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| Jan.1 |
European Union |
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EU casts doubts over Kenyan poll |
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Pakistan |
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Early poll 'impossible' |
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 Kenya |
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Mob burns Kenyans cowering in church 
Map of Eldoret Kenya A mob set fire to a church where Kenyans were seeking refuge from post-election violence, searing many and leaving others as heaps of ash
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 Sudan |
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Gunman kills U.S. diplomat, driver John Granville, 33, working toward restoring peace was shot and killed along with his driver as he headed home from a New Year's party in Kh...
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Baghdad |
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Suicide bomber hits funeral |
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Pakistan |
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Bhutto had vote warning for U.S.
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Sri Lanka |
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Deadly bomb blast strikes Colombo
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Kenya |
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Ethnic violence fears grow |
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| Jan.2 |
 Pakistan |
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Government delays elections Musharraf said that British investigators are heading to Pakistan to help clear up the confusion surrounding assassination of Benazir Bhutto
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Kenya |
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Party to defy protest ban |
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Hong Kong |
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Singapore Airline bid hits trouble |
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Beijing |
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China to expand lethal injections
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Kenya |
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Water cannon used on march
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Sri Lanka |
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Government pulls out of cease-fire
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| Jan.3 |
Kenya |
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Attorney General calls for vote probe |
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 Iowa |
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Huckabee and Obama take Iowa wins Mike Huckabee has won Republican caucuses, the first nominating contest of the 2008 US presidential election
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Kenya |
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Civil unrest damaging Kenya's economy
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Kenya |
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Opposition plans new rally |
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| Jan.4 |
London |
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Hingis banned for doping offense |
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New Hampshire |
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US contenders eye next key state |
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Kenya |
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New elections called |
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Kenya |
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180,000 people displaced
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Kabul |
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Afghanistan appeals for food aid |
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Colombia |
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FARC admit 'hostage boy' not held |
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Kenya |
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Peacemaker Tutu slams Kenya elite |
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| Jan.5 |
Indonesia |
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Suharto rushed to hospital
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Georgia |
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President Saakashvili 'wins election'
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Northern Iraq |
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Iraqi soldier 'killed US troops' |
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Kenya |
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Kibaki hints at power-sharing deal |
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Georgia |
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Mass rally call over poll |
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| Jan.6 |
Georgia |
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Monitors hail election |
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 Georgia |
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Saakashvili claims majority in vote | Near-complete returns from presidential election show pro-western President Mikheil Saakashvili winning a majority of the vote. Saakashvili claimed 52.8% of the vote, while opposition leader Levan Gachechiladze had 27%. Observers with the OSCE said the vote had be... | |
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| Jan.7 |
 Iran |
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Iran boats threatened US ships Map of Strait of Hormuz Iran 5 speedboats harassed 3 US navy ships, approaching them and radioing a threat to blow them up
| The video and audio recordings shot from one of the three US ships, shows several small boats approaching at high speed. Iran has dismissed the incident as a 'routine' encounter
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 UN Tribunal |
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Taylor war crimes trial resumes The war crimes trial of former Liberian President resumed at the Hague, 6 months after he boycotted the opening session
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Naples |
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Soldiers bulldoze Naples rubbish
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Kenya |
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Opposition cancel rally as death toll climbs |
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Kenya |
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President Kibaki invites foe to talks
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Kenya |
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Kenya diplomatic moves intensify |
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| Jan.8 |
London |
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Bhutto's son: Democracy is revenge |
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Australia |
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Cricket tour on despite race row |
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New Hampshire |
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Clinton wins Democratic primary Map of New Hampshire| Democratic frontrunners were neck-and-neck in presidential primary. Clinton has 39% and Obama has 36% | |
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UN Tribunal |
