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| Jan.2 |
Iraq |
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Bus bombing kills 19 |
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| Jan.3 |
Baghdad |
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Baghdad governor assassinated |
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| Jan.9 |
West Bank |
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Abbas wins presidential election
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| Jan.10 |
West Bank |
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Abbas makes peace offer to Israel |
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| Jan.12 |
Iraq |
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U.S. ends search for WMD in Iraq |
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| Jan.13 |
Gaza |
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Bomb attack rocks crossing |
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| Jan.15 |
West Bank |
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Mahmoud Abbas sworn in |
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| Jan.19 |
Baghdad |
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Car bombings kill at least 25 |
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| Jan.22 |
Gaza |
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Abbas 'reaches cease-fire deal' |
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| Jan.23 |
Iraq |
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'Zarqawi tape: Democracy a lie' |
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| Jan.24 |
Iraq |
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Iraqi forces 'committing abuse' |
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| Jan.26 |
Iraq |
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31 Marines killed in chopper crash
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Jerusalem |
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Mid-East talks raise peace hopes |
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| Jan.30 |
Iraq |
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Iraqis vote amid violence In a first free election in a half century, there is a higher than expected turnout amid attacks and threats of violence
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Baghdad |
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Election declared 'success' |
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| Feb.5 |
Baghdad |
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Shiites lead in poll results |
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| Feb.7 |
Northern Iraq |
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Suicide bombers kill at least 26 |
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| Feb.9 |
Iran |
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Iran defiant after U.S warning |
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| Feb.10 |
West Bank |
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Abbas sacks security commanders |
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| Feb.13 |
Iraq |
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Shiite alliance wins plurality |
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| Feb.14 |
Beirut |
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Huge blast kills ex-PM| Former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri has been killed in a large-scale bomb attack on his motorcade in Beirut. Hariri and at 9 others were killed when a massive bomb ripped through chic seafront boulevard. Members of the opposition hold Syria a... | |
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| Feb.16 |
Iran |
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Iran to aid Syria against threats |
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| Feb.18 |
Iraq |
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Ashura marred by bombs |
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| Feb.21 |
Israel |
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Israel frees 500 Palestinian prisoners |
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| Feb.22 |
Iran |
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500 killed in quake |
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Baghdad |
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Shia alliance names PM candidate |
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| Feb.25 |
Tel Aviv |
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Bomb kills clubbers |
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| Feb.27 |
Syria |
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Syria 'gave up' brother of Saddam |
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| Feb.28 |
Iraq |
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Suicide bomb kills at least 125
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Beirut |
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Lebanon's pro-Syrian PM resigns |
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| Mar.1 |
Iraq |
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Key Saddam trial judge killed |
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| Mar.4 |
Iraq |
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U.S. wound reporter, killing bodyguard
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| Mar.5 |
Syria |
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Assad: Syria to redeploy Lebanon troops |
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| Mar.10 |
Northern Iraq |
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Blast hits Shia funeral. 47 killed |
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| Mar.11 |
Lebanon |
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Syrian troops quit north Lebanon |
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| Mar.14 |
Beirut |
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Massive protest marks Hariri death |
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| Mar.16 |
Iraq |
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Assembly meets amid blasts |
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| Mar.18 |
West Bank |
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Palestinian truce deal |
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| Mar.23 |
Iraq |
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Iraqi, U.S. overrun rebel base, kill 85 |
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| Mar.26 |
Beirut |
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Bomb hits Beirut's Christian area |
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| Mar.28 |
Jerusalem |
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Knesset rejects Gaza referendum |
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| Apr.6 |
Iraq |
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Kurd leader Talabani named president |
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| Apr.7 |
Baghdad |
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Shia leader Jaafari named prime minister |
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| Apr.9 |
Gaza |
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3 teens shot |
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| Apr.21 |
Iraq |
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6 Americans among 11 dead in copter crash |
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| Apr.26 |
Lebanon |
