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| Nov.1 |
Qatar |
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Bin Laden: Goal is to bankrupt U.S.
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Ohio |
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White House rivals race to finish
| Nov.2 |
USA |
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2004 voting under way
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USA |
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No winner yet in 3 key states Bed and blue states appear to be mostly sticking with the same party they did in the 2000 election
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New Hampshire |
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Lynch elected as Governor |
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U.S. Senate |
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Senate chief Daschle loses seat The Democrats' leader has lost his South Dakota seat to Republican John Thune
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Baghdad |
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American contractor snatched |
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USA |
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Bush re-elected 
In Ohio Kerry trailed Bush by about 104,000 votes out of just over 5 million cast -- 48% to 51%
George W Bush projected himself during the campaign as the strong leader who could defend the U.S. in a time of war
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| Nov.3 |
Boston |
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Kerry admits election defeat Democratic challenger is giving President George W Bush a second term in office | |
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Japan |
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U.S. deserter gets 30-day term
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Washington |
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President Bush declares victory 'historic' Bush became the first Republican president to win re-election Ronald Reagan in 1984
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Washington |
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World leaders congratulate Bush
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USA |
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Duo in first spam conviction |
| Nov.4 |
Washington |
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Bush gets straight back to work
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Washington |
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Bush outlines plans for new term
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Beijing |
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China welcomes Bush but stays wary |
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England |
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Blair urges EU to accept Bush |
| Nov.5 |
Sunni Triangle |
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US military 'seals off Falluja' All roads in and out of the Sunni Muslim city have been closed amid speculation an assault is imminent
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Sunni Triangle |
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Warplanes continue to hit Falluja
| Nov.7 |
New York |
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Radcliffe in marathon win |
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US Georgia |
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Goosen rallies past Tiger at Tour |
| Nov.8 |
Sunni Triangle |
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Battle for Falluja under way Thousands of U.S. and Iraqi troops are beginning an all-out assault aimed at driving insurgents out of the city
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Sunni Triangle |
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Soldiers advanced into Falluja 15,000 US and Iraqi troops are continuing a full-scale assault on the insurgent stronghold
| Nov.9 |
San Francisco Bay Area |
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Mozilla Firefox browser launched
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Sunni Triangle |
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Falluja advance has sporadic resistance
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Washington |
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Attorney general Ashcroft quits cabinet Don Evans, Secretary for Commerce, has also quit his post. Further cabinet changes are expected
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Sunni Triangle |
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Fresh fighting erupts in Falluja
| Nov.10 |
Sunni Triangle |
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Battle rages in centre of Falluja
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Sunni Triangle |
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'Three quarters' of Falluja taken
| Nov.11 |
Sunni Triangle |
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Falluja troops under heavy fire
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Washington |
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Bush welcomes Blair to White House
| Nov.12 |
Sunni Triangle |
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U.S. troops push into south Falluja A team of U.S. soldiers is fighting small cells of insurgents in alleyways and bombed-out buildings
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San Francisco Bay Area |
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Jury finds Peterson guilty of killing Jurors found Scott Peterson guilty of 1st-degree murder in the death of his wife and 2nd-degree in the death of son | |
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Washington |
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Bush, Blair hail Mid-East peace hope US President and British Prime Minister have said a new opportunity has emerged to forge a lasting peace
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Sunni Triangle |
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Fighting intensifies in 4 cities
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Sunni Triangle |
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Forces gain ground in Falluja
| Nov.13 |
Washington |
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Cheney taken to hospital for tests
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Sunni Triangle |
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Battle 'almost over' in Falluja
| Nov.14 |
Sunni Triangle |
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U.S.: 'Enemy is broken' in Falluja Marines spread through the deserted streets, kicking in doors during a dangerous house-to-house search | |
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Sunni Triangle |
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Falluja rebels continue to resist
| Nov.15 |
Iraq |
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US warplanes target rebels
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Washington |
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Colin Powell resigns
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Washington |
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Rice to replace Colin Powell Stephen Hadley will be promoted to national security adviser | |
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Sunni Triangle |
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US investigates Falluja killing
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Texas |
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Federer makes winning return |
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Los Angeles |
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Sharapova wins season's finale |
| Nov.16 |
Mosul |
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US launches major Mosul assault More than 1,000 soldiers were to be deployed. Military had diverted 500 troops from the Falluja operation
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Southern California |
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Superfast Nasa jet pushes Mach 10 An unmanned experimental jet reached a speed that just short of 10 times the speed of sound
| Nov.18 |
New York |
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Iraq errors 'hurt U.S. warnings on Iran'
| Nov.19 |
Sunni Triangle |
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US may boost troop levels in Iraq
The US may send more troops before the January elections, depending on the outcome of an offensive in Falluja
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Berlin |
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Greenspan warns over US trade deficit
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Detroit |
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Ugly brawl between Pacers, Pistons Players, fans exchanged punches in the stands near the end of the game forcing an early end to the Pacers' 97-82 victory
| Nov.20 |
Chile |
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Bush urges unity against N. Korea nukes U.S. President met with a succession of Asian leaders in Santigao at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit
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Houston |
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Fired-up Hewitt destroys Roddick |
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New York |
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NBA suspended 4 players |
| Nov.21 |
Israel |
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Powell on fresh Mid-East mission US Secretary of State has arrived for talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders
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Texas |
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Federer beats Hewitt in Masters
| Nov.23 |
Iraq |
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U.S., Iraqis hit rebels south of Baghdad
| Nov.24 |
Iraq |
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U.S.: New tactics in Iraq battle The forses are 'developing intelligence patiently and persistently, going after targets in a very focused way'
| Nov.25 |
Hawaii |
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Mickelson breaks magical '60' mark |
| Nov.28 |
Canada |
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Miller denies Maier to join greats |
| Nov.30 |
Canada |
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Bush makes first visit to Canada The visit is being seen as an attempt by both sides to patch up relations
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Washington |
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US security chief Ridge resigns