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| Jan.1 |
Kenya |
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Mob burns Kenyans cowering in church
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| Jan.6 |
Georgia |
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Saakashvili claims majority in vote |
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| Jan.7 |
Iran |
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Iran boats threatened US ships
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| Jan.8 |
New Hampshire |
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Clinton wins Democratic primary |
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| Jan.10 |
New Zealand |
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Everest legend Edmund Hillary dies
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Venezuela |
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Freed hostages reunited with families |
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| Jan.14 |
Kabul |
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Taliban attack luxury hotel |
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| Jan.16 |
Tribal Areas |
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Militants overrun fort |
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| Jan.17 |
 Kenya |
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Kenya 'turned into killing field' 
Opposition leader Odinga has accused the government and the police of turning the country into 'killing fields of the innocent'
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| Jan.21 |
 India |
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World markets plunge on U.S. fears Stock markets were, prompted by pessimism about Bush's plans to boost the U.S. economy. India's Sensex stock index fell nearly 11%
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| Jan.22 |
New York |
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Heath Ledger found dead |
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 Gaza |
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Palestinians blow up border wall Thousands of people fled after hearing explosions. Masked Palestinian gunmen blew holes in a border wall
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| Jan.24 |
 Paris |
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Rogue trader to cost SocGen $7bn Bank Societe Generale as uncovered 'massive' fraud by a trader which resulted in a loss of 4.9bn euros
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Rome |
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Prodi resigns after losing vote |
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| Jan.26 |
Indonesia |
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Former President Suharto dies at 86
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| Jan.28 |
Kenya |
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Gangs face off in tribal violence |
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| Jan.30 |
Jerusalem |
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War report piles pressure on Olmert |
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China |
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Stranded take buses anywhere
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| Feb.1 |
United Arab Emirates |
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Third undersea Internet cable cut |
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| Feb.2 |
Chad |
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Rebels move in on Chad capital |
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| Feb.3 |
Serbia |
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Pro-Western Tadic wins new term
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| Feb.5 |
USA |
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McCain surges ahead in primaries |
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| Feb.10 |
East Timor |
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President Ramos-Horta shot at home |
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| Feb.13 |
Syria |
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Blast kills top Hezbollah commander |
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| Feb.17 |
 Kosovo |
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Kosovo declares independence | Kosovo has formally declared its independence from Serbia in a move opposed by Serbia and Russia but backed by many western governments. Lawmakers in the legislature of the former province approved the declaration of independence at an extraordinary session. It was read o... | |
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| Feb.18 |
Pakistan |
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Musharraf party 'lagging in poll'
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| Feb.19 |
Cuba |
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Castro resigns as president
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| Feb.20 |
Hawaii |
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US missile hits 'toxic satellite' |
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| Feb.21 |
Serbia |
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US embassy in Belgrade attacked |
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Venezuela |
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Jetliner crashes in mountains |
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| Feb.22 |
Northern Iraq |
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Turkish troops enter Iraq
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| Feb.24 |
Cuba |
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Raul Castro named president
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| Feb.28 |
Kenya |
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Rivals sign power-sharing deal |
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Gaza |
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Israeli forces pound Gaza Strip
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| Feb.29 |
Afghanistan |
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Harry withdrawn from Afghanistan
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| Mar.1 |
 Ecuador |
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Top FARC leader killed by Colombians Raul Reyes, the top commander of left-wing guerrillas was killed in an air raid followed by a ground operation
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| Mar.2 |
Moscow |
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Medvedev 'heading for clear win'
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| Mar.4 |
USA |
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McCain wins Republican nomination
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| Mar.6 |
Jerusalem |
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Gunman opens fire in Jewish seminary |
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| Mar.7 |
Dominican Republic |
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Leaders say Colombia crisis over |
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| Mar.9 |
Spain |
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Socialists claim victory |
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| Mar.12 |
New York |