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Horror recounted at Taylor trial |
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| Jan.9 |
 Israel |
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Bush in Israel amid tight security Bush arrived to spur the fragile Mideast peace process and to encourage Israeli and Palestinian negotiators 'to stay focused'
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New Hampshire |
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Primary comebacks ignite president race |
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Jerusalem |
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Bush 'hopeful' for Mid-East peace |
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Northern Iraq |
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6 U.S. soldiers killed in house explosion |
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New Delhi |
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Tata Motors unveils bargain car
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| Jan.10 |
Jerusalem |
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Bush predicts 'state of Palestine'
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UN Tribunal |
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Taylor 'secretly sent arms to rebels' |
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 New Zealand |
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Everest legend Edmund Hillary dies | Sir Edmund Hillary gained worldwide fame after he and guide Tenzing Norgay became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest | |
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 Venezuela |
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Freed hostages reunited with families Map of Caracas Venezuela| 2 hostages freed by Colombian rebels have landed in Caracas, where their friends and family carrying flowers clapped and embraced them | |
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London |
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Blair optimism on Mid-East peace |
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| Jan.11 |
Indonesia |
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Suharto suffers 'alarming' decline
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Paris |
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Cecilia Sarkozy fails to ban book |
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Kenya |
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Kenya faces 3 days of rallies |
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Venezuela |
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Chavez makes Colombia rebel call
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Myanmar |
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Suu Kyi meets with government |
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| Jan.12 |
 Taiwan |
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Opposition sweep to victory Kuomintang (KMT) party, which supports closer ties with mainland, won a landslide victory in parliamentary elections
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 Baghdad |
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Ban eased on Saddam-era officials The parliament has passed legislation allowing former officials from Baath party to return to public life
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Kuwait |
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Bush okay on keeping troop levels |
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Iraq |
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Bush praises Iraqi Baathist law |
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Washington |
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Water-boarding 'would be torture' |
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| Jan.13 |
 South Africa |
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Scandal-hit Interpol chief quits Jackie Selebi's resignation follows his suspension as South Africa's national police commissioner
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United Arab Emirates |
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Bush: Iran threatens world security
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Iran |
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Iran agrees to give nuke answers |
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Indonesia |
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Suharto in 'critical condition' |
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Jerusalem |
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Mideast leaders put 'final status' on table |
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USA |
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Democrats clash over civil rights |
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Colombia |
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Freed hostage sees son
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| Jan.14 |
 Kabul |
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Taliban attack luxury hotel | The Taliban say 4 of their fighters have attacked the luxury Serena hotel, popular with foreign visitors. At least five people and a suicide bomber were killed. The de... | |
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Moscow |
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Russia summons UK envoy over row |
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Iran |
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Iran accuses Bush of fanning Iranophobia |
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Saudi Arabia |
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Arms move as Bush visits Saudis |
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| Jan.15 |
Gaza |
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Israeli Gaza City raid kills 16 Hamas leaders have declared a 3-day mourning period after an Israeli raid on eastern Gaza City left at least 17 dead
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Kenya |
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Rivals clash over speaker |
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Kenya |
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Opposition wins two posts
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U. S. Midwest |
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Romney claims Michigan 'victory' |
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Tokyo |
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Asian stocks plunge |
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Sri Lanka |
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Blast hits bus, kills 23
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| Jan.16 |
Tribal Areas |
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Militants overrun fort Map of South Waziristan Pakistan| Hundreds of militants have overrun a paramilitary fort in north-west Pakistan, killing or kidnapping many troops | |
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London |
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Russia warned over 'intimidation'
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Kenya |
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Police shoot protesters
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 Antarctica |
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Whalers accused of kidnapping activists An anti-whaling group is accusing the crew of a vessel of kidnapping 2 activists who climbed on board the ship to try to stop its whaling op...
