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| Jul.1 |
France |
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France reverses 'black box' claim |
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 Southern Afghanistan |
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U.S. launches 'major operation'| 4,000 Americans, mostly the Marines, and 650 Afghan soldiers and police launched Operation Khanjar, 'strike of the sword' against Taliban fighters | |
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Comoros |
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Teen plane survivor recovers in hospital
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Iran |
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Iran 'disqualifies' EU from talks |
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 New Delhi |
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Gay sex 'not criminal' in India A court in the Indian capital has ruled that homosexual intercourse between consenting adults is not a criminal act
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| Jul.2 |
Paris |
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Air France jet 'broke on impact'
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London |
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Sisters Williams beat Russians |
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Myanmar |
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UN chief begins mission in Burma
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Moscow |
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Moscow ready for better U.S. ties |
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Mexico |
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WHO warns swine flu 'unstoppable' |
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| Jul.3 |
Tehran |
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UK embassy staff in Iran 'face trial'
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Tribal Areas |
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Deadly military crash
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London |
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Roddick dumps out Murray in semifinal |
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London |
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Straight sets victory puts Federer in final |
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Libya |
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African Union in rift with court
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London |
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6 die in high-rise fire |
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 North Korea |
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North Korea test-fires more missiles North Korea fired four short-range Scud-type missiles,estimated to have a range of about 500 kilometers, toward the Sea of Japan
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Iran |
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Ex-president seeks to free detainees |
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Myanmar |
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Burma junta leader snubs UN chief |
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| Jul.4 |
London |
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Serena powers to Wimbledon title
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North Korea |
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Calm urged after N Korea missiles |
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Iran |
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Ahmadinejad wants talk with Obama
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Honduras |
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Zelaya vows to return to Honduras |
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Washington |
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Americas group suspends Honduras
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| Jul.5 |
Honduras |
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Honduras 'to stop Zelaya plane' |
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 London |
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Federer win breaks Sampras record| Roger Federer became the greatest player in Grand Slam history as he beat Roddick in 5 dramatic sets for a 6th Wimbledon and 15th major title. Federer won 5-7 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 16-14 to surpass Pet... | |
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Honduras |
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Clashes as Honduran crisis grows |
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Comoros |
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Flight recorders located from Yemen crash |
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 Western China |
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Scores killed in China protests 
Map of Urumqi China Violence in restive western region of Xinjiang has left at least 140 people dead and more than 800 injured
| Several hundred people were arrested after a protest, in Urumqi turned violent.
Exiled Uighur leader says police fired on students.
The protest was prompted by a deadly fight between Uighurs and Han Chinese last month
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 Honduras |
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Honduras denies Zelaya jet from landing 
Deposed Honduran President said he was denied permission to land at Tegucigalpa's airport, where military vehicles were arrayed on the runwa...
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| Jul.6 |
 Moscow |
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Obama moves to bolster U.S.-Russia ties U.S. President and Russian Medvedev concluded a series of agreements, including one on nuclear arms reduction
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Washington |
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Ex-Pentagon chief McNamara dies
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Iran |
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Iran frees UK embassy worker |
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Western China |
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Unrest spreads in western China
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Tehran |
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Khamenei blames 'enemies' for unrest
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Los Angeles |
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Jacksons 'plan private ceremony' |
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Western China |
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Angry Uighurs defy Chinese police |
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Mexico |
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Ruling party loses midterm elections |
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| Jul.7 |
Moscow |
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Obama urges shift in Russia ties
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Western China |
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Restive city under curfew
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Los Angeles |
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Jackson's body arrives at Staples Center |
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 Los Angeles |
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Emotional farewell to King of Pop Map of Staples Center USA| Michael Jackson's family and fans have said farewell to the superstar at an emotional memorial service at the Staples Center. The coffin was placed in front of the stage during the event after an earlier private funeral. The... | |
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Indonesia |
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Indonesians voting for president |
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Western China |
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Troops flood into riot city |
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| Jul.8 |
North Korea |
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Kim Jong Il frail at father's memorial
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South Africa |
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S Africa strike hits stadium work |
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Tribal Areas |
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Drones 'kill dozens' |
