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| Nov.1 |
Washington |
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Bush unveils pandemic flu strategy The plan calls for investing in technology for vaccine production and breaking down barriers to bring it quicker
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Syria |
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UN probe 'can quiz key Syrians' |
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Jerusalem |
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Israel approves EU inspectors |
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Paris |
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Sixth night of riots
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| Nov.2 |
Paris |
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Chirac urges calm as riots spread
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Pakistan |
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Quake toll reaches 73,000
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Paris |
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Seventh night of violence |
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Pakistan |
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Quake: Second wave of death feared |
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Honduras |
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Rain hinders Hurricane Beta relief |
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| Nov.3 |
Paris |
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Gunfire as riots intensify |
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Paris |
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Rioters shoot at police
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Argentina |
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Bush arrives for Summit of the Americas |
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China |
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New bird flu outbreaks |
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| Nov.4 |
France |
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Riots spread beyond Paris Youths burned buildings and more than 500 vehicles in the 8hth consecutive night of rioting. 80 arrests were made | |
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Pakistan |
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Pakistan postpones F-16 purchases |
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Argentina |
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Summit protest turns violent Protesters set one building on fire as the leaders of 34 nations began the fourth Summit of the Americas
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| Nov.5 |
Somalia |
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Cruise ship repels pirates The Seabourn Spirit sailing has beaten back gunmen in speedboats who opened fire | |
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Iraq |
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Offensive kills dozens of insurgents |
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Paris |
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Crisis talks over riots |
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Argentina |
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Americas summit ends without consensus There is no agreeing whether to restart talks on a free trade zone stretching from Alaska to Chile | |
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Paris |
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Riots rage a 10th angry night Arson fires burned in the central and southern parts of the nation. 2 schools in Grigny were set ablaze | |
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| Nov.6 |
Paris |
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Unrest reaches French capital |
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Brazil |
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Bush meets with Silva |
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Paris |
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Chirac in crisis talks on riots |
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Paris |
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Chirac vows to punish rioters French President: The absolute priority is to reestablish security and public order
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Azerbaijan |
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Ruling party 'wins' polls
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Indiana |
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Killer tornado strikes |
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Chile |
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Fujimori under arrest Peru's disgraced ex-President, wanted there on human rights abuse, was arrested during a surprise visit | |
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Paris |
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Police shot by rioting mob |
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Northeast China |
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Six million birds culled |
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| Nov.7 |
Paris |
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Riots claim first victim
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Kashmir |
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Tension as Kashmiri aid exchanged |
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Switzerland |
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WHO: Human flu pandemic inevitable |
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Sydney |
