - 2004-01-03
The Bush administration has labeled an American delegation's trip to North Korea as a private visit, indicating no official government involvement. The delegation plans to…