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Scandal-hit governor resigns
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| Mar.14 |
 Tibet |
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Riots, shots as anti-China unrest grows 
Opponents of Chinese rule set fire to vehicles and shops as tear gas filled the streets and gunfire rang out in the capital, Lhasa
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| Mar.24 |
Greece |
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Protest as Olympic torch is lit
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Pakistan |
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Judges freed by new PM |
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| Mar.25 |
Basra |
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Iraq forces battle Basra militias
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| Mar.27 |
Netherlands |
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Dutch MP posts Islam film on web
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| Mar.31 |
Chad |
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Aid workers free after Chad pardon |
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| Apr.2 |
Zimbabwe |
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Mugabe's Zanu-PF loses majority
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| Apr.3 |
NATO |
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NATO denies Georgia and Ukraine |
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Texas |
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Police entered YFZ compound
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| Apr.7 |
Paris |
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Olympic torch extinguished The relay was disrupted by protesters demonstrating against the Chinese government, causing authorities to extinguish the flame 3 times
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London |
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Princess Diana 'unlawfully killed'
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| Apr.12 |
Zambia |
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Summit opens to end Zimbabwe vote crisis |
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Global |
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IMF head gives food price warning |
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| Apr.13 |
Nepal |
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Maoists extend poll lead |
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| Apr.14 |
Rome |
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Billionaire Berlusconi wins election
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| Apr.15 |
Washington |
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Warm US welcome for Pope Benedict |
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| Apr.21 |
Georgia |
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Georgia accuses Russia of downing plane |
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| Apr.22 |
Darfur |
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Darfur deaths 'could be 300,000' |
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| Apr.24 |
Syria |
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Syria 'had covert nuclear scheme' |
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| Apr.26 |
Zimbabwe |
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Recount shows opposition ahead |
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Kabul |
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President flees ceremony attack |
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| Apr.27 |
 Austria |
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Captive woman had 7 children by father Police believe a 73-year-old man held his daughter captive in his cellar for the past two decades and had seven children with her
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| May.3 |
China |
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China on alert over deadly child virus |
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| |
 Myanmar |
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78,000 dead in cyclone, 56,000 missing Burma has declared 5 disaster areas, including Rangoon, after a large tropical cyclone hit the states of Irrawaddy, Bago, Karen and Mon
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| May.6 |
Myanmar |
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Cyclone death toll jumps to 22,000 | 41,000 missing after the catastrophic cyclone that battered the country. The U.N. estimated up to a million could be homeless. Aid agencies begin what they expect to be a major relief operation to help tens of thousands left without clean water an... | |
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| May.8 |
Jerusalem |
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Olmert faces new corruption probe |
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Myanmar |
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Burma 'wants aid not foreigners' |
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| May.9 |
Beirut |
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Hezbollah takes over west Beirut |
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| May.11 |
Serbia |
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Pro-West president declares win |
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| May.12 |
Southern China |
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Quake death toll 50,000 Map of Sichuan China| 80 percent of the buildings collapsed in the Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County after the 7.8-magnitude quake. Several hundred students are also feared to be buried in collapsed school buildings. 'Five million' homeless in quake. A frighte... | |
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| May.15 |
Southern China |
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President Hu Jintao visits quake area |
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| May.18 |
Colombia |
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Rebel leader surrenders |
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| May.22 |
New York |
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Oil soars to new record over $135 |
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| May.24 |
Naples |
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Violence breaks out over trash crisis
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Colombia |
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FARC leader dead |
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| May.28 |
 Nepal |
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Nepal abolishes monarchy Newly elected leadership changed the country to a republic, a historic move that ended about 240 years of autocratic rule
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| Jun.1 |
Iraq |
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Iraqi, American death tolls drop in May |
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| Jun.2 |
Rome |
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Summit targets global food crisis
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| Jun.3 |
 U. S. Midwest |
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Obama winner of Democratic race Democratic presidential candidate has earned enough delegates to clinch his party's nomination, US media have projected