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Iraq |
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Agencies see good year for Iraq |
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Kenya |
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Protest enters second day |
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| Jan.17 |
 London |
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Heathrow jet lands short of runway The pilot of a British Airways passenger jet that crash landed appeared to be struggling to bring the plane down safely
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Kenya |
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'7 dead' in Kenyan protests |
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London |
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Russia actions 'stain reputation' |
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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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Antarctica |
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Anti-whaling activists handed over |
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London |
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Heathrow crash probe to begin |
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| Jan.18 |
 Iceland |
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Eccentric chess icon Fischer dies Chess master Bobby Fischer, one of the greatest chess players in history, was 64. He became the first American world chess champion
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Kenya |
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Protesters to mount boycott |
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Washington |
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Bush calls for economic stimulus package |
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Melbourne |
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Angry A-Rod exits to Kohlschreiber |
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Gaza |
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Israeli attack levels Hamas building
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Iraq |
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Iraq on alert for Shia festival
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| Jan.19 |
Gaza |
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Israeli airstrikes kill 2 militants |
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Nevada |
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Clinton wins tight Nevada caucus Hillary Clinton has won a close-fought presidential caucus with 51% of the Democratic vote, to 45% for Barack Obama
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South Carolina |
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McCain takes South Carolina |
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Georgia |
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Saakashvili begins 2nd term |
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| Jan.20 |
Gaza |
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Gaza City plunged into darkness The only power plant in the Hamas-run Strip has shut down because of a lack of fuel. Palestinian officials are blaming Israeli restrictions
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Kenya |
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Renewed ethnic clashes |
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New England |
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Pats over Chargess 21-12 |
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Serbia |
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Nikolic heads for poll win |
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Wisconsin |
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New York edged Green Bay 23-20 in OT |
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| Jan.21 |
 Global |
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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%
| Frankfurt's DAX dropping 6.02%
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Gaza |
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UN says Gaza facing food shortage |
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Sydney |
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Australasia markets see further losses |
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New Zealand |
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Final farewell for Edmund Hillary |
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Saudi Arabia |
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Rape case lawyer 'reinstated' |
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| Jan.22 |
Washington |
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Fed slashes rates in shock move
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New York |
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Market panic as world stocks slump |
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Manhattan |
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Heath Ledger found dead Map of Manhattan| Hollywood actor was found unconscious at the apartment at a residence in Manhattan | |
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Pakistan |
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Bhutto's niece: End 'dynastic' cronyism |
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Japan |
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Asian markets rally after US cut |
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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
| The Gazans rushed to buy food, fuel that have become scarce because of a blockade
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| Jan.23 |
Congo |
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Report: 5 million killed in Congo conflict
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Jerusalem |
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Gaza embargo 'will not be crisis' |
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Darfur |
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Hijackings hit food distribution |
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Melbourne |
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Sharapova advances to final |
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Rome |
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PM under pressure to quit |
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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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Melbourne |
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Tsonga stuns Nadal to reach Aussie final |
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 Rome |
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Prodi resigns after losing vote | The Prime Minister, Romano Prodi, has resigned after being defeated in a vote of confidence in the upper house of parliament, the Senate. Prodi had led his centre-left coalition for 20 months. Hes defeated by 5 votes, despite the support of several une... | |
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U.S. Congress |
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Deal reached on US economic plan The White House and the Democrats in Congress have agreed a $150bn stimulus package that will offer tax rebates to boost growth
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Kenya |
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Rivals hold 'ice-breaker' talks President Kibaki and opposition leader Odinga met for the first time since disputed election, under the auspices of former Kofi Annan
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Rome |
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Crisis talks to begin |
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Hong Kong |
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US plan sparks Asia shares rally |
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| Jan.25 |
Switzerland |
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Bill Gates new project: Farming |
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Gaza |
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Gazans make new border wall hole |
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Melbourne |
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Djokovic thrashes Federer |
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Beirut |
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Blast rocks Beirut eastern suburb |
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Gaza |
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Egyptians retreat from Gaza fence
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Switzerland |
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Karzai: You can call me U.S. puppet |
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| Jan.26 |
Melbourne |
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Sharapova claims Australian Open title
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Gaza |
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'Dozens hurt' in Gaza border clashes
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Paris |
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Police quiz accused 'rogue trader' |
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Kenya |
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Annan hits out at Kenya 'abuses' |
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 Jakarta |
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Former President Suharto dies at 86 Map of Jakarta| Former dictator Haji Muhammad Suharto, the 'smiling general' who ruled his country with an iron fist for 3 decades died at a hospital in Jakarta | |
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South Carolina |
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South Carolina delivers big win for Obama
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| Jan.27 |
Kenya |
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Tribal hatred fuels more violence
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Melbourne |
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Djokovic gives Serbia first Slam title
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Paris |
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Trader 'staked 50bn euros' |
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Beirut |
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7 die in clash with Lebanese troops |
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Japan |
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Share prices fall on Asia markets
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Indonesia |
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Suharto buried in state funeral |
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| Jan.28 |
Kenya |
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Gangs face off in tribal violence Map of Naivasha Kenya| Hundreds of people from rival tribes confronted each other on a main road in Naivasha as tensions remained high in the Rift Valley town | |
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Mosul |
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5 US troops killed |
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Paris |
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Trader 'concealed deals' |
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China |
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Brutal winter affects millions
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U.S. Congress |
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Bush addresses US economy fears President George W Bush has urged Americans to have confidence in the economy in the long-term, as he gives his final State of the Union add...