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17 held in Australia terror swoop Prosecutors began outlining planned attacks against citizens after police made arrests on terrorism charges
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Iraq |
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Chalabi to visit U.S. before Iraq election |
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| Nov.8 |
Baghdad |
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Hussein co-defendant's lawyer killed
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Paris |
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Anti-riot powers extended |
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London |
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Protesters greet China's Hu |
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Paris |
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Government declared state of emergency Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin: the republic 'at an hour of truth' | |
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France |
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Riots defy emergency plan |
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| Nov.9 |
Indonesia |
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Bali bomb maker reported killed |
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France |
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Towns get emergency powers |
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Switzerland |
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$1bn sought in world bird flu fight |
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Jordan |
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57 killed in 3 hotel blasts
Map of Amman Jordan Suicide attackers detonated nearly simultaneous explosions at hotels in downtown Amman | |
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Jerusalem |
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Peres ousted as Labor Party chief
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Jordan |
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'Al-Qaeda link' to blasts |
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| Nov.10 |
Jordan |
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Al-Zarqawi's group claims terror blasts
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Baghdad |
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At least 34 dead in suicide blast |
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Liberia |
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Johnson-Sirleaf claims presidential win A win would make Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Africa's first-ever elected female leader if it is officially certified | |
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Mosul |
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Rice on surprise visit
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| Nov.11 |
Iraq |
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Key fugitive Saddam aide dead Former ruling Baath party says that Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, 63, has died
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Paris |
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Paris bans weekend gatherings Police banned any gathering that might provoke disorder in city this weekend
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Liberia |
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Protesters face tear gas
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Liberia |
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U.N. sends 'signal' to Taylor |
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| Nov.12 |
Baghdad |
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Annan calls for Iraq reconciliation
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Tel Aviv |
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Decade after murder, Israel mourn Rabin
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Southern France |
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Riot erupts in Lyon city centre |
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| Nov.13 |
Jordan |
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'Failed bomber' confesses
Map of Amman Jordan An Iraqi woman in custody has said she tried to blow herself up with her husband in an Amman hotel | |
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Jerusalem |
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Rice pushes for Middle East peace |
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Sydney |
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Terror accused nuclear link |
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| Nov.14 |
Uzbekistan |
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Andijan suspects given jail terms An court has found 15 men guilty of trying to overthrow the government, in a case which drew international criticism
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West Bank |
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Rice: Gaza border deal 'in sight' |
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Moscow |
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Russians held in China spy probe |
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Paris |
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Cabinet seeks to extend crisis law |
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Paris |
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Chirac vows firm action on unrest
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Venezuela |
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Chavez and Fox recall ambassadors |
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Karachi |
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Car bomb hits restaurant |