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Italy |
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Leaders arrive for quake zone summit |
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 Italy |
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G-8 leaders pledge to seek emissions cuts Leaders of The Group of Eight, the world's most powerful economies, pledged to seek huge cuts in their greenhouse gas emissions at a summit
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Northern Iraq |
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Bombings kill at least 19, wound some 60 |
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| Jul.9 |
Italy |
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World powers accept warming limit
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Costa Rica |
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Honduran rivals at mediated talks |
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Italy |
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G8 summit to tackle food supplies |
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Tehran |
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Protesters met with tear gas, batons |
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| Jul.10 |
Pakistan |
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Pakistan: Taliban leader will talk to U.S. |
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Detroit |
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Leaner GM emerges from bankruptcy |
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 Ghana |
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Obama's trip sends message to Africa| President Barack Obama is generating excitement in the west African nation and envy among its neighbors. Ghana was chosen because of... | |
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Helmand |
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Eight UK troops dead in 24 hours
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| Jul.11 |
Ghana |
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Obama speaks of hopes for Africa
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| Jul.12 |
 Baghdad |
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6 Baghdad churches bombs in 24 hours At least four people were killed and 32 wounded as. Most of the churches were damaged in the bombings
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CIA |
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Cheney 'ordered CIA to hide plan' |
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Japan |
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PM 'to call August vote' |
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| Jul.13 |
U.S. Senate |
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US top court nominee faces Senate |
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USA |
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US budget deficit at $1 trillion
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| Jul.14 |
UN Tribunal |
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Taylor refutes 'malicious' accusations
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New York |
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Goldman Sachs sees bumper profit |
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 Nigeria Delta |
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Rebels announce 'truce' The main rebel group in Niger Delta is to observe a 60-day ceasefire in its attacks on the oil industry
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Israel |
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Israel soldiers speak out on Gaza |
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| Jul.15 |
 Iran |
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168 feared dead as plane crashes Map of Qazvin Iran An Iranian airliner en route to Armenia crashed killing all passengers and crew plunged into the ground and disintegrated on impact
| 10 members of the country's youth judo team were aboard the Caspian Airlines plane. A smoldering crater was scattered with charred pieces of the plane and tattered passports
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Chechnya |
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Activist Estemirova 'found murdered'| A prominent Russian human rights activist, Natalia Estemirova, was bundled into a van and abducted as she left her home in Chechnya. She was abducted and bundled into a van in Grozny.
Her body was found in Ingushetia, with gunshot wounds.
Estemirova, 50, had be... | |
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South Africa |
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Agreement ends World Cup strikes |
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Moscow |
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President Medvedev condemns killing
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Iran |
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Plane black boxes 'damaged'
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China |
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China grows faster amid worries |
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| Jul.16 |
 Egypt |
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Pakistan and India in terror vow Meeting in Egypt, the countries' prime ministers said the fight against their 'main threat' should not be linked to wider peace talks
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Somalia |
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Somali PM speaks with French hostage |
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Boston |
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Black Harvard professor arrested |
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Egypt |
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India puts Pakistan talks on hold |
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Southern California |
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US teen gains solo sailing record |
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 Jakarta |
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Deadly blasts hit Jakarta hotels Map of Jakarta Explosions tore through Ritz-Carlton and J.W. Marriott, two luxury hotels, killing at least eight people. The number of injured was in the 40s
| The Manchester United team was due to arrive in Indonesia and was booked to stay at the Ritz-Carlton. Newly re-elected President Yudhoyono has visited the scene of the explosions
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| Jul.17 |
Iran |
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Rafsanjani calls for protesters' release
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USA |
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New US home starts surge in June |
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Mexico |
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Mexico boosts security in Michoacan state |
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Jakarta |
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Jakarta hotel bombers were guests |
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USA |
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Shuttle crew welcomed aboard ISS |
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New York |
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TV news legend Cronkite dies
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Mumbai |
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Clinton seeks goodwill in India
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South Africa |
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Mandela turns 91 |
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| Jul.18 |
Jakarta |
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Malaysian fugitive suspected in bombs
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France |
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Tour de France spectator killed |
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Iran |
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Human rights lawyer detained |
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Mexico |
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10 police officers held in killings
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| Jul.19 |
China |
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Police killed 12 in Uyghur riots China acknowledged that security forces shot dead 12 people during ethnic riots in the northwest earlier this month
