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Afghanistan |
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Taliban: Suicide army ready |
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Alabama |
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Deadly US tornadoes damage south |
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Global |
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Total lunar eclipse
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| Mar.6 |
 Iraq |
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More than 120 die in blasts 
Map of Karbala Iraq Insurgents stepped up attacks on Shiite pilgrims heading to the city of Karbala, with bombings and small arms attacks
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 Sumatra |
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Quake kills at least 70| A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake is injuring hundreds more as buildings collapsed. The quake followed by strong aftershocks | |
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 New Jersey |
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Mega Millions sets new world record Richard Wilson of Woodbine, New Jersey and Eddie Nabors of Dalton, Georgia have stepped forward to claim
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Iraq |
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9 U.S. Soldiers Killed In Attacks |
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Baghdad |
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Suicide car bomber kills 28 |
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Washington |
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Panel blames army over scandal |
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New York |
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US and N Korea in landmark talks |
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Ethiopia |
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Kidnapped Britons' vehicles found |
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| Mar.7 |
Indonesia |
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Scores escape flaming plane wreck Map of YOGYAKARTA Indonesia| An passenger jet crash landed and burst into flames killing 23 people trapped inside. A further 117 people escaped. The front wheels snapped off a jetliner as it crash-landed and skidded into a rice field w... | |
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Sumatra |
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Rescue efforts intensify after quake |
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U.S. Congress |
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King Abdullah urges US peace push |
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Washington |
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US approves more troops for Iraq |
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| Mar.8 |
Baghdad |
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No military solution to Iraq - U.S. chief
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Indonesia |
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Experts struggle to identify victims |
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European Union |
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EU 'close to renewables target' |
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Sao Paulo |
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Bush arrives in Brazil amid protests
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Indonesia |
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Crash probe: Front wheels snapped |
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| Mar.9 |
European Union |
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EU agrees renewable energy target The EU leaders have agreed to adopt a binding target on the use of renewable energy, such as wind and solar power
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 Sao Paulo |
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Bush shrugs off Chavez's taunts| President Bush insisted the U.S. is not neglecting Latin America and celebrated an alternative-fuels pact with Brazil as proof. Bush: I don't think America gets enough cred... | |
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Argentina |
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Chavez attacks Bush 'domination' |
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Baghdad |
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Iraq hosts key security meeting A key international conference aimed at winning regional support for efforts to stabilise the situation in Iraq
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| Mar.10 |
Uruguay |
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Bush talks trade |
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Gaza |
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Palestinian infighting kills Hamas man
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Iraq |
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Kidnapping in Iraq aimed at Germans
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Bolivia |
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Chavez launches biting US attack |
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| Mar.11 |
Baghdad |
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Car bomb kills 31 pilgrims Shiites were killed a bomb exploded near a minibus that was bringing pilgrims home from the holy city of Karbala
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Zimbabwe |
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Opposition leader arrested |
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Paris |
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Chirac will not seek fresh term |
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Colombia |
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Bush thanks Colombia for drug aid |
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| Mar.12 |
 Zimbabwe |
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Opposition tortured by police Top opposition leaders were assaulted by police who broke up a prayer meeting planned to protest government policies
| Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), is in a bad state after being beaten by police in custody
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 Pakistan |