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| Nov.15 |
Spain |
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'Secret CIA flights' probed There are claims that CIA planes carrying terror suspects made secret stopovers on Spanish soil | |
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Jerusalem |
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Israelis, Palestinians reach deal on Gaza
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Baghdad |
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Detainees 'found starving' The government begun an investigation into the abuse of more than 170 detainees held by Iraqi forces | |
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Paris |
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Lawmakers back new powers a draft law is extending emergency powers by 3 months to quell urban unrest
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Japan |
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Bush pushes China over freedoms |
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Washington |
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US 'troubled' by Iraq abuse claim |
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| Nov.16 |
Washington |
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U.S. admits using white phosphorous
Map of Pentagon USA Pentagon acknowledged that U.S. troops used white phosphorous as a weapon against insurgent strongholds | |
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Tunisia |
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Deal averts Internet showdown The US wins its fight to stay in charge of the internet at the World Summit on the Information Society
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China |
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First human bird flu cases confirmed
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South Korea |
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Bush seeks Asian unity on N. Korea |
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Iraq |
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Five U.S. Marines killed in firefight |
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| Nov.17 |
Jerusalem |
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Sharon agrees to early Israel vote |
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Baghdad |
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Iraq official defends 'torture' facility |
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Sri Lanka |
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Deadly blast mars vote |
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South Korea |
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APEC leaders gather amid protests |
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Washington |
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Conrad Black indicted on fraud charges |
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Sri Lanka |
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Rajapakse 'wins' poll
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Cuba |
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Castro mocks Parkinson's report |
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| Nov.18 |
Iraq |
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Suicide bombers kill dozens in 2 cities
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Iran |
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IAEA: Iran obtained A-bomb recipe |
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Jordan |
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Zarqawi: Jordanians not targeted
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Pakistan |
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Quake donor conference to begin |
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Sri Lanka |
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President Rajapakse swears in |
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| Nov.19 |
Pakistan |
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Aid pledges top $5.4bn Campaigning and lobbying at an international donors conference yielded pledges of $3 billion to assist Pakistan
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Iraq |
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Suicide bomber kills 35 at funeral The funeral is for the father of the man who heads the city council in the town of Abu Sayda
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Peru |
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Ex-airline owner arrested on drug charges |
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| Nov.20 |
Beijing |
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Bush asks China to expand freedoms
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Iran |
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Iran to block U.N. nuclear inspections
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China |
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Nalbandian win Masters Cup |
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Cairo |
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Talabani offers insurgents talks |
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Jerusalem |
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Sharon to quit Likud party Prime Minister is set to quit his ruling party and run separately in next year's elections | |
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Jerusalem |
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Labor pulls out of Sharon government |
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| Nov.21 |
Iraq |
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Iraqis killed as U.S. fires on car |