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Kandahar |
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Copter crash kills 16
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Tehran |
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Iran bails UK embassy employee |
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 Costa Rica |
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Honduran negotiations end at impasse Honduras' interim government rejected a proposal to reinstate ousted President Jose Manuel Zelaya, ending a round of negotiations
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Scotland |
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Cink defies Watson with playoff victory |
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India |
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India resists hard limits on emissions |
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Central Africa |
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Alarming Africa male gay HIV rate |
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Mauritania |
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Aziz declares win in vote |
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| Jul.20 |
Mumbai |
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Main Mumbai suspect pleads guilty The lone surviving suspect captured during assault on Mumbai named a leading al Qaeda-linked Pakistani militant as one of the masterminds
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Iran |
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Reformers call for new vote |
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Washington |
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Obama hails Apollo 11 astronauts| President has praised the 'heroism' of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins who made the first landing on the Moon 40 years ago | |
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Afghanistan |
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U.S. have deadliest month in Afghanistan| Four U.S. troops were killed in eastern Afghanistan in a roadside bombing. The deaths would raise U.S. military fatalities in Afghanistan to 30 in July | |
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Japan |
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PM dissolves parliament
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| Jul.21 |
Tehran |
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Arrests at new protests
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Helmand |
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U.S. bombs poppy crop to cut Taliban ties |
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India |
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Darkness envelops Asia during eclipse | Darkness fell across parts of China and India as a total solar eclipse passed across the world's most populous countries. Stargazers and scientists travelled far to see the eclipse, ... | |
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Saudi Arabia |
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Saudis chided on 'rights abuses' |
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| Jul.22 |
South Africa |
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Discontent in townships spreads |
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Houston |
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Jackson doctor's clinic raided |
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Ukraine |
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General arrested in death of journalist |
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Washington |
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Obama defends health care reforms President Obama has defended his plans for health reform in a news conference broadcast live in the US
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Costa Rica |
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New Honduran proposal on table |
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| Jul.23 |
 Germany |
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VW prepares to take over Porsche Europe's biggest carmaker, Volkswagen, plans to buy German sports car firm in stages while retaining the latter's independence
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New Jersey |
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Mayors, rabbis arrested in crime probe
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India |
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Court: Confession won't stop Mumbai trial |
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Belgium |
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Convicts break out by air
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South Africa |
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Cable - big promises for African Internet |
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| Jul.24 |
Honduras |
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Zelaya shortly crosses border| Ousted Honduran President Jose Manuel Zelaya walked under a border chain and returned to his country nearly a month after the coup | |
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Iran |
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Supreme leader tells to dump VP |
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Iran |
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17 die as plane skids, bursts into flames Passenger Aryan Airlines Flight 1625 skidded off an airport runway and burst into flames in the northeastern Iranian city
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| Jul.25 |
 Global |
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Global protests over Iranian crackdown Protesters in dozens of cities worldwide demanded the release of hundreds of detainees who were arrested in the aftermath of the election
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Afghanistan |
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Suicide bombers hit city
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NW Pakistan |
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Despair, devastation in Swat Valley |
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Paraguay |
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Brazil and Paraguay in power deal |
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Nicaragua |
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Zelaya returns to Honduran border
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| Jul.26 |
 Paris |
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Sarkozy hospitalized after jogging scare French President was taken to the Val de Grace military hospital for medical tests after falling ill while exercising near Paris
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Paris |
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Contador seals 2009 Tour victory
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Syria |
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US urges Syria on Mid-East peace
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Guinea-Bissau |
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Guinea-Bissau votes for new president |
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Iran |
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Ahmadinejad may face confidence vote
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Cuba |
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Castro calls for tight finances in Cuba |
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| Jul.27 |
Jerusalem |
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Israel, U.S. discuss Iran nuclear threat |
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Washington |
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China-US economic talks kick off |
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Northern Nigeria |
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Islamist attacks spread Map of Borno State Nigeria| 15 people have been killed after militants staged three attacks in northern Nigeria, taking the total killed in two days of violence to 150. A gun battle raged for hours in Potiskum, Yo... | |
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 Colombia |
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FARC arms traced to Venezuela Colombian Vice President Francisco Santos: Shoulder-launched anti-tank weapons purchased by Venezuela have ended up in the hands of guerrill...