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Country's top judge suspended| Lawyers protest against Musharraf. They have boycotted courts across Pakistan in protest at President's | |
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London |
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Climate bill set to be unveiled |
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| Mar.13 |
 Mexico |
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Bush pushed on drugs, immigration President Calderon has a tough message for U.S. President to solve issues of drug-trafficking and immigration
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Zimbabwe |
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Opposition leader taken to hospital |
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Eritrea |
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European hostages freed |
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South Africa |
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S Africa in Zimbabwe rights call |
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Mexico |
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Anti-Bush protests in Mexico City
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| Mar.14 |
European Union |
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New fears rekindle global sell-off Concerns over a weak housing market in the United States are coupled with worries about growth in the U.S. economy
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Zimbabwe |
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Mugabe critic 'has cracked skull' |
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Guantanamo |
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Mohammed says responsible for 9/11 | Top al Qaeda suspect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has claimed he organized the 9/11 attacks and other major attacks. In the transcript: he was responsible for the Richard Reid shoe bomber attempt, the Bali nightclub bombing in Ind... | |
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Afghanistan |
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Taliban hostage makes video appeal
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| Mar.15 |
 Gaza |
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New Palestinian Cabinet named Israel will not deal with the new government because its program falls short of the recognition of the Jewish state
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Zimbabwe |
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Mugabe tells critics to 'go hang'
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Japan |
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Livedoor tycoon guilty of fraud
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Cuba |
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Castro 'to be fit to hold power' |
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Washington |
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U.S.: Civil war in some of Iraq |
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| Mar.16 |
Pakistan |
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Tear gas used on lawyers | Police arrested opposition politicians and raided a TV station ahead of a court hearing of the country's dismissed top judge. President Musharraf suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry fo... | |
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Zimbabwe |
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Tsvangirai leaves Harare hospital |
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London |
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Friendly fire death ruled unlawful |
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Zimbabwe |
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Mugabe threatens to expel envoys |
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| Mar.17 |
Sunni Triangle |
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Gas attack makes hundreds ill| Suicide bombers detonated 3 chlorine-filled trucks in Anbar province, killing 2 police officers and sickened 350 Iraqis and 6 coalition force members. 2 of the attacks were near the city of Fall... | |
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Russia |
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Seven dead in plane crash
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Paris |
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Last minute try hands France crown |
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Baghdad |
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US general upbeat on Iraq 'surge' |
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| Mar.18 |
Zimbabwe |
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Opposition aide beaten 4 representatives of main opposition party were arrested as they tried to leave the country for neighboring South Africa
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Beijing |
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Breakthrough over NK funds
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Melbourne |
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Raikkonen clinches opening victory |
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Switzerland |
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Hosp is women's World Cup champion |
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Finland |
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Center Party wins narrow election victory |
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| Mar.19 |
Pakistan |
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Judges quit in furore
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Pakistan |
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Cricket mourns death of Woolmer
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 Siberia |
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Mine explosion kills more than 100 Map of Novokuznetsk Russia| 88 miners had been rescued after the blast at the Ulyanovskaya mine is in the city of Novokuznetsk in the Kemerovo region. At least 43 are missing after a methane gas explosion. Among the missing were off... | |
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Washington |
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Bush calls for patience on Iraq |
