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Morning News


Jun.8   Iraq     U.S. airstrike kills al-Zarqawi
  Al Qaeda in Iraq leader, the coalition's most wanted man in Iraq, was killed near Baquba
 U.S. and Iraqi officials first revealed the news to reporters. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Bill Caldwell: two F-16s dropped two 500-pound bombs on a safe house 6 people, including and a key al-Zarqawi lieutenant, spiritual adviser Sheik Abd-al-Rahman, were killed in the strike Bush: Al-Zarqawi's death gives Iraq a chance to 'turn the tide' in the fight against the insurgency


  Iran     Iran rejects 'carrot-stick' moves  Ahmadinejad: Iran was ready to discuss mutual concerns, but he refused to first suspend uranium enrichment

  Bangladesh Boat capsizes, 16 dead  A boat carrying more than 70 people capsized in rough waters. Rescuers recovered at least 16 bodies

  Baghdad 12 killed in roadside blast  28 others wounded at a crowded market in southeastern Jadida neighborhood

Day News


  Baghdad     Curfew ordered after Al-Zarqawi killed  The police have announced a curfew from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. in Baghdad and in the Diyala province

  Paris     Henin, Kuznetsova get to final showdown  Justine Henin-Hardenne ruined Clijsters's birthday when she outclassed her compatriot 6-3 6-2

  Gaza Wanted militant dies in raid  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5062360.stm

  Indonesia Volcano spreads panic  Mount Merapi threw out massive clouds of smoke, sparking panic among villagers living close

  Switzerland Plot to down Israeli plane foiled  7 people of North African origin are under arrest after Swiss intelligence services foiled a terrorist plot

Evening News


  Iraq     Zarqawi raids uncover new leads
  A series of raids conducted following the killing has yielded a 'treasure trove' of new information


  USA US approves cervical cancer drug  Gardasil, manufactured by Merck & Co, is the first vaccine against cervical cancer

  Texas Dallas hold off Miami 90-80 for 1-0 lead  Terry pushes his error-prone club past the erratic Heat to match his playoff high with 32 points
San Francisco Bay Area , June 8, 2006 Timeline