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Northern Nigeria |
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Security boosted in north Nigeria |
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| Jul.28 |
Iran |
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Iran 'releases 140 demonstrators'
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Haiti |
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Dozens missing as boat capsizes
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Washington |
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US and China 'committed to trade' |
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| |
Nigeria |
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Hunt for Nigerian Islamist sect |
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| Jul.29 |
Microsoft |
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Microsoft and Yahoo seal web deal
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| |
Germany |
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Schumacher makes shock F1 return |
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| |
Iran |
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Iran to release prominent reformist |
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| |
Nigeria |
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Islamist fighters 'flee' |
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| |
Arizona |
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Girl's attack sheds light on Liberia rapes |
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| Jul.30 |
 Spain |
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Travel chaos after Majorca bomb A car bombing in the island of Majorca has killed two Civil Guard officers and led to ports and airports being shut for several hours
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| |
Iran |
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Police clash with mourners
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| |
Gaza |
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Rights groups concerned at 'honor killing' |
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| |
Northern Nigeria |
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Captured leader of militant sect is dead Mohammed Yusuf, the leader of a fundamentalist Islamist sect who was initially reported captured by the Nigerian military, is dead
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| |
Myanmar |
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Aung San Suu Kyi verdict delayed |
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| |
Tehran |
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Security forces, protesters face off |
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|
| Jul.31 |
Nigeria |
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Row over militant killing
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| |
USA |
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Pace of US economic decline eases |
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| |
London |
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UK Pentagon hacker to face U.S. trial |
|
| |
 Philippines |
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Corazon Aquino dies| Former President had been suffering from colon cancer for more than a year and recently announced she was refusing further treatment. She became president when the 1986 'people power'... | |
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Iran |
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3 U.S. tourists held by Iran 3 American tourists are believed to be in Iranian custody after they may have strayed across the border from Iraq during a mountain hike
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| |
Iran |
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Poll protests trial begins
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|
| 2009 |
|
| Jul.1 |
Southern Afghanistan |
U.S. launches 'major operation'| 4,000 Americans, mostly the Marines, and 650 Afghan soldiers and police launched Operation Khanjar, 'strike of the sword' against Taliban fighters | |
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| Jul.3 |
Tribal Areas |
Deadly military crash
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| Jul.3 |
Libya |
African Union in rift with court
|
| Jul.3 |
North Korea |
North Korea test-fires more missiles North Korea fired four short-range Scud-type missiles,estimated to have a range of about 500 kilometers, toward the Sea of Japan
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| Jul.4 |
North Korea |
Calm urged after N Korea missiles |
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| Jul.6 |
Washington |
Ex-Pentagon chief McNamara dies
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| Jul.7 |
Western China |
Troops flood into riot city |
|
| Jul.8 |
Tribal Areas |
Drones 'kill dozens' |
|
| Jul.10 |
Helmand |
Eight UK troops dead in 24 hours
|
| Jul.14 |
UN Tribunal |
Taylor refutes 'malicious' accusations
|
| Jul.14 |
Nigeria Delta |
Rebels announce 'truce' The main rebel group in Niger Delta is to observe a 60-day ceasefire in its attacks on the oil industry
|
| Jul.14 |
Israel |
Israel soldiers speak out on Gaza |
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| Jul.20 |
Afghanistan |
U.S. have deadliest month in Afghanistan| Four U.S. troops were killed in eastern Afghanistan in a roadside bombing. The deaths would raise U.S. military fatalities in Afghanistan to 30 in July | |
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| Jul.21 |
Helmand |
U.S. bombs poppy crop to cut Taliban ties |
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| Jul.25 |
NW Pakistan |
Despair, devastation in Swat Valley |
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| Jul.27 |
Northern Nigeria |
Islamist attacks spread Map of Borno State Nigeria| 15 people have been killed after militants staged three attacks in northern Nigeria, taking the total killed in two days of violence to 150. A gun battle raged for hours in Potiskum, Yo... | |
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| Jul.27 |
Colombia |
FARC arms traced to Venezuela Colombian Vice President Francisco Santos: Shoulder-launched anti-tank weapons purchased by Venezuela have ended up in the hands of guerrill...
