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| Jan.1 |
 Ukraine |
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Russia cuts gas supplies| Russia has begun shutting off a pipeline after last-ditch talks failed to settle a price dispute | |
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Gaza |
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Italian hostages freed in Gaza, Yemen
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 Turkey |
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Bird flu suspect dies| A 14-year-old boy was one of 6 people tested for bird flu, and his sister was in a critical and worsening condition | |
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 Hungary |
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Ukraine gas row hits EU supplies Hungary and Poland were the first to have supplies disrupted, as Moscow accused Kiev of stealing EU supplies
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Italy |
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Italians revel in hostage releases |
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Syria |
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Ex-official accused of treason |
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| Jan.2 |
 Bavaria |
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Rink collapse kills 15| Up to 50 people were inside the ice rink in the town of Bad Reichenhall when the roof caved in under heavy snow | |
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Ukraine |
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Russia-Ukraine 'gas war' escalates
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Moscow |
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Russia vows to end gas shortage |
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Iraq |
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Seven die suicide bomb blast |
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USA |
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Search begins for trapped coal miners |
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Bavaria |
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Rescuers search for rink survivors
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West Bank |
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Uncertainty over Palestinian poll |
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| Jan.3 |
Russia |
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Russia restores European gas deliveries |
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Bavaria |
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Rescuers halt rink search |
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USA |
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West Virginia mine rescue accelerated |
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Bavaria |
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Race against time at rink |
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 Russia |
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Russia, Ukraine reach natural gas deal| The Ukrainian natural gas company agreed to a price of $230 per thousand meters of gas | |
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 USA |
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Only one miner reported alive 
Map of Sago West Virginia USA| 26-year-old Randal McCloy critically ill and rushed to hospital | |
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 Indonesia |
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Java village buried by landslide| At least 200 people are feared dead and 100 homes have been swept away by a landslide triggered by rains | |
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| Jan.4 |
Iraq |
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36 killed, 40 wounded in funeral blast
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Turkey |
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Dead boy had bird flu
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Indonesia |
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Hundreds feared dead in landslide
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 Jerusalem |
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Sharon fights for life after stroke Prime Minister was suffering what his doctor called a 'significant' stroke. His powers were transferred to Ehud Olmert
| Doctors diagnosed a cerebral hemorrhage, or bleeding from a blood vessel in the brain. Sharon underwent 6 hours of surgery that appeared to stop the bleeding in his brain. The stroke plunged the country into political uncertainty
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Jerusalem |
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Sharon 'out of surgery' |
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Southern California |
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Young, Horns win epic Rose Bowl |
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| Jan.5 |
 Mecca |
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76 dead in Mecca hotel collapse Map of Mecca| A hotel in Islam's holiest city collapsed as millions of Muslims arrived for the annual Hajj pilgrimage | |
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 Sunni Triangle |
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At least 134 killed in attacks across Iraq| In Ramadi, 80 people were killed when a bomber detonated near an police recruitment and screening drive | |
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Jerusalem |
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Sharon to remain sedated after stroke
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Honduras |
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Prison rioting kills 13 |
