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| May.1 |
Turkey |
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Children trapped in quake A frantic search is continuing for 200 children trapped under the debris of their school dormitory | |
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Gaza |
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'10 killed' in Israeli incursion |
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South Africa |
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Bus plunge: dozens die |
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USA |
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Bush calls end to 'major combat'
Map of Lincoln USA From the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln President delivers a nationally televised address | |
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Turkey |
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Boys found alive in quake rubble |
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| May.2 |
New Delhi |
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India restores ties with Pakistan
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Argentina |
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Floods displace 100,000
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Iraq |
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Key 'weapons official' held |
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Turkey |
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Quake deaths spark protest |
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China |
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Sub disaster killed 70 |
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Turkey |
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Hopes fade for pupils
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Syria |
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Powell begins 'candid' Syria talks |
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| May.3 |
Spain |
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Pope visits Spain, calls for peace |
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Turkey |
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14 children bodies recovered |
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Hong Kong |
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Ship issues SARS distress call
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Washington |
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Bush: U.S. will find banned Iraqi weapons |
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Hong Kong |
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SARS doctors board stricken ship |
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| May.4 |
Kazakhstan |
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Soyuz lands off-target, crew safe The rescue teams lost track of the craft in a remote area for a few hours
| |
Algeria |
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Algeria 'negotiating tourists' freedom' |
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England |
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Man Utd clinch title |
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Hong Kong |
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HK breathes easier on SARS news |
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U. S. Midwest |
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Tornadoes wreak havoc Tornadoes are killing about 20 people and leaving an extensive trail of damage | |
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Washington |
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Rumsfeld: Iraq WMD will be found |
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| May.5 |
Iraq |
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Iraqi woman biologist held
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Beijing |
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Sars fears shut reservoirs |
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South Africa |
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Anti-apartheid icon Walter Sisulu dead |
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Kansas |
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Tornadoes kill 38 |
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| May.6 |
Pakistan |
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Pakistan to resume India links Prime Minister Zafarullah Jamali says air and land transport links with India will be restored shortly
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Beijing |
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SARS battle remains 'grave' |
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Madrid |
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Real wins 2-1 over Juve |
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Gaza |
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Calls for probe of cameraman's death |
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Beijing |
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SARS investigators deployed |
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| May.7 |
Iraq |
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Purported Saddam tape urges resistance |
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China |
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SARS fight goes rural |
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UN |
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US moves to end Iraq sanctions
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Hamburg |