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UN |
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U.N.: 40m now have AIDS virus |
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Jerusalem |
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New Sharon party 'aims for peace' PM aims to 'lay the foundations for a peace settlement' with the Palestinians via his new political party | |
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Paris |
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Railworkers begin strike |
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Global |
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Global moves to combat flu threat |
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| Nov.22 |
Berlin |
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Merkel sworn Angela Merkel was sworn as Germany's 8th post-World War II leader and its first female chancellor | |
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Washington |
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Would-be Bush assassin could face life |
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Northeast China |
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Harbin water supplies cut off
Map of Harbin China Emergency measures are in force amid fears the city's drinking water could be contaminated after an explosion | |
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| Nov.23 |
Iraq |
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U.S. general: Iraqi army can't be rushed |
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Paris |
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Chirac welcomes Merkel |
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Chile |
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Pinochet faces tax fraud charges |
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Iran |
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MPs reject oil minister |
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Zimbabwe |
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Zimbabwe officials' assets frozen by US
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Northeast China |
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Toxic slick flows into Harbin
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| Nov.24 |
Jordan |
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King urges war on Islamic militancy |
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Chile |
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Pinochet charged over dissidents Former military ruler has been ordered to stay under house arrest | |
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Beijing |
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China warns Russia of toxic slick |
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Northeast China |
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Toxic leak was 100 tonnes
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| Nov.25 |
Gaza |
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Palestinians take over key border Abbas has presided over a ceremony marking the official re-opening of the border between the Strip and Egypt | |
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Syria |
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Syria agrees to U.N. questioning Syria agreed to allow investigators to question its officials over Hariri's assassination in Vienna
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India |
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Flood bus plunges kill 75
2 packed passenger buses were swept away in floods in Tamil Nadu state. Death toll could rise much higher
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England |
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Football legend George Best dies
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China |
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Oil firm apologizes for toxic slick |
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Australia |
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Lara secures new Test runs record |
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Southern China |
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12 killed in quake |
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| Nov.26 |
Azerbaijan |
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Police break up mass rally
Police in Baku have used truncheons, tear gas and water cannon to disperse a protest over the election results
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Washington |
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US condemns Azeri rally policing |
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Northeast China |
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Harbin ready to restore water supply |
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Canada |
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$4.3bn deal to fight native poverty
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| Nov.27 |
Iraq |
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Ex-PM: Abuse as bad as Saddam era
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Southern Iran |
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Strong earthquake kills 10 |
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Northeast China |
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Harbin water supply resumes |
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Northeast China |
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169 workers die in mine blast
Map of Heilongjiang China More than 100 missing after an explosion at a colliery at the Dongfeng mine in Heilongjiang province | |