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Kenya |
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Gunmen kill opposition MP |
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| Jan.29 |
Kenya |
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Annan calls for end to violent spiral |
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China |
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Crash kills 25 as snow cripples China |
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 New Delhi |
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Police broken organ-trafficking scheme Police have broken up what they call a global organ-trafficking scheme and are hunting its alleged mastermind, doctor Amit Kumar
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Florida |
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McCain wins key primary
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| Jan.30 |
Jerusalem |
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War report piles pressure on Olmert| A report about inconclusive war in Lebanon could determine whether PM holds onto his job long enough to try to make peace with the Palestinians. 2006 war against Hezbollah was... | |
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USA |
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Edwards to quit White House race |
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Kenya |
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Police deny shoot-to-kill order |
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Southern California |
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Giuliani quits White House race Former New York Mayor has pulled out of the Republican race for the White House after disappointing primary results in Florida
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Paris |
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Societe Generale CEO keep jobs |
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 China |
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Stranded take buses anywhere | Crowds at some of major train stations thinned slightly as thousands took advantage of a break in the nation's worst weather for 50 years | |
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| Jan.31 |
Kenya |
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Talks on hold as lawmaker killed |
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Helmand |
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Blast kills top Afghan official |
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Rio de Janeiro |
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Rio judge bans float on Holocaust
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West Pakistan |
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CIA kills top al Qaeda terrorist
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Los Angeles |
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Democratic pair hold key debate |
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| 2008 |
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| Jan.1 |
Sri Lanka |
Deadly bomb blast strikes Colombo
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| Jan.2 |
Sri Lanka |
Government pulls out of cease-fire
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| Jan.4 |
Colombia |
FARC admit 'hostage boy' not held |
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| Jan.4 |
Kenya |
Peacemaker Tutu slams Kenya elite |
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| Jan.5 |
Northern Iraq |
Iraqi soldier 'killed US troops' |
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| Jan.7 |
Iran |
Iran boats threatened US ships Map of Strait of Hormuz Iran 5 speedboats harassed 3 US navy ships, approaching them and radioing a threat to blow them up
| The video and audio recordings shot from one of the three US ships, shows several small boats approaching at high speed. Iran has dismissed the incident as a 'routine' encounter
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| Jan.7 |
UN Tribunal |
Taylor war crimes trial resumes The war crimes trial of former Liberian President resumed at the Hague, 6 months after he boycotted the opening session
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| Jan.7 |
Naples |
Soldiers bulldoze Naples rubbish
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| Jan.8 |
UN Tribunal |
Horror recounted at Taylor trial |
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| Jan.9 |
Northern Iraq |
6 U.S. soldiers killed in house explosion |
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| Jan.10 |
UN Tribunal |
Taylor 'secretly sent arms to rebels' |
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| Jan.11 |
Venezuela |
Chavez makes Colombia rebel call
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| Jan.12 |
Kuwait |
Bush okay on keeping troop levels |
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| Jan.13 |
Jerusalem |
Mideast leaders put 'final status' on table |
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| Jan.14 |
Saudi Arabia |
Arms move as Bush visits Saudis |
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| Jan.15 |
Gaza |
Israeli Gaza City raid kills 16 Hamas leaders have declared a 3-day mourning period after an Israeli raid on eastern Gaza City left at least 17 dead
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| Jan.16 |
Tribal Areas |
Militants overrun fort Map of South Waziristan Pakistan| Hundreds of militants have overrun a paramilitary fort in north-west Pakistan, killing or kidnapping many troops | |
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| 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' | |
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| Jan.18 |
Gaza |
Israeli attack levels Hamas building
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| Jan.19 |
Gaza |
Israeli airstrikes kill 2 militants |
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| Jan.22 |
Gaza |
Palestinians blow up border wall Thousands of people fled after hearing explosions. Masked Palestinian gunmen blew holes in a border wall
| The Gazans rushed to buy food, fuel that have become scarce because of a blockade
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| Jan.23 |
Congo |
Report: 5 million killed in Congo conflict
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| Jan.25 |
Gaza |
Gazans make new border wall hole |
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| Jan.25 |
Gaza |
Egyptians retreat from Gaza fence
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| Jan.27 |
Beirut |
7 die in clash with Lebanese troops |
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| Jan.28 |
Mosul |