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Video shows al Qaeda cell |
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| May.8 |
Southern California |
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FBI's former China agent indicted |
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New Delhi |
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PM rejects no-nukes pact |
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Taiwan |
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SARS travel warning extended |
| |
Switzerland |
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WHO: SARS death rate higher
| |
UN Security Council |
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Rift looms over Iraq sanctions |
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| May.9 |
Congo |
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Passengers sucked out of plane The doors opened as the pressure system broke down. 129 people are presumed dead
| |
Beijing |
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SARS progress in Beijing |
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Washington |
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Bush proposes Mideast free-trade zone
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| May.10 |
Beijing |
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China 'missing' vital SARS data
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Turin |
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Juventus clinches 27th title |
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Jerusalem |
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Powell urges action on Mid-East plan |
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Congo |
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U.N. reports 14 executions amid fighting |
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| May.11 |
Washington |
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U.S. shakes up Iraq interim team
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Jerusalem |
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Powell meets Sharon and Abbas
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Finland |
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Canada gets World hockey title |
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Austria |
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'Mona Lisa of sculptures' stolen |
| |
Jerusalem |
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Sharon, Abbas plan to meet on 'road map' |
| |
Gaza |
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Israel reimposes Gaza closure |
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Bali |
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First Bali bombings trial begins |
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| May.12 |
Chechnya |
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Blast kills 37 Another 200 injured after a truck with explosives was driven by a suicide bomber into government buildings
| |
Iraq |
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'Dr Germ' detained |
| |
Saudi Arabia |
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al Qaeda suspected in Riyadh blasts As result of vehicles detonating blasts tore through at least 3 compounds housing Americans | |
| |
North Korea |
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North ditches nuke-free Korea pact |
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| May.13 |
Washington |
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US expels 14 Cuban diplomats
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Saudi Arabia |
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20 killed in blasts |
| |
Washington |
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More al Qaeda attacks possible |
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Milan |
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Milan wins over Inter in Champions semi |
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China |
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Dozens dead mine blast |
| |
Saudi Arabia |
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Crown prince condemns bombers |
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| May.14 |
Algeria |
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17 Sahara tourist hostages freed
| |
Chechnya |
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Woman bomber kills 20
| |
Saudi Arabia |
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US criticises security in Riyadh |
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Iraq |
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Grave may hold 11,000 |
| |
Argentina |
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Menem quits presidential race
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Turin |
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Juve thumps Madrid 3-1 to set up final |
| |
Taiwan |
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SARS shuts emergency room |
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| May.15 |
China |
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Death for SARS spreaders
| |
UN |
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US considers Iraq sanctions deal |
| |
Los Angeles |
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Spurs' rout ends Lakers' three-year reign |
| |
Saudi Arabia |
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Dissident: bin Laden behind Saudi attacks |
| |
Beijing |
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WHO optimism on SARS grows |
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| May.16 |