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Jerusalem |
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Critical Sharon remains in coma |
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Turkey |
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Third 'bird flu' death in Turkey |
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| Jan.6 |
Jerusalem |
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Sharon has third brain operation |
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Iraq |
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11 U.S. troops killed in attacks |
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Pakistan |
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Quake survivors storm helicopters |
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Mecca |
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Mecca disaster toll rises to 53 |
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Jerusalem |
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Sharon stable after 3rd brain operation Bleeding in Israeli Prime Minister's brain has been stopped and scans show improvement
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| Jan.7 |
Jerusalem |
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Sharon's condition critical but stable
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Mecca |
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Pilgrims descend on Mecca for Hajj
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Jerusalem |
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Doctors plan next step for Sharon |
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| Jan.8 |
Turkey |
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Three new bird flu cases Map of Ankara Turkey| 2 children and an adult, who were hospitalized in the capital, Ankara, have tested positive | |
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Iraq |
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U.S. helicopter crash kills 12
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Jerusalem |
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Doctors decide to awaken Sharon |
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Turkey |
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Bird flu team probes cases |
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| Jan.9 |
 Iran |
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Nuclear research resumed As expected, Iran said it would resume the program
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Jerusalem |
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Sharon able to breathe alone
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Baghdad |
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Suicide bombers kill 23 Iraqi police |
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Turkey |
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Human bird flu spreads |
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 South Korea |
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Scientist's embryo cloning faked An investigation into the pioneering work of cloning scientist Hwang Woo-suk has found further fabrications
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| Jan.10 |
Spain |
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Police holds 20 'Iraq recruiters'
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Jerusalem |
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Sharon moves left hand |
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European Union |
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EU leaders consider Iran action |
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USA |
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Poll finds U.S. split over eavesdropping |
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Southern China |
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2 more bird flu deaths |
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| Jan.11 |
Turkey |
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Turkish bird flu 'may be endemic'
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United Kingdom |
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Blair: Iran U.N. referral 'likely' |
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Turkey |
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Man who shot pope to be released |
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| Jan.12 |
Mecca |
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Hajj stampede kills at least 345 Map of Mecca Saudi Arabia| People have been killed during a symbolic stoning ritual at the annual pilgrimage near Mecca | |
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Turkey |
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Man who shot pope freed| A gray-haired Mehmet Ali Agca left the prison and got into a car amid a chaotic scene created by international media | |
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Berlin |
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Europeans: Refer Iran to U.N. Britain, France and Germany have called for IAEA to refer Iran to the Security Council over the atomic ambitions
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Turkey |
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Pandemic warning as bird flu spreads |
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Washington |
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U.S. backs Europe over nuclear Iran |
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| Jan.13 |
Washington |
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Bush, Merkel united on Iran nuclear issue |