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| Jul.27 |
Northern Nigeria |
Security boosted in north Nigeria |
|
| Jul.28 |
Nigeria |
Hunt for Nigerian Islamist sect |
|
| Jul.29 |
Nigeria |
Islamist fighters 'flee' |
|
| Jul.30 |
Northern Nigeria |
Captured leader of militant sect is dead Mohammed Yusuf, the leader of a fundamentalist Islamist sect who was initially reported captured by the Nigerian military, is dead
|
| Jul.31 |
Nigeria |
Row over militant killing
|
|
| 2009 |
|
| Jul.1 |
France |
France reverses 'black box' claim |
|
| Jul.1 |
Comoros |
Teen plane survivor recovers in hospital
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| Jul.2 |
Paris |
Air France jet 'broke on impact'
|
| Jul.2 |
Mexico |
WHO warns swine flu 'unstoppable' |
|
| Jul.3 |
Tribal Areas |
Deadly military crash
|
| Jul.3 |
London |
6 die in high-rise fire |
|
| Jul.5 |
Comoros |
Flight recorders located from Yemen crash |
|
| Jul.9 |
Italy |
G8 summit to tackle food supplies |
|
| Jul.15 |
Iran |
168 feared dead as plane crashes Map of Qazvin Iran An Iranian airliner en route to Armenia crashed killing all passengers and crew plunged into the ground and disintegrated on impact
| 10 members of the country's youth judo team were aboard the Caspian Airlines plane. A smoldering crater was scattered with charred pieces of the plane and tattered passports
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| |
|
| Jul.15 |
Iran |
Plane black boxes 'damaged'
|
| Jul.18 |
France |
Tour de France spectator killed |
|
| Jul.19 |
Kandahar |
Copter crash kills 16
|
| Jul.19 |
Central Africa |
Alarming Africa male gay HIV rate |
|
| Jul.21 |
India |
Darkness envelops Asia during eclipse | Darkness fell across parts of China and India as a total solar eclipse passed across the world's most populous countries. Stargazers and scientists travelled far to see the eclipse, ... | |
|
| Jul.24 |
Iran |
17 die as plane skids, bursts into flames Passenger Aryan Airlines Flight 1625 skidded off an airport runway and burst into flames in the northeastern Iranian city
|
| Jul.28 |
Haiti |
Dozens missing as boat capsizes
|
|
| 2009 |
|
| Jul.6 |
Los Angeles |
Jacksons 'plan private ceremony' |
|
| Jul.7 |
Los Angeles |
Jackson's body arrives at Staples Center |
|
| Jul.7 |
Los Angeles |
Emotional farewell to King of Pop Map of Staples Center USA| Michael Jackson's family and fans have said farewell to the superstar at an emotional memorial service at the Staples Center. The coffin was placed in front of the stage during the event after an earlier private funeral. The... | |
|
| Jul.8 |
South Africa |
S Africa strike hits stadium work |
|
| Jul.10 |
Detroit |
Leaner GM emerges from bankruptcy |
|
| Jul.13 |
USA |
US budget deficit at $1 trillion
|
| Jul.14 |
New York |
Goldman Sachs sees bumper profit |
|
| Jul.15 |
South Africa |
Agreement ends World Cup strikes |
|
| Jul.15 |
China |
China grows faster amid worries |
|
| Jul.17 |
USA |
New US home starts surge in June |
|
| Jul.17 |
New York |
TV news legend Cronkite dies
|
| Jul.19 |
India |
India resists hard limits on emissions |
|
| Jul.22 |
Washington |
Obama defends health care reforms President Obama has defended his plans for health reform in a news conference broadcast live in the US
|
| Jul.23 |
Germany |
VW prepares to take over Porsche Europe's biggest carmaker, Volkswagen, plans to buy German sports car firm in stages while retaining the latter's independence
|
| Jul.23 |
South Africa |
Cable - big promises for African Internet |
|
| Jul.25 |
Paraguay |
Brazil and Paraguay in power deal |
|
| Jul.26 |
Cuba |
Castro calls for tight finances in Cuba |
|
| Jul.27 |
Washington |
China-US economic talks kick off |
|
| Jul.28 |
Washington |
US and China 'committed to trade' |
|
| Jul.29 |
Microsoft |
Microsoft and Yahoo seal web deal
|
| Jul.31 |
USA |
Pace of US economic decline eases |
|
|
| 2009 |
|
| Jul.2 |
London |
Sisters Williams beat Russians |
|
| Jul.3 |
London |
Roddick dumps out Murray in semifinal |
|
| Jul.3 |
London |
Straight sets victory puts Federer in final |
|
| Jul.4 |
London |
Serena powers to Wimbledon title
|
| Jul.5 |
London |
Federer win breaks Sampras record| Roger Federer became the greatest player in Grand Slam history as he beat Roddick in 5 dramatic sets for a 6th Wimbledon and 15th major title. Federer won 5-7 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 16-14 to surpass Pet... | |
|
| Jul.8 |
South Africa |
S Africa strike hits stadium work |
|
| Jul.15 |
South Africa |
Agreement ends World Cup strikes |
|
| Jul.16 |
Southern California |
US teen gains solo sailing record |
|
| Jul.18 |
France |
Tour de France spectator killed |
|
| Jul.19 |
Scotland |
Cink defies Watson with playoff victory |
|
| Jul.26 |
Paris |
Contador seals 2009 Tour victory
|
| Jul.29 |
Germany |
Schumacher makes shock F1 return |
|
|
| 2009 |
|
| Jul.8 |
Northern Iraq |
Bombings kill at least 19, wound some 60 |
|
| Jul.12 |
Baghdad |
6 Baghdad churches bombs in 24 hours At least four people were killed and 32 wounded as. Most of the churches were damaged in the bombings
|
| Jul.14 |
UN Tribunal |
Taylor refutes 'malicious' accusations
|
| Jul.15 |
Chechnya |
Activist Estemirova 'found murdered'| A prominent Russian human rights activist, Natalia Estemirova, was bundled into a van and abducted as she left her home in Chechnya. She was abducted and bundled into a van in Grozny.