Morocco |
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41 die in Casablanca blasts 10 who took part in five near-simultaneous attacks also died. 4 detained. The targets included Spanish, Belgian and Jewish | |
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West Bank |
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Erakat resigns as chief negotiator |
| |
Iraq |
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Purge of Saddam loyalists |
| |
South Africa |
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State funeral for Sisulu |
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| May.17 |
Jerusalem |
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Israeli and Palestinian prime ministers met
Map of Hebron Israel A suicide bomber killed 2 Jewish settlers in the city of Hebron | |
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Morocco |
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27 detained in Casablanca blasts |
| |
Jerusalem |
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8 killed in bus attack A 2nd suicide bomber blew himself up as emergency crews arrived at the scene of the blast at a busy junction
| |
Jerusalem |
|
Abbas, Sharon agree only to meet again |
|
| May.18 |
Vatican |
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Pope turns 83, canonizes saints |
| |
West Bank |
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Israel tightens curbs on Palestinians |
| |
Aceh |
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Army starts Aceh attack Army has started action against separatist rebels after President Megawati put the province under martial law
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Belgium |
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PM wins, far-right gains |
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| May.19 |
Northern Israel |
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Suicide bombing kills 3 in shopping mall
| |
Algeria |
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Raid frees last Sahara tourists |
| |
UN |
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US submits 'final draft' on Iraq |
| |
Morocco |
|
Two bombers talking to police |
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| May.20 |
Canada |
|
Mad cow disease reported
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| May.21 |
Switzerland |
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WHO backs tobacco advert controls |
| |
Algeria |
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More than 2,000 killed in 6.7 quake 51,000 homeless and 8,626 injured. Survivors accused the government of turning a blind eye to shoddy construction | |
| |
Spain |
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Porto captures UEFA Cup
| |
Qatar |
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Al-Jazeera airs al Qaeda message |
|
| May.22 |
UN Security Council |
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Council lifts Iraq sanctions Resolution 1483 gives the U.S. and Great Britain authority to control Iraq until an elected government is in place | |
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Algeria |
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Quake death toll tops 800 |
| |
England |
|
Afghans win hijack appeal |
| |
Algeria |
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Quake rescuers race against time |
| |
Israel |
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Hezbollah bomb maker on seized boat |
|
| May.23 |
Jerusalem |
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Israel ready to accept steps in 'road map' Sharon will present the plan to his Cabinet
| |
Algeria |
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Child pulled from quake rubble
| |
Iraq |
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U.S. dissolves Iraqi army, 2 ministries |
| |
Texas |
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Annika Sorenstam failed to make cut |
| |
Canada |
|
Devils advance to finals over Senators |
| |
Washington |
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US thinks Mid-East summit close |
|
| May.24 |
Algeria |
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Fury as quake toll rises |
| |
Algeria |
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President faces fury over quake
| |
New Jersey |
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Nets return to Finals over Pistons |
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| May.25 |
Jerusalem |
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Cabinet OKs road map The 12-7 vote, with 4 abstentions, is the first time the government has accepted the principle of a Palestinian state | |
| |
Algeria |
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Rescuers battle to save quake girl |
| |
Turkey |
|
Spanish troops killed in crash
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| May.26 |
Jerusalem |
|
Sharon, Abbas to meet on 'road map' |
| |
Northern Japan |
|
Powerful quake |
| |
Toronto |
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Toronto back on WHO's SARS list
Toronto reported a rash of new cases in recent days. 800 people are in quarantine
| |
Jerusalem |
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Sharon signals 'occupation' end
| |
Turkey |
|
Data recorder found in air crash |
|
| May.27 |
Moscow |
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Hu meets Putin
| |
Sunni Triangle |
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2 U.S. soldiers die in Fallujah firefight |
| |
Iran |
|
US steps up pressure on Iran
| |
Washington |
|
Bush to meet with Arab leaders |
| |
Algeria |
|
Aftershock hits quake zone |
|
| May.28 |