5 US troops killed |
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| Jan.30 |
Jerusalem |
War report piles pressure on Olmert| A report about inconclusive war in Lebanon could determine whether PM holds onto his job long enough to try to make peace with the Palestinians. 2006 war against Hezbollah was... | |
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| Jan.31 |
West Pakistan |
CIA kills top al Qaeda terrorist
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| 2008 |
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| Jan.4 |
Kenya |
180,000 people displaced
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| Jan.4 |
Kabul |
Afghanistan appeals for food aid |
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| Jan.17 |
London |
Heathrow jet lands short of runway The pilot of a British Airways passenger jet that crash landed appeared to be struggling to bring the plane down safely
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| Jan.17 |
London |
Heathrow crash probe to begin |
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| Jan.20 |
Gaza |
Gaza City plunged into darkness The only power plant in the Hamas-run Strip has shut down because of a lack of fuel. Palestinian officials are blaming Israeli restrictions
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| Jan.21 |
Gaza |
UN says Gaza facing food shortage |
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| Jan.23 |
Darfur |
Hijackings hit food distribution |
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| Jan.28 |
China |
Brutal winter affects millions
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| Jan.29 |
China |
Crash kills 25 as snow cripples China |
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| Jan.30 |
China |
Stranded take buses anywhere | Crowds at some of major train stations thinned slightly as thousands took advantage of a break in the nation's worst weather for 50 years | |
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| 2008 |
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| Jan.4 |
London |
Hingis banned for doping offense |
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| Jan.8 |
Australia |
Cricket tour on despite race row |
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| Jan.10 |
New Zealand |
Everest legend Edmund Hillary dies | Sir Edmund Hillary gained worldwide fame after he and guide Tenzing Norgay became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest | |
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| Jan.18 |
Iceland |
Eccentric chess icon Fischer dies Chess master Bobby Fischer, one of the greatest chess players in history, was 64. He became the first American world chess champion
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| Jan.18 |
Melbourne |
Angry A-Rod exits to Kohlschreiber |
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| Jan.20 |
New England |
Pats over Chargess 21-12 |
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| Jan.20 |
Wisconsin |
New York edged Green Bay 23-20 in OT |
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| Jan.21 |
New Zealand |
Final farewell for Edmund Hillary |
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| Jan.23 |
Melbourne |
Sharapova advances to final |
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| Jan.24 |
Melbourne |
Tsonga stuns Nadal to reach Aussie final |
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| Jan.25 |
Melbourne |
Djokovic thrashes Federer |
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| Jan.26 |
Melbourne |
Sharapova claims Australian Open title
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| Jan.27 |
Melbourne |
Djokovic gives Serbia first Slam title
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| 2008 |
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| Jan.2 |
Hong Kong |
Singapore Airline bid hits trouble |
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| Jan.3 |
Kenya |
Civil unrest damaging Kenya's economy
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| Jan.7 |
Naples |
Soldiers bulldoze Naples rubbish
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| Jan.9 |
New Delhi |
Tata Motors unveils bargain car
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| Jan.11 |
Paris |
Cecilia Sarkozy fails to ban book |
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| Jan.15 |
Tokyo |
Asian stocks plunge |
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| Jan.16 |
Iraq |
Agencies see good year for Iraq |
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| Jan.18 |
Kenya |
Protesters to mount boycott |
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| Jan.18 |
Washington |
Bush calls for economic stimulus package |
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| Jan.21 |
Global |
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%
| Frankfurt's DAX dropping 6.02%
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| Jan.21 |
Sydney |
Australasia markets see further losses |
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| Jan.22 |
Washington |
Fed slashes rates in shock move
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| Jan.22 |
New York |
Market panic as world stocks slump |
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| Jan.22 |
Manhattan |
Heath Ledger found dead Map of Manhattan| Hollywood actor was found unconscious at the apartment at a residence in Manhattan | |
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| Jan.22 |
Japan |
Asian markets rally after US cut |
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| 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 | |
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| Jan.24 |
U.S. Congress |
Deal reached on US economic plan The White House and the Democrats in Congress have agreed a $150bn stimulus package that will offer tax rebates to boost growth
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| Jan.24 |
Hong Kong |
US plan sparks Asia shares rally |
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| Jan.25 |
Switzerland |
Bill Gates new project: Farming |
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| Jan.26 |
Paris |
Police quiz accused 'rogue trader' |
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| Jan.27 |
Paris |
Trader 'staked 50bn euros' |
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| Jan.27 |
Japan |
Share prices fall on Asia markets
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| Jan.28 |
Paris |
Trader 'concealed deals' |
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| Jan.28 |
U.S. Congress |
Bush addresses US economy fears President George W Bush has urged Americans to have confidence in the economy in the long-term, as he gives his final State of the Union add...