Her body was found in Ingushetia, with gunshot wounds.
Estemirova, 50, had be... | |
|
| Jul.15 |
Moscow |
President Medvedev condemns killing
|
| Jul.16 |
Egypt |
Pakistan and India in terror vow Meeting in Egypt, the countries' prime ministers said the fight against their 'main threat' should not be linked to wider peace talks
|
| Jul.16 |
Somalia |
Somali PM speaks with French hostage |
|
| Jul.16 |
Jakarta |
Deadly blasts hit Jakarta hotels Map of Jakarta Explosions tore through Ritz-Carlton and J.W. Marriott, two luxury hotels, killing at least eight people. The number of injured was in the 40s
| The Manchester United team was due to arrive in Indonesia and was booked to stay at the Ritz-Carlton. Newly re-elected President Yudhoyono has visited the scene of the explosions
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| |
|
| Jul.17 |
Mexico |
Mexico boosts security in Michoacan state |
|
| Jul.17 |
Jakarta |
Jakarta hotel bombers were guests |
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| Jul.18 |
Jakarta |
Malaysian fugitive suspected in bombs
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| Jul.18 |
Mexico |
10 police officers held in killings
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| Jul.20 |
Mumbai |
Main Mumbai suspect pleads guilty The lone surviving suspect captured during assault on Mumbai named a leading al Qaeda-linked Pakistani militant as one of the masterminds
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| Jul.21 |
Helmand |
U.S. bombs poppy crop to cut Taliban ties |
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| Jul.22 |
Houston |
Jackson doctor's clinic raided |
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| Jul.22 |
Ukraine |
General arrested in death of journalist |
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| Jul.23 |
New Jersey |
Mayors, rabbis arrested in crime probe
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| Jul.23 |
India |
Court: Confession won't stop Mumbai trial |
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| Jul.23 |
Belgium |
Convicts break out by air
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| Jul.25 |
Afghanistan |
Suicide bombers hit city
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| Jul.29 |
Arizona |
Girl's attack sheds light on Liberia rapes |
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| Jul.30 |
Spain |
Travel chaos after Majorca bomb A car bombing in the island of Majorca has killed two Civil Guard officers and led to ports and airports being shut for several hours
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| Jul.30 |
Gaza |
Rights groups concerned at 'honor killing' |
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| Jul.30 |
Myanmar |
Aung San Suu Kyi verdict delayed |
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| Jul.31 |
London |
UK Pentagon hacker to face U.S. trial |
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| Jul.31 |
Iran |
3 U.S. tourists held by Iran 3 American tourists are believed to be in Iranian custody after they may have strayed across the border from Iraq during a mountain hike
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| Jul.31 |
Iran |
Poll protests trial begins
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| 2009 |
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| Jul.1 |
Iran |
Iran 'disqualifies' EU from talks |
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| Jul.1 |
New Delhi |
Gay sex 'not criminal' in India A court in the Indian capital has ruled that homosexual intercourse between consenting adults is not a criminal act
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| Jul.2 |
Myanmar |
UN chief begins mission in Burma
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| Jul.2 |
Moscow |
Moscow ready for better U.S. ties |
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| Jul.3 |
Tehran |
UK embassy staff in Iran 'face trial'
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| Jul.3 |
Libya |
African Union in rift with court
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| Jul.3 |
Iran |
Ex-president seeks to free detainees |
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| Jul.3 |
Myanmar |
Burma junta leader snubs UN chief |
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| Jul.4 |
North Korea |
Calm urged after N Korea missiles |
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| Jul.4 |
Iran |
Ahmadinejad wants talk with Obama
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| Jul.4 |
Honduras |
Zelaya vows to return to Honduras |
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| Jul.4 |
Washington |
Americas group suspends Honduras
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| Jul.5 |
Honduras |
Honduras 'to stop Zelaya plane' |
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| Jul.5 |
Honduras |
Clashes as Honduran crisis grows |
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| Jul.5 |
Western China |
Scores killed in China protests Map of Urumqi China Violence in restive western region of Xinjiang has left at least 140 people dead and more than 800 injured
| Several hundred people were arrested after a protest, in Urumqi turned violent.