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Saudi Arabia |
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Hajj: Saudis, pilgrims trade blame |
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 West Pakistan |
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Airstrike targeted al-Zawahiri| A CIA strike on a building in village near the Afghan border may have killed Osama bin Laden's most-trusted aide | |
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 Japan |
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Avalanches feared after snow weathermen forecast warmer temperatures and rains in areas hit by recent record snowfalls
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Darfur |
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AU backs UN plan for Sudan force
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| Jan.14 |
West Pakistan |
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'Zawahiri' strike sparks protest
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Pakistan |
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Al-Zawahiri not among 18 killed in airstrike |
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Iran |
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Ahmadinejad lashes back at critics |
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Baghdad |
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Saddam judge 'resigns from trial' |
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Jerusalem |
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Sharon's tests show brain activity |
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 Kuwait |
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Emir dead Sheik Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah, has died, state TV reported. He was the 13th ruler of a 245-year-old dynasty
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| Jan.15 |
Kandahar |
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Bomber targets Nato troops |
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Iran |
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Iran plans Holocaust conference |
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Jerusalem |
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Sharon tracheotomy successful
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 Chile |
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Bachelet wins presidency| Socialist Michelle Bachelet appeared to have won a solid victory to become the country's first woman president | |
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| Jan.16 |
 Liberia |
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First Africa woman leader sworn in Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has been sworn in as Liberia's new president
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Washington |
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U.S. unsure of al-Zawahiri fate |
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Global |
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Donors asked for bird flu funding |
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| Jan.17 |
Moscow |
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Iran crisis: World powers at odds Russia and China: Sanctions are not the best way to resolve international concerns over nuclear program
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Baghdad |
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Journalist's kidnappers make demands
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Beijing |
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Donors to boost bird flu effort |
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| Jan.18 |
European Union |
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Tokyo troubles hit Europe markets |
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Ivory Coast |
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UN Bangladeshi troops flee town |
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 Ivory Coast |
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President calls for calm Laurent Gbagbo has called for his supporters to end violent protests against foreign targets in the main city
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Iran |
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U.S., Europe balk at new talks with Iran
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Pakistan |
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U.S.: Al Qaeda expert near attack |
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Pakistan |
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U.N. resumes quake relief flights |
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| Jan.19 |
 Qatar |
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'Bin Laden' audio tape broadcast| al-Jazeera has broadcast a tape it says was by the al-Qaeda leader, in which offerred long-term truce to the U.S. | |
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Tel Aviv |
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Suicide bomber detonated sandwich shop Between 10 and 12 people were wounded. The bomber was the only person reported killed
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USA |
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Mother pleads for writer's release |
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UN Security Council |
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UN condemns Ivory Coast violence |
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Washington |
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U.S. rejects bin Laden tape's 'truce' offer |
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Hungary |