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Russia |
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63 elderly die in home fire| The fire swept through an old people's home in the village of Kamychevatskaya, in the Kuban region. The firefighting crews did not arrive from... | |
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Baghdad |
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Former VP Ramadan executed | One of Saddam Hussein's co-defendants, Taha Yassin Ramadan was sentenced to life for his role in killing Shias in the 1980s. His punishment was increased at an appeal. 'The execution was smooth with ... | |
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| Mar.20 |
West Pakistan |
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Border clashes 'kill 50'
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Pakistan |
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Musharraf forges ahead amid chaos |
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Siberia |
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Search for miners after 100 killed |
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UN |
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World 'ignoring Iraqi refugees' |
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Baghdad |
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VP: Iraq 'should talk to militants'
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| Mar.21 |
Israel |
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General strike shuts down Israel
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Jamaica |
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Pakistan coach's death 'suspicious'
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West Pakistan |
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Border battle toll rises |
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Somalia |
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Bodies dragged as Mogadishu battles rage |
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European Union |
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EU to vote on 'open skies' deal Transport ministers are due to vote on an aviation deal with the US aimed at boosting earnings in the industry
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| Mar.22 |
Baghdad |
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UN chief shaken by blast| A blast interrupted a Ban Ki-moon news conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki | |
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Beijing |
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N. Korea nuclear talks break down |
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 Jamaica |
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Woolmer was strangled, police say A pathology report indicated that Pakistani cricket coach died of 'manual strangulation'
| Woolmer's death came less than 24 hours after Pakistan was beaten and eliminated by Irish team. Blood, vomit and diarrhea were splattered over the walls and floor of hotel bathroom
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Northern England |
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Three held over 7 July bombings
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| Mar.23 |
Baghdad |
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Bomb injures Iraqi deputy PM Salam al-Zubaie was wounded in a suicide bombing inside his compound. The blast knocked out rooms and 6 people were killed
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Jamaica |
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World Cup to continue, says ICC |
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 Iran |
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Iran seizes 15 British sailors Map of http%3A%2F%2Fi.a.cnn.net%2Fcnn%2Finteractive%2Fmaps%2Fworld%2Fpersian.gulf%2Fpopup.iraq.shatt.al.arab.gif Iran The naval patrol seized sailors who had boarded a vessel suspected of smuggling cars off the coast of Iraq
| The Royal Marines and naval officers were have been apprehended by up to 6 ships from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy. The British government demanded the safe return of its troops and summoned Tehran's ambassador to explain the incident. Iran had asked Britain's ambassador to explain why the personnel had crossed into Iranian territory
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Mozambique |
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Arms depot blast kills 93
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Iran |
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Ahmadinejad cancels Sec. Council visit
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Jamaica |
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'No threats of death' to Woolmer |
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Iran |
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Iran accuses Britain over sailors |
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| Mar.24 |
Iran |
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Iran: UK sailors 'admit' to illegal entry |
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 UN Security Council |
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New sanctions on Iran approved Iran's foreign minister rejected a unanimous vote by the Security Council because of refusal to suspend its uranium enrichment program
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Jamaica |
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Pakistan duo quizzed over Woolmer |
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Japan |
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Earthquakes rock Pacific nations
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| Mar.25 |
Berlin |
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EU leaders call for rapid reforms
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West Bank |
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Rice pushes 'common agenda' in Mideast
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Jamaica |
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Pakistan cricket team heading home |
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Melanesia |
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Two strong quakes shake Vanuatu |
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Sri Lanka |
