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Summary.     Click for More > Bird flu suspect dies Rink collapse kills 15  Up to 50 people were inside the ice rink in the town of Bad Reichenhall when the roof caved in under heavy snow Russia, Ukraine reach natural gas deal Java village buried by landslide Only one miner reported alive   Sharon fights for life after stroke
Russia cuts gas supplies
Jan.1   Ukraine
  Russia has begun shutting off a pipeline after last-ditch talks failed to settle a price dispute
 Gaza  Italian hostages freed in Gaza, Yemen
  Turkey
 Hungary  Ukraine gas row hits EU supplies
Jan.2   Bavaria
 Ukraine  Russia-Ukraine 'gas war' escalates
 Bavaria  Rescuers search for rink survivors
Jan.3   Russia
  Indonesia
  USA
Jan.4  Iraq  36 killed, 40 wounded in funeral blast
 Turkey  Dead boy had bird flu
 Indonesia  Hundreds feared dead in landslide
  Jerusalem
  Prime Minister was suffering what his doctor called a 'significant' stroke. His powers were transferred to Ehud Olmert
 Doctors diagnosed a cerebral hemorrhage, or bleeding from a blood vessel in the brain. Sharon underwent 6 hours of surgery that appeared to stop the bleeding in his brain. The stroke plunged the country into political uncertainty
Jan.5   Mecca 76 dead in Mecca hotel collapse  A hotel in Islam's holiest city collapsed as millions of Muslims arrived for the annual Hajj pilgrimage   Sunni Triangle At least 134 killed in attacks across Iraq  Jerusalem  Sharon to remain sedated after stroke Jan.6  Jerusalem  Sharon stable after 3rd brain operation Jan.7  Jerusalem  Sharon's condition critical but stable  Mecca  Pilgrims descend on Mecca for Hajj Jan.8   Turkey Three new bird flu cases  Iraq  U.S. helicopter crash kills 12 Jan.9  Iran  Nuclear research resumed  Jerusalem  Sharon able to breathe alone  South Korea  Scientist's embryo cloning faked Jan.10  Spain  Police holds 20 'Iraq recruiters' Jan.11  Turkey  Turkish bird flu 'may be endemic' Jan.12   Mecca Hajj stampede kills at least 345 Map of Mecca Saudi Arabia
  People have been killed during a symbolic stoning ritual at the annual pilgrimage near Mecca
  Turkey Man who shot pope freed  Berlin  Europeans: Refer Iran to U.N. Jan.13   West Pakistan   Airstrike targeted al-Zawahiri  A CIA strike on a building in village near the Afghan border may have killed Osama bin Laden's most-trusted aide  Japan  Avalanches feared after snow  Darfur  AU backs UN plan for Sudan force Jan.14  West Pakistan  'Zawahiri' strike sparks protest  Kuwait  Emir dead Jan.15  Jerusalem  Sharon tracheotomy successful   Chile Bachelet wins presidency  Socialist Michelle Bachelet appeared to have won a solid victory to become the country's first woman president Jan.16  Liberia  First Africa woman leader sworn in Jan.17  Moscow  Iran crisis: World powers at odds  Baghdad  Journalist's kidnappers make demands Jan.18  Ivory Coast  President calls for calm  Iran  U.S., Europe balk at new talks with Iran Jan.19   Qatar 'Bin Laden' audio tape broadcast  Tel Aviv  Suicide bomber detonated sandwich shop   Hungary Slovak military plane crashes. 42 die Jan.20  Baghdad  Shiite-led alliance wins election  Moscow  Freeze kills at least 40 Jan.21   Kosovo President Rugova dies at 61   Nepal 200 arrested in protests  Nepal  Political parties call for nationwide strike Jan.22  Bolivia  New leader Morales vows change  Portugal  Cavaco Silva won presidential election  Sudan  Sudan dispute dogs African summit Jan.23  Kenya  Many trapped in Nairobi collapse   Canada Conservative Harper leads in vote  Baghdad  New judge to take on Saddam trial Jan.24  Gaza  Hamas campaign threatens Fatah Party Jan.25  Washington  Report: Army stretched to breaking point  Washington  Pinochet's daughter seeks asylum in U.S. Jan.26  Georgia  Energy crisis as Georgia freezes   West Bank   Hamas won elections
  Hamas and Fatah supporters scuffled outside the Palestinian parliament building
 Hamas has operated a network of social and charitable organizations for Palestinians. Mahmoud Abbas urged Hamas to keep negotiations moving forward. Israel demanded that the Palestinian Authority disarm the new ruling party and the other terrorist organizations
 Jerusalem  Israel rules out talks with Hamas Jan.27  West Bank  Abbas urges Hamas to form government   Gaza Fatah defeat sparks protest  Melbourne  Amelie Mauresmo wins Australian  Washington  US sends back Pinochet daughter  Gaza  Palestinian groups clash Jan.28   Poland Hall collapse traps many. 66 died  The roof of a trade hall near the city of Katowice has collapsed with up to 500 people inside the building  Gaza  Hamas leader: 'Palestinian army' possible  Iraq  Captors: Last chance for demand  Poland  Arena roof falls; 20 dead, 100 trapped  Poland  At least 60 dead in collapse Jan.29  Melbourne  Federer triumph in Australian Open  Finland  President Halonen wins new term  Canada  Fire traps 70 inside mine Jan.30  UN  Quartet: Hamas must change policy  England  Iran 'must face Security Council' Jan.31  Iran  Iran angry at U.N. council move  Washington  Bush made State of the Union address
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Jan.1   Ukraine  
  Russia has begun shutting off a pipeline after last-ditch talks failed to settle a price dispute
  Gaza Italian hostages freed in Gaza, Yemen   Turkey     Bird flu suspect dies
  A 14-year-old boy was one of 6 people tested for bird flu, and his sister was in a critical and worsening condition
  Hungary     Ukraine gas row hits EU supplies  Hungary and Poland were the first to have supplies disrupted, as Moscow accused Kiev of stealing EU supplies  Italy  Italians revel in hostage releases  Syria  Ex-official accused of treason