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| Jan.29 |
New Delhi |
Police broken organ-trafficking scheme Police have broken up what they call a global organ-trafficking scheme and are hunting its alleged mastermind, doctor Amit Kumar
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| Jan.30 |
Paris |
Societe Generale CEO keep jobs |
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| 2008 |
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| Jan.1 |
Kenya |
Mob burns Kenyans cowering in church Map of Eldoret Kenya A mob set fire to a church where Kenyans were seeking refuge from post-election violence, searing many and leaving others as heaps of ash
| The mob set fire to the church in Eldoret where many people from President Kibaki's Kikuyu tribe were sheltering. An estimated 250 people have died following the controversial re-election
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| Jan.1 |
Sudan |
Gunman kills U.S. diplomat, driver John Granville, 33, working toward restoring peace was shot and killed along with his driver as he headed home from a New Year's party in Kh...
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| Jan.1 |
Baghdad |
Suicide bomber hits funeral |
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| Jan.1 |
Sri Lanka |
Deadly bomb blast strikes Colombo
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| Jan.1 |
Kenya |
Ethnic violence fears grow |
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| Jan.2 |
Beijing |
China to expand lethal injections
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| Jan.4 |
Colombia |
FARC admit 'hostage boy' not held |
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| Jan.7 |
UN Tribunal |
Taylor war crimes trial resumes The war crimes trial of former Liberian President resumed at the Hague, 6 months after he boycotted the opening session
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| Jan.7 |
Kenya |
Opposition cancel rally as death toll climbs |
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| Jan.8 |
UN Tribunal |
Horror recounted at Taylor trial |
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| Jan.10 |
UN Tribunal |
Taylor 'secretly sent arms to rebels' |
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| Jan.10 |
Venezuela |
Freed hostages reunited with families Map of Caracas Venezuela| 2 hostages freed by Colombian rebels have landed in Caracas, where their friends and family carrying flowers clapped and embraced them | |
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| Jan.13 |
South Africa |
Scandal-hit Interpol chief quits Jackie Selebi's resignation follows his suspension as South Africa's national police commissioner
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| Jan.13 |
Colombia |
Freed hostage sees son
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| Jan.14 |
Kabul |
Taliban attack luxury hotel | The Taliban say 4 of their fighters have attacked the luxury Serena hotel, popular with foreign visitors. At least five people and a suicide bomber were killed. The de... | |
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| Jan.15 |
Sri Lanka |
Blast hits bus, kills 23
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| Jan.16 |
Antarctica |
Whalers accused of kidnapping activists An anti-whaling group is accusing the crew of a vessel of kidnapping 2 activists who climbed on board the ship to try to stop its whaling op...
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| Jan.17 |
Antarctica |
Anti-whaling activists handed over |
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| Jan.20 |
Kenya |
Renewed ethnic clashes |
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| Jan.21 |
Saudi Arabia |
Rape case lawyer 'reinstated' |
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| Jan.23 |
Darfur |
Hijackings hit food distribution |
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| 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 | |
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| Jan.25 |
Beirut |
Blast rocks Beirut eastern suburb |
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| Jan.26 |
Gaza |
'Dozens hurt' in Gaza border clashes
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| Jan.26 |
Paris |
Police quiz accused 'rogue trader' |
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| Jan.27 |
Kenya |
Tribal hatred fuels more violence
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| Jan.27 |
Paris |
Trader 'staked 50bn euros' |
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| Jan.28 |
Kenya |
Gangs face off in tribal violence Map of Naivasha Kenya| Hundreds of people from rival tribes confronted each other on a main road in Naivasha as tensions remained high in the Rift Valley town | |
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| Jan.28 |
Paris |
Trader 'concealed deals' |
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| Jan.28 |
Kenya |
Gunmen kill opposition MP |
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| Jan.29 |
New Delhi |
Police broken organ-trafficking scheme Police have broken up what they call a global organ-trafficking scheme and are hunting its alleged mastermind, doctor Amit Kumar
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| Jan.31 |
Kenya |
Talks on hold as lawmaker killed |
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| Jan.31 |
Helmand |
Blast kills top Afghan official |
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| 2008 |
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| Jan.1 |
European Union |
EU casts doubts over Kenyan poll |
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| Jan.1 |
Pakistan |
Early poll 'impossible' |
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| Jan.1 |
Pakistan |
Bhutto had vote warning for U.S.
