April 13, 2004

The Bangkok Subway opens for limited public trials. (Channel NewsAsia)
Shanghai modifies its interpretation of the People's Republic of China's One Child Policy, allowing all divorced residents who remarry to have a second child without penalty. (VOA) (Guardian)
April 13th 2004 Press Conference of the President is held at 8:30 p.m. EST by George W. Bush in The East Room of the White House.
A provisional report from the Sept. 11 Commission states that the FBI was hampered in its fight against terrorism by poor intelligence, insufficient staffing and resources and a bureaucratic culture. (Sydney Morning Herald) (Washington Post)