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Jan.2   Bavaria   Rink collapse kills 15
  Up to 50 people were inside the ice rink in the town of Bad Reichenhall when the roof caved in under heavy snow
  Ukraine Russia-Ukraine 'gas war' escalates  Moscow  Russia vows to end gas shortage  Iraq  Seven die suicide bomb blast  USA  Search begins for trapped coal miners   Bavaria Rescuers search for rink survivors  West Bank  Uncertainty over Palestinian poll

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Jan.3  Bavaria  Rescuers halt rink search  USA  West Virginia mine rescue accelerated  Russia  Russia restores European gas deliveries  Bavaria  Race against time at rink   Russia   Russia, Ukraine reach natural gas deal
  The Ukrainian natural gas company agreed to a price of $230 per thousand meters of gas
  Indonesia   Java village buried by landslide
  At least 200 people are feared dead and 100 homes have been swept away by a landslide triggered by rains
  USA   Only one miner reported alive
  26-year-old Randal McCloy critically ill and rushed to hospital

January 4 ... more > Top ^

Jan.4   Iraq 36 killed, 40 wounded in funeral blast   Turkey Dead boy had bird flu   Indonesia Hundreds feared dead in landslide   Jerusalem     Sharon fights for life after stroke
  Prime Minister was suffering what his doctor called a 'significant' stroke. His powers were transferred to Ehud Olmert
 Doctors diagnosed a cerebral hemorrhage, or bleeding from a blood vessel in the brain. Sharon underwent 6 hours of surgery that appeared to stop the bleeding in his brain. The stroke plunged the country into political uncertainty
 Jerusalem  Sharon 'out of surgery'  Southern California  Young, Horns win epic Rose Bowl

January 5 ... more > Top ^

Jan.5   Mecca   76 dead in Mecca hotel collapse
  A hotel in Islam's holiest city collapsed as millions of Muslims arrived for the annual Hajj pilgrimage
  Sunni Triangle   At least 134 killed in attacks across Iraq Map of Ramadi Iraq
  In Ramadi, 80 people were killed when a bomber detonated near an police recruitment and screening drive
  Jerusalem Sharon to remain sedated after stroke  Jerusalem  Critical Sharon remains in coma  Turkey  Third 'bird flu' death in Turkey  Honduras  Prison rioting kills 13