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| Jan.2 |
Pakistan |
Government delays elections Musharraf said that British investigators are heading to Pakistan to help clear up the confusion surrounding assassination of Benazir Bhutto
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| Jan.2 |
Kenya |
Party to defy protest ban |
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| Jan.2 |
Kenya |
Water cannon used on march
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| Jan.3 |
Kenya |
Attorney General calls for vote probe |
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| Jan.3 |
Iowa |
Huckabee and Obama take Iowa wins Mike Huckabee has won Republican caucuses, the first nominating contest of the 2008 US presidential election
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| Jan.3 |
Kenya |
Civil unrest damaging Kenya's economy
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| Jan.3 |
Kenya |
Opposition plans new rally |
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| Jan.4 |
New Hampshire |
US contenders eye next key state |
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| Jan.4 |
Kenya |
New elections called |
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| Jan.4 |
Kabul |
Afghanistan appeals for food aid |
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| Jan.4 |
Kenya |
Peacemaker Tutu slams Kenya elite |
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| Jan.5 |
Indonesia |
Suharto rushed to hospital
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| Jan.5 |
Georgia |
President Saakashvili 'wins election'
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| Jan.5 |
Kenya |
Kibaki hints at power-sharing deal |
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| Jan.5 |
Georgia |
Mass rally call over poll |
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| Jan.6 |
Georgia |
Monitors hail election |
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| Jan.6 |
Georgia |
Saakashvili claims majority in vote | Near-complete returns from presidential election show pro-western President Mikheil Saakashvili winning a majority of the vote. Saakashvili claimed 52.8% of the vote, while opposition leader Levan Gachechiladze had 27%. Observers with the OSCE said the vote had be... | |
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| Jan.7 |
Kenya |
Opposition cancel rally as death toll climbs |
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| Jan.7 |
Kenya |
President Kibaki invites foe to talks
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| Jan.7 |
Kenya |
Kenya diplomatic moves intensify |
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| Jan.8 |
London |
Bhutto's son: Democracy is revenge |
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| Jan.8 |
Australia |
Cricket tour on despite race row |
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| Jan.8 |
New Hampshire |
Clinton wins Democratic primary Map of New Hampshire| Democratic frontrunners were neck-and-neck in presidential primary. Clinton has 39% and Obama has 36% | |
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| Jan.9 |
Israel |
Bush in Israel amid tight security Bush arrived to spur the fragile Mideast peace process and to encourage Israeli and Palestinian negotiators 'to stay focused'
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| Jan.9 |
New Hampshire |
Primary comebacks ignite president race |
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| Jan.9 |
Jerusalem |
Bush 'hopeful' for Mid-East peace |
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| Jan.10 |
Jerusalem |
Bush predicts 'state of Palestine'
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| Jan.10 |
London |
Blair optimism on Mid-East peace |
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| Jan.11 |
Indonesia |
Suharto suffers 'alarming' decline
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| Jan.11 |
Paris |
Cecilia Sarkozy fails to ban book |
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| Jan.11 |
Kenya |
Kenya faces 3 days of rallies |
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| Jan.11 |
Venezuela |
Chavez makes Colombia rebel call
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| Jan.11 |
Myanmar |
Suu Kyi meets with government |
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| Jan.12 |
Taiwan |
Opposition sweep to victory Kuomintang (KMT) party, which supports closer ties with mainland, won a landslide victory in parliamentary elections
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| Jan.12 |
Baghdad |
Ban eased on Saddam-era officials The parliament has passed legislation allowing former officials from Baath party to return to public life
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| Jan.12 |
Kuwait |
Bush okay on keeping troop levels |
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| Jan.12 |
Iraq |
Bush praises Iraqi Baathist law |
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| Jan.12 |
Washington |
Water-boarding 'would be torture' |
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| Jan.13 |
South Africa |
Scandal-hit Interpol chief quits Jackie Selebi's resignation follows his suspension as South Africa's national police commissioner
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| Jan.13 |
United Arab Emirates |
Bush: Iran threatens world security
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| Jan.13 |
Iran |
Iran agrees to give nuke answers |
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| Jan.13 |
Indonesia |
Suharto in 'critical condition' |
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| Jan.13 |
Jerusalem |
Mideast leaders put 'final status' on table |