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Egypt |
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Muslim Brotherhood's poll success The Brotherhood is winning 28 seats in legislative elections despite restrictions on voting | |
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Baghdad |
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Clark to join Saddam defense |
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| Nov.28 |
Baghdad |
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Hussein trial adjourned amid rancor Saddam trial hears first witness. The chief judge adjourned proceedings until December 5 after defendants complained
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Canada |
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Government thrown out Prime Minister Martin's government has been ousted in a no-confidence vote. 3 opposition parties were united | |
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Venezuela |
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Venezuela signs Spain arms deal
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Jerusalem |
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Kadima Party lays out principles |
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Barcelona |
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Ronaldinho scoops European award |
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Bangladesh |
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Blasts kill 6 |
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| Nov.29 |
Iraq |
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Video airs of purported hostages Al-Jazeera broadcast a video issued by an unknown group showing what it claimed were 4 hostages | |
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Vatican |
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Vatican issues gay policy document
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Congo |
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Dozens die in train crash |
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Jerusalem |
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Peres to quit Labor, back Sharon Israeli Channel 10: Former Israeli Prime Minister will resign from the Labor Party | |
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CIA |
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US probes secret CIA jail claim |
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Venezuela |
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Opposition quit poll |
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Washington |
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US 'to reduce its forces in Iraq' |
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| Nov.30 |
Washington |
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Bush outlines Iraq 'victory plan' The President has said he will not accept 'anything less than complete victory' in Iraq | |
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Berlin |
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Merkel defiant over German hostage |
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Washington |
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Report: U.S. buys positive press in Iraq One of the programs reportedly paid a consulting firm and Iraqi newspapers to plant favorable stories
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UN |
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Biggest annual appeal launched
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|
2005 |
| Nov.4 |
Pakistan |
Pakistan postpones F-16 purchases |
| Nov.5 |
Iraq |
Offensive kills dozens of insurgents |
| Nov.6 |
Paris |
Unrest reaches French capital |
| Nov.11 |
Liberia |
U.N. sends 'signal' to Taylor |
| Nov.12 |
Baghdad |
Annan calls for Iraq reconciliation
| Nov.16 |
Washington |
U.S. admits using white phosphorous
Map of Pentagon USA Pentagon acknowledged that U.S. troops used white phosphorous as a weapon against insurgent strongholds | |
| Nov.16 |
Iraq |
Five U.S. Marines killed in firefight |
| Nov.18 |
Iran |
IAEA: Iran obtained A-bomb recipe |
| Nov.20 |
Iran |
Iran to block U.N. nuclear inspections
| Nov.21 |
Iraq |
Iraqis killed as U.S. fires on car |
| Nov.23 |
Iraq |
U.S. general: Iraqi army can't be rushed |
| Nov.24 |
Jordan |
King urges war on Islamic militancy |
| Nov.28 |
Venezuela |
Venezuela signs Spain arms deal
| Nov.29 |
Washington |
US 'to reduce its forces in Iraq' |
| Nov.30 |
Washington |
Bush outlines Iraq 'victory plan' The President has said he will not accept 'anything less than complete victory' in Iraq | |
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2005 |
| Nov.1 |
Washington |
Bush unveils pandemic flu strategy The plan calls for investing in technology for vaccine production and breaking down barriers to bring it quicker
| Nov.2 |
Pakistan |
Quake toll reaches 73,000
| Nov.2 |
Pakistan |
Quake: Second wave of death feared |
| Nov.2 |
Honduras |
Rain hinders Hurricane Beta relief |
| Nov.3 |
China |
New bird flu outbreaks |
| Nov.5 |
Somalia |
Cruise ship repels pirates The Seabourn Spirit sailing has beaten back gunmen in speedboats who opened fire | |
| Nov.6 |
Indiana |
Killer tornado strikes |
| Nov.6 |
Northeast China |
Six million birds culled |
| Nov.7 |
Switzerland |
WHO: Human flu pandemic inevitable |
| Nov.9 |
Switzerland |
$1bn sought in world bird flu fight |
| Nov.16 |
China |
First human bird flu cases confirmed
| Nov.21 |
UN |
U.N.: 40m now have AIDS virus |
| Nov.21 |
Global |
Global moves to combat flu threat |
| Nov.22 |
Northeast China |
Harbin water supplies cut off
Map of Harbin China Emergency measures are in force amid fears the city's drinking water could be contaminated after an explosion | |
| Nov.23 |
Northeast China |