Exiled Uighur leader says police fired on students.
The protest was prompted by a deadly fight between Uighurs and Han Chinese last month
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| Jul.5 |
Honduras |
Honduras denies Zelaya jet from landing Deposed Honduran President said he was denied permission to land at Tegucigalpa's airport, where military vehicles were arrayed on the runwa...
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| Jul.6 |
Moscow |
Obama moves to bolster U.S.-Russia ties U.S. President and Russian Medvedev concluded a series of agreements, including one on nuclear arms reduction
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| Jul.6 |
Washington |
Ex-Pentagon chief McNamara dies
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| Jul.6 |
Iran |
Iran frees UK embassy worker |
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| Jul.6 |
Western China |
Unrest spreads in western China
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| Jul.6 |
Tehran |
Khamenei blames 'enemies' for unrest
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| Jul.6 |
Western China |
Angry Uighurs defy Chinese police |
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| Jul.6 |
Mexico |
Ruling party loses midterm elections |
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| Jul.7 |
Moscow |
Obama urges shift in Russia ties
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| Jul.7 |
Western China |
Restive city under curfew
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| Jul.7 |
Indonesia |
Indonesians voting for president |
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| Jul.7 |
Western China |
Troops flood into riot city |
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| Jul.8 |
North Korea |
Kim Jong Il frail at father's memorial
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| Jul.8 |
Italy |
Leaders arrive for quake zone summit |
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| Jul.8 |
Italy |
G-8 leaders pledge to seek emissions cuts Leaders of The Group of Eight, the world's most powerful economies, pledged to seek huge cuts in their greenhouse gas emissions at a summit
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| Jul.9 |
Italy |
World powers accept warming limit
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| Jul.9 |
Costa Rica |
Honduran rivals at mediated talks |
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| Jul.9 |
Italy |
G8 summit to tackle food supplies |
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| Jul.9 |
Tehran |
Protesters met with tear gas, batons |
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| Jul.10 |
Pakistan |
Pakistan: Taliban leader will talk to U.S. |
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| Jul.10 |
Ghana |
Obama's trip sends message to Africa| President Barack Obama is generating excitement in the west African nation and envy among its neighbors. Ghana was chosen because of... | |
|
| Jul.11 |
Ghana |
Obama speaks of hopes for Africa
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| Jul.12 |
CIA |
Cheney 'ordered CIA to hide plan' |
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| Jul.12 |
Japan |
PM 'to call August vote' |
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| Jul.13 |
U.S. Senate |
US top court nominee faces Senate |
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| Jul.15 |
Chechnya |
Activist Estemirova 'found murdered'| A prominent Russian human rights activist, Natalia Estemirova, was bundled into a van and abducted as she left her home in Chechnya. She was abducted and bundled into a van in Grozny.
Her body was found in Ingushetia, with gunshot wounds.
