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| Jan.1 |
Ukraine |
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Russia cuts gas supplies| Russia has begun shutting off a pipeline after last-ditch talks failed to settle a price dispute | |
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Gaza |
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Italian hostages freed in Gaza, Yemen |
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Turkey |
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Bird flu suspect dies
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Hungary |
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Ukraine gas row hits EU supplies |
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| Jan.2 |
Germany |
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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
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Ukraine |
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Russia-Ukraine 'gas war' escalates |
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Germany |
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Rescuers search for rink survivors |
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| Jan.3 |
USA |
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Only one miner reported alive
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Russia |
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Russia, Ukraine reach natural gas deal
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Indonesia |
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Java village buried by landslide
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| Jan.4 |
Iraq |
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36 killed, 40 wounded in funeral blast |
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Turkey |
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Dead boy had bird flu |
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Indonesia |
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Hundreds feared dead in landslide |
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Jerusalem |
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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
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| Jan.5 |
Saudi Arabia |
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76 dead in Mecca hotel collapse A hotel in Islam's holiest city collapsed as millions of Muslims arrived for the annual Hajj pilgrimage
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Sunni Triangle |
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At least 134 killed in attacks across Iraq
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Jerusalem |
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Sharon to remain sedated after stroke |
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| Jan.6 |
Jerusalem |
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Sharon stable after 3rd brain operation |
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| Jan.7 |
Jerusalem |
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Sharon's condition critical but stable |
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Saudi Arabia |
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Pilgrims descend on Mecca for Hajj |
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| Jan.8 |
Turkey |
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Three new bird flu cases
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Iraq |
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U.S. helicopter crash kills 12 |
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| Jan.9 |
Iran |
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Nuclear research resumed |
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Jerusalem |
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Sharon able to breathe alone |
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South Korea |
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Scientist's embryo cloning faked |
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| Jan.10 |
Spain |
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Police holds 20 'Iraq recruiters' |
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| Jan.11 |
Turkey |
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Turkish bird flu 'may be endemic' |
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| Jan.12 |
Saudi Arabia |
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Hajj stampede kills at least 345| People have been killed during a symbolic stoning ritual at the annual pilgrimage near Mecca | |
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Turkey |
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Man who shot pope freed
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Berlin |
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Europeans: Refer Iran to U.N. |
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| Jan.13 |
West Pakistan |
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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
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Japan |
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Avalanches feared after snow |
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Darfur |
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AU backs UN plan for Sudan force |
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| Jan.14 |
West Pakistan |
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'Zawahiri' strike sparks protest |
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Kuwait |
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Emir dead |
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| Jan.15 |
Jerusalem |
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Sharon tracheotomy successful |
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Chile |
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Bachelet wins presidency Socialist Michelle Bachelet appeared to have won a solid victory to become the country's first woman president
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| Jan.16 |
Liberia |
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First Africa woman leader sworn in |
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| Jan.17 |
Moscow |
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Iran crisis: World powers at odds |
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Baghdad |
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Journalist's kidnappers make demands |
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| Jan.18 |
Ivory Coast |
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President calls for calm |
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Iran |
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U.S., Europe balk at new talks with Iran |
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| Jan.19 |
Qatar |
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'Bin Laden' audio tape broadcast
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Tel Aviv |
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Suicide bomber detonated sandwich shop |
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Hungary |
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Slovak military plane crashes. 42 die
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| Jan.20 |
Baghdad |
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Shiite-led alliance wins election |
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Moscow |
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Freeze kills at least 40 |
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| Jan.21 |
Nepal |
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200 arrested in protests
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Kosovo |
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President Rugova dies at 61
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Nepal |
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Political parties call for nationwide strike |
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| Jan.22 |
Bolivia |
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New leader Morales vows change |
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Portugal |
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Cavaco Silva won presidential election |
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Sudan |
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Sudan dispute dogs African summit |
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| Jan.23 |
Kenya |
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Many trapped in Nairobi collapse |
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Canada |