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| Jun.5 |
Guantanamo |
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9/11 suspects on trial |
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| Jun.6 |
New York |
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Oil price soars as US woes mount |
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| Jun.9 |
Somalia |
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Factions sign peace deal |
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| Jun.10 |
Sudan |
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28 dead as fire engulfs plane |
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Nepal |
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Former king to leave palace |
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| Jun.13 |
 Ireland |
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Irish reject EU treaty Prime Minister Brian Cowen was disappointed that Irish voters rejected the European Union reform treaty; 53.4 percent no, to 46.6 percent yes
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Kandahar |
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Taliban jail raid frees hundreds
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| Jun.18 |
Washington |
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Bush calls for offshore drilling
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Gaza |
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Israel, Hamas begin truce in Gaza A truce between Israel and Palestinian militants took effect at 6 a.m. local time, after both sides spent the previous day trading blows
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| Jun.21 |
Philippines |
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Ferry hit by typhoon
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| Jun.22 |
Zimbabwe |
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Opposition pulls out of election
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| Jun.25 |
South Korea |
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South Korea lifts ban on US beef |
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| Jun.29 |
Zimbabwe |
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Mugabe sworn in after disputed election |
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Austria |
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Torres strike gives Spain final victory |
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| Jul.2 |
Jerusalem |
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Bulldozer terrorist kills 3 in rampage
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Colombia |
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Betancourt rescued from FARC | In a secret operation the Colombian military infiltrated rebel group and deceived its members into giving up 15 hostages. Along with French-Colombian politician, 3 American contractors and 11 other hostages who were Colombian police were rescued. Appearing h... | |
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| Jul.6 |
Northern Japan |
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G-8 summit opens with focus on Africa |
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| Jul.8 |
Iran |
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Iran tests new long-range missile |
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| Jul.11 |
New York |
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Oil price per barrel reached $147.02 OPEC's president predicted prices may reach $170 by the Northern summer
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UN Security Council |
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Russia, China veto sanctions on Zimbabwe |
|
| Jul.12 |
Paris |
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France hosts Mediterranean summit
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| Jul.14 |
Sudan |
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President charged with genocide
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| Jul.16 |
Israel |
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Israel swaps prisoners for bodies
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| Jul.18 |
South Africa |
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Mandela at 90 issues call for poor |
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| Jul.19 |
Kabul |
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Obama opens foreign tour |
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| Jul.21 |
Zimbabwe |
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Rivals sign deal on talks |
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Serbia |
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Bosnia war criminal Karadzic arrested | U.N. war crimes tribunal: Former Bosnian Serb president has been arrested after more than a decade in hiding. Radovan Karadzic, 63, accused of masterminding ethnic cleansing deportations and killings of Bosnian Muslims and Croats. Karadzic was the Bosnian Serb political l... | |
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| Jul.23 |
House of Representatives |
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US lawmakers pass housing rescue |
|
| Jul.25 |
Manila |
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Hole forces Qantas plane to land |
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| Jul.27 |
Istanbul |
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Two blasts killing 13 |
|
| Jul.29 |
Geneva |
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Global trade deal falls apart |
|
| Jul.30 |
Beijing |
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Web curbs for Olympic journalists |
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|
| Aug.1 |
Washington |
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US anthrax 'suspect' found dead
|
| Aug.2 |
Gaza |
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Fleeing Fatah supporters enter Israel |
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| Aug.3 |
Western China |
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Chinese border attack kills 16 |
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| Aug.5 |
U.S. Congress |
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Iraq's projected $80b surplus stirs anger |
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| Aug.6 |
Guantanamo |
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Bin Laden ex-driver found guilty |
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| Aug.7 |
 South Ossetia |
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Heavy fighting in South Ossetia Georgian forces and separatists have been exchanging heavy fire just hours after agreeing to a ceasefire and Russian-mediated talks
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| Aug.8 |
South Ossetia |
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Georgia under attack by Russian tanks Map of Tskhinvali Georgia| Georgia's president said that his country is under attack by Russian tanks and warplanes, and he accused Russia of targeting civilians. Saakashvili: All day today, they've been bombing Georgia from numerous warplanes and specifically ... | |
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Beijing |