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| Jan.13 |
USA |
Democrats clash over civil rights |
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| Jan.14 |
Moscow |
Russia summons UK envoy over row |
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| Jan.14 |
Iran |
Iran accuses Bush of fanning Iranophobia |
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| Jan.14 |
Saudi Arabia |
Arms move as Bush visits Saudis |
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| Jan.15 |
Kenya |
Rivals clash over speaker |
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| Jan.15 |
Kenya |
Opposition wins two posts
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| Jan.15 |
U. S. Midwest |
Romney claims Michigan 'victory' |
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| Jan.16 |
London |
Russia warned over 'intimidation'
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| Jan.16 |
Kenya |
Police shoot protesters
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| Jan.16 |
Kenya |
Protest enters second day |
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| Jan.17 |
Kenya |
'7 dead' in Kenyan protests |
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| Jan.17 |
London |
Russia actions 'stain reputation' |
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| Jan.18 |
Kenya |
Protesters to mount boycott |
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| Jan.18 |
Washington |
Bush calls for economic stimulus package |
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| Jan.18 |
Iraq |
Iraq on alert for Shia festival
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| Jan.19 |
Nevada |
Clinton wins tight Nevada caucus Hillary Clinton has won a close-fought presidential caucus with 51% of the Democratic vote, to 45% for Barack Obama
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| Jan.19 |
South Carolina |
McCain takes South Carolina |
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| Jan.19 |
Georgia |
Saakashvili begins 2nd term |
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| Jan.20 |
Kenya |
Renewed ethnic clashes |
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| Jan.20 |
Serbia |
Nikolic heads for poll win |
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| Jan.21 |
Saudi Arabia |
Rape case lawyer 'reinstated' |
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| Jan.22 |
Pakistan |
Bhutto's niece: End 'dynastic' cronyism |
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| Jan.23 |
Jerusalem |
Gaza embargo 'will not be crisis' |
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| Jan.23 |
Rome |
PM under pressure to quit |
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| Jan.24 |
Rome |
Prodi resigns after losing vote | The Prime Minister, Romano Prodi, has resigned after being defeated in a vote of confidence in the upper house of parliament, the Senate. Prodi had led his centre-left coalition for 20 months. Hes defeated by 5 votes, despite the support of several une... | |
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| Jan.24 |
U.S. Congress |
Deal reached on US economic plan The White House and the Democrats in Congress have agreed a $150bn stimulus package that will offer tax rebates to boost growth
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| Jan.24 |
Kenya |
Rivals hold 'ice-breaker' talks President Kibaki and opposition leader Odinga met for the first time since disputed election, under the auspices of former Kofi Annan
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| Jan.24 |
Rome |
Crisis talks to begin |
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| Jan.25 |
Switzerland |
Karzai: You can call me U.S. puppet |
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| Jan.26 |
Kenya |
Annan hits out at Kenya 'abuses' |
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| Jan.26 |
Jakarta |
Former President Suharto dies at 86 Map of Jakarta| Former dictator Haji Muhammad Suharto, the 'smiling general' who ruled his country with an iron fist for 3 decades died at a hospital in Jakarta | |
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| Jan.26 |
South Carolina |
South Carolina delivers big win for Obama
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| Jan.27 |
Beirut |
7 die in clash with Lebanese troops |
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| Jan.27 |
Indonesia |
Suharto buried in state funeral |
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| Jan.28 |
U.S. Congress |
Bush addresses US economy fears President George W Bush has urged Americans to have confidence in the economy in the long-term, as he gives his final State of the Union add...
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| Jan.29 |
Kenya |
Annan calls for end to violent spiral |
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| Jan.29 |
Florida |
McCain wins key primary
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| Jan.30 |
USA |
Edwards to quit White House race |
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| Jan.30 |
Kenya |
Police deny shoot-to-kill order |
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| Jan.30 |
Southern California |
Giuliani quits White House race Former New York Mayor has pulled out of the Republican race for the White House after disappointing primary results in Florida
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| Jan.31 |
Kenya |
Talks on hold as lawmaker killed |
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| Jan.31 |
Rio de Janeiro |
Rio judge bans float on Holocaust
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| Jan.31 |
Los Angeles |
Democratic pair hold key debate |
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