January 6 ... more > Top ^

Jan.6  Mecca  Mecca disaster toll rises to 53  Jerusalem  Sharon has third brain operation  Iraq  11 U.S. troops killed in attacks  Pakistan  Quake survivors storm helicopters   Jerusalem     Sharon stable after 3rd brain operation  Bleeding in Israeli Prime Minister's brain has been stopped and scans show improvement

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Jan.7   Jerusalem Sharon's condition critical but stable   Mecca Pilgrims descend on Mecca for Hajj  Jerusalem  Doctors plan next step for Sharon

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Jan.8   Turkey     Three new bird flu cases
  2 children and an adult, who were hospitalized in the capital, Ankara, have tested positive
  Iraq U.S. helicopter crash kills 12  Jerusalem  Doctors decide to awaken Sharon  Turkey  Bird flu team probes cases

January 9 ... more > Top ^

Jan.9   Iran     Nuclear research resumed  As expected, Iran said it would resume the program   Jerusalem Sharon able to breathe alone  Baghdad  Suicide bombers kill 23 Iraqi police  Turkey  Human bird flu spreads   South Korea   Scientist's embryo cloning faked  An investigation into the pioneering work of cloning scientist Hwang Woo-suk has found further fabrications

January 10 ... more > Top ^

Jan.10   Spain Police holds 20 'Iraq recruiters'  Jerusalem  Sharon moves left hand  European Union  EU leaders consider Iran action  Southern China  2 more bird flu deaths  USA  Poll finds U.S. split over eavesdropping

January 11 ... more > Top ^

Jan.11   Turkey Turkish bird flu 'may be endemic'  United Kingdom  Blair: Iran U.N. referral 'likely'  Turkey  Man who shot pope to be released

January 12 ... more > Top ^

Jan.12   Mecca   Hajj stampede kills at least 345 Map of Mecca Saudi Arabia
  People have been killed during a symbolic stoning ritual at the annual pilgrimage near Mecca
  Turkey   Man who shot pope freed
  A gray-haired Mehmet Ali Agca left the prison and got into a car amid a chaotic scene created by international media
  Berlin   Europeans: Refer Iran to U.N.  Britain, France and Germany have called for IAEA to refer Iran to the Security Council over the atomic ambitions  Turkey  Pandemic warning as bird flu spreads  Washington  U.S. backs Europe over nuclear Iran

January 13 ... more > Top ^

Jan.13  Saudi Arabia  Hajj: Saudis, pilgrims trade blame  Washington  Bush, Merkel united on Iran nuclear issue   West Pakistan     Airstrike targeted al-Zawahiri
  A CIA strike on a building in village near the Afghan border may have killed Osama bin Laden's most-trusted aide
  Japan   Avalanches feared after snow  weathermen forecast warmer temperatures and rains in areas hit by recent record snowfalls   Darfur AU backs UN plan for Sudan force

January 14 ... more > Top ^

Jan.14   West Pakistan 'Zawahiri' strike sparks protest  Pakistan  Al-Zawahiri not among 18 killed in airstrike  Iran  Ahmadinejad lashes back at critics  Baghdad  Saddam judge 'resigns from trial'  Jerusalem  Sharon's tests show brain activity   Kuwait   Emir dead  Sheik Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah, has died, state TV reported. He was the 13th ruler of a 245-year-old dynasty

January 15 ... more > Top ^

Jan.15  Kandahar  Bomber targets Nato troops  Iran  Iran plans Holocaust conference   Jerusalem Sharon tracheotomy successful   Chile   Bachelet wins presidency
  Socialist Michelle Bachelet appeared to have won a solid victory to become the country's first woman president

January 16 ... more > Top ^

Jan.16   Liberia   First Africa woman leader sworn in  Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has been sworn in as Liberia's new president  Washington  U.S. unsure of al-Zawahiri fate  Global  Donors asked for bird flu funding

January 17 ... more > Top ^

Jan.17   Moscow   Iran crisis: World powers at odds  Russia and China: Sanctions are not the best way to resolve international concerns over nuclear program   Baghdad Journalist's kidnappers make demands  Beijing  Donors to boost bird flu effort

January 18 ... more > Top ^

Jan.18  Ivory Coast  UN Bangladeshi troops flee town  European Union  Tokyo troubles hit Europe markets   Ivory Coast   President calls for calm  Laurent Gbagbo has called for his supporters to end violent protests against foreign targets in the main city   Iran U.S., Europe balk at new talks with Iran  Pakistan  U.N. resumes quake relief flights  Pakistan  U.S.: Al Qaeda expert near attack