Morocco |
|
Suspect dies in custody |
| |
Washington |
|
Bush to hold summit on Mideast trip |
| |
England |
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AC Milan defeats Juve for European title Milan won its 6th Champions Cup by beating Juventus 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 tie in extra time
| |
Washington |
|
U.S. rejects Amnesty charge |
|
| May.29 |
Iraq |
|
Blair thanks UK troops in Iraq |
| |
Jerusalem |
|
Sharon-Abbas meeting candid, beneficial
| |
Dallas |
|
Spurs get into NBA Finals over Mavs |
|
| May.30 |
Jerusalem |
|
Release of Palestinian prisoners delayed |
| |
Iraq |
|
US widens Iraq weapons hunt |
| |
West Bank |
|
Abbas vows end of attacks |
| |
Poland |
|
Bush visits Poland
|
| May.31 |
North Carolina |
|
FBI: Olympic bombing suspect arrested
| |
Poland |
|
Bush tours 'evil' Auschwitz |
| |
Myanmar |
|
Suu Kyi arrested |
| |
St. Petersburg |
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Bush talks with Putin
U.S. President has held formal talks with Russia's President in the Konstantinovsky Palace in St. Petersburg
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|
2003 |
| May.1 |
Gaza |
'10 killed' in Israeli incursion |
| May.1 |
USA |
Bush calls end to 'major combat'
Map of Lincoln USA From the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln President delivers a nationally televised address | |
| May.2 |
Iraq |
Key 'weapons official' held |
| May.2 |
China |
Sub disaster killed 70 |
| May.3 |
Spain |
Pope visits Spain, calls for peace |
| May.3 |
Washington |
Bush: U.S. will find banned Iraqi weapons |
| May.4 |
Washington |
Rumsfeld: Iraq WMD will be found |
| May.5 |
Iraq |
Iraqi woman biologist held
| May.8 |
New Delhi |
PM rejects no-nukes pact |
| May.10 |
Jerusalem |
Powell urges action on Mid-East plan |
| May.10 |
Congo |
U.N. reports 14 executions amid fighting |
| May.11 |
Gaza |
Israel reimposes Gaza closure |
| May.12 |
Iraq |
'Dr Germ' detained |
| May.12 |
North Korea |
North ditches nuke-free Korea pact |
| May.18 |
West Bank |
Israel tightens curbs on Palestinians |
| May.18 |
Aceh |
Army starts Aceh attack Army has started action against separatist rebels after President Megawati put the province under martial law
| May.22 |
Israel |
Hezbollah bomb maker on seized boat |
| May.23 |
Iraq |
U.S. dissolves Iraqi army, 2 ministries |
| May.25 |
Jerusalem |
Cabinet OKs road map The 12-7 vote, with 4 abstentions, is the first time the government has accepted the principle of a Palestinian state | |
| May.27 |
Sunni Triangle |
2 U.S. soldiers die in Fallujah firefight |
| May.29 |
Iraq |
Blair thanks UK troops in Iraq |
| May.30 |
Iraq |
US widens Iraq weapons hunt |
| May.31 |
Poland |
Bush tours 'evil' Auschwitz |
|
|
2003 |
| May.1 |
Turkey |
Children trapped in quake A frantic search is continuing for 200 children trapped under the debris of their school dormitory | |
| May.1 |
South Africa |
Bus plunge: dozens die |
| May.1 |
Turkey |
Boys found alive in quake rubble |
| May.2 |
Argentina |
Floods displace 100,000
| May.2 |
Turkey |
Quake deaths spark protest |
| May.2 |
China |
Sub disaster killed 70 |
| May.2 |
Turkey |
Hopes fade for pupils
| May.3 |
Turkey |
14 children bodies recovered |
| May.3 |
Hong Kong |
Ship issues SARS distress call
| May.3 |
Hong Kong |
SARS doctors board stricken ship |
| May.4 |
Hong Kong |
HK breathes easier on SARS news |
| May.4 |
U. S. Midwest |
Tornadoes wreak havoc Tornadoes are killing about 20 people and leaving an extensive trail of damage | |
| May.5 |
Beijing |
Sars fears shut reservoirs |
| May.5 |
Kansas |
Tornadoes kill 38 |
| May.6 |
Beijing |
SARS battle remains 'grave' |
| May.6 |
Beijing |
SARS investigators deployed |
| May.7 |
China |
SARS fight goes rural |
| May.8 |
Taiwan |
SARS travel warning extended |
| May.8 |
Switzerland |
WHO: SARS death rate higher
| May.9 |
Congo |
Passengers sucked out of plane The doors opened as the pressure system broke down. 129 people are presumed dead
| May.9 |
Beijing |
SARS progress in Beijing |
| May.10 |
Beijing |
China 'missing' vital SARS data
| May.13 |
China |
Dozens dead mine blast |
| May.14 |
Taiwan |
SARS shuts emergency room |
| May.15 |
China |
Death for SARS spreaders
| May.15 |
Beijing |
WHO optimism on SARS grows |
| May.20 |
Canada |
Mad cow disease reported
| May.21 |
Switzerland |
WHO backs tobacco advert controls |
| May.21 |
Algeria |
More than 2,000 killed in 6.7 quake 51,000 homeless and 8,626 injured. Survivors accused the government of turning a blind eye to shoddy construction | |
| May.22 |
Algeria |
Quake death toll tops 800 |
| May.22 |
Algeria |
Quake rescuers race against time |
| May.23 |
Algeria |
Child pulled from quake rubble
| May.24 |
Algeria |
Fury as quake toll rises |
| May.25 |
Algeria |
Rescuers battle to save quake girl |
| May.25 |
Turkey |
Spanish troops killed in crash
| May.26 |
Northern Japan |
Powerful quake |
| May.26 |
Toronto |
Toronto back on WHO's SARS list
Toronto reported a rash of new cases in recent days. 800 people are in quarantine
| May.26 |
Turkey |
Data recorder found in air crash |
| May.27 |
Algeria |
Aftershock hits quake zone |
|
|
2003 |
| May.6 |
Pakistan |
Pakistan to resume India links Prime Minister Zafarullah Jamali says air and land transport links with India will be restored shortly
| May.20 |
Canada |
Mad cow disease reported
|
|
2003 |
| May.4 |
England |
Man Utd clinch title |
| May.6 |
Madrid |
Real wins 2-1 over Juve |
| May.10 |
Turin |
Juventus clinches 27th title |
| May.11 |
Finland |
Canada gets World hockey title |
| May.13 |
Milan |
Milan wins over Inter in Champions semi |
| May.14 |
Turin |
Juve thumps Madrid 3-1 to set up final |
| May.15 |
Los Angeles |
