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| Dec.1 |
Iraq |
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U.S., Iraqi police in toll dispute
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Malaysia |
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Pirates in Microsoft 'coup' |
| Dec.2 |
Northern Iraq |
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US raid 'targets Saddam deputy' US forces raided a northern Iraqi town, possibly in search of Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri
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Israel |
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Israel asks not to meet Geneva authors
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Washington |
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U.S. to seize WMD on high seas
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Washington |
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Pentagon freezes Boeing contract |
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Washington |
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New terror attack warnings
| Dec.3 |
Washington |
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Mid-East talks take shape
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Afghanistan |
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Rumsfeld visits
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Washington |
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Defense counsel for Gitmo detainee
| Dec.4 |
Washington |
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United States scrapped tariffs on steel Japan has joined the European Union in dropping the threat of retaliation
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Washington |
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U.S. eyes return to the Moon |
| Dec.5 |
Iraq |
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Roadside bomb kills 3 Iraqis, U.S. soldier
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Iraq |
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Bremer predicts an increase in attacks
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Northern Iraq |
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Rumsfeld visits troops
US Defence Secretary has arrived in the city of Kirkuk for an unannounced visit to make an assessment of the situation
| Dec.6 |
Saudi Arabia |
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US security alert |
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USA |
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Major winter storm |
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Afghanistan |
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US bombing kills Afghan children US forces have admitted mistakenly killing 9 children when they bombed Taleban fighters | |
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Colorado |
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Maier dominates World Cup downhill |
| Dec.7 |
Afghanistan |
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US child bombing account challenged
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Mosul |
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U.S. soldier killed |
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Hawaii |
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Furyk cruises to Grand Slam title |
| Dec.8 |
Washington |
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US shares Russian poll concerns
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Afghanistan |
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Major Afghan offensive launched
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Northern Iraq |
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Car bomb wounds 40 troops
| Dec.9 |
New York |
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Al Gore endorses Howard Dean
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New York |
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Woods retains top U.S. golf title |
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Iraq |
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Iraq tenders 'only for US allies' Companies from countries opposed to the conflict will be barred from bidding for new rebuilding contracts worth $18.6bn | |
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Washington |
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Blunt Bush message for Taiwan
Map of White House USA President opposes plans for a referendum in Taiwan. Premier Wen Jiaboa met Bush at the White House | |
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Washington |
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US rejects N Korea nuclear offer
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Taiwan |
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Chen stands up to Bush
| Dec.10 |
Afghanistan |
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U.S. assault: 6 Afghan children dead
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Boston |
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Wen: Too soon for China democracy |
| Dec.11 |
New York |
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Dow Jones ends above 10,000 The share index has closed above the 10,000 level for the first time since May 2002
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Washington |
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Bush firm on Iraq contracts
| Dec.12 |
Ohio |
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Former president of Azerbaijan dies
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Washington |
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Bush signs Syria sanctions bill
| Dec.13 |
Iraq |
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2 more U.S. soldiers die |
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USA |
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Flu epidemic fears lengthen vaccine lines |
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Oklahoma |
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White gets Heisman Trophy |
| Dec.14 |
Sunni Triangle |
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Saddam captured Hundreds of Iraqis flooded the streets, firing guns into the air, singing, dancing and throwing candy into the air | |
| Dec.15 |
Washington |
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Bush promises Saddam fair trial President: The US will work with the people of Iraq to ensure the trial of Saddam will stand international scrutiny
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Washington |
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Colin Powell has cancer operation
| Dec.17 |
Saudi Arabia |
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U.S. diplomats told to quit Saudi Arabia
| Dec.18 |
Sunni Triangle |
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U.S. hunts for more Samarra insurgents
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Washington |
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Bush overruled on US terror law |
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Southern California |
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Jackson charged in molestation case
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Washington |
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US warns Israel over 'separation'
| Dec.19 |
Washington |
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Court: Gitmo suspects need lawyers
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New York |
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Freedom Tower plan for WTC site |
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Gulf |
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US Navy 'seizes Gulf drug ship' |
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Arab Countries |
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al Qaeda tape says U.S. on the run |
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Washington |
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Pilot suspected of drinking |
| Dec.20 |
Washington |
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Libya hailed for renouncing WMD President Bush said the decision set an example to other countries on how to build better relations with the U.S.
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Gulf |
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US stops 'al-Qaeda drugs boats' 2 Arab sailing boats carrying illegal drugs have been seized in the northern Arabian Sea
| Dec.21 |
Washington |
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US raises terror alert level The Government is to raise the alert level from 'elevated' to 'high', warning of a high risk of attack
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Iraq |
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Hundreds detained in sweep Gen Myers said some of the detainees were thought to be leaders of the insurgency
| Dec.22 |
Iraq |
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Baghdad blast kills 2 U.S. soldiers |
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California |
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Two dead in earthquake A historic building collapsed after a strong quake jolted the central California coast and sent tremors from LA to San Francisco
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Washington |
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Missiles ready to defend Washington Surface-to-air missiles were being deployed and air travelers encountered more delays
| Dec.23 |
USA |
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Mad cow disease confirmed In the first wave of response, Japan and South Korea are immediately banning all U.S. beef imports | |
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Washington |
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Sniper jury vetoes death penalty The jury debated 8 hours before recommending 18-year-old Lee Boyd Malvo should face life in jail without parole
| Dec.24 |
France |
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Terror fears cancel Air France flights to LA The decision came after consultation between U.S. and French authorities
| Dec.26 |
Southern California |
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Dozen killed in mudslide
Mudslide smothered a mountain church camp in a canyon burned by fall wildfires in the San Bernardino Mountains
| Dec.27 |
Washington |
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Eagles crush Redskins to clinch NFC East |
| Dec.28 |
Iraq |
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Blasts kill 2 U.S. soldiers |
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Southern California |
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Jackson 'misused during arrest' |
| Dec.29 |
USA |
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US tells airlines to use marshals The nternational flights to or over the US will be required to carry armed guards in certain cases
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New York |
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Nasdaq closes above 2,000 |
| Dec.30 |
Washington |
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U.S. officials: British planes threatened Virgin Atlantic Airways began manning flights with armed officers
| Dec.31 |
Southern Iran |
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U.S. medics join quake effort
U.S. aid workers have joined teams from more than 20 countries in the earthquake-devastated city of Bam
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Washington |
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U.S. eases Iran aid restrictions The administration eased restrictions on assistance in response to the Iran's devastating earthquake
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Southern California |
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Jackson abuse claim to be probed