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Attack on Colombo air force base
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| Mar.26 |
 Northern Ireland |
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Power deal marks 'new era' | Major Protestant and Catholic parties have hailed a deal to form a government as a 'new era of politics'. The arch-rivals Ian Paisley and Gerry Adams have agreed a power-sharing deal at historic talks to form a joint executive on 8 May ... | |
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United Kingdom |
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UK, Iraq raise pressure on Iran |
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Moscow |
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Hu heads to Russia to boost trade |
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Guantanamo |
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Australian admits terror charge Prisoner David Hicks pleaded guilty before a U.S. military tribunal to a charge of providing material support to terrorists
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| Mar.27 |
London |
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Blair warns Iran of 'different phase'
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Gaza |
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Sewage flood kills 4 |
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Northern Iraq |
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Truck bombs kill 50 in city of Tal Afar Map of Tal Iraq| The explosions, within a few minutes of each other, targeted markets. In 2006 Bush touted Tal Afar as an example. One bomb was hidden in a truck... | |
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Iran |
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Iran: Inquiry first, access second
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| |
 U.S. Senate |
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Senate votes for Iraq deadline | The Senate has endorsed a deadline of March 2008 for the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq. The Senate rejected an amendment that would have removed t... | |
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| |
 Manila |
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Gunmen seize bus At least 2 men have taken at least 30 children and several teachers hostage near the centre of the capital Manila
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| Mar.28 |
Zimbabwe |
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Opposition leaders arrested Police stormed the main opposition party's headquarters and arrested its leader, Morgan Tsvangirai
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Manila |
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Hostage-taker releases children, teachers |
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Iran |
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British captives shown on Iranian TV | The female British sailor detained by Iran in the Persian Gulf said her crew 'trespassed' in Iranian waters. Leading Seaman Turney, 26, said they had been seized in the Gulf because 'obviously we trespassed' i... | |
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Argentina |
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Maradona is admitted to hospital |
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Thailand |
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Swiss man jailed for Thai insult
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Tanzania |
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African leaders in Zimbabwe talks |
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| |
Iran |
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Iran offers UK access to sailors |
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| Mar.29 |
Iran |
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Iran: UK sailors entered 6 times |
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| |
Tanzania |
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African leaders side with Mugabe
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| |
UN Security Council |
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UN voices 'concern' on UK sailors |
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| Mar.30 |
Iran |
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Video shows detainee 'apology'
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| |
Greece |
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Brawl halts team sports |
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| |
Zimbabwe |
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Mugabe endorsed as 2008 candidate |
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| |
Guantanamo |
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Hicks to serve nine months' jail |
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| |
 Nepal |
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Maoists to join government Former rebels will join an interim government under an agreement reached with governing coalition after weeks of negotiations
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| Mar.31 |
Iran |
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Navy captives 'face legal action' |
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| |
Sydney |
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Climate change blackout |
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| |
London |
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Beckett: Britain, Iran discussing sailors |
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Washington |
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Bush attacks Iran over captives
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| 2007 |
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| Mar.2 |
Afghanistan |
Taliban: Suicide army ready |
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| Mar.6 |
Iraq |
9 U.S. Soldiers Killed In Attacks |
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| Mar.6 |
Washington |
Panel blames army over scandal |
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| Mar.7 |
Washington |
US approves more troops for Iraq |
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| Mar.8 |
Baghdad |
No military solution to Iraq - U.S. chief
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| Mar.10 |