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Last Syrian soldiers left Lebanon Syria is surrendering to demands and ending its 29-year military presence in its smaller neighbor
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| Apr.28 |
Iraq |
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Lawmakers approve Cabinet list |
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Baghdad |
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Car bombs leave 24 dead |
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| May.3 |
Baghdad |
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Parliament swears in partial government
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| May.4 |
Iraq |
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Suicide bomber kills at least 47 |
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| May.9 |
Georgia |
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Bush dances after arrival |
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| May.10 |
Western Iraq |
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Rebels kidnap province chief |
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Sunni Triangle |
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Suicide bombs cause carnage |
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| May.12 |
Turkey |
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Trial of Kurdish leader 'unfair' |
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| May.23 |
Iraq |
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Insurgent attacks kill at least 34 |
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| May.25 |
Azerbaijan |
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Giant Caspian oil pipeline opens |
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Turkey |
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Liverpool crowned over AC Milan |
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| May.27 |
Saudi Arabia |
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King Fahd hospitalized |
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| Jun.2 |
Beirut |
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Blast kills journalist |
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| Jun.5 |
Southern Lebanon |
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Hezbollah set to win south Lebanon vote |
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| Jun.9 |
Jerusalem |
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Court backs pullout plan |
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| Jun.12 |
Iran |
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Bombs kill 8 |
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| Jun.15 |
Iraq |
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Restaurant bombing kills 23 Iraqi soldiers |
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Iraq |
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Jubilant ex-hostage tells of rescue |
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| Jun.18 |
Iran |
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Hardline mayor to contest run-off |
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| Jun.19 |
Baghdad |
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Suicide bomber kills 23 at eatery |
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| Jun.20 |
Beirut |
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Hariri camp secured majority in parliament
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| Jun.21 |
Jerusalem |
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Gloom at end of Sharon-Abbas summit |
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| Jun.24 |
Iran |
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Ahmadinejad elected as president
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| Jun.26 |
Iraq |
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US holds talks with Iraq rebels |
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| Jun.29 |
Israel |
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Gaza settler chaos strikes Israel |
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| Jul.7 |
Iraq |
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Egypt's envoy killed |
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| Jul.12 |
Israel |
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Suicide bomber kills two outside mall |
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| Jul.16 |
Iraq |
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Suicide bomber kills 90 near Baghdad
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| Jul.17 |
Baghdad |
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First charges against Saddam Hussein |
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| Jul.18 |
Israel |
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Israel blocks Gaza demonstrators |
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| Aug.1 |
Saudi Arabia |
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King Fahd dead
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| Aug.2 |
Saudi Arabia |
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Simple funeral for King Fahd |
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| Aug.4 |
Israel |
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Israeli soldier kills 4 Arab bus passengers |
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| Aug.5 |
Iran |
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EU puts nuclear proposals to Iran |
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| Aug.8 |
Iran |
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Iran resumes uranium conversion |
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| Aug.11 |
Iraq |
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Shias call for more autonomy |
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| Aug.15 |
Gaza |
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Historic pullout has begun |
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Baghdad |
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Constitution deadline extended |
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| Aug.17 |
Gaza |
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Israeli troops begin forced evictions
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| Aug.18 |
Gaza |
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Largest settlement evacuated |
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| Aug.19 |
Jordan |
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Al Qaeda claim for Red Sea attacks |
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| Aug.21 |
Baghdad |
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Role of Islam in Iraq agreed |
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| Aug.22 |
Gaza |
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Settlers leave last outpost
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| Aug.23 |
West Bank |
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Settler eviction complete |
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| Aug.27 |
Israel |
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21 hurt in bomb blast |
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| Aug.28 |
Baghdad |
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Committee signs Iraq's draft constitution
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| Aug.31 |
Baghdad |
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1,000 dead in stampede 323 others injured on a bridge after a massive Shiite religious commemoration erupted into panic
