Bush visits the United Kingdom.
Istanbul blast kills 27 people.
US warns of more terrorist attacks.
Michael Jackson charged for child molestation.
DECEMBER 2003
China's PM visits the United States.
The former Iraqi dictator was captured in Tikrit.
Saddam's capture brings joy to the world.
Mad cow disease found in the United States.
JANUARY 2004
Gilligan quits BBC over Kelly row.
Bush resists Iraq WMD probe calls.
WHO urges China to take urgent action as deadly bird flu spreads.
Abdullah Badawi becomes the fifth prime minister of Malaysia.
World's tallest buiding, Taipei 101, opens.
35 injured as attackers bombed mosque in western India.
Jemaah Islamiah group 'rebuilding', Singapore warns.
DECEMBER 2003
A researcher caught SARS in a laboratory in Taiwan.
Powerful earthquake hits Iran.
Many Asian countries ban beef imports from the US.
Gas field explosion kills many people in Southwest China.
JANUARY 2004
Bird flu virus hits many countries in Asia.
Thai PM in trouble for hiding bird flu outbreak.
Affected Asian countries have started culling chickens.
Rugby World Cup 2003 - Australia
New Zealand trash France (40-13) in the 3rd placing.
Australia and England get into the grand final.
England revels in World Cup glory.
DECEMBER 2003
22nd SEA Games - Vietnam
Host country tops the medal tally.
The next SEA games will be held in Philippines.
JANUARY 2004
Tennis: Australian Open
Henin Hardenne lifts Australian crown.
Agassi's Aussie Open winning streak ended by Super Safin.
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