Gaza |
Palestinian infighting kills Hamas man
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| Mar.15 |
Washington |
U.S.: Civil war in some of Iraq |
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| Mar.16 |
London |
Friendly fire death ruled unlawful |
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| Mar.17 |
Sunni Triangle |
Gas attack makes hundreds ill| Suicide bombers detonated 3 chlorine-filled trucks in Anbar province, killing 2 police officers and sickened 350 Iraqis and 6 coalition force members. 2 of the attacks were near the city of Fall... | |
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| Mar.17 |
Baghdad |
US general upbeat on Iraq 'surge' |
|
| Mar.19 |
Washington |
Bush calls for patience on Iraq |
|
| Mar.20 |
West Pakistan |
Border clashes 'kill 50'
|
| Mar.20 |
Baghdad |
VP: Iraq 'should talk to militants'
|
| Mar.21 |
West Pakistan |
Border battle toll rises |
|
| Mar.21 |
Somalia |
Bodies dragged as Mogadishu battles rage |
|
| Mar.22 |
Baghdad |
UN chief shaken by blast| A blast interrupted a Ban Ki-moon news conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki | |
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| Mar.23 |
Iran |
Iran seizes 15 British sailors Map of http%3A%2F%2Fi.a.cnn.net%2Fcnn%2Finteractive%2Fmaps%2Fworld%2Fpersian.gulf%2Fpopup.iraq.shatt.al.arab.gif Iran The naval patrol seized sailors who had boarded a vessel suspected of smuggling cars off the coast of Iraq
| The Royal Marines and naval officers were have been apprehended by up to 6 ships from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy. The British government demanded the safe return of its troops and summoned Tehran's ambassador to explain the incident. Iran had asked Britain's ambassador to explain why the personnel had crossed into Iranian territory
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|
| Mar.23 |
Mozambique |
Arms depot blast kills 93
|
| Mar.23 |
Iran |
Iran accuses Britain over sailors |
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| Mar.25 |
Sri Lanka |
Attack on Colombo air force base
|
| Mar.27 |
Iran |
Iran: Inquiry first, access second
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| Mar.27 |
U.S. Senate |
Senate votes for Iraq deadline | The Senate has endorsed a deadline of March 2008 for the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq. The Senate rejected an amendment that would have removed t... | |
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| Mar.28 |
Iran |
British captives shown on Iranian TV | The female British sailor detained by Iran in the Persian Gulf said her crew 'trespassed' in Iranian waters. Leading Seaman Turney, 26, said they had been seized in the Gulf because 'obviously we trespassed' i... | |
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| Mar.28 |
Iran |
Iran offers UK access to sailors |
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| Mar.30 |
Iran |
Video shows detainee 'apology'
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| Mar.31 |
Iran |
Navy captives 'face legal action' |
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| 2007 |
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| Mar.2 |
Alabama |
Deadly US tornadoes damage south |
|
| Mar.6 |
Sumatra |
Quake kills at least 70| A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake is injuring hundreds more as buildings collapsed. The quake followed by strong aftershocks | |
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| Mar.7 |
Indonesia |
Scores escape flaming plane wreck Map of YOGYAKARTA Indonesia| An passenger jet crash landed and burst into flames killing 23 people trapped inside. A further 117 people escaped. The front wheels snapped off a jetliner as it crash-landed and skidded into a rice field w... | |
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| Mar.7 |
Sumatra |
Rescue efforts intensify after quake |
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| Mar.8 |
Indonesia |
Experts struggle to identify victims |
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| Mar.8 |
Indonesia |
Crash probe: Front wheels snapped |
|
| Mar.12 |
London |
Climate bill set to be unveiled |
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| Mar.17 |
Russia |
Seven dead in plane crash
|
| Mar.19 |
Siberia |
Mine explosion kills more than 100 Map of Novokuznetsk Russia| 88 miners had been rescued after the blast at the Ulyanovskaya mine is in the city of Novokuznetsk in the Kemerovo region. At least 43 are missing after a methane gas explosion. Among the missing were off... | |
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| Mar.19 |
Russia |
63 elderly die in home fire| The fire swept through an old people's home in the village of Kamychevatskaya, in the Kuban region. The firefighting crews did not arrive from... | |
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| Mar.20 |
Siberia |
Search for miners after 100 killed |
|
| Mar.23 |
Mozambique |
Arms depot blast kills 93
|
| Mar.24 |
Japan |
Earthquakes rock Pacific nations
|
| Mar.25 |
Melanesia |
Two strong quakes shake Vanuatu |
|
| Mar.27 |
Gaza |
Sewage flood kills 4 |
|
| Mar.28 |
Argentina |
Maradona is admitted to hospital |
|
| Mar.31 |
Sydney |
Climate change blackout |
|
|
| 2007 |
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| Mar.17 |
Paris |
Last minute try hands France crown |
|
| Mar.18 |
Melbourne |
Raikkonen clinches opening victory |
|
| Mar.18 |
Switzerland |
Hosp is women's World Cup champion |
|
| Mar.19 |
Pakistan |
Cricket mourns death of Woolmer
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| Mar.21 |
Jamaica |
Pakistan coach's death 'suspicious'
|
| Mar.22 |
Jamaica |
Woolmer was strangled, police say A pathology report indicated that Pakistani cricket coach died of 'manual strangulation'
| Woolmer's death came less than 24 hours after Pakistan was beaten and eliminated by Irish team. Blood, vomit and diarrhea were splattered over the walls and floor of hotel bathroom
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| Mar.23 |
Jamaica |
World Cup to continue, says ICC |
|
| Mar.23 |
Jamaica |
'No threats of death' to Woolmer |
|
| Mar.24 |
Jamaica |
Pakistan duo quizzed over Woolmer |
|
| Mar.25 |
Jamaica |
Pakistan cricket team heading home |
|
| Mar.28 |
Argentina |
Maradona is admitted to hospital |
|
| Mar.30 |
Greece |
Brawl halts team sports |
|
|
| 2007 |
|
| Mar.6 |
New Jersey |