Spurs' rout ends Lakers' three-year reign |
| May.21 |
Spain |
Porto captures UEFA Cup
| May.23 |
Texas |
Annika Sorenstam failed to make cut |
| May.23 |
Canada |
Devils advance to finals over Senators |
| May.24 |
New Jersey |
Nets return to Finals over Pistons |
| May.28 |
England |
AC Milan defeats Juve for European title Milan won its 6th Champions Cup by beating Juventus 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 tie in extra time
| May.29 |
Dallas |
Spurs get into NBA Finals over Mavs |
|
|
2003 |
| May.4 |
Algeria |
Algeria 'negotiating tourists' freedom' |
| May.7 |
Hamburg |
Video shows al Qaeda cell |
| May.8 |
Southern California |
FBI's former China agent indicted |
| May.10 |
Congo |
U.N. reports 14 executions amid fighting |
| May.11 |
Austria |
'Mona Lisa of sculptures' stolen |
| May.11 |
Bali |
First Bali bombings trial begins |
| May.12 |
Chechnya |
Blast kills 37 Another 200 injured after a truck with explosives was driven by a suicide bomber into government buildings
| May.12 |
Iraq |
'Dr Germ' detained |
| May.12 |
Saudi Arabia |
al Qaeda suspected in Riyadh blasts As result of vehicles detonating blasts tore through at least 3 compounds housing Americans | |
| May.13 |
Saudi Arabia |
20 killed in blasts |
| May.13 |
Washington |
More al Qaeda attacks possible |
| May.14 |
Algeria |
17 Sahara tourist hostages freed
| May.14 |
Chechnya |
Woman bomber kills 20
| May.14 |
Iraq |
Grave may hold 11,000 |
| May.15 |
China |
Death for SARS spreaders
| May.15 |
Saudi Arabia |
Dissident: bin Laden behind Saudi attacks |
| May.16 |
Morocco |
41 die in Casablanca blasts 10 who took part in five near-simultaneous attacks also died. 4 detained. The targets included Spanish, Belgian and Jewish | |
| May.17 |
Morocco |
27 detained in Casablanca blasts |
| May.17 |
Jerusalem |
8 killed in bus attack A 2nd suicide bomber blew himself up as emergency crews arrived at the scene of the blast at a busy junction
| May.19 |
Northern Israel |
Suicide bombing kills 3 in shopping mall
| May.19 |
Algeria |
Raid frees last Sahara tourists |
| May.19 |
Morocco |
Two bombers talking to police |
| May.21 |
Qatar |
Al-Jazeera airs al Qaeda message |
| May.22 |
England |
Afghans win hijack appeal |
| May.22 |
Israel |
Hezbollah bomb maker on seized boat |
| May.28 |
Morocco |
Suspect dies in custody |
| May.30 |
West Bank |
Abbas vows end of attacks |
| May.31 |
North Carolina |
FBI: Olympic bombing suspect arrested
|
|
2003 |
| May.2 |
New Delhi |
India restores ties with Pakistan
| May.2 |
Turkey |
Quake deaths spark protest |
| May.2 |
Syria |
Powell begins 'candid' Syria talks |
| May.3 |
Spain |
Pope visits Spain, calls for peace |
| May.4 |
Kazakhstan |
Soyuz lands off-target, crew safe The rescue teams lost track of the craft in a remote area for a few hours
| May.5 |
Iraq |
Iraqi woman biologist held
| May.5 |
South Africa |
Anti-apartheid icon Walter Sisulu dead |
| May.6 |
Gaza |
Calls for probe of cameraman's death |
| May.7 |
Iraq |
Purported Saddam tape urges resistance |
| May.7 |
UN |
US moves to end Iraq sanctions
| May.8 |
UN Security Council |
Rift looms over Iraq sanctions |
| May.9 |
Washington |
Bush proposes Mideast free-trade zone
| May.10 |
Jerusalem |
Powell urges action on Mid-East plan |
| May.11 |
Washington |
U.S. shakes up Iraq interim team
| May.11 |
Jerusalem |
Powell meets Sharon and Abbas
| May.11 |
Jerusalem |
Sharon, Abbas plan to meet on 'road map' |
| May.13 |
Washington |
US expels 14 Cuban diplomats
| May.13 |
Saudi Arabia |
Crown prince condemns bombers |
| May.14 |
Saudi Arabia |
US criticises security in Riyadh |
| May.14 |
Argentina |
Menem quits presidential race
| May.15 |
UN |
US considers Iraq sanctions deal |
| May.16 |
West Bank |
Erakat resigns as chief negotiator |
| May.16 |
Iraq |
Purge of Saddam loyalists |
| May.16 |
South Africa |
State funeral for Sisulu |
| May.17 |
Jerusalem |
Israeli and Palestinian prime ministers met
Map of Hebron Israel A suicide bomber killed 2 Jewish settlers in the city of Hebron | |
| May.17 |
Jerusalem |
Abbas, Sharon agree only to meet again |
| May.18 |
Vatican |
Pope turns 83, canonizes saints |
| May.18 |
Belgium |
PM wins, far-right gains |
| May.19 |
UN |
US submits 'final draft' on Iraq |
| May.22 |
UN Security Council |
Council lifts Iraq sanctions Resolution 1483 gives the U.S. and Great Britain authority to control Iraq until an elected government is in place | |
| May.23 |
Jerusalem |
Israel ready to accept steps in 'road map' Sharon will present the plan to his Cabinet
| May.23 |
Washington |
US thinks Mid-East summit close |
| May.24 |
Algeria |
Fury as quake toll rises |
| May.24 |
Algeria |
President faces fury over quake
| May.25 |
Jerusalem |
Cabinet OKs road map The 12-7 vote, with 4 abstentions, is the first time the government has accepted the principle of a Palestinian state | |
| May.26 |
Jerusalem |
Sharon, Abbas to meet on 'road map' |
| May.26 |
Jerusalem |
Sharon signals 'occupation' end
| May.27 |
Moscow |
Hu meets Putin
| May.27 |
Iran |
US steps up pressure on Iran
| May.27 |
Washington |
Bush to meet with Arab leaders |
| May.28 |
Washington |
Bush to hold summit on Mideast trip |
| May.28 |
Washington |
U.S. rejects Amnesty charge |
| May.29 |
Iraq |
Blair thanks UK troops in Iraq |
| May.29 |
Jerusalem |
Sharon-Abbas meeting candid, beneficial
| May.30 |
Jerusalem |
Release of Palestinian prisoners delayed |
| May.30 |
West Bank |
Abbas vows end of attacks |
| May.30 |
Poland |
Bush visits Poland
| May.31 |
Poland |
Bush tours 'evil' Auschwitz |
| May.31 |
Myanmar |
Suu Kyi arrested |
| May.31 |
St. Petersburg |
Bush talks with Putin
U.S. President has held formal talks with Russia's President in the Konstantinovsky Palace in St. Petersburg