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Slovak military plane crashes. 42 die| An AN-24 plane believed to be carrying 45 soldiers and 3 crew members has crashed in rugged terrain | |
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| Jan.20 |
Baghdad |
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Shiite-led alliance wins election Most powerful Muslim alliance won the most seats but not a clear majority in the first constitutional parliament
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Moscow |
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Freeze kills at least 40
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| Jan.21 |
 Nepal |
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200 arrested in protests| More than 200 activists and opposition party members were arrested as they organized pro-democracy rallies | |
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 Kosovo |
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President Rugova dies at 61| The literary scholar turned politician was the symbol of the fight for Kosovar self-rule. He was 61 | |
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Nepal |
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Political parties call for nationwide strike
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| Jan.22 |
Bolivia |
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New leader Morales vows change
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North Caucasus |
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Blasts cut Georgia gas, electricity supplies |
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Pakistan |
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Quake relief helicopter missing |
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 Portugal |
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Cavaco Silva won presidential election The former conservative Prime Minister secured 50.6% of the vote, enough to avoid a run-off
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Colorado |
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Steel curtains for Broncos |
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Iraq |
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Many abducted Iraqis found dead |
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 Sudan |
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Sudan dispute dogs African summit Leaders are gathering in Khartoum amid a row over Sudan's bid to chair the body for the next year
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Seattle |
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Seahawks beat Carolina 34-14 in NFC |
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| Jan.23 |
Kenya |
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Many trapped in Nairobi collapse
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Turkey |
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Court drops writer's case |
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 Canada |
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Conservative Harper leads in vote Map of Quebec Canada| Buoyed by a political resurrection in Quebec Stephen Harper appeared poised to become next prime minister | |
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Baghdad |
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New judge to take on Saddam trial
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Montenegro |
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41 dead in train crash |
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| Jan.24 |
Gaza |
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Hamas campaign threatens Fatah Party
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San Francisco Bay Area |
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Disney buys Pixar in $7.4bn deal |
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San Francisco Bay Area |
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Google censors itself for China |
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Vatican |
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First Pope encyclical is on love |
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| Jan.25 |
Washington |
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Report: Army stretched to breaking point The Army has become a 'thin green line' that could snap unless relief comes soon, according to a study
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Gaza |
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Hamas open to coalition with Fatah |
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Washington |
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Pinochet's daughter seeks asylum in U.S. U.S. officials took into custody Lucia Pinochet at an airport because of an arrest warrant in Chile
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West Bank |
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Hamas slashes Fatah majority |
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Melbourne |
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Henin-Hardenne beats Sharapova |
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| Jan.26 |
 Georgia |
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Energy crisis as Georgia freezes President Saakashvili has cut short a visit to the World Economic Forum to deal with a growing crisis
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Melbourne |
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Unseeded Cypriot makes Open final |
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Ukraine |
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Bitter cold kills 181 |
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West Bank |