Toxic slick flows into Harbin
| Nov.24 |
Beijing |
China warns Russia of toxic slick |
| Nov.24 |
Northeast China |
Toxic leak was 100 tonnes
| Nov.25 |
India |
Flood bus plunges kill 75
2 packed passenger buses were swept away in floods in Tamil Nadu state. Death toll could rise much higher
| Nov.25 |
China |
Oil firm apologizes for toxic slick |
| Nov.25 |
Southern China |
12 killed in quake |
| Nov.26 |
Northeast China |
Harbin ready to restore water supply |
| Nov.27 |
Southern Iran |
Strong earthquake kills 10 |
| Nov.27 |
Northeast China |
Harbin water supply resumes |
| Nov.27 |
Northeast China |
169 workers die in mine blast
Map of Heilongjiang China More than 100 missing after an explosion at a colliery at the Dongfeng mine in Heilongjiang province | |
| Nov.29 |
Congo |
Dozens die in train crash |
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|
2005 |
| Nov.20 |
China |
Nalbandian win Masters Cup |
| Nov.25 |
England |
Football legend George Best dies
| Nov.25 |
Australia |
Lara secures new Test runs record |
| Nov.28 |
Barcelona |
Ronaldinho scoops European award |
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|
2005 |
| Nov.4 |
Pakistan |
Pakistan postpones F-16 purchases |
| Nov.9 |
Switzerland |
$1bn sought in world bird flu fight |
| Nov.16 |
Tunisia |
Deal averts Internet showdown The US wins its fight to stay in charge of the internet at the World Summit on the Information Society
| Nov.19 |
Peru |
Ex-airline owner arrested on drug charges |
| Nov.21 |
Paris |
Railworkers begin strike |
| Nov.23 |
Iran |
MPs reject oil minister |
| Nov.25 |
China |
Oil firm apologizes for toxic slick |
| Nov.26 |
Canada |
$4.3bn deal to fight native poverty
| Nov.28 |
Venezuela |
Venezuela signs Spain arms deal
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|
2005 |
| Nov.1 |
Paris |
Sixth night of riots
| Nov.2 |
Paris |
Seventh night of violence |
| Nov.3 |
Paris |
Gunfire as riots intensify |
| Nov.3 |
Paris |
Rioters shoot at police
| Nov.4 |
France |
Riots spread beyond Paris Youths burned buildings and more than 500 vehicles in the 8hth consecutive night of rioting. 80 arrests were made | |
| Nov.5 |
Somalia |
Cruise ship repels pirates The Seabourn Spirit sailing has beaten back gunmen in speedboats who opened fire | |
| Nov.5 |
Paris |
Riots rage a 10th angry night Arson fires burned in the central and southern parts of the nation. 2 schools in Grigny were set ablaze | |
| Nov.6 |
Chile |
Fujimori under arrest Peru's disgraced ex-President, wanted there on human rights abuse, was arrested during a surprise visit | |
| Nov.6 |
Paris |
Police shot by rioting mob |
| Nov.7 |
Paris |
Riots claim first victim
| Nov.7 |
Sydney |
17 held in Australia terror swoop Prosecutors began outlining planned attacks against citizens after police made arrests on terrorism charges
| Nov.8 |
Baghdad |
Hussein co-defendant's lawyer killed
| Nov.8 |
Paris |
Anti-riot powers extended |
| Nov.8 |
France |
Riots defy emergency plan |
| Nov.9 |
Indonesia |
Bali bomb maker reported killed |
| Nov.9 |
Jordan |
57 killed in 3 hotel blasts
Map of Amman Jordan Suicide attackers detonated nearly simultaneous explosions at hotels in downtown Amman | |
| Nov.9 |
Jordan |
'Al-Qaeda link' to blasts |
| Nov.10 |
Jordan |
Al-Zarqawi's group claims terror blasts
| Nov.10 |
Baghdad |
At least 34 dead in suicide blast |
| Nov.11 |
Iraq |
Key fugitive Saddam aide dead Former ruling Baath party says that Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, 63, has died
| Nov.11 |
Paris |
Paris bans weekend gatherings Police banned any gathering that might provoke disorder in city this weekend
| Nov.12 |
Southern France |
Riot erupts in Lyon city centre |
| Nov.13 |
Jordan |
'Failed bomber' confesses
Map of Amman Jordan An Iraqi woman in custody has said she tried to blow herself up with her husband in an Amman hotel | |
| Nov.13 |
Sydney |
Terror accused nuclear link |
| Nov.14 |
Uzbekistan |
Andijan suspects given jail terms An court has found 15 men guilty of trying to overthrow the government, in a case which drew international criticism
| Nov.14 |
Moscow |
Russians held in China spy probe |
| Nov.14 |
Karachi |
Car bomb hits restaurant |
| Nov.15 |
Baghdad |
Detainees 'found starving' The government begun an investigation into the abuse of more than 170 detainees held by Iraqi forces | |
| Nov.17 |
Sri Lanka |
Deadly blast mars vote |
| Nov.17 |
Washington |
Conrad Black indicted on fraud charges |
| Nov.18 |
Iraq |
Suicide bombers kill dozens in 2 cities
| Nov.18 |
Jordan |
Zarqawi: Jordanians not targeted
| Nov.19 |
Iraq |
Suicide bomber kills 35 at funeral The funeral is for the father of the man who heads the city council in the town of Abu Sayda
| Nov.19 |
Peru |
Ex-airline owner arrested on drug charges |
| Nov.22 |
Washington |
Would-be Bush assassin could face life |
| Nov.23 |
Chile |
Pinochet faces tax fraud charges |
| Nov.24 |
Chile |
Pinochet charged over dissidents Former military ruler has been ordered to stay under house arrest | |
| Nov.27 |
Baghdad |
Clark to join Saddam defense |
| Nov.28 |
Baghdad |
Hussein trial adjourned amid rancor Saddam trial hears first witness. The chief judge adjourned proceedings until December 5 after defendants complained
| Nov.28 |
Bangladesh |
Blasts kill 6 |
| Nov.29 |
Iraq |
Video airs of purported hostages Al-Jazeera broadcast a video issued by an unknown group showing what it claimed were 4 hostages | |
|
|
2005 |
| Nov.1 |
Washington |
Bush unveils pandemic flu strategy The plan calls for investing in technology for vaccine production and breaking down barriers to bring it quicker
| Nov.1 |
Syria |
UN probe 'can quiz key Syrians' |
| Nov.1 |
Jerusalem |
Israel approves EU inspectors |
| Nov.2 |
Paris |
Chirac urges calm as riots spread
| Nov.3 |
Argentina |
Bush arrives for Summit of the Americas |
| Nov.4 |