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Conservative Harper leads in vote
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Baghdad |
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New judge to take on Saddam trial |
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| Jan.24 |
Gaza |
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Hamas campaign threatens Fatah Party |
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| Jan.25 |
Washington |
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Report: Army stretched to breaking point |
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Washington |
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Pinochet's daughter seeks asylum in U.S. |
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| Jan.26 |
Georgia |
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Energy crisis as Georgia freezes |
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West Bank |
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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
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Jerusalem |
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Israel rules out talks with Hamas |
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| Jan.27 |
West Bank |
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Abbas urges Hamas to form government |
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Gaza |
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Fatah defeat sparks protest
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Gaza |
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Palestinian groups clash |
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Washington |
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US sends back Pinochet daughter |
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Melbourne |
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Amelie Mauresmo wins Australian |
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| Jan.28 |
Poland |
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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
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Iraq |
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Captors: Last chance for demand |
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Gaza |
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Hamas leader: 'Palestinian army' possible |
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Poland |
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Arena roof falls; 20 dead, 100 trapped |
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Poland |
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At least 60 dead in collapse |
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| Jan.29 |
Melbourne |
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Federer triumph in Australian Open |
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Finland |
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President Halonen wins new term |
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Canada |
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Fire traps 70 inside mine |
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| Jan.30 |
UN |
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Quartet: Hamas must change policy |
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England |
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Iran 'must face Security Council' |
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| Jan.31 |
Iran |
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Iran angry at U.N. council move |
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Washington |
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Bush made State of the Union address |
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| Jan.1 |
Ukraine |
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Russia cuts gas supplies| Russia has begun shutting off a pipeline after last-ditch talks failed to settle a price dispute | | |
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Gaza |
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Italian hostages freed in Gaza, Yemen
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| |
Turkey |
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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 | |
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Hungary |
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Ukraine gas row hits EU supplies Hungary and Poland were the first to have supplies disrupted, as Moscow accused Kiev of stealing EU supplies
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Italy |
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Italians revel in hostage releases |
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Syria |
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Ex-official accused of treason |
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| Jan.2 |
Germany |
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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 | |
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Ukraine |
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Russia-Ukraine 'gas war' escalates
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Moscow |
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Russia vows to end gas shortage |
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Iraq |
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Seven die suicide bomb blast |
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USA |
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Search begins for trapped coal miners |
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Germany |
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Rescuers search for rink survivors
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West Bank |
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Uncertainty over Palestinian poll |
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| Jan.3 |
Russia |
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Russia restores European gas deliveries |
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USA |
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West Virginia mine rescue accelerated |
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Germany |
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Rescuers halt rink search |
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Germany |
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Race against time at rink |
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USA |
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Only one miner reported alive| 26-year-old Randal McCloy critically ill and rushed to hospital | |
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| |
Russia |
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Russia, Ukraine reach natural gas deal| The Ukrainian natural gas company agreed to a price of $230 per thousand meters of gas | |
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| |
Indonesia |
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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 | |
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| Jan.4 |
Iraq |
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36 killed, 40 wounded in funeral blast
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Turkey |
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Dead boy had bird flu
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Indonesia |
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Hundreds feared dead in landslide
|
| |
Jerusalem |
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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
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Jerusalem |
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Sharon 'out of surgery' |
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Southern California |
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Young, Horns win epic Rose Bowl |
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| Jan.5 |
Saudi Arabia |
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76 dead in Mecca hotel collapse| A hotel in Islam's holiest city collapsed as millions of Muslims arrived for the annual Hajj pilgrimage | |
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Sunni Triangle |
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At least 134 killed in attacks across Iraq| In Ramadi, 80 people were killed when a bomber detonated near an police recruitment and screening drive | |
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Jerusalem |
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Sharon to remain sedated after stroke