January 19 ... more > Top ^

Jan.19   Qatar     'Bin Laden' audio tape broadcast
  al-Jazeera has broadcast a tape it says was by the al-Qaeda leader, in which offerred long-term truce to the U.S.
  Tel Aviv     Suicide bomber detonated sandwich shop  Between 10 and 12 people were wounded. The bomber was the only person reported killed  USA  Mother pleads for writer's release  Washington  U.S. rejects bin Laden tape's 'truce' offer  UN Security Council  UN condemns Ivory Coast violence   Hungary   Slovak military plane crashes. 42 die
  An AN-24 plane believed to be carrying 45 soldiers and 3 crew members has crashed in rugged terrain

January 20 ... more > Top ^

Jan.20   Baghdad   Shiite-led alliance wins election  Most powerful Muslim alliance won the most seats but not a clear majority in the first constitutional parliament   Moscow Freeze kills at least 40

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Jan.21   Kosovo   President Rugova dies at 61
  The literary scholar turned politician was the symbol of the fight for Kosovar self-rule. He was 61
  Nepal   200 arrested in protests
  More than 200 activists and opposition party members were arrested as they organized pro-democracy rallies
  Nepal Political parties call for nationwide strike

January 22 ... more > Top ^

Jan.22   Bolivia New leader Morales vows change  North Caucasus  Blasts cut Georgia gas, electricity supplies  Pakistan  Quake relief helicopter missing   Portugal   Cavaco Silva won presidential election  The former conservative Prime Minister secured 50.6% of the vote, enough to avoid a run-off  Colorado  Steel curtains for Broncos  Iraq  Many abducted Iraqis found dead   Sudan   Sudan dispute dogs African summit   Leaders are gathering in Khartoum amid a row over Sudan's bid to chair the body for the next year  Seattle  Seahawks beat Carolina 34-14 in NFC

January 23 ... more > Top ^

Jan.23   Kenya Many trapped in Nairobi collapse  Turkey  Court drops writer's case   Canada   Conservative Harper leads in vote
  Buoyed by a political resurrection in Quebec Stephen Harper appeared poised to become next prime minister
  Baghdad New judge to take on Saddam trial  Montenegro  41 dead in train crash

January 24 ... more > Top ^

Jan.24   Gaza Hamas campaign threatens Fatah Party  San Francisco Bay Area  Disney buys Pixar in $7.4bn deal  Vatican  First Pope encyclical is on love  San Francisco Bay Area  Google censors itself for China

January 25 ... more > Top ^

Jan.25   Washington   Report: Army stretched to breaking point  The Army has become a 'thin green line' that could snap unless relief comes soon, according to a study  Gaza  Hamas open to coalition with Fatah   Washington     Pinochet's daughter seeks asylum in U.S.  U.S. officials took into custody Lucia Pinochet at an airport because of an arrest warrant in Chile  West Bank  Hamas slashes Fatah majority  Melbourne  Henin-Hardenne beats Sharapova

January 26 ... more > Top ^

Jan.26   Georgia     Energy crisis as Georgia freezes  President Saakashvili has cut short a visit to the World Economic Forum to deal with a growing crisis  Melbourne  Unseeded Cypriot makes Open final  Ukraine  Bitter cold kills 181   West Bank     Hamas won elections
  Hamas and Fatah supporters scuffled outside the Palestinian parliament building
 Hamas has operated a network of social and charitable organizations for Palestinians. Mahmoud Abbas urged Hamas to keep negotiations moving forward. Israel demanded that the Palestinian Authority disarm the new ruling party and the other terrorist organizations
  Jerusalem     Israel rules out talks with Hamas  Israeli interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert ruled out any talks with a Palestinian government including Hamas  Austria  Mozart birthday fever

January 27 ... more > Top ^

Jan.27   West Bank Abbas urges Hamas to form government  Switzerland  Davos: Gates triples TB research funding  Melbourne  Federer reaches Australian final   Gaza   Fatah defeat sparks protest
  A mob of up to 2,000 Fatah supporters took to the streets, demanding the resignation of Abbas
  Melbourne Amelie Mauresmo wins Australian   Washington US sends back Pinochet daughter   Gaza Palestinian groups clash