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China kicks off Olympics Ceremony| China opened the 29th Olympic Games with stunning fireworks as the Asian nation kicked off the biggest and most scrutinized Games in history | |
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| Aug.12 |
Moscow |
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Cease-fire, not peace reached in Georgia
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| Aug.13 |
Georgia |
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Russian advance flares Georgia tensions |
|
| Aug.14 |
Poland |
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Poland, U.S. to sign missile shield deal |
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| Aug.16 |
Beijing |
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Phelps wins historic eighth gold
|
| Aug.18 |
 Pakistan |
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Musharraf resigns Pakistani President announced his resignation Monday after weeks of pressure to relinquish power
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| Aug.20 |
 Spain |
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153 dead in Madrid plane crash 19 people survived when the passenger plane swerved off the runway at Barajas airport but some are in critical condition
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| Aug.22 |
Beijing |
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Bolt grabs third gold and record |
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Chicago |
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Senator Joe Biden is Obama's choice |
|
| Aug.24 |
Beijing |
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Spectacular finale climaxes Games |
|
| Aug.26 |
Moscow |
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Russia recognizes Georgian rebel regions
|
| Aug.27 |
Bihar |
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Flooding kills dozens, ruins 225,000 homes |
|
| Aug.28 |
Colorado |
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Obama launches historic campaign |
|
| Aug.29 |
 Ohio |
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McCain picks woman running mate Republican presidential hopeful has picked Sarah Palin, the female governor of Alaska, as his surprise running mate
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|
| Sep.3 |
Tribal Areas |
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U.S. troops attack in Pakistan |
|
| Sep.5 |
Libya |
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Rice meets with Libya leader |
|
| Sep.6 |
Pakistan |
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Bhutto widower is new president
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| Sep.7 |
Washington |
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US takes over key mortgage firms
|
| Sep.9 |
North Korea |
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Kim missing from parade
|
| Sep.10 |
 Switzerland |
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'Big Bang' experiment starts well Scientists have hailed a successful switch-on for an enormous experiment which will recreate the conditions a few moments after the Bang
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| |
Venezuela |
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2 Russian bombers land in Venezuela |
|
| Sep.11 |
Venezuela |
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Venezuela to expel U.S. ambassador |
|
| Sep.12 |
South Africa |
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Judge throws out Zuma charges |
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| |
Los Angeles |
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24 killed, 135 injured in train collision
|
| Sep.13 |
Houston |
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Hurricane Ike pounds Texas coast |
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| |
Ural |
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No survivors in jetliner crash |
|
| Sep.14 |
China |
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Death toll from landslide reaches 254
|
| |
New York |
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Lehman Bros files for bankruptcy The 4th-largest investment bank in the US will file for bankruptcy protection, amid a growing global financial crisis
| The move dealed a further blow to the global financial system. It was a primary dealer in the U.S. Treasury securities market. The filing marked the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history
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| Sep.15 |
Zimbabwe |
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Rivals sign power-share deal
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| Sep.16 |
New York |
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World markets continue to slide
|
| Sep.17 |
China |
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3 babies dead, 6,200 ill from milk formula Drinking formula tainted with the same chemical involved in a massive pet food recall last year by Mengniu Dairy Group
|
| Sep.19 |
Washington |
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Bush hails financial rescue plan
|
| Sep.20 |
Pakistan |
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Deadly blast targets Marriott Hotel |
|
| Sep.21 |
South Africa |
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Mbeki resigns as president
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| |
Jerusalem |
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Israeli PM Olmert declares intent to resign |
|
| Sep.23 |
Finland |
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School gunman kills nine
|
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Global |
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China's tainted milk scare spreads globally
|
| Sep.24 |
North Korea |
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Nuclear plant seals removed |
|
| Sep.25 |
 Somalia |
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Pirates seize ship carrying tanks Ukraine: The ministry says Ukrainian-operated Faina was sailing with 21 people on board under the Belize flag, operated by Ukrainian company
|
| Sep.26 |
Southern U.S. |
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McCain and Obama spar in first debate |
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| Sep.27 |
China |
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Astronaut takes China's first spacewalk
|
| Sep.29 |
Egypt |
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Kidnapped European tourists freed |
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|
| Oct.2 |
California |
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Fossett plane found |
|
| Oct.3 |
 House of Representatives |
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House backs $700bn bail-out plan The House of Representatives has passed by 263-171 vote a government plan to rescue the US financial sector
|
| Oct.5 |
Georgia |
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Russian troops leave Georgian posts |
|
| Oct.7 |
New York |
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Dow Jones hits 5-year low The Dow Jones fell below 10,000 points for the first time since 2004 as U.S. stocks followed Europe and Asia with heavy losses
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| |
Guantanamo |
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Chinese Muslims ordered freed from Gitmo |