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Hamas won elections Hamas and Fatah supporters scuffled outside the Palestinian parliament building
| Hamas has operated a network of social and charitable organizations for Palestinians. Mahmoud Abbas urged Hamas to keep negotiations moving forward. Israel demanded that the Palestinian Authority disarm the new ruling party and the other terrorist organizations
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Jerusalem |
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Israel rules out talks with Hamas Israeli interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert ruled out any talks with a Palestinian government including Hamas
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Austria |
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Mozart birthday fever |
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| Jan.27 |
West Bank |
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Abbas urges Hamas to form government
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Switzerland |
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Davos: Gates triples TB research funding |
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Melbourne |
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Federer reaches Australian final |
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Gaza |
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Fatah defeat sparks protest| A mob of up to 2,000 Fatah supporters took to the streets, demanding the resignation of Abbas | |
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Gaza |
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Palestinian groups clash
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Melbourne |
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Amelie Mauresmo wins Australian
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Washington |
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US sends back Pinochet daughter
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| Jan.28 |
Poland |
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Hall collapse traps many. 66 died Map of Katowice Poland| The roof of a trade hall near the city of Katowice has collapsed with up to 500 people inside the building | |
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Iraq |
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Captors: Last chance for demand Kidnappers have renewed their threat to kill four Western hostages unless U.S.-led forces release Iraqi prisoners
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Gaza |
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Hamas leader: 'Palestinian army' possible Khaled Mashaal promised reforms and indicated the possibility of a Palestinian army in the wake of the elections
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Gaza |
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Hamas rejects donor 'blackmail' |
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Poland |
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Arena roof falls; 20 dead, 100 trapped
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Poland |
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At least 60 dead in collapse
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| Jan.29 |
Melbourne |
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Federer triumph in Australian Open
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Poland |
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Poles mourn roof collapse victims |
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Baghdad |
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Hussein angrily walks out on new judge |
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Pakistan |
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Train carriages plunge into ravine |
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Finland |
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President Halonen wins new term
|
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Canada |
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Fire traps 70 inside mine
|
| |
European Union |
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EU hosts last-ditch talks on Iran |
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| Jan.30 |
Belgium |
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'No progress' from EU-Iran talks |
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West Bank |
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Abbas vows to honour peace deals |
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| |
UN |
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Quartet: Hamas must change policy
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| |
 England |
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Iran 'must face Security Council' The permanent members of the U.N. Security Council have agreed Iran should be hauled before that body
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| Jan.31 |
Iran |
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Iran angry at U.N. council move
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| |
Iran |
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Iran 'stepping up uranium work' |
|
| |
Washington |
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Bush made State of the Union address President vows to face dangers head on; has warned of danger and decline if the US fails to face up to threats
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|
| 2006 |
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| Jan.5 |
Sunni Triangle |
At least 134 killed in attacks across Iraq| In Ramadi, 80 people were killed when a bomber detonated near an police recruitment and screening drive | |