January 28 ... more > Top ^

Jan.28   Poland   Hall collapse traps many. 66 died
  The roof of a trade hall near the city of Katowice has collapsed with up to 500 people inside the building
  Gaza     Hamas leader: 'Palestinian army' possible  Khaled Mashaal promised reforms and indicated the possibility of a Palestinian army in the wake of the elections   Iraq   Captors: Last chance for demand  Kidnappers have renewed their threat to kill four Western hostages unless U.S.-led forces release Iraqi prisoners  Gaza  Hamas rejects donor 'blackmail'   Poland Arena roof falls; 20 dead, 100 trapped   Poland At least 60 dead in collapse

January 29 ... more > Top ^

Jan.29   Melbourne Federer triumph in Australian Open  Poland  Poles mourn roof collapse victims  Baghdad  Hussein angrily walks out on new judge  Pakistan  Train carriages plunge into ravine   Finland President Halonen wins new term   Canada Fire traps 70 inside mine  European Union  EU hosts last-ditch talks on Iran

January 30 ... more > Top ^

Jan.30  Belgium  'No progress' from EU-Iran talks  West Bank  Abbas vows to honour peace deals   UN Quartet: Hamas must change policy   England   Iran 'must face Security Council'  The permanent members of the U.N. Security Council have agreed Iran should be hauled before that body

January 31 ... more > Top ^

Jan.31   Iran Iran angry at U.N. council move  Iran  Iran 'stepping up uranium work'   Washington     Bush made State of the Union address  President vows to face dangers head on; has warned of danger and decline if the US fails to face up to threats

At least 134 killed in attacks across Iraq Map of Ramadi Iraq



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2006
Jan.5   Sunni Triangle
  In Ramadi, 80 people were killed when a bomber detonated near an police recruitment and screening drive
Jan.6  Iraq  11 U.S. troops killed in attacks Jan.8   Iraq U.S. helicopter crash kills 12 Jan.9  Baghdad  Suicide bombers kill 23 Iraqi police Jan.10   Spain Police holds 20 'Iraq recruiters' Jan.13   West Pakistan   Airstrike targeted al-Zawahiri
  A CIA strike on a building in village near the Afghan border may have killed Osama bin Laden's most-trusted aide
Jan.13   Darfur AU backs UN plan for Sudan force Jan.14  Pakistan  Al-Zawahiri not among 18 killed in airstrike Jan.15  Kandahar  Bomber targets Nato troops Jan.16  Washington  U.S. unsure of al-Zawahiri fate Jan.18  Ivory Coast  UN Bangladeshi troops flee town Jan.19  Washington  U.S. rejects bin Laden tape's 'truce' offer Jan.19   Hungary Slovak military plane crashes. 42 die
  An AN-24 plane believed to be carrying 45 soldiers and 3 crew members has crashed in rugged terrain
Jan.25   Washington Report: Army stretched to breaking point  The Army has become a 'thin green line' that could snap unless relief comes soon, according to a study Jan.27   Gaza Palestinian groups clash Jan.28   Gaza   Hamas leader: 'Palestinian army' possible  Khaled Mashaal promised reforms and indicated the possibility of a Palestinian army in the wake of the elections Jan.31  Iran  Iran 'stepping up uranium work'