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| |
United Kingdom |
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UK bank rescue package imminent |
|
| Oct.10 |
Austria |
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Haider dies in accident |
|
| Oct.11 |
Washington |
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U.S. takes North Korea off terror list |
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|
| Nov.4 |
Chicago |
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Barack Obama wins presidential election As polls closed on the West coast, the senator was projected to receive enough electoral votes to pass the 270-vote threshold
| Obama is projected to win California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii and Virginia. Democratic Senator says 'change has come to America', after being elected the first black president of the United States
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| Nov.6 |
Congo |
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Cease-fire unraveling as fighting spreads |
|
| Nov.7 |
Haiti |
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At least 84 dead in school collapse
|
| Nov.8 |
Indonesia |
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Indonesia 'executes' Bali bombers |
|
| Nov.14 |
European Union |
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Eurozone officially in recession |
|
| Nov.15 |
Washington |
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Summit pledge to 'restore growth' Global leaders at the G20 financial summit have pledged to work together to restore global growth
|
| Nov.17 |
Somalia |
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Hijacked oil tanker nears Somalia
|
| Nov.18 |
 U.S. Congress |
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US car firms ask for $25bn aid The bosses of Ford, GM and Chrysler, have asked Congress for a $25bn bail-out and warned of broader risks to the US economy
|
| Nov.20 |
Global |
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Recession fears hit stock markets |
|
| Nov.21 |
Moscow |
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Russia extends presidential term
|
| Nov.22 |
Peru |
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Apec leaders make free-trade vow |
|
| Nov.25 |
Washington |
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US Fed announces $800bn stimulus |
|
| Nov.26 |
Mumbai |
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Scores killed in rampage In a brazen series of coordinated attacks, gunmen struck 10 sites across the city, killing scores of people and taking hostages in 2 luxury hotels
| 87 reported killed and another 185 wounded that day. (Later reported At least 188 people were killed and at least 293 were injured in the attacks). 9 attackers killed. Fighting was reported in the Taj Mahal Hotel, the Hotel Oberoi and Colaba Market
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| Nov.27 |
Brazil |
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Death toll climbs in flooding |
|
| |
Baghdad |
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Parliament OKs pact on U.S. troops' future |
|
| Nov.28 |
Mumbai |
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Chaos at Jewish center and hotel |
|
| |
Mumbai |
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Police declare Mumbai siege over |
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|
| Dec.1 |
Chicago |
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Clinton named secretary of state |
|
| |
Thailand |
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Top Thai court bans ruling party
|
| Dec.2 |
Zimbabwe |
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Cholera deaths near 500
|
| Dec.3 |
Norway |
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Nations sign cluster bomb treaty |
|
| Dec.4 |
Canada |
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Canada halts parliament amid row |
|
| |
Antarctica |
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Cruise ship strikes ice, stranded on coast |
|
| Dec.6 |
 Greece |
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Police shooting sparks riot Riots have broken out in several cities after police shot dead a teenager in Athens. Youths threw petrol bombs, burned cars
|
| Dec.9 |
Chicago |
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Illinois governor seized in probe
|
| |
Rio de Janeiro |
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Protesters: 9,000 disappeared in 2 years |
|
| Dec.13 |
New York |
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Top investors 'hit by $50bn con'
|
| Dec.14 |
 Baghdad |
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Iraqi journalist throws shoes at Bush Bush made a farewell visit, where he met with Iraqi leaders, talked to the media and joked after a man threw shoes at him
|
| Dec.18 |
Tanzania |
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Trio found guilty of Rwandan genocide |
|
| |
Gaza |
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Hamas declares Israel truce over |
|
| Dec.19 |
Washington |
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US to send 3,000 more troops to Afgh-an
|
| Dec.23 |
Guinea |
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Coup as president dies |
|
| Dec.27 |
Gaza |
|
Airstrikes pounded targets in Gaza | At least 225 killed in Israeli attacks. An Israeli army spokeswoman said her country is ready to continue the attacks 'as long as it takes'. Israel was responding to an escalation in rocket attacks from Gaza. Missiles struck security compounds and militant bases. About 700 ot... | |
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| Dec.31 |
Thailand |
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Dozens killed in nightclub fire |
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|
| 2008 |
|
| Jan.7 |
Iran |
Iran boats threatened US ships
|
| Jan.16 |
Tribal Areas |
Militants overrun fort |
|
| Jan.17 |
Kenya |
Kenya 'turned into killing field' Opposition leader Odinga has accused the government and the police of turning the country into 'killing fields of the innocent'
|
| Jan.22 |
Gaza |
Palestinians blow up border wall Thousands of people fled after hearing explosions. Masked Palestinian gunmen blew holes in a border wall
|
| Jan.30 |
Jerusalem |
War report piles pressure on Olmert |
|
| Feb.2 |
Chad |
Rebels move in on Chad capital |
|
| Feb.20 |
Hawaii |
US missile hits 'toxic satellite' |
|
| Feb.22 |
Northern Iraq |
Turkish troops enter Iraq
|
| Feb.28 |
Gaza |
Israeli forces pound Gaza Strip
|
| Feb.29 |
Afghanistan |
Harry withdrawn from Afghanistan
|
| Mar.1 |
Ecuador |
Top FARC leader killed by Colombians Raul Reyes, the top commander of left-wing guerrillas was killed in an air raid followed by a ground operation
|
| Mar.7 |
Dominican Republic |
Leaders say Colombia crisis over |
|
| Mar.25 |
Basra |
Iraq forces battle Basra militias
|
| Apr.21 |
Georgia |
Georgia accuses Russia of downing plane |
|
| Apr.22 |
Darfur |
Darfur deaths 'could be 300,000' |
|
| Apr.24 |
Syria |
Syria 'had covert nuclear scheme' |
|
| May.9 |
Beirut |
Hezbollah takes over west Beirut |
|
| May.18 |
Colombia |
Rebel leader surrenders |
|
| Jun.1 |
Iraq |
Iraqi, American death tolls drop in May |
|
| Jun.9 |
Somalia |
Factions sign peace deal |
|
| Jun.18 |
Gaza |