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| Jan.6 |
Iraq |
11 U.S. troops killed in attacks |
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| Jan.8 |
Iraq |
U.S. helicopter crash kills 12
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| Jan.9 |
Baghdad |
Suicide bombers kill 23 Iraqi police |
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| Jan.10 |
Spain |
Police holds 20 'Iraq recruiters'
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| Jan.13 |
West Pakistan |
Airstrike targeted al-Zawahiri| A CIA strike on a building in village near the Afghan border may have killed Osama bin Laden's most-trusted aide | |
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| Jan.13 |
Darfur |
AU backs UN plan for Sudan force
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| Jan.14 |
Pakistan |
Al-Zawahiri not among 18 killed in airstrike |
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| Jan.15 |
Kandahar |
Bomber targets Nato troops |
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| Jan.16 |
Washington |
U.S. unsure of al-Zawahiri fate |
|
| Jan.18 |
Ivory Coast |
UN Bangladeshi troops flee town |
|
| Jan.19 |
Washington |
U.S. rejects bin Laden tape's 'truce' offer |
|
| Jan.19 |
Hungary |
Slovak military plane crashes. 42 die| An AN-24 plane believed to be carrying 45 soldiers and 3 crew members has crashed in rugged terrain | |
|
| Jan.25 |
Washington |
Report: Army stretched to breaking point The Army has become a 'thin green line' that could snap unless relief comes soon, according to a study
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| Jan.27 |
Gaza |
Palestinian groups clash
|
| Jan.28 |
Gaza |
Hamas leader: 'Palestinian army' possible Khaled Mashaal promised reforms and indicated the possibility of a Palestinian army in the wake of the elections
|
| Jan.31 |
Iran |
Iran 'stepping up uranium work' |
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| 2006 |
|
| Jan.1 |
Turkey |
Bird flu suspect dies| A 14-year-old boy was one of 6 people tested for bird flu, and his sister was in a critical and worsening condition | |
|
| Jan.2 |
Bavaria |
Rink collapse kills 15| Up to 50 people were inside the ice rink in the town of Bad Reichenhall when the roof caved in under heavy snow | |
|
| Jan.2 |
USA |
Search begins for trapped coal miners |
|
| Jan.2 |
Bavaria |
Rescuers search for rink survivors
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| Jan.3 |
Bavaria |
Rescuers halt rink search |
|
| Jan.3 |
USA |
West Virginia mine rescue accelerated |
|
| Jan.3 |
Bavaria |
Race against time at rink |
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| Jan.3 |
USA |
Only one miner reported alive Map of Sago West Virginia USA| 26-year-old Randal McCloy critically ill and rushed to hospital | |
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| Jan.3 |
Indonesia |
Java village buried by landslide| At least 200 people are feared dead and 100 homes have been swept away by a landslide triggered by rains | |
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| Jan.4 |
Turkey |
Dead boy had bird flu
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| Jan.4 |
Indonesia |
Hundreds feared dead in landslide
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| Jan.5 |
Mecca |
76 dead in Mecca hotel collapse Map of Mecca| A hotel in Islam's holiest city collapsed as millions of Muslims arrived for the annual Hajj pilgrimage | |
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| Jan.5 |
Turkey |
Third 'bird flu' death in Turkey |
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| Jan.6 |
Pakistan |
Quake survivors storm helicopters |
|
| Jan.6 |
Mecca |
Mecca disaster toll rises to 53 |
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| Jan.7 |
Jerusalem |
Doctors plan next step for Sharon |
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| Jan.8 |
Turkey |
Three new bird flu cases Map of Ankara Turkey| 2 children and an adult, who were hospitalized in the capital, Ankara, have tested positive | |
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| Jan.8 |
Iraq |
U.S. helicopter crash kills 12
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| Jan.8 |
Jerusalem |
Doctors decide to awaken Sharon |
|
| Jan.8 |
Turkey |
Bird flu team probes cases |
|
| Jan.9 |
Turkey |
Human bird flu spreads |
|
| Jan.10 |
Southern China |
2 more bird flu deaths |
|
| Jan.11 |
Turkey |
Turkish bird flu 'may be endemic'
|
| Jan.12 |
Mecca |
Hajj stampede kills at least 345 Map of Mecca Saudi Arabia| People have been killed during a symbolic stoning ritual at the annual pilgrimage near Mecca | |
|
| Jan.12 |
Turkey |
Pandemic warning as bird flu spreads |
|
| Jan.13 |
Saudi Arabia |
Hajj: Saudis, pilgrims trade blame |
|
| Jan.13 |
Japan |
Avalanches feared after snow weathermen forecast warmer temperatures and rains in areas hit by recent record snowfalls
|
| Jan.14 |
Jerusalem |
Sharon's tests show brain activity |
|
| Jan.15 |
Jerusalem |
Sharon tracheotomy successful
|
| Jan.16 |
Global |
Donors asked for bird flu funding |
|
| Jan.17 |
Beijing |
Donors to boost bird flu effort |
|
| Jan.18 |
Pakistan |
U.N. resumes quake relief flights |
|
| Jan.19 |
Hungary |
Slovak military plane crashes. 42 die| An AN-24 plane believed to be carrying 45 soldiers and 3 crew members has crashed in rugged terrain | |
|
| Jan.20 |
Moscow |
Freeze kills at least 40
|
| Jan.22 |
Pakistan |
Quake relief helicopter missing |
|
| Jan.23 |
Kenya |
Many trapped in Nairobi collapse
|
| Jan.23 |
Montenegro |
41 dead in train crash |
|
| Jan.26 |
Georgia |
Energy crisis as Georgia freezes President Saakashvili has cut short a visit to the World Economic Forum to deal with a growing crisis
|
| Jan.26 |
Ukraine |
Bitter cold kills 181 |
|
| Jan.27 |
Switzerland |
Davos: Gates triples TB research funding |
|
| Jan.28 |