World, January 2006 Disasters Timeline ... See World Disasters timeline Top ^
2006 Jan.1   Turkey   Bird flu suspect dies
  A 14-year-old boy was one of 6 people tested for bird flu, and his sister was in a critical and worsening condition
Jan.2   Bavaria Rink collapse kills 15
  Up to 50 people were inside the ice rink in the town of Bad Reichenhall when the roof caved in under heavy snow
Jan.2  USA  Search begins for trapped coal miners Jan.2   Bavaria Rescuers search for rink survivors Jan.3  Bavaria  Rescuers halt rink search Jan.3  USA  West Virginia mine rescue accelerated Jan.3  Bavaria  Race against time at rink Jan.3   Indonesia Java village buried by landslide
  At least 200 people are feared dead and 100 homes have been swept away by a landslide triggered by rains
Jan.3   USA Only one miner reported alive
  26-year-old Randal McCloy critically ill and rushed to hospital
Jan.4   Turkey Dead boy had bird flu Jan.4   Indonesia Hundreds feared dead in landslide Jan.5   Mecca 76 dead in Mecca hotel collapse
  A hotel in Islam's holiest city collapsed as millions of Muslims arrived for the annual Hajj pilgrimage
Jan.5  Turkey  Third 'bird flu' death in Turkey Jan.6  Mecca  Mecca disaster toll rises to 53 Jan.6  Pakistan  Quake survivors storm helicopters Jan.7  Jerusalem  Doctors plan next step for Sharon Jan.8   Turkey   Three new bird flu cases
  2 children and an adult, who were hospitalized in the capital, Ankara, have tested positive
Jan.8   Iraq U.S. helicopter crash kills 12 Jan.8  Jerusalem  Doctors decide to awaken Sharon Jan.8  Turkey  Bird flu team probes cases Jan.9  Turkey  Human bird flu spreads Jan.10  Southern China  2 more bird flu deaths Jan.11   Turkey Turkish bird flu 'may be endemic' Jan.12   Mecca Hajj stampede kills at least 345 Map of Mecca Saudi Arabia
  People have been killed during a symbolic stoning ritual at the annual pilgrimage near Mecca
Jan.12  Turkey  Pandemic warning as bird flu spreads Jan.13  Saudi Arabia  Hajj: Saudis, pilgrims trade blame Jan.13   Japan Avalanches feared after snow  weathermen forecast warmer temperatures and rains in areas hit by recent record snowfalls Jan.14  Jerusalem  Sharon's tests show brain activity Jan.15   Jerusalem Sharon tracheotomy successful Jan.16  Global  Donors asked for bird flu funding Jan.17  Beijing  Donors to boost bird flu effort Jan.18  Pakistan  U.N. resumes quake relief flights Jan.19   Hungary Slovak military plane crashes. 42 die
  An AN-24 plane believed to be carrying 45 soldiers and 3 crew members has crashed in rugged terrain
Jan.20   Moscow Freeze kills at least 40 Jan.22  Pakistan  Quake relief helicopter missing Jan.23   Kenya Many trapped in Nairobi collapse Jan.23  Montenegro  41 dead in train crash Jan.26   Georgia   Energy crisis as Georgia freezes  President Saakashvili has cut short a visit to the World Economic Forum to deal with a growing crisis Jan.26  Ukraine  Bitter cold kills 181 Jan.27  Switzerland  Davos: Gates triples TB research funding Jan.28   Poland Hall collapse traps many. 66 died
  The roof of a trade hall near the city of Katowice has collapsed with up to 500 people inside the building
Jan.28   Poland Arena roof falls; 20 dead, 100 trapped Jan.28   Poland At least 60 dead in collapse Jan.29  Pakistan  Train carriages plunge into ravine Jan.29   Canada Fire traps 70 inside mine


World, January 2006 Sports Timeline ... See World Sports timeline Top ^
2006 Jan.4  Southern California  Young, Horns win epic Rose Bowl Jan.22  Colorado  Steel curtains for Broncos Jan.22  Seattle  Seahawks beat Carolina 34-14 in NFC Jan.25  Melbourne  Henin-Hardenne beats Sharapova Jan.26  Melbourne  Unseeded Cypriot makes Open final Jan.27  Melbourne  Federer reaches Australian final Jan.27   Melbourne Amelie Mauresmo wins Australian Jan.29   Melbourne Federer triumph in Australian Open


World, January 2006 Business Timeline ... See World Business timeline Top ^
2006 Jan.1   Ukraine Russia cuts gas supplies
  Russia has begun shutting off a pipeline after last-ditch talks failed to settle a price dispute
Jan.1   Hungary   Ukraine gas row hits EU supplies  Hungary and Poland were the first to have supplies disrupted, as Moscow accused Kiev of stealing EU supplies Jan.2  Moscow  Russia vows to end gas shortage Jan.3  Russia  Russia restores European gas deliveries Jan.3   Russia Russia, Ukraine reach natural gas deal
  The Ukrainian natural gas company agreed to a price of $230 per thousand meters of gas
Jan.18  European Union  Tokyo troubles hit Europe markets Jan.24  San Francisco Bay Area  Disney buys Pixar in $7.4bn deal Jan.26   Georgia   Energy crisis as Georgia freezes  President Saakashvili has cut short a visit to the World Economic Forum to deal with a growing crisis Jan.26  Austria  Mozart birthday fever