Estemirova, 50, had be... | |
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| Jul.15 |
Moscow |
President Medvedev condemns killing
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| Jul.16 |
Egypt |
Pakistan and India in terror vow Meeting in Egypt, the countries' prime ministers said the fight against their 'main threat' should not be linked to wider peace talks
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| Jul.16 |
Boston |
Black Harvard professor arrested |
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| Jul.16 |
Egypt |
India puts Pakistan talks on hold |
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| Jul.17 |
Iran |
Rafsanjani calls for protesters' release
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| Jul.17 |
USA |
Shuttle crew welcomed aboard ISS |
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| Jul.17 |
Mumbai |
Clinton seeks goodwill in India
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| Jul.17 |
South Africa |
Mandela turns 91 |
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| Jul.18 |
Iran |
Human rights lawyer detained |
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| Jul.19 |
China |
Police killed 12 in Uyghur riots China acknowledged that security forces shot dead 12 people during ethnic riots in the northwest earlier this month
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| Jul.19 |
Tehran |
Iran bails UK embassy employee |
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| Jul.19 |
Costa Rica |
Honduran negotiations end at impasse Honduras' interim government rejected a proposal to reinstate ousted President Jose Manuel Zelaya, ending a round of negotiations
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| Jul.19 |
India |
India resists hard limits on emissions |
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| Jul.19 |
Central Africa |
Alarming Africa male gay HIV rate |
|
| Jul.19 |
Mauritania |
Aziz declares win in vote |
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| Jul.20 |
Iran |
Reformers call for new vote |
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| Jul.20 |
Washington |
Obama hails Apollo 11 astronauts| President has praised the 'heroism' of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins who made the first landing on the Moon 40 years ago | |
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| Jul.20 |
Japan |
PM dissolves parliament
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| Jul.21 |
Tehran |
Arrests at new protests
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| Jul.21 |
Saudi Arabia |
Saudis chided on 'rights abuses' |
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| Jul.22 |
South Africa |
Discontent in townships spreads |
|
| Jul.22 |
Ukraine |
General arrested in death of journalist |
|
| Jul.22 |
Washington |
Obama defends health care reforms President Obama has defended his plans for health reform in a news conference broadcast live in the US
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| Jul.22 |
Costa Rica |
New Honduran proposal on table |
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| Jul.23 |
New Jersey |
Mayors, rabbis arrested in crime probe
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| Jul.24 |
Honduras |
Zelaya shortly crosses border| Ousted Honduran President Jose Manuel Zelaya walked under a border chain and returned to his country nearly a month after the coup | |
|
| Jul.24 |
Iran |
Supreme leader tells to dump VP |
|
| Jul.25 |
Global |
Global protests over Iranian crackdown Protesters in dozens of cities worldwide demanded the release of hundreds of detainees who were arrested in the aftermath of the election
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| Jul.25 |
Paraguay |
Brazil and Paraguay in power deal |
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| Jul.25 |
Nicaragua |
Zelaya returns to Honduran border
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| Jul.26 |
Paris |
Sarkozy hospitalized after jogging scare French President was taken to the Val de Grace military hospital for medical tests after falling ill while exercising near Paris
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| Jul.26 |
Syria |
US urges Syria on Mid-East peace
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| Jul.26 |
Guinea-Bissau |
Guinea-Bissau votes for new president |
|
| Jul.26 |
Iran |
Ahmadinejad may face confidence vote
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| Jul.26 |
Cuba |
Castro calls for tight finances in Cuba |
|
| Jul.27 |
Jerusalem |
Israel, U.S. discuss Iran nuclear threat |
|
| Jul.27 |
Washington |
China-US economic talks kick off |
|
| Jul.28 |
Iran |
Iran 'releases 140 demonstrators'
|
| Jul.28 |
Washington |
US and China 'committed to trade' |
|
| Jul.28 |
Nigeria |
Hunt for Nigerian Islamist sect |
|
| Jul.29 |
Iran |
Iran to release prominent reformist |
|
| Jul.30 |
Iran |
Police clash with mourners
|
| Jul.30 |
Gaza |
Rights groups concerned at 'honor killing' |
|
| Jul.30 |
Myanmar |
Aung San Suu Kyi verdict delayed |
|
| Jul.30 |
Tehran |
Security forces, protesters face off |
|
| Jul.31 |
Philippines |
Corazon Aquino dies| Former President had been suffering from colon cancer for more than a year and recently announced she was refusing further treatment. She became president when the 1986 'people power'... | |
|
| Jul.31 |
Iran |
Poll protests trial begins
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