Poland |
Hall collapse traps many. 66 died Map of Katowice Poland| The roof of a trade hall near the city of Katowice has collapsed with up to 500 people inside the building | |
|
| Jan.28 |
Poland |
Arena roof falls; 20 dead, 100 trapped
|
| Jan.28 |
Poland |
At least 60 dead in collapse
|
| Jan.29 |
Pakistan |
Train carriages plunge into ravine |
|
| Jan.29 |
Canada |
Fire traps 70 inside mine
|
|
| 2006 |
|
| Jan.4 |
Southern California |
Young, Horns win epic Rose Bowl |
|
| Jan.22 |
Colorado |
Steel curtains for Broncos |
|
| Jan.22 |
Seattle |
Seahawks beat Carolina 34-14 in NFC |
|
| Jan.25 |
Melbourne |
Henin-Hardenne beats Sharapova |
|
| Jan.26 |
Melbourne |
Unseeded Cypriot makes Open final |
|
| Jan.27 |
Melbourne |
Federer reaches Australian final |
|
| Jan.27 |
Melbourne |
Amelie Mauresmo wins Australian
|
| Jan.29 |
Melbourne |
Federer triumph in Australian Open
|
|
| 2006 |
|
| Jan.1 |
Ukraine |
Russia cuts gas supplies| Russia has begun shutting off a pipeline after last-ditch talks failed to settle a price dispute | |
|
| Jan.1 |
Hungary |
Ukraine gas row hits EU supplies Hungary and Poland were the first to have supplies disrupted, as Moscow accused Kiev of stealing EU supplies
|
| Jan.2 |
Moscow |
Russia vows to end gas shortage |
|
| Jan.3 |
Russia |
Russia restores European gas deliveries |
|
| Jan.3 |
Russia |
Russia, Ukraine reach natural gas deal| The Ukrainian natural gas company agreed to a price of $230 per thousand meters of gas | |
|
| Jan.18 |
European Union |
Tokyo troubles hit Europe markets |
|
| Jan.24 |
San Francisco Bay Area |
Disney buys Pixar in $7.4bn deal |
|
| Jan.26 |
Georgia |
Energy crisis as Georgia freezes President Saakashvili has cut short a visit to the World Economic Forum to deal with a growing crisis
|
| Jan.26 |
Austria |
Mozart birthday fever |
|
|
| 2006 |
|
| Jan.1 |
Gaza |
Italian hostages freed in Gaza, Yemen
|
| Jan.2 |
Iraq |
Seven die suicide bomb blast |
|
| Jan.4 |
Iraq |
36 killed, 40 wounded in funeral blast
|
| Jan.5 |
Honduras |
Prison rioting kills 13 |
|
| Jan.9 |
South Korea |
Scientist's embryo cloning faked An investigation into the pioneering work of cloning scientist Hwang Woo-suk has found further fabrications
|
| Jan.10 |
Spain |
Police holds 20 'Iraq recruiters'
|
| Jan.11 |
Turkey |
Man who shot pope to be released |
|
| Jan.12 |
Turkey |
Man who shot pope freed| A gray-haired Mehmet Ali Agca left the prison and got into a car amid a chaotic scene created by international media | |
|
| Jan.13 |
West Pakistan |
Airstrike targeted al-Zawahiri| A CIA strike on a building in village near the Afghan border may have killed Osama bin Laden's most-trusted aide | |
|
| Jan.14 |
Baghdad |
Saddam judge 'resigns from trial' |
|
| Jan.17 |
Baghdad |
Journalist's kidnappers make demands
|
| Jan.18 |
Pakistan |
U.S.: Al Qaeda expert near attack |
|
| Jan.19 |
Qatar |
'Bin Laden' audio tape broadcast| al-Jazeera has broadcast a tape it says was by the al-Qaeda leader, in which offerred long-term truce to the U.S. | |
|
| Jan.19 |
Tel Aviv |
Suicide bomber detonated sandwich shop Between 10 and 12 people were wounded. The bomber was the only person reported killed
|
| Jan.22 |
North Caucasus |
Blasts cut Georgia gas, electricity supplies |
|
| Jan.22 |
Iraq |
Many abducted Iraqis found dead |
|
| Jan.23 |
Turkey |
Court drops writer's case |
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| Jan.23 |
Baghdad |
New judge to take on Saddam trial
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| Jan.28 |
Iraq |
Captors: Last chance for demand Kidnappers have renewed their threat to kill four Western hostages unless U.S.-led forces release Iraqi prisoners
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| Jan.29 |
Baghdad |
Hussein angrily walks out on new judge |
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| 2006 |
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| Jan.1 |
Italy |
Italians revel in hostage releases |
|
| Jan.1 |
Syria |
Ex-official accused of treason |
|
| Jan.2 |
Ukraine |
Russia-Ukraine 'gas war' escalates
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| Jan.2 |
West Bank |
Uncertainty over Palestinian poll |
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| Jan.3 |
Russia |
Russia, Ukraine reach natural gas deal| The Ukrainian natural gas company agreed to a price of $230 per thousand meters of gas | |
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| Jan.4 |
Jerusalem |
Sharon fights for life after stroke Prime Minister was suffering what his doctor called a 'significant' stroke. His powers were transferred to Ehud Olmert
| Doctors diagnosed a cerebral hemorrhage, or bleeding from a blood vessel in the brain. Sharon underwent 6 hours of surgery that appeared to stop the bleeding in his brain. The stroke plunged the country into political uncertainty
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| Jan.4 |
Jerusalem |
Sharon 'out of surgery' |
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| Jan.5 |
Jerusalem |
Sharon to remain sedated after stroke
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| Jan.5 |
Jerusalem |
Critical Sharon remains in coma |
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| Jan.6 |
Jerusalem |
Sharon has third brain operation |
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| Jan.6 |
Jerusalem |
Sharon stable after 3rd brain operation Bleeding in Israeli Prime Minister's brain has been stopped and scans show improvement
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| Jan.7 |
Jerusalem |
Sharon's condition critical but stable
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| Jan.7 |
Mecca |
Pilgrims descend on Mecca for Hajj
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| Jan.9 |
Iran |
Nuclear research resumed As expected, Iran said it would resume the program