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| Sep.1 |
Beirut |
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Hariri killing suspects charged |
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| Sep.5 |
Iran |
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Nuclear weapons 'years away' |
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| Sep.9 |
Iraq |
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Tal Afar drive targets insurgents |
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| Sep.11 |
Gaza |
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Israeli flag lowered over Gaza| It was the end of 38 years of an occupation of the Palestinian territory 2 weeks ahead of schedule. Israel has already removed its settlers, bulldozed their homes and demolished its militar... | |
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| Sep.13 |
Baghdad |
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Wave of violence kills at least 140
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| Sep.16 |
Iraq |
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Suicide car bomber hits worshippers |
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| Sep.19 |
Iraq |
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British troops freed in jailbreak |
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| Sep.20 |
Syria |
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U.N. quizzes Syrians in Hariri probe |
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| Sep.24 |
Gaza |
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Israel launches strikes against Hamas |
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| Sep.26 |
Jerusalem |
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Sharon fends off leadership poll |
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| |
Iraq |
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Al Qaeda's No. 2 in Iraq killed |
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| Sep.29 |
Sunni Triangle |
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Simultaneous car bombs kill 62 |
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| Oct.5 |
Baghdad |
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Iraq reverses vote rule change |
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| Oct.12 |
Syria |
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Minister commits suicide |
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| Oct.13 |
Turkey |
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Bird flu 'is deadly strain' |
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| Oct.17 |
Jerusalem |
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Israel suspends Palestinian talks |
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| Oct.19 |
Baghdad |
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Hussein trial adjourned until November 28 |
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| Oct.20 |
Lebanon |
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U.N. probe links Syria to Hariri killing
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| Oct.21 |
Syria |
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Governments deny UN murder claims |
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| Oct.24 |
Baghdad |
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3 explosions near 2 hotels |
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| Oct.25 |
Baghdad |
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Draft constitution passes The referendum has passed, according to final provisional results issued by Iraqi election officials
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| Oct.26 |
Israel |
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5 killed in blast |
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Iran |
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Israel 'must be wiped from map'
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| Oct.29 |
Iraq |
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Car bomb kills at least 25 |
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| Nov.9 |
Jordan |
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57 killed in 3 hotel blasts Suicide attackers detonated nearly simultaneous explosions at hotels in downtown Amman
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| Nov.11 |
Iraq |
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Key fugitive Saddam aide dead |
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| Nov.13 |
Jordan |
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'Failed bomber' confesses |
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| Nov.15 |
Baghdad |
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Detainees 'found starving' |
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| Nov.19 |
Iraq |
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Suicide bomber kills 35 at funeral |
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| Nov.20 |
Jerusalem |
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Sharon to quit Likud party Prime Minister is set to quit his ruling party and run separately in next year's elections
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| Nov.21 |
Jerusalem |
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New Sharon party 'aims for peace' |
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| Nov.25 |
Gaza |
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Palestinians take over key border
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| |
Syria |
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Syria agrees to U.N. questioning |
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| Nov.26 |
Azerbaijan |
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Police break up mass rally |
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| Nov.28 |
Baghdad |
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Hussein trial adjourned amid rancor |
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| Nov.29 |
Iraq |
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Video airs of purported hostages |
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Jerusalem |
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Peres to quit Labor, back Sharon |
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| Dec.2 |
Sunni Triangle |
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10 Marines killed near Falluja |
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| Dec.3 |
Lebanon |
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20 bodies found in grave |
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| Dec.5 |
Baghdad |
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Witness at Hussein trial describes torture |
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| |
Israel |
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5 die in suicide blast |
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| Dec.6 |
Iran |
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110 killed in plane crash
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| |
Baghdad |
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Suicide bombers kill 36 |
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| Dec.8 |
Iran |
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Ahmadinejad: Move Israel to Europe |
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| Dec.11 |
Syria |
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New Hariri report 'blames Syria'