Argentina |
Summit protest turns violent Protesters set one building on fire as the leaders of 34 nations began the fourth Summit of the Americas
| Nov.5 |
Paris |
Crisis talks over riots |
| Nov.5 |
Argentina |
Americas summit ends without consensus There is no agreeing whether to restart talks on a free trade zone stretching from Alaska to Chile | |
| Nov.6 |
Brazil |
Bush meets with Silva |
| Nov.6 |
Paris |
Chirac in crisis talks on riots |
| Nov.6 |
Paris |
Chirac vows to punish rioters French President: The absolute priority is to reestablish security and public order
| Nov.6 |
Azerbaijan |
Ruling party 'wins' polls
| Nov.6 |
Chile |
Fujimori under arrest Peru's disgraced ex-President, wanted there on human rights abuse, was arrested during a surprise visit | |
| Nov.7 |
Kashmir |
Tension as Kashmiri aid exchanged |
| Nov.7 |
Iraq |
Chalabi to visit U.S. before Iraq election |
| Nov.8 |
Paris |
Anti-riot powers extended |
| Nov.8 |
London |
Protesters greet China's Hu |
| Nov.8 |
Paris |
Government declared state of emergency Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin: the republic 'at an hour of truth' | |
| Nov.9 |
France |
Towns get emergency powers |
| Nov.9 |
Jerusalem |
Peres ousted as Labor Party chief
| Nov.10 |
Liberia |
Johnson-Sirleaf claims presidential win A win would make Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Africa's first-ever elected female leader if it is officially certified | |
| Nov.10 |
Mosul |
Rice on surprise visit
| Nov.11 |
Liberia |
Protesters face tear gas
| Nov.12 |
Baghdad |
Annan calls for Iraq reconciliation
| Nov.12 |
Tel Aviv |
Decade after murder, Israel mourn Rabin
| Nov.13 |
Jerusalem |
Rice pushes for Middle East peace |
| Nov.14 |
Uzbekistan |
Andijan suspects given jail terms An court has found 15 men guilty of trying to overthrow the government, in a case which drew international criticism
| Nov.14 |
West Bank |
Rice: Gaza border deal 'in sight' |
| Nov.14 |
Paris |
Cabinet seeks to extend crisis law |
| Nov.14 |
Paris |
Chirac vows firm action on unrest
| Nov.14 |
Venezuela |
Chavez and Fox recall ambassadors |
| Nov.15 |
Spain |
'Secret CIA flights' probed There are claims that CIA planes carrying terror suspects made secret stopovers on Spanish soil | |
| Nov.15 |
Jerusalem |
Israelis, Palestinians reach deal on Gaza
| Nov.15 |
Baghdad |
Detainees 'found starving' The government begun an investigation into the abuse of more than 170 detainees held by Iraqi forces | |
| Nov.15 |
Paris |
Lawmakers back new powers a draft law is extending emergency powers by 3 months to quell urban unrest
| Nov.15 |
Japan |
Bush pushes China over freedoms |
| Nov.15 |
Washington |
US 'troubled' by Iraq abuse claim |
| Nov.16 |
South Korea |
Bush seeks Asian unity on N. Korea |
| Nov.17 |
Jerusalem |
Sharon agrees to early Israel vote |
| Nov.17 |
Baghdad |
Iraq official defends 'torture' facility |
| Nov.17 |
South Korea |
APEC leaders gather amid protests |
| Nov.17 |
Sri Lanka |
Rajapakse 'wins' poll
| Nov.17 |
Cuba |
Castro mocks Parkinson's report |
| Nov.18 |
Pakistan |
Quake donor conference to begin |
| Nov.18 |
Sri Lanka |
President Rajapakse swears in |
| Nov.19 |
Pakistan |
Aid pledges top $5.4bn Campaigning and lobbying at an international donors conference yielded pledges of $3 billion to assist Pakistan
| Nov.20 |
Beijing |
Bush asks China to expand freedoms
| Nov.20 |
Cairo |
Talabani offers insurgents talks |
| Nov.20 |
Jerusalem |
Sharon to quit Likud party Prime Minister is set to quit his ruling party and run separately in next year's elections | |
| Nov.20 |
Jerusalem |
Labor pulls out of Sharon government |
| Nov.21 |
Jerusalem |
New Sharon party 'aims for peace' PM aims to 'lay the foundations for a peace settlement' with the Palestinians via his new political party | |
| Nov.22 |
Berlin |
Merkel sworn Angela Merkel was sworn as Germany's 8th post-World War II leader and its first female chancellor | |
| Nov.23 |
Paris |
Chirac welcomes Merkel |
| Nov.23 |
Iran |
MPs reject oil minister |
| Nov.23 |
Zimbabwe |
Zimbabwe officials' assets frozen by US
| Nov.24 |
Jordan |
King urges war on Islamic militancy |
| Nov.24 |
Chile |
Pinochet charged over dissidents Former military ruler has been ordered to stay under house arrest | |
| Nov.25 |
Gaza |
Palestinians take over key border Abbas has presided over a ceremony marking the official re-opening of the border between the Strip and Egypt | |
| Nov.25 |
Syria |
Syria agrees to U.N. questioning Syria agreed to allow investigators to question its officials over Hariri's assassination in Vienna
| Nov.26 |
Azerbaijan |
Police break up mass rally
Police in Baku have used truncheons, tear gas and water cannon to disperse a protest over the election results
| Nov.26 |
Washington |
US condemns Azeri rally policing |
| Nov.26 |
Canada |
$4.3bn deal to fight native poverty
| Nov.27 |
Iraq |
Ex-PM: Abuse as bad as Saddam era
| Nov.27 |
Egypt |
Muslim Brotherhood's poll success The Brotherhood is winning 28 seats in legislative elections despite restrictions on voting | |
| Nov.28 |
Canada |
Government thrown out Prime Minister Martin's government has been ousted in a no-confidence vote. 3 opposition parties were united | |
| Nov.28 |
Jerusalem |
Kadima Party lays out principles |
| Nov.29 |
Vatican |
Vatican issues gay policy document
| Nov.29 |
Jerusalem |
Peres to quit Labor, back Sharon Israeli Channel 10: Former Israeli Prime Minister will resign from the Labor Party | |
| Nov.29 |
CIA |
US probes secret CIA jail claim |
| Nov.29 |
Venezuela |
Opposition quit poll |
| Nov.30 |
Berlin |
Merkel defiant over German hostage |
| Nov.30 |
Washington |
Report: U.S. buys positive press in Iraq One of the programs reportedly paid a consulting firm and Iraqi newspapers to plant favorable stories
| Nov.30 |
UN |
Biggest annual appeal launched