|
| Jan.9 |
Jerusalem |
Sharon able to breathe alone
|
| Jan.10 |
Jerusalem |
Sharon moves left hand |
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| Jan.10 |
European Union |
EU leaders consider Iran action |
|
| Jan.10 |
USA |
Poll finds U.S. split over eavesdropping |
|
| Jan.11 |
United Kingdom |
Blair: Iran U.N. referral 'likely' |
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| Jan.12 |
Berlin |
Europeans: Refer Iran to U.N. Britain, France and Germany have called for IAEA to refer Iran to the Security Council over the atomic ambitions
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| Jan.12 |
Washington |
U.S. backs Europe over nuclear Iran |
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| Jan.13 |
Washington |
Bush, Merkel united on Iran nuclear issue |
|
| Jan.14 |
West Pakistan |
'Zawahiri' strike sparks protest
|
| Jan.14 |
Iran |
Ahmadinejad lashes back at critics |
|
| Jan.14 |
Kuwait |
Emir dead Sheik Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah, has died, state TV reported. He was the 13th ruler of a 245-year-old dynasty
|
| Jan.15 |
Iran |
Iran plans Holocaust conference |
|
| Jan.15 |
Chile |
Bachelet wins presidency| Socialist Michelle Bachelet appeared to have won a solid victory to become the country's first woman president | |
|
| Jan.16 |
Liberia |
First Africa woman leader sworn in Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has been sworn in as Liberia's new president
|
| Jan.16 |
Global |
Donors asked for bird flu funding |
|
| Jan.17 |
Moscow |
Iran crisis: World powers at odds Russia and China: Sanctions are not the best way to resolve international concerns over nuclear program
|
| Jan.17 |
Beijing |
Donors to boost bird flu effort |
|
| Jan.18 |
Ivory Coast |
President calls for calm Laurent Gbagbo has called for his supporters to end violent protests against foreign targets in the main city
|
| Jan.18 |
Iran |
U.S., Europe balk at new talks with Iran
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| Jan.19 |
USA |
Mother pleads for writer's release |
|
| Jan.19 |
UN Security Council |
UN condemns Ivory Coast violence |
|
| Jan.20 |
Baghdad |
Shiite-led alliance wins election Most powerful Muslim alliance won the most seats but not a clear majority in the first constitutional parliament
|
| Jan.21 |
Nepal |
200 arrested in protests| More than 200 activists and opposition party members were arrested as they organized pro-democracy rallies | |
|
| Jan.21 |
Kosovo |
President Rugova dies at 61| The literary scholar turned politician was the symbol of the fight for Kosovar self-rule. He was 61 | |
|
| Jan.21 |
Nepal |
Political parties call for nationwide strike
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| Jan.22 |
Bolivia |
New leader Morales vows change
|
| Jan.22 |
Portugal |
Cavaco Silva won presidential election The former conservative Prime Minister secured 50.6% of the vote, enough to avoid a run-off
|
| Jan.22 |
Sudan |
Sudan dispute dogs African summit Leaders are gathering in Khartoum amid a row over Sudan's bid to chair the body for the next year
|
| Jan.23 |
Turkey |
Court drops writer's case |
|
| Jan.23 |
Canada |
Conservative Harper leads in vote Map of Quebec Canada| Buoyed by a political resurrection in Quebec Stephen Harper appeared poised to become next prime minister | |
|
| Jan.24 |
Gaza |
Hamas campaign threatens Fatah Party
|
| Jan.24 |
San Francisco Bay Area |
Google censors itself for China |
|
| Jan.24 |
Vatican |
First Pope encyclical is on love |
|
| Jan.25 |
Gaza |
Hamas open to coalition with Fatah |
|
| Jan.25 |
Washington |
Pinochet's daughter seeks asylum in U.S. U.S. officials took into custody Lucia Pinochet at an airport because of an arrest warrant in Chile
|
| Jan.25 |
West Bank |
Hamas slashes Fatah majority |
|
| Jan.26 |
West Bank |
Hamas won elections Hamas and Fatah supporters scuffled outside the Palestinian parliament building
| Hamas has operated a network of social and charitable organizations for Palestinians. Mahmoud Abbas urged Hamas to keep negotiations moving forward. Israel demanded that the Palestinian Authority disarm the new ruling party and the other terrorist organizations
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| Jan.26 |
Jerusalem |
Israel rules out talks with Hamas Israeli interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert ruled out any talks with a Palestinian government including Hamas
|
| Jan.27 |
West Bank |
Abbas urges Hamas to form government
|
| Jan.27 |
Switzerland |
Davos: Gates triples TB research funding |
|
| Jan.27 |
Gaza |
Fatah defeat sparks protest| A mob of up to 2,000 Fatah supporters took to the streets, demanding the resignation of Abbas | |
|
| Jan.27 |
Washington |
US sends back Pinochet daughter
|
| Jan.28 |
Gaza |
Hamas leader: 'Palestinian army' possible Khaled Mashaal promised reforms and indicated the possibility of a Palestinian army in the wake of the elections
|
| Jan.28 |
Gaza |
Hamas rejects donor 'blackmail' |
|
| Jan.29 |
Poland |
Poles mourn roof collapse victims |
|
| Jan.29 |
Finland |
President Halonen wins new term
|
| Jan.29 |
European Union |
EU hosts last-ditch talks on Iran |
|
| Jan.30 |
Belgium |
'No progress' from EU-Iran talks |
|
| Jan.30 |
West Bank |
Abbas vows to honour peace deals |
|
| Jan.30 |
UN |
Quartet: Hamas must change policy
|
| Jan.30 |
England |
Iran 'must face Security Council' The permanent members of the U.N. Security Council have agreed Iran should be hauled before that body
|
| Jan.31 |
Iran |
Iran angry at U.N. council move
|
| Jan.31 |
Washington |
Bush made State of the Union address President vows to face dangers head on; has warned of danger and decline if the US fails to face up to threats
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