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| Dec.12 |
Beirut |
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Beirut blast kills anti-Syria MP |
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| Dec.15 |
Iraq |
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'High turnout' in election
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| Dec.18 |
Jerusalem |
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Sharon hospitalized after mild stroke |
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| Dec.19 |
Jerusalem |
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Likud picked Netanyahu as its new leader |
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| Dec.21 |
Baghdad |
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Hussein says he was beaten in custody |
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| Dec.22 |
Sunni Triangle |
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US to make Iraq troop level cuts |
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| Dec.27 |
Iraq |
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Ukrainian, Bulgarian troops left Iraq |
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| Dec.28 |
Gaza |
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Israel bombards no-go zone |
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| Dec.29 |
Baghdad |
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International team to review elections |
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| Dec.30 |
Lebanon |
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Ex-VP: Assad threatened Lebanese PM
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| Jan.2 |
Iraq |
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Bus bombing kills 19
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| Jan.3 |
Iraq |
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Insurgent attacks kill 20 |
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| |
Baghdad |
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Baghdad governor assassinated At least 6 people have been killed and 40 others injured in a bomb explosion at a police post
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| Jan.7 |
Jerusalem |
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Palestinian candidate ejected |
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| Jan.9 |
West Bank |
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Abbas wins presidential election| Early results showed the moderate candidate wins 66% of vote | |
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| Jan.10 |
Baghdad |
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Baghdad's deputy police chief slain |
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| |
West Bank |
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Abbas makes peace offer to Israel
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| Jan.12 |
Iraq |
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U.S. ends search for WMD in Iraq Members of the Survey Group were continuing to examine documents and would investigate any new leads
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| Jan.13 |
Iraq |
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Aide to Shia leader killed |
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| |
Gaza |
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Bomb attack rocks crossing
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| Jan.15 |
West Bank |
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Mahmoud Abbas sworn in
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| Jan.16 |
Jerusalem |
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Israel orders crackdown |
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| Jan.17 |
Northern Iraq |
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Catholic archbishop kidnapped in Mosul |
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| Jan.19 |
Baghdad |
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Car bombings kill at least 25
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| Jan.20 |
Gaza |
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Israel: Palestinians eye Gaza force |
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| Jan.21 |
Baghdad |
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Car bomb kills 14 near mosque |
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| Jan.22 |
Gaza |
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Abbas 'reaches cease-fire deal' Palestinian President has secured a 30-day cease-fire with the 2 largest militant groups, Hamas and Islamic Jihad
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| Jan.23 |
Iraq |
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'Zarqawi tape: Democracy a lie'
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| Jan.24 |
Iraq |
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Bomb mastermind captured |
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| |
Iraq |
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Iraqi forces 'committing abuse'
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| Jan.26 |
Iraq |
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31 Marines killed in chopper crash| 5 troops in other incidents. Number of U.S. troops killed today is 36, the deadliest day for U.S. since the start of the war | |
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| |
Jerusalem |
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Mid-East talks raise peace hopes
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| Jan.28 |
Iraq |
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Security stepped up for poll |
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| Jan.29 |
Iraq |
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8 more Iraqis killed on election eve |
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| Jan.30 |
Iraq |
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Iraqis vote amid violence| In a first free election in a half century, there is a higher than expected turnout amid attacks and threats of violence | | |
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| |
Baghdad |
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Election declared 'success'
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| |
Iraq |
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UK troops killed in crash |
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|
| Feb.2 |
Georgia |
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'Gas poisoning' kills PM |
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| Feb.5 |
Baghdad |
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Shiites lead in poll results
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| Feb.7 |
Northern Iraq |
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Suicide bombers kill at least 26
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| Feb.8 |
Baghdad |
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More than 20 killed in blast |
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| |
Gaza |
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Hamas and Islamic Jihad disown truce |
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| Feb.9 |
Iran |
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Iran defiant after U.S warning
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| Feb.10 |
West Bank |
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Abbas sacks security commanders