Mega Millions sets new world record Richard Wilson of Woodbine, New Jersey and Eddie Nabors of Dalton, Georgia have stepped forward to claim
|
| Mar.9 |
European Union |
EU agrees renewable energy target The EU leaders have agreed to adopt a binding target on the use of renewable energy, such as wind and solar power
|
| Mar.10 |
Uruguay |
Bush talks trade |
|
| Mar.14 |
European Union |
New fears rekindle global sell-off Concerns over a weak housing market in the United States are coupled with worries about growth in the U.S. economy
|
| Mar.15 |
Japan |
Livedoor tycoon guilty of fraud
|
| Mar.21 |
Israel |
General strike shuts down Israel
|
| Mar.21 |
European Union |
EU to vote on 'open skies' deal Transport ministers are due to vote on an aviation deal with the US aimed at boosting earnings in the industry
|
| Mar.26 |
Moscow |
Hu heads to Russia to boost trade |
|
| Mar.28 |
Iran |
British captives shown on Iranian TV | The female British sailor detained by Iran in the Persian Gulf said her crew 'trespassed' in Iranian waters. Leading Seaman Turney, 26, said they had been seized in the Gulf because 'obviously we trespassed' i... | |
|
|
| 2007 |
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| Mar.6 |
Iraq |
More than 120 die in blasts Map of Karbala Iraq Insurgents stepped up attacks on Shiite pilgrims heading to the city of Karbala, with bombings and small arms attacks
| Suicide bombers targeted Shiite pilgrims in Hilla, killing 93 people
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| |
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| Mar.6 |
Baghdad |
Suicide car bomber kills 28 |
|
| Mar.6 |
Ethiopia |
Kidnapped Britons' vehicles found |
|
| Mar.10 |
Iraq |
Kidnapping in Iraq aimed at Germans
|
| Mar.11 |
Baghdad |
Car bomb kills 31 pilgrims Shiites were killed a bomb exploded near a minibus that was bringing pilgrims home from the holy city of Karbala
|
| Mar.11 |
Colombia |
Bush thanks Colombia for drug aid |
|
| Mar.13 |
Eritrea |
European hostages freed |
|
| Mar.14 |
Guantanamo |
Mohammed says responsible for 9/11 | Top al Qaeda suspect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has claimed he organized the 9/11 attacks and other major attacks. In the transcript: he was responsible for the Richard Reid shoe bomber attempt, the Bali nightclub bombing in Ind... | |
|
| Mar.14 |
Afghanistan |
Taliban hostage makes video appeal
|
| Mar.15 |
Japan |
Livedoor tycoon guilty of fraud
|
| Mar.19 |
Baghdad |
Former VP Ramadan executed | One of Saddam Hussein's co-defendants, Taha Yassin Ramadan was sentenced to life for his role in killing Shias in the 1980s. His punishment was increased at an appeal. 'The execution was smooth with ... | |
|
| Mar.21 |
Jamaica |
Pakistan coach's death 'suspicious'
|
| Mar.22 |
Baghdad |
UN chief shaken by blast| A blast interrupted a Ban Ki-moon news conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki | |
|
| Mar.22 |
Jamaica |
Woolmer was strangled, police say A pathology report indicated that Pakistani cricket coach died of 'manual strangulation'
| Woolmer's death came less than 24 hours after Pakistan was beaten and eliminated by Irish team. Blood, vomit and diarrhea were splattered over the walls and floor of hotel bathroom
|
| |
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| Mar.22 |
Northern England |
Three held over 7 July bombings
|
| Mar.23 |
Baghdad |
Bomb injures Iraqi deputy PM Salam al-Zubaie was wounded in a suicide bombing inside his compound. The blast knocked out rooms and 6 people were killed
|
| Mar.23 |
Jamaica |
'No threats of death' to Woolmer |
|
| Mar.24 |
Jamaica |
Pakistan duo quizzed over Woolmer |
|
| Mar.26 |
Guantanamo |
Australian admits terror charge Prisoner David Hicks pleaded guilty before a U.S. military tribunal to a charge of providing material support to terrorists
|
| Mar.27 |
Northern Iraq |
Truck bombs kill 50 in city of Tal Afar Map of Tal Iraq| The explosions, within a few minutes of each other, targeted markets. In 2006 Bush touted Tal Afar as an example. One bomb was hidden in a truck... | |
|
| Mar.27 |
Manila |
Gunmen seize bus At least 2 men have taken at least 30 children and several teachers hostage near the centre of the capital Manila
|
| Mar.28 |
Manila |
Hostage-taker releases children, teachers |
|
| Mar.28 |
Thailand |
Swiss man jailed for Thai insult
|
| Mar.30 |
Greece |
Brawl halts team sports |
|
| Mar.30 |
Guantanamo |
Hicks to serve nine months' jail |
|
|
| 2007 |
|
| Mar.3 |
Global |
Total lunar eclipse
|
| Mar.6 |
Washington |
Panel blames army over scandal |
|
| Mar.6 |
New York |
US and N Korea in landmark talks |
|
| Mar.7 |
U.S. Congress |
King Abdullah urges US peace push |
|
| Mar.8 |
European Union |
EU 'close to renewables target' |
|
| Mar.8 |
Sao Paulo |
Bush arrives in Brazil amid protests
|
| Mar.9 |
European Union |
EU agrees renewable energy target The EU leaders have agreed to adopt a binding target on the use of renewable energy, such as wind and solar power
|
| Mar.9 |
Sao Paulo |
Bush shrugs off Chavez's taunts| President Bush insisted the U.S. is not neglecting Latin America and celebrated an alternative-fuels pact with Brazil as proof. Bush: I don't think America gets enough cred... | |
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| Mar.9 |
Argentina |
Chavez attacks Bush 'domination' |
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| Mar.9 |
Baghdad |
Iraq hosts key security meeting A key international conference aimed at winning regional support for efforts to stabilise the situation in Iraq
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| Mar.10 |
Uruguay |
Bush talks trade |
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| Mar.10 |
Bolivia |
Chavez launches biting US attack |
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| Mar.11 |
Zimbabwe |
Opposition leader arrested |
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| Mar.11 |
Paris |
Chirac will not seek fresh term |
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| Mar.11 |
Colombia |
Bush thanks Colombia for drug aid |
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| Mar.12 |
Zimbabwe |
Opposition tortured by police Top opposition leaders were assaulted by police who broke up a prayer meeting planned to protest government policies
| Morgan Tsvangirai, the leader of Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), is in a bad state after being beaten by police in custody