Israel, Hamas begin truce in Gaza A truce between Israel and Palestinian militants took effect at 6 a.m. local time, after both sides spent the previous day trading blows
|
| Jul.2 |
Colombia |
Betancourt rescued from FARC | In a secret operation the Colombian military infiltrated rebel group and deceived its members into giving up 15 hostages. Along with French-Colombian politician, 3 American contractors and 11 other hostages who were Colombian police were rescued. Appearing h... | |
|
| Jul.8 |
Iran |
Iran tests new long-range missile |
|
| Jul.14 |
Sudan |
President charged with genocide
|
| Jul.16 |
Israel |
Israel swaps prisoners for bodies
|
| Jul.21 |
Serbia |
Bosnia war criminal Karadzic arrested | U.N. war crimes tribunal: Former Bosnian Serb president has been arrested after more than a decade in hiding. Radovan Karadzic, 63, accused of masterminding ethnic cleansing deportations and killings of Bosnian Muslims and Croats. Karadzic was the Bosnian Serb political l... | |
|
| Aug.2 |
Gaza |
Fleeing Fatah supporters enter Israel |
|
| Aug.3 |
Western China |
Chinese border attack kills 16 |
|
| Aug.7 |
South Ossetia |
Heavy fighting in South Ossetia Georgian forces and separatists have been exchanging heavy fire just hours after agreeing to a ceasefire and Russian-mediated talks
|
| Aug.8 |
South Ossetia |
Georgia under attack by Russian tanks Map of Tskhinvali Georgia| Georgia's president said that his country is under attack by Russian tanks and warplanes, and he accused Russia of targeting civilians. Saakashvili: All day today, they've been bombing Georgia from numerous warplanes and specifically ... | |
|
| Aug.12 |
Moscow |
Cease-fire, not peace reached in Georgia
|
| Aug.13 |
Georgia |
Russian advance flares Georgia tensions |
|
| Aug.14 |
Poland |
Poland, U.S. to sign missile shield deal |
|
| Sep.3 |
Tribal Areas |
U.S. troops attack in Pakistan |
|
| Sep.10 |
Venezuela |
2 Russian bombers land in Venezuela |
|
| Sep.25 |
Somalia |
Pirates seize ship carrying tanks Ukraine: The ministry says Ukrainian-operated Faina was sailing with 21 people on board under the Belize flag, operated by Ukrainian company
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| Oct.5 |
Georgia |
Russian troops leave Georgian posts |
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| Nov.6 |
Congo |
Cease-fire unraveling as fighting spreads |
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| Nov.28 |
Mumbai |
Police declare Mumbai siege over |
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| Dec.3 |
Norway |
Nations sign cluster bomb treaty |
|
| Dec.18 |
Tanzania |
Trio found guilty of Rwandan genocide |
|
| Dec.18 |
Gaza |
Hamas declares Israel truce over |
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| Dec.19 |
Washington |
US to send 3,000 more troops to Afgh-an
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| Dec.23 |
Guinea |
Coup as president dies |
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| Dec.27 |
Gaza |
Airstrikes pounded targets in Gaza | At least 225 killed in Israeli attacks. An Israeli army spokeswoman said her country is ready to continue the attacks 'as long as it takes'. Israel was responding to an escalation in rocket attacks from Gaza. Missiles struck security compounds and militant bases. About 700 ot... | |
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| 2008 |
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| Jan.30 |
China |
Stranded take buses anywhere
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| Feb.1 |
United Arab Emirates |
Third undersea Internet cable cut |
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| Feb.21 |
Venezuela |
Jetliner crashes in mountains |
|
| Apr.7 |
London |
Princess Diana 'unlawfully killed'
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| May.3 |
China |
China on alert over deadly child virus |
|
| May.3 |
Myanmar |
78,000 dead in cyclone, 56,000 missing Burma has declared 5 disaster areas, including Rangoon, after a large tropical cyclone hit the states of Irrawaddy, Bago, Karen and Mon
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| May.6 |
Myanmar |
Cyclone death toll jumps to 22,000 | 41,000 missing after the catastrophic cyclone that battered the country. The U.N. estimated up to a million could be homeless. Aid agencies begin what they expect to be a major relief operation to help tens of thousands left without clean water an... | |
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| May.12 |
Southern China |
Quake death toll 50,000 Map of Sichuan China| 80 percent of the buildings collapsed in the Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County after the 7.8-magnitude quake. Several hundred students are also feared to be buried in collapsed school buildings. 'Five million' homeless in quake. A frighte... | |
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| May.15 |
Southern China |
President Hu Jintao visits quake area |
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| Jun.10 |
Sudan |
28 dead as fire engulfs plane |
|
| Jun.21 |
Philippines |
Ferry hit by typhoon
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| Jul.25 |
Manila |
Hole forces Qantas plane to land |
|
| Aug.1 |
Washington |
US anthrax 'suspect' found dead
|
| Aug.20 |
Spain |
153 dead in Madrid plane crash 19 people survived when the passenger plane swerved off the runway at Barajas airport but some are in critical condition
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| Aug.27 |
Bihar |
Flooding kills dozens, ruins 225,000 homes |
|
| Sep.12 |
Los Angeles |
24 killed, 135 injured in train collision
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| Sep.13 |
Houston |
Hurricane Ike pounds Texas coast |
|
| Sep.13 |
Ural |
No survivors in jetliner crash |
|
| Sep.14 |
China |
Death toll from landslide reaches 254
|
| Sep.17 |
China |
3 babies dead, 6,200 ill from milk formula Drinking formula tainted with the same chemical involved in a massive pet food recall last year by Mengniu Dairy Group
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| Sep.23 |
Global |
China's tainted milk scare spreads globally
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| Oct.2 |
California |
Fossett plane found |
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| Oct.10 |
Austria |
Haider dies in accident |
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| Nov.7 |
Haiti |
At least 84 dead in school collapse
|
| Nov.27 |
Brazil |
Death toll climbs in flooding |
|
| Dec.2 |
Zimbabwe |
Cholera deaths near 500
|
| Dec.4 |
Antarctica |
Cruise ship strikes ice, stranded on coast |
|
| Dec.31 |
Thailand |
Dozens killed in nightclub fire |
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|
| 2008 |
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| Jan.21 |
India |
World markets plunge on U.S. fears Stock markets were, prompted by pessimism about Bush's plans to boost the U.S. economy. India's Sensex stock index fell nearly 11%
|
| Jan.22 |
New York |
Heath Ledger found dead |
|
| Jan.24 |
Paris |
Rogue trader to cost SocGen $7bn Bank Societe Generale as uncovered 'massive' fraud by a trader which resulted in a loss of 4.9bn euros
|
| Feb.1 |
United Arab Emirates |
Third undersea Internet cable cut |
|
| Apr.12 |
Global |
IMF head gives food price warning |
|
| May.22 |
New York |
Oil soars to new record over $135 |
|
| Jun.2 |
Rome |
Summit targets global food crisis
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| Jun.6 |
New York |