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| Feb.11 |
Iraq |
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Attacks kill at least 21 in Shiite areas |
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| Feb.13 |
Iraq |
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Shiite alliance wins plurality The United Iraq Alliance, backed by Ali al-Sistani fell short of an outright majority. Parties have 3 days to file objections
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| Feb.14 |
Beirut |
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Huge blast kills ex-PM Former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri has been killed in a large-scale bomb attack on his motorcade in Beirut
| Hariri and at 9 others were killed when a massive bomb ripped through chic seafront boulevard. Members of the opposition hold Syria and the pro-Damascus Lebanese government responsible for the death of the businessman. The government held an emergency Cabinet meeting
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| |
Beirut |
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Army 'on alert' after Beirut bomb |
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| Feb.16 |
Iran |
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Iran to aid Syria against threats Iran has vowed to back Syria against 'challenges and threat' as both countries face US pressure
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| |
Beirut |
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Hariri buried amid chaotic scenes |
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| Feb.17 |
Baghdad |
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Shiites win majority in assembly |
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| Feb.18 |
Iraq |
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Ashura marred by bombs Explosions are leaving at least 27 people dead and 5 dozen wounded as Shiite Muslims observed Ashura
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| Feb.20 |
Jerusalem |
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Cabinet OKs settlement withdrawals |
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| Feb.21 |
Israel |
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Israel frees 500 Palestinian prisoners Convoys of buses carrying shackled inmates left prison camp of Ketziot, and arrived on the edges of the West Bank
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| Feb.22 |
Iran |
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500 killed in quake Some 30,000 people in about 40 villages have been affected in southern Iran
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| |
Baghdad |
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Shia alliance names PM candidate
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| |
Iran |
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Rain slows Iran quake aid effort |
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| Feb.23 |
West Bank |
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Palestinian PM wins cabinet deal |
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| Feb.24 |
Sunni Triangle |
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16 police killed in bombings |
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| Feb.25 |
Tel Aviv |
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Bomb kills clubbers A suicide bombing has killed 4 and injured about 30 outside a popular seafront night club. There are conflicting claims
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| Feb.26 |
Israel |
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Israel blames Syria for bombing |
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| Feb.27 |
Syria |
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Syria 'gave up' brother of Saddam
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| Feb.28 |
Iraq |
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Suicide bomb kills at least 125| The attack in Hilla where police recruits were waiting to get physicals wounded more than 150 others | |
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| |
Beirut |
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Lebanon's pro-Syrian PM resigns The government abruptly resigned during a stormy parliamentary debate, prompting a roar from protesters
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| Mar.1 |
Lebanon |
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U.S. hails Lebanese democracy move |
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| |
Iraq |
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Key Saddam trial judge killed
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| Mar.4 |
Iraq |
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U.S. wound reporter, killing bodyguard| U.S. soldiers attempted to warn the occupants of a car carrying a freed Italian journalist Giuliana Sgrena | |
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| Mar.5 |
Syria |
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Assad: Syria to redeploy Lebanon troops
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| Mar.7 |
Syria |
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Syria, Lebanon agree to troop pullback |
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| Mar.9 |
Iraq |
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26 bodies found in village |
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| Mar.10 |
Northern Iraq |
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Blast hits Shia funeral. 47 killed An explosion has torn through a procession at a mosque in the city of Mosul killing 47
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| Mar.11 |
Lebanon |
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Syrian troops quit north Lebanon Opposition repeats refusal to join pro-Syrian Prime Minister Omar Karami unity government
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| Mar.12 |
Syria |
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Syria 'committed to full withdrawal' |
|
| Mar.14 |
Beirut |
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Massive protest marks Hariri death Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Beirut for an opposition rally 4 weeks since Hariri was assassinated
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| Mar.16 |
Iraq |
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Assembly meets amid blasts The 275-member assembly was sworn in. Half a dozen explosions rattled the area around the convention center
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| Mar.18 |
West Bank |
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Palestinian truce deal Israel promised to hold its fire, but demanded that the Palestinians eventually dismantle the armed groups
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| Mar.19 |
Qatar |
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Car bomb targets theatre |
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| Mar.22 |
Lebanon |
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Port blast kills three |
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| Mar.23 |
Iraq |
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Iraqi, U.S. overrun rebel base, kill 85 After a 2-hour firefight, Iraqi forces and U.S. helicopters captured an insurgent base north of Baghdad
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| Mar.24 |
Lebanon |
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U.N. report points finger at Syria |