World, January 2006 Crime & Justice Timeline ... See World Crime & Justice timeline Top ^
2006 Jan.1   Gaza Italian hostages freed in Gaza, Yemen Jan.2  Iraq  Seven die suicide bomb blast Jan.4   Iraq 36 killed, 40 wounded in funeral blast Jan.5  Honduras  Prison rioting kills 13 Jan.9   South Korea Scientist's embryo cloning faked  An investigation into the pioneering work of cloning scientist Hwang Woo-suk has found further fabrications Jan.10   Spain Police holds 20 'Iraq recruiters' Jan.11  Turkey  Man who shot pope to be released Jan.12   Turkey Man who shot pope freed
  A gray-haired Mehmet Ali Agca left the prison and got into a car amid a chaotic scene created by international media
Jan.13   West Pakistan   Airstrike targeted al-Zawahiri
  A CIA strike on a building in village near the Afghan border may have killed Osama bin Laden's most-trusted aide
Jan.14  Baghdad  Saddam judge 'resigns from trial' Jan.17   Baghdad Journalist's kidnappers make demands Jan.18  Pakistan  U.S.: Al Qaeda expert near attack Jan.19   Qatar   'Bin Laden' audio tape broadcast
  al-Jazeera has broadcast a tape it says was by the al-Qaeda leader, in which offerred long-term truce to the U.S.
Jan.19   Tel Aviv   Suicide bomber detonated sandwich shop  Between 10 and 12 people were wounded. The bomber was the only person reported killed Jan.22  North Caucasus  Blasts cut Georgia gas, electricity supplies Jan.22  Iraq  Many abducted Iraqis found dead Jan.23  Turkey  Court drops writer's case Jan.23   Baghdad New judge to take on Saddam trial Jan.28   Iraq Captors: Last chance for demand  Kidnappers have renewed their threat to kill four Western hostages unless U.S.-led forces release Iraqi prisoners Jan.29  Baghdad  Hussein angrily walks out on new judge