Oil price soars as US woes mount |
|
| Jun.18 |
Washington |
Bush calls for offshore drilling
|
| Jun.25 |
South Korea |
South Korea lifts ban on US beef |
|
| Jul.11 |
New York |
Oil price per barrel reached $147.02 OPEC's president predicted prices may reach $170 by the Northern summer
|
| Jul.23 |
House of Representatives |
US lawmakers pass housing rescue |
|
| Jul.29 |
Geneva |
Global trade deal falls apart |
|
| Aug.5 |
U.S. Congress |
Iraq's projected $80b surplus stirs anger |
|
| Aug.24 |
Beijing |
Spectacular finale climaxes Games |
|
| Sep.7 |
Washington |
US takes over key mortgage firms
|
| Sep.14 |
New York |
Lehman Bros files for bankruptcy The 4th-largest investment bank in the US will file for bankruptcy protection, amid a growing global financial crisis
| The move dealed a further blow to the global financial system. It was a primary dealer in the U.S. Treasury securities market. The filing marked the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history
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| Sep.16 |
New York |
World markets continue to slide
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| Sep.17 |
China |
3 babies dead, 6,200 ill from milk formula Drinking formula tainted with the same chemical involved in a massive pet food recall last year by Mengniu Dairy Group
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| Sep.19 |
Washington |
Bush hails financial rescue plan
|
| Oct.3 |
House of Representatives |
House backs $700bn bail-out plan The House of Representatives has passed by 263-171 vote a government plan to rescue the US financial sector
|
| Oct.7 |
New York |
Dow Jones hits 5-year low The Dow Jones fell below 10,000 points for the first time since 2004 as U.S. stocks followed Europe and Asia with heavy losses
|
| Oct.7 |
United Kingdom |
UK bank rescue package imminent |
|
| Nov.14 |
European Union |
Eurozone officially in recession |
|
| Nov.15 |
Washington |
Summit pledge to 'restore growth' Global leaders at the G20 financial summit have pledged to work together to restore global growth
|
| Nov.18 |
U.S. Congress |
US car firms ask for $25bn aid The bosses of Ford, GM and Chrysler, have asked Congress for a $25bn bail-out and warned of broader risks to the US economy
|
| Nov.20 |
Global |
Recession fears hit stock markets |
|
| Nov.22 |
Peru |
Apec leaders make free-trade vow |
|
| Nov.25 |
Washington |
US Fed announces $800bn stimulus |
|
| Dec.13 |
New York |
Top investors 'hit by $50bn con'
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|
| 2008 |
|
| Jan.10 |
New Zealand |
Everest legend Edmund Hillary dies
|
| Mar.24 |
Greece |
Protest as Olympic torch is lit
|
| Apr.7 |
Paris |
Olympic torch extinguished The relay was disrupted by protesters demonstrating against the Chinese government, causing authorities to extinguish the flame 3 times
|
| Jun.29 |
Austria |
Torres strike gives Spain final victory |
|
| Jul.30 |
Beijing |
Web curbs for Olympic journalists |
|
| Aug.8 |
Beijing |
China kicks off Olympics Ceremony| China opened the 29th Olympic Games with stunning fireworks as the Asian nation kicked off the biggest and most scrutinized Games in history | |
|
| Aug.16 |
Beijing |
Phelps wins historic eighth gold
|
| Aug.22 |
Beijing |
Bolt grabs third gold and record |
|
| Aug.24 |
Beijing |
Spectacular finale climaxes Games |
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|
| 2008 |
|
| Jan.1 |
Kenya |
Mob burns Kenyans cowering in church
|
| Jan.10 |
Venezuela |
Freed hostages reunited with families |
|
| Jan.14 |
Kabul |
Taliban attack luxury hotel |
|
| Jan.24 |
Paris |
Rogue trader to cost SocGen $7bn Bank Societe Generale as uncovered 'massive' fraud by a trader which resulted in a loss of 4.9bn euros
|
| Jan.28 |
Kenya |
Gangs face off in tribal violence |
|
| Feb.10 |
East Timor |
President Ramos-Horta shot at home |
|
| Feb.13 |
Syria |
Blast kills top Hezbollah commander |
|
| Mar.6 |
Jerusalem |
Gunman opens fire in Jewish seminary |
|
| Mar.24 |
Pakistan |
Judges freed by new PM |
|
| Mar.31 |
Chad |
Aid workers free after Chad pardon |
|
| Apr.3 |
Texas |
Police entered YFZ compound
|
| Apr.7 |
London |
Princess Diana 'unlawfully killed'
|
| Apr.26 |
Kabul |
President flees ceremony attack |
|
| Apr.27 |
Austria |
Captive woman had 7 children by father Police believe a 73-year-old man held his daughter captive in his cellar for the past two decades and had seven children with her
|
| May.8 |
Jerusalem |
Olmert faces new corruption probe |
|
| Jun.5 |
Guantanamo |
9/11 suspects on trial |
|
| Jun.13 |
Kandahar |
Taliban jail raid frees hundreds
|
| Jul.2 |
Jerusalem |
Bulldozer terrorist kills 3 in rampage
|
| Jul.2 |
Colombia |
Betancourt rescued from FARC | In a secret operation the Colombian military infiltrated rebel group and deceived its members into giving up 15 hostages. Along with French-Colombian politician, 3 American contractors and 11 other hostages who were Colombian police were rescued. Appearing h... | |
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| Jul.14 |
Sudan |
President charged with genocide
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| Jul.21 |
Serbia |
Bosnia war criminal Karadzic arrested | U.N. war crimes tribunal: Former Bosnian Serb president has been arrested after more than a decade in hiding. Radovan Karadzic, 63, accused of masterminding ethnic cleansing deportations and killings of Bosnian Muslims and Croats. Karadzic was the Bosnian Serb political l... | |
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| Jul.27 |
Istanbul |
Two blasts killing 13 |
|
| Aug.1 |
Washington |
US anthrax 'suspect' found dead
|
| Aug.6 |
Guantanamo |
Bin Laden ex-driver found guilty |
|
| Sep.12 |
South Africa |
Judge throws out Zuma charges |
|
| Sep.20 |
Pakistan |
Deadly blast targets Marriott Hotel |
|
| Sep.23 |
Finland |
School gunman kills nine
|
| Sep.25 |
Somalia |
Pirates seize ship carrying tanks Ukraine: The ministry says Ukrainian-operated Faina was sailing with 21 people on board under the Belize flag, operated by Ukrainian company
|
| Sep.29 |
Egypt |
Kidnapped European tourists freed |
|
| Oct.7 |
Guantanamo |
Chinese Muslims ordered freed from Gitmo |
|
| Oct.11 |
Washington |
U.S. takes North Korea off terror list |
|
| Nov.8 |
Indonesia |
Indonesia 'executes' Bali bombers |
|
| Nov.17 |
Somalia |
Hijacked oil tanker nears Somalia
|
| Nov.26 |
Mumbai |
Scores killed in rampage In a brazen series of coordinated attacks, gunmen struck 10 sites across the city, killing scores of people and taking hostages in 2 luxury hotels
| 87 reported killed and another 185 wounded that day. (Later reported At least 188 people were killed and at least 293 were injured in the attacks). 9 attackers killed. Fighting was reported in the Taj Mahal Hotel, the Hotel Oberoi and Colaba Market
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| Nov.28 |
Mumbai |
Chaos at Jewish center and hotel |
|
| Nov.28 |
Mumbai |
Police declare Mumbai siege over |
|
| Dec.6 |
Greece |
Police shooting sparks riot Riots have broken out in several cities after police shot dead a teenager in Athens. Youths threw petrol bombs, burned cars
|
| Dec.9 |
Chicago |
Illinois governor seized in probe
|
| Dec.9 |
Rio de Janeiro |
Protesters: 9,000 disappeared in 2 years |
|
| Dec.13 |
New York |
Top investors 'hit by $50bn con'
|
| Dec.18 |
Tanzania |
Trio found guilty of Rwandan genocide |
|
| Dec.18 |
Gaza |
Hamas declares Israel truce over |
|
|
| 2008 |