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| Mar.26 |
Beirut |
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Bomb hits Beirut's Christian area
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| Mar.28 |
Jerusalem |
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Knesset rejects Gaza referendum
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|
| Apr.6 |
Iraq |
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Kurd leader Talabani named president New transitional assembly took a historic step, electing Kurdish leader Jalal Talabani as the nation's president
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| Apr.7 |
Baghdad |
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Shia leader Jaafari named prime minister
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| Apr.9 |
Gaza |
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3 teens shot
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| Apr.13 |
Northern Iraq |
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Blast kills 12 Iraqi security guards |
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| Apr.20 |
Sunni Triangle |
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Officials: 70 killed by insurgents |
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| Apr.21 |
Iraq |
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6 Americans among 11 dead in copter crash The Russian-made MI-8 carried a crew of 3 Bulgarians and 6 Blackwater Security employees
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| |
Saudi Arabia |
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Militants battle in holy Mecca |
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| Apr.23 |
Sunni Triangle |
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Twin car bombs kill Tikrit police |
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| Apr.24 |
Baghdad |
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Blasts kill 15 near mosque |
|
| Apr.26 |
Lebanon |
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Last Syrian soldiers left Lebanon| Syria is surrendering to demands and ending its 29-year military presence in its smaller neighbor | | |
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| Apr.28 |
Iraq |
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Lawmakers approve Cabinet list National Assembly approved a list for a transitional government. 3 ministries were filled with temporary appointments
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| |
Baghdad |
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Car bombs leave 24 dead
|
| Apr.30 |
Iraq |
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4 U.S. soldiers killed |
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|
| May.2 |
Baghdad |
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Bombs kill 12, wound 44 |
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| May.3 |
Baghdad |
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Parliament swears in partial government| 7 posts in Prime Minister Jaafari's cabinet, including the defence and oil, remain unfilled amid partisan haggling | |
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| |
Iraq |
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U.S.: letter to al-Zarqawi cites low morale |
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| May.4 |
Iraq |
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Suicide bomber kills at least 47 A bomber attacked a crowd of recruits seeking jobs with the Kurdish police force in Erbil
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| |
Baghdad |
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Many killed in violence |
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| May.6 |
Iraq |
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Car bomb blows apart market |
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| May.7 |
Baghdad |
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Car bomb kills 22 |
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| |
Lebanon |
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Anti-Syrian exile back in Lebanon |
|
| May.9 |
Georgia |
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Bush dances after arrival
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| May.10 |
Georgia |
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Bush: Georgia 'beacon of liberty' |
|
| |
Western Iraq |
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Rebels kidnap province chief Insurgents have abducted the governor of the western province of Anbar and called for an end to US operations
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| |
Sunni Triangle |
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Suicide bombs cause carnage
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| May.12 |
Turkey |
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Trial of Kurdish leader 'unfair'
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| May.15 |
Baghdad |
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Rice makes surprise visit to Iraq |
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| May.19 |
Iraq |
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Gunmen kill top Shiite cleric's aide |
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| May.22 |
Jerusalem |
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Laura Bush heckled |
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| |
Iraq |
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Romanian journalists freed |
|
| May.23 |
Baghdad |
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Rebels kill security chief |
|
| |
Iraq |
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Insurgent attacks kill at least 34 2 car bombs killed at least 15 civilians and wounded at least 20 in the northern city of Tal Afar
|
| May.24 |
Baghdad |
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8 American soldiers killed |
|
| May.25 |
Azerbaijan |
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Giant Caspian oil pipeline opens Oil is set to flow from Azerbaijan direct to the Mediterranean for the first time after a $3.6bn pipeline opened
|
| |
Turkey |
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Liverpool crowned over AC Milan
|
| |
Western Iraq |
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U.S. unleashes 'surprise' offensive |
|
| May.27 |
Saudi Arabia |
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King Fahd hospitalized King Fahd was doing 'well' after being hospitalized earlier in the day
|
| May.29 |
Beirut |
|
Opposition claims Beirut election |
|
| May.30 |
Iraq |
|
Hilla suicide bombers kill 27 |
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|
| Jun.2 |
Beirut |
|
Blast kills journalist
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| |
Iraq |
|
Suicide car bombs kill 16 |
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| Jun.4 |
Beirut |
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Hundreds mourn Beirut journalist |
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| Jun.5 |
Southern Lebanon |
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Hezbollah set to win south Lebanon vote
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Iraq |
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Huge underground hideout uncovered |
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| Jun.9 |
Jerusalem |
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Court backs pullout plan
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| Jun.12 |
Iran |