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| Mar.12 |
Pakistan |
Country's top judge suspended| Lawyers protest against Musharraf. They have boycotted courts across Pakistan in protest at President's | |
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| Mar.12 |
London |
Climate bill set to be unveiled |
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| Mar.13 |
Mexico |
Bush pushed on drugs, immigration President Calderon has a tough message for U.S. President to solve issues of drug-trafficking and immigration
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| Mar.13 |
Zimbabwe |
Opposition leader taken to hospital |
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| Mar.13 |
South Africa |
S Africa in Zimbabwe rights call |
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| Mar.13 |
Mexico |
Anti-Bush protests in Mexico City
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| Mar.14 |
Zimbabwe |
Mugabe critic 'has cracked skull' |
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| Mar.15 |
Gaza |
New Palestinian Cabinet named Israel will not deal with the new government because its program falls short of the recognition of the Jewish state
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| Mar.15 |
Zimbabwe |
Mugabe tells critics to 'go hang'
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| Mar.15 |
Cuba |
Castro 'to be fit to hold power' |
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| Mar.16 |
Pakistan |
Tear gas used on lawyers | Police arrested opposition politicians and raided a TV station ahead of a court hearing of the country's dismissed top judge. President Musharraf suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry fo... | |
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| Mar.16 |
Zimbabwe |
Tsvangirai leaves Harare hospital |
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| Mar.16 |
Zimbabwe |
Mugabe threatens to expel envoys |
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| Mar.18 |
Zimbabwe |
Opposition aide beaten 4 representatives of main opposition party were arrested as they tried to leave the country for neighboring South Africa
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| Mar.18 |
Beijing |
Breakthrough over NK funds
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| Mar.18 |
Finland |
Center Party wins narrow election victory |
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| Mar.19 |
Pakistan |
Judges quit in furore
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| Mar.19 |
Washington |
Bush calls for patience on Iraq |
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| Mar.20 |
Pakistan |
Musharraf forges ahead amid chaos |
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| Mar.20 |
UN |
World 'ignoring Iraqi refugees' |
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| Mar.21 |
Israel |
General strike shuts down Israel
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| Mar.22 |
Beijing |
N. Korea nuclear talks break down |
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| Mar.23 |
Iran |
Ahmadinejad cancels Sec. Council visit
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| Mar.23 |
Iran |
Iran accuses Britain over sailors |
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| Mar.24 |
Iran |
Iran: UK sailors 'admit' to illegal entry |
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| Mar.24 |
UN Security Council |
New sanctions on Iran approved Iran's foreign minister rejected a unanimous vote by the Security Council because of refusal to suspend its uranium enrichment program
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| Mar.25 |
Berlin |
EU leaders call for rapid reforms
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| Mar.25 |
West Bank |
Rice pushes 'common agenda' in Mideast
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| Mar.26 |
Northern Ireland |
Power deal marks 'new era' | Major Protestant and Catholic parties have hailed a deal to form a government as a 'new era of politics'. The arch-rivals Ian Paisley and Gerry Adams have agreed a power-sharing deal at historic talks to form a joint executive on 8 May ... | |
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| Mar.26 |
United Kingdom |
UK, Iraq raise pressure on Iran |
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| Mar.26 |
Moscow |
Hu heads to Russia to boost trade |
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| Mar.27 |
London |
Blair warns Iran of 'different phase'
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| Mar.27 |
Iran |
Iran: Inquiry first, access second
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| Mar.27 |
U.S. Senate |
Senate votes for Iraq deadline | The Senate has endorsed a deadline of March 2008 for the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq. The Senate rejected an amendment that would have removed t... | |
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| Mar.28 |
Zimbabwe |
Opposition leaders arrested Police stormed the main opposition party's headquarters and arrested its leader, Morgan Tsvangirai
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| Mar.28 |
Thailand |
Swiss man jailed for Thai insult
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| Mar.28 |
Tanzania |
African leaders in Zimbabwe talks |
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| Mar.28 |
Iran |
Iran offers UK access to sailors |
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| Mar.29 |
Iran |
Iran: UK sailors entered 6 times |
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| Mar.29 |
Tanzania |
African leaders side with Mugabe
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| Mar.29 |
UN Security Council |
UN voices 'concern' on UK sailors |
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| Mar.30 |
Zimbabwe |
Mugabe endorsed as 2008 candidate |
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| Mar.30 |
Nepal |
Maoists to join government Former rebels will join an interim government under an agreement reached with governing coalition after weeks of negotiations
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| Mar.31 |
Iran |
Navy captives 'face legal action' |
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| Mar.31 |
London |
Beckett: Britain, Iran discussing sailors |
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| Mar.31 |
Washington |
Bush attacks Iran over captives
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