|
| Jan.6 |
Georgia |
Saakashvili claims majority in vote |
|
| Jan.8 |
New Hampshire |
Clinton wins Democratic primary |
|
| Jan.24 |
Rome |
Prodi resigns after losing vote |
|
| Jan.26 |
Indonesia |
Former President Suharto dies at 86
|
| Feb.3 |
Serbia |
Pro-Western Tadic wins new term
|
| Feb.5 |
USA |
McCain surges ahead in primaries |
|
| Feb.17 |
Kosovo |
Kosovo declares independence | Kosovo has formally declared its independence from Serbia in a move opposed by Serbia and Russia but backed by many western governments. Lawmakers in the legislature of the former province approved the declaration of independence at an extraordinary session. It was read o... | |
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| Feb.18 |
Pakistan |
Musharraf party 'lagging in poll'
|
| Feb.19 |
Cuba |
Castro resigns as president
|
| Feb.20 |
Hawaii |
US missile hits 'toxic satellite' |
|
| Feb.21 |
Serbia |
US embassy in Belgrade attacked |
|
| Feb.24 |
Cuba |
Raul Castro named president
|
| Feb.28 |
Kenya |
Rivals sign power-sharing deal |
|
| Feb.29 |
Afghanistan |
Harry withdrawn from Afghanistan
|
| Mar.2 |
Moscow |
Medvedev 'heading for clear win'
|
| Mar.4 |
USA |
McCain wins Republican nomination
|
| Mar.7 |
Dominican Republic |
Leaders say Colombia crisis over |
|
| Mar.9 |
Spain |
Socialists claim victory |
|
| Mar.12 |
New York |
Scandal-hit governor resigns
|
| Mar.14 |
Tibet |
Riots, shots as anti-China unrest grows Opponents of Chinese rule set fire to vehicles and shops as tear gas filled the streets and gunfire rang out in the capital, Lhasa
|
| Mar.24 |
Greece |
Protest as Olympic torch is lit
|
| Mar.24 |
Pakistan |
Judges freed by new PM |
|
| Mar.27 |
Netherlands |
Dutch MP posts Islam film on web
|
| Apr.2 |
Zimbabwe |
Mugabe's Zanu-PF loses majority
|
| Apr.3 |
NATO |
NATO denies Georgia and Ukraine |
|
| Apr.3 |
Texas |
Police entered YFZ compound
|
| Apr.7 |
Paris |
Olympic torch extinguished The relay was disrupted by protesters demonstrating against the Chinese government, causing authorities to extinguish the flame 3 times
|
| Apr.7 |
London |
Princess Diana 'unlawfully killed'
|
| Apr.12 |
Zambia |
Summit opens to end Zimbabwe vote crisis |
|
| Apr.13 |
Nepal |
Maoists extend poll lead |
|
| Apr.14 |
Rome |
Billionaire Berlusconi wins election
|
| Apr.15 |
Washington |
Warm US welcome for Pope Benedict |
|
| Apr.24 |
Syria |
Syria 'had covert nuclear scheme' |
|
| Apr.26 |
Zimbabwe |
Recount shows opposition ahead |
|
| May.8 |
Jerusalem |
Olmert faces new corruption probe |
|
| May.8 |
Myanmar |
Burma 'wants aid not foreigners' |
|
| May.11 |
Serbia |
Pro-West president declares win |
|
| May.15 |
Southern China |
President Hu Jintao visits quake area |
|
| May.24 |
Naples |
Violence breaks out over trash crisis
|
| May.24 |
Colombia |
FARC leader dead |
|
| May.28 |
Nepal |
Nepal abolishes monarchy Newly elected leadership changed the country to a republic, a historic move that ended about 240 years of autocratic rule
|
| Jun.2 |
Rome |
Summit targets global food crisis
|
| Jun.3 |
U. S. Midwest |
Obama winner of Democratic race Democratic presidential candidate has earned enough delegates to clinch his party's nomination, US media have projected
|
| Jun.9 |
Somalia |
Factions sign peace deal |
|
| Jun.10 |
Nepal |
Former king to leave palace |
|
| Jun.13 |
Ireland |
Irish reject EU treaty Prime Minister Brian Cowen was disappointed that Irish voters rejected the European Union reform treaty; 53.4 percent no, to 46.6 percent yes
|
| Jun.22 |
Zimbabwe |
Opposition pulls out of election
|
| Jun.29 |
Zimbabwe |
Mugabe sworn in after disputed election |
|
| Jul.6 |
Northern Japan |
G-8 summit opens with focus on Africa |
|
| Jul.11 |
UN Security Council |
Russia, China veto sanctions on Zimbabwe |
|
| Jul.12 |
Paris |
France hosts Mediterranean summit
|
| Jul.18 |
South Africa |
Mandela at 90 issues call for poor |
|
| Jul.19 |
Kabul |
Obama opens foreign tour |
|
| Jul.21 |
Zimbabwe |
Rivals sign deal on talks |
|
| Jul.23 |
House of Representatives |
US lawmakers pass housing rescue |
|
| Jul.29 |
Geneva |
Global trade deal falls apart |
|
| Jul.30 |
Beijing |
Web curbs for Olympic journalists |
|
| Aug.5 |
U.S. Congress |
Iraq's projected $80b surplus stirs anger |
|
| Aug.14 |
Poland |
Poland, U.S. to sign missile shield deal |
|
| Aug.18 |
Pakistan |
Musharraf resigns Pakistani President announced his resignation Monday after weeks of pressure to relinquish power
|
| Aug.22 |
Chicago |
Senator Joe Biden is Obama's choice |
|
| Aug.26 |
Moscow |
Russia recognizes Georgian rebel regions
|
| Aug.28 |
Colorado |
Obama launches historic campaign |
|
| Aug.29 |
Ohio |
McCain picks woman running mate Republican presidential hopeful has picked Sarah Palin, the female governor of Alaska, as his surprise running mate
|
| Sep.5 |
Libya |
Rice meets with Libya leader |
|
| Sep.6 |
Pakistan |
Bhutto widower is new president
|
| Sep.9 |
North Korea |
Kim missing from parade
|
| Sep.10 |
Switzerland |
'Big Bang' experiment starts well Scientists have hailed a successful switch-on for an enormous experiment which will recreate the conditions a few moments after the Bang
|
| Sep.11 |
Venezuela |
Venezuela to expel U.S. ambassador |
|
| Sep.15 |
Zimbabwe |
Rivals sign power-share deal
|
| Sep.19 |
Washington |
Bush hails financial rescue plan
|
| Sep.21 |
South Africa |
Mbeki resigns as president
|
| Sep.21 |
Jerusalem |
Israeli PM Olmert declares intent to resign |
|
| Sep.24 |
North Korea |
Nuclear plant seals removed |
|
| Sep.26 |
Southern U.S. |
McCain and Obama spar in first debate |
|
| Sep.27 |
China |
Astronaut takes China's first spacewalk
|
| Oct.3 |
House of Representatives |
House backs $700bn bail-out plan The House of Representatives has passed by 263-171 vote a government plan to rescue the US financial sector
|
| Oct.10 |
Austria |
Haider dies in accident |
|
| Oct.11 |
Washington |
U.S. takes North Korea off terror list |
|
| Nov.4 |
Chicago |
Barack Obama wins presidential election As polls closed on the West coast, the senator was projected to receive enough electoral votes to pass the 270-vote threshold
| Obama is projected to win California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii and Virginia. Democratic Senator says 'change has come to America', after being elected the first black president of the United States
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|
| Nov.15 |
Washington |
Summit pledge to 'restore growth' Global leaders at the G20 financial summit have pledged to work together to restore global growth
|
| Nov.18 |
U.S. Congress |
US car firms ask for $25bn aid The bosses of Ford, GM and Chrysler, have asked Congress for a $25bn bail-out and warned of broader risks to the US economy
|
| Nov.21 |
Moscow |
Russia extends presidential term
|
| Nov.22 |
Peru |
Apec leaders make free-trade vow |
|
| Nov.27 |
Baghdad |
Parliament OKs pact on U.S. troops' future |
|
| Dec.1 |
Chicago |
Clinton named secretary of state |
|
| Dec.1 |
Thailand |
Top Thai court bans ruling party
|
| Dec.3 |
Norway |
Nations sign cluster bomb treaty |
|
| Dec.4 |
Canada |
Canada halts parliament amid row |
|
| Dec.9 |
Rio de Janeiro |
Protesters: 9,000 disappeared in 2 years |
|
| Dec.14 |
Baghdad |
Iraqi journalist throws shoes at Bush Bush made a farewell visit, where he met with Iraqi leaders, talked to the media and joked after a man threw shoes at him
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