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Bombs kill 8
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Lebanon |
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Anti-Syrians suffered losses in elections |
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| Jun.13 |
Baghdad |
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Tribunal releases Saddam video |
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| Jun.14 |
Northern Iraq |
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Attacks kill at least 24 in 2 cities |
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| Jun.15 |
Iraq |
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Restaurant bombing kills 23 Iraqi soldiers
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Iraq |
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Jubilant ex-hostage tells of rescue
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| Jun.18 |
Iran |
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Hardline mayor to contest run-off Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the mayor of Tehran is to face a veteran ex-president Rafsanjani in a run-off for presidency
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West Bank |
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Rice demands Palestinian reform |
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| Jun.19 |
Baghdad |
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Suicide bomber kills 23 at eatery
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Northern Lebanon |
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Pro-Syrian leader defeat in North |
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| Jun.20 |
Beirut |
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Hariri camp secured majority in parliament| The anti-Syrian opposition is breaking Damascus' long political hold on its tiny neighbor | |
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| Jun.21 |
Jerusalem |
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Gloom at end of Sharon-Abbas summit Israeli Prime Minister and Palestinian leader appear to have made little significant progress
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Israel |
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Seven dead in train wreck |
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| Jun.24 |
Iran |
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Ahmadinejad elected as president| The ultra-conservative mayor of Tehran has won 61% of votes of the run-off ahead of Rafsanjani on 35% | |
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| Jun.26 |
Iraq |
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US holds talks with Iraq rebels
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Northern Iraq |
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4 Mosul suicide attacks kill 33 |
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| Jun.29 |
Israel |
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Gaza settler chaos strikes Israel Militant Jewish settlers have disrupted traffic on the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem road and clashed with troops in Gaza
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| Jun.30 |
Beirut |
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Anti-Syrian Saniora appointed PM |
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| Jul.3 |
Baghdad |
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Egypt ambassador to Iraq kidnapped |
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| Jul.7 |
Iraq |
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Egypt's envoy killed Egypt confirmed that Dr. Ihab al-Sherif, its top envoy to Iraq, has been killed
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| Jul.9 |
Baghdad |
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22 dead in suicide blast |
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| Jul.12 |
Israel |
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Suicide bomber kills two outside mall
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| Jul.13 |
Baghdad |
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27, most children, killed in suicide blast |
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| Jul.14 |
Gaza |
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Rockets trigger Israeli raid |
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| Jul.16 |
Turkey |
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Resort blast kills four |
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Iraq |
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Suicide bomber kills 90 near Baghdad| A bomber detonated his explosives near a propane fuel tanker parked near a gas station in the center of Musayyib | |
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| Jul.17 |
Baghdad |
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First charges against Saddam Hussein
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Gaza |
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Abbas pledges end to Gaza attacks |
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| Jul.18 |
Israel |
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Israel blocks Gaza demonstrators
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| Jul.19 |
Israel |
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Police try to head off Gaza protests |
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| Jul.21 |
Baghdad |
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Algerian diplomats kidnapped |
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| Aug.1 |
Saudi Arabia |
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King Fahd dead| The former Crown Prince Abdullah has been named the new king and Defense Minister has replaced Abdullah | |
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| Aug.2 |
Saudi Arabia |
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Simple funeral for King Fahd
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| Aug.3 |
Iraq |
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14 Marines, civilian killed in bombing |
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| Aug.4 |
Israel |
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Israeli soldier kills 4 Arab bus passengers An angry mob in the predominantly Israeli Arab town of Shfaram surrounded the bus and killed the gunman
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| Aug.5 |
Iran |
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EU puts nuclear proposals to Iran The European Union has submitted a set of proposals aimed at ending the crisis over nuclear program
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| Aug.8 |
Iran |
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Iran resumes uranium conversion Tehran is saying the process at the Isfahan facility is for producing nuclear fuel
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| Aug.10 |
Iran |
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Iran breaks seals at nuclear plant |
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Iran |
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Iran warns US, EU over nuclear impasse |
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| Aug.11 |
Iraq |
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Shias call for more autonomy A senior Shia leader: Shia majority should be granted an autonomous federal state in the south
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| Aug.13 |
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