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Jerusalem |
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Critical Sharon remains in coma |
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| |
Turkey |
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Third 'bird flu' death in Turkey |
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Honduras |
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Prison rioting kills 13 |
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| Jan.6 |
Saudi Arabia |
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Mecca disaster toll rises to 53 |
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| |
Jerusalem |
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Sharon has third brain operation |
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| |
Pakistan |
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Quake survivors storm helicopters |
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Iraq |
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11 U.S. troops killed in attacks |
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| |
Jerusalem |
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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 |
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Sharon's condition critical but stable
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| |
Saudi Arabia |
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Pilgrims descend on Mecca for Hajj
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| |
Jerusalem |
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Doctors plan next step for Sharon |
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| Jan.8 |
Turkey |
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Three new bird flu cases| 2 children and an adult, who were hospitalized in the capital, Ankara, have tested positive | |
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Iraq |
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U.S. helicopter crash kills 12
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| |
Jerusalem |
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Doctors decide to awaken Sharon |
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Turkey |
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Bird flu team probes cases |
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| Jan.9 |
Iran |
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Nuclear research resumed As expected, Iran said it would resume the program
|
| |
Jerusalem |
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Sharon able to breathe alone
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| |
Baghdad |
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Suicide bombers kill 23 Iraqi police |
|
| |
Turkey |
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Human bird flu spreads |
|
| |
South Korea |
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Scientist's embryo cloning faked An investigation into the pioneering work of cloning scientist Hwang Woo-suk has found further fabrications
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| Jan.10 |
Spain |
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Police holds 20 'Iraq recruiters'
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| |
Jerusalem |
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Sharon moves left hand |
|
| |
European Union |
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EU leaders consider Iran action |
|
| |
China |
|
2 more bird flu deaths |
|
| |
USA |
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Poll finds U.S. split over eavesdropping |
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|
| Jan.11 |
Turkey |
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Turkish bird flu 'may be endemic'
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| |
United Kingdom |
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Blair: Iran U.N. referral 'likely' |
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| |
Turkey |
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Man who shot pope to be released |
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| Jan.12 |
Saudi Arabia |
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Hajj stampede kills at least 345| People have been killed during a symbolic stoning ritual at the annual pilgrimage near Mecca | |
|
| |
Turkey |
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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 | |
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| |
Berlin |
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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
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| |
Turkey |
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Pandemic warning as bird flu spreads |
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| |
Washington |
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U.S. backs Europe over nuclear Iran |
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|
| Jan.13 |
Saudi Arabia |
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Hajj: Saudis, pilgrims trade blame |
|
| |
Washington |
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Bush, Merkel united on Iran nuclear issue |
|
| |
West Pakistan |
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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 |
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Avalanches feared after snow weathermen forecast warmer temperatures and rains in areas hit by recent record snowfalls
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| |
Darfur |
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AU backs UN plan for Sudan force
|
|
| Jan.14 |
West Pakistan |
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'Zawahiri' strike sparks protest
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| |
Iran |
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Ahmadinejad lashes back at critics |
|
| |
Baghdad |
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Saddam judge 'resigns from trial' |
|
| |
Pakistan |
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Al-Zawahiri not among 18 killed in airstrike |
|
| |
Jerusalem |
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Sharon's tests show brain activity |
|
| |
Kuwait |
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Emir dead Sheik Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah, has died, state TV reported. He was the 13th ruler of a 245-year-old dynasty
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|
| Jan.15 |
Iran |
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Iran plans Holocaust conference |
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| |
Southern Afghanistan |
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Bomber targets Nato troops |
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| |
Jerusalem |
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Sharon tracheotomy successful
|
| |
Chile |
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Bachelet wins presidency| Socialist Michelle Bachelet appeared to have won a solid victory to become the country's first woman president | | |
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| Jan.16 |
Liberia |
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First Africa woman leader sworn in Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has been sworn in as Liberia's new president
|
| |
Washington |
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U.S. unsure of al-Zawahiri fate |
|
| |
Global |
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Donors asked for bird flu funding |
|
|
| Jan.17 |
Moscow |
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Iran crisis: World powers at odds Russia and China: Sanctions are not the best way to resolve international concerns over nuclear program
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| |
Baghdad |
|
Journalist's kidnappers make demands
|
| |
Beijing |
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Donors to boost bird flu effort |
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|
| Jan.18 |
Ivory Coast |
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UN Bangladeshi troops flee town |
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| |
European Union |
|
Tokyo troubles hit Europe markets |
|
| |
Ivory Coast |
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President calls for calm Laurent Gbagbo has called for his supporters to end violent protests against foreign targets in the main city
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| |
Iran |
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U.S., Europe balk at new talks with Iran
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| |
Pakistan |