World, January 2006 Politics Timeline ... See World Politics timeline Top ^
2006 Jan.1  Italy  Italians revel in hostage releases Jan.1  Syria  Ex-official accused of treason Jan.2   Ukraine Russia-Ukraine 'gas war' escalates Jan.2  West Bank  Uncertainty over Palestinian poll Jan.3   Russia Russia, Ukraine reach natural gas deal
  The Ukrainian natural gas company agreed to a price of $230 per thousand meters of gas
Jan.4   Jerusalem   Sharon fights for life after stroke
  Prime Minister was suffering what his doctor called a 'significant' stroke. His powers were transferred to Ehud Olmert
 Doctors diagnosed a cerebral hemorrhage, or bleeding from a blood vessel in the brain. Sharon underwent 6 hours of surgery that appeared to stop the bleeding in his brain. The stroke plunged the country into political uncertainty
Jan.4  Jerusalem  Sharon 'out of surgery' Jan.5   Jerusalem Sharon to remain sedated after stroke Jan.5  Jerusalem  Critical Sharon remains in coma Jan.6  Jerusalem  Sharon has third brain operation Jan.6   Jerusalem   Sharon stable after 3rd brain operation  Bleeding in Israeli Prime Minister's brain has been stopped and scans show improvement Jan.7   Jerusalem Sharon's condition critical but stable Jan.7   Mecca Pilgrims descend on Mecca for Hajj Jan.9   Iran   Nuclear research resumed  As expected, Iran said it would resume the program Jan.9   Jerusalem Sharon able to breathe alone Jan.10  Jerusalem  Sharon moves left hand Jan.10  European Union  EU leaders consider Iran action Jan.10  USA  Poll finds U.S. split over eavesdropping Jan.11  United Kingdom  Blair: Iran U.N. referral 'likely' Jan.12   Berlin Europeans: Refer Iran to U.N.  Britain, France and Germany have called for IAEA to refer Iran to the Security Council over the atomic ambitions Jan.12  Washington  U.S. backs Europe over nuclear Iran Jan.13  Washington  Bush, Merkel united on Iran nuclear issue Jan.14   West Pakistan 'Zawahiri' strike sparks protest Jan.14  Iran  Ahmadinejad lashes back at critics Jan.14   Kuwait Emir dead  Sheik Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah, has died, state TV reported. He was the 13th ruler of a 245-year-old dynasty Jan.15  Iran  Iran plans Holocaust conference Jan.15   Chile Bachelet wins presidency
  Socialist Michelle Bachelet appeared to have won a solid victory to become the country's first woman president
Jan.16   Liberia First Africa woman leader sworn in  Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has been sworn in as Liberia's new president Jan.16  Global  Donors asked for bird flu funding Jan.17   Moscow Iran crisis: World powers at odds  Russia and China: Sanctions are not the best way to resolve international concerns over nuclear program Jan.17  Beijing  Donors to boost bird flu effort Jan.18   Ivory Coast President calls for calm  Laurent Gbagbo has called for his supporters to end violent protests against foreign targets in the main city Jan.18   Iran U.S., Europe balk at new talks with Iran Jan.19  USA  Mother pleads for writer's release Jan.19  UN Security Council  UN condemns Ivory Coast violence Jan.20   Baghdad Shiite-led alliance wins election  Most powerful Muslim alliance won the most seats but not a clear majority in the first constitutional parliament Jan.21   Kosovo President Rugova dies at 61
  The literary scholar turned politician was the symbol of the fight for Kosovar self-rule. He was 61
Jan.21   Nepal 200 arrested in protests
  More than 200 activists and opposition party members were arrested as they organized pro-democracy rallies
Jan.21   Nepal Political parties call for nationwide strike Jan.22   Bolivia New leader Morales vows change Jan.22   Portugal Cavaco Silva won presidential election  The former conservative Prime Minister secured 50.6% of the vote, enough to avoid a run-off Jan.22   Sudan Sudan dispute dogs African summit   Leaders are gathering in Khartoum amid a row over Sudan's bid to chair the body for the next year Jan.23  Turkey  Court drops writer's case Jan.23   Canada Conservative Harper leads in vote
  Buoyed by a political resurrection in Quebec Stephen Harper appeared poised to become next prime minister
Jan.24   Gaza Hamas campaign threatens Fatah Party Jan.24  Vatican  First Pope encyclical is on love Jan.24  San Francisco Bay Area  Google censors itself for China Jan.25  Gaza  Hamas open to coalition with Fatah Jan.25   Washington   Pinochet's daughter seeks asylum in U.S.  U.S. officials took into custody Lucia Pinochet at an airport because of an arrest warrant in Chile Jan.25  West Bank  Hamas slashes Fatah majority Jan.26   West Bank   Hamas won elections
  Hamas and Fatah supporters scuffled outside the Palestinian parliament building
 Hamas has operated a network of social and charitable organizations for Palestinians. Mahmoud Abbas urged Hamas to keep negotiations moving forward. Israel demanded that the Palestinian Authority disarm the new ruling party and the other terrorist organizations
Jan.26   Jerusalem   Israel rules out talks with Hamas  Israeli interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert ruled out any talks with a Palestinian government including Hamas Jan.27   West Bank Abbas urges Hamas to form government Jan.27  Switzerland  Davos: Gates triples TB research funding Jan.27   Gaza Fatah defeat sparks protest
  A mob of up to 2,000 Fatah supporters took to the streets, demanding the resignation of Abbas
Jan.27   Washington US sends back Pinochet daughter Jan.28   Gaza   Hamas leader: 'Palestinian army' possible  Khaled Mashaal promised reforms and indicated the possibility of a Palestinian army in the wake of the elections Jan.28  Gaza  Hamas rejects donor 'blackmail' Jan.29  Poland  Poles mourn roof collapse victims Jan.29   Finland President Halonen wins new term Jan.29  European Union  EU hosts last-ditch talks on Iran Jan.30  Belgium  'No progress' from EU-Iran talks Jan.30  West Bank  Abbas vows to honour peace deals Jan.30   UN Quartet: Hamas must change policy Jan.30   England Iran 'must face Security Council'  The permanent members of the U.N. Security Council have agreed Iran should be hauled before that body Jan.31   Iran Iran angry at U.N. council move Jan.31   Washington   Bush made State of the Union address  President vows to face dangers head on; has warned of danger and decline if the US fails to face up to threats