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U.N. resumes quake relief flights |
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| |
Pakistan |
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U.S.: Al Qaeda expert near attack |
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|
| Jan.19 |
Qatar |
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'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. | |
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| |
Tel Aviv |
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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 |
|
| |
UN Security Council |
|
UN condemns Ivory Coast violence |
|
| |
Washington |
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U.S. rejects bin Laden tape's 'truce' offer |
|
| |
Hungary |
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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 | |
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|
| Jan.20 |
Baghdad |
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Shiite-led alliance wins election Most powerful Muslim alliance won the most seats but not a clear majority in the first constitutional parliament
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| |
Moscow |
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Freeze kills at least 40
|
|
| Jan.21 |
Nepal |
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200 arrested in protests| More than 200 activists and opposition party members were arrested as they organized pro-democracy rallies | |
|
| |
Kosovo |
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President Rugova dies at 61| The literary scholar turned politician was the symbol of the fight for Kosovar self-rule. He was 61 | |
|
| |
Nepal |
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Political parties call for nationwide strike
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| Jan.22 |
Bolivia |
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New leader Morales vows change
|
| |
North Caucasus |
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Blasts cut Georgia gas, electricity supplies |
|
| |
Pakistan |
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Quake relief helicopter missing |
|
| |
Portugal |
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Cavaco Silva won presidential election The former conservative Prime Minister secured 50.6% of the vote, enough to avoid a run-off
|
| |
Colorado |
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Steel curtains for Broncos |
|
| |
Iraq |
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Many abducted Iraqis found dead |
|
| |
Sudan |
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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
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| |
Seattle |
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Seahawks beat Carolina 34-14 in NFC |
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| Jan.23 |
Kenya |
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Many trapped in Nairobi collapse
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| |
Turkey |
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Court drops writer's case |
|
| |
Canada |
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Conservative Harper leads in vote| Buoyed by a political resurrection in Quebec Stephen Harper appeared poised to become next prime minister | |
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| |
Baghdad |
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New judge to take on Saddam trial
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| |
Montenegro |
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41 dead in train crash |
|
|
| Jan.24 |
Gaza |
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Hamas campaign threatens Fatah Party
|
| |
San Francisco Bay Area |
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Disney buys Pixar in $7.4bn deal |
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| |
San Francisco Bay Area |
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Google censors itself for China |
|
| |
Vatican |
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First Pope encyclical is on love |
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| Jan.25 |
Washington |
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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
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| |
Gaza |
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Hamas open to coalition with Fatah |
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| |
Washington |
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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 |
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Hamas slashes Fatah majority |
|
| |
Melbourne |
|
Henin-Hardenne beats Sharapova |
|
|
| Jan.26 |
Georgia |
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Energy crisis as Georgia freezes President Saakashvili has cut short a visit to the World Economic Forum to deal with a growing crisis
|
| |
Ukraine |
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Bitter cold kills 181 |
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| |
Melbourne |
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Unseeded Cypriot makes Open final |
|
| |
West Bank |
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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
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| |
Jerusalem |
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Israel rules out talks with Hamas Israeli interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert ruled out any talks with a Palestinian government including Hamas
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| |
Austria |
|
Mozart birthday fever |
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|
| Jan.27 |
West Bank |
|
Abbas urges Hamas to form government
|
| |
Switzerland |
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Davos: Gates triples TB research funding |
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| |
Melbourne |
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Federer reaches Australian final |
|
| |
Gaza |
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Fatah defeat sparks protest| A mob of up to 2,000 Fatah supporters took to the streets, demanding the resignation of Abbas | |
|
| |
Gaza |
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Palestinian groups clash
|
| |
Washington |
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US sends back Pinochet daughter
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| |
Melbourne |
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Amelie Mauresmo wins Australian
|
|
| Jan.28 |
Poland |
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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 | |
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| |
Iraq |
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Captors: Last chance for demand Kidnappers have renewed their threat to kill four Western hostages unless U.S.-led forces release Iraqi prisoners
|
| |
Gaza |
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Hamas leader: 'Palestinian army' possible Khaled Mashaal promised reforms and indicated the possibility of a Palestinian army in the wake of the elections
|
| |
Gaza |
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Hamas rejects donor 'blackmail' |
|
| |
Poland |
|
Arena roof falls; 20 dead, 100 trapped
|
| |
Poland |
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At least 60 dead in collapse
|
|
| Jan.29 |
Melbourne |
|
Federer triumph in Australian Open
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| |
Baghdad |
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Hussein angrily walks out on new judge |
|
| |
Poland |
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Poles mourn roof collapse victims |
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| |
Pakistan |
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Train carriages plunge into ravine |
|
| |
Finland |
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President Halonen wins new term
|
| |
Canada |
|
Fire traps 70 inside mine
|
| |
European Union |
|
EU hosts last-ditch talks on Iran |
|
|
| Jan.30 |
Belgium |
|
'No progress' from EU-Iran talks |
|
| |
West Bank |
|
Abbas vows to honour peace deals |
|
| |
UN |
|
Quartet: Hamas must change policy
|
| |
England |
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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
|
| |
Iran |
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Iran 'stepping up uranium work' |
|
| |
Washington |
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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