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| Sep.1 |
 London |
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Bhutto announces Pakistan return 
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Japan |
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U.S. relay win secures Gay treble |
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 South Korea |
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Freed Koreans return home 
Map of Seoul South Korea| The 19 church workers freed from captivity in Afghanistan have arrived home in Seoul, after being held by the Taleban for 6 weeks | |
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Solomon Islands |
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Quake prompts tsunami bulletin |
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Caribbean |
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Felix reaches hurricane status |
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| Sep.2 |
 Switzerland |
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N. Korea agrees to close nuke facilities| U.S. negotiator: North Korea agreed to declare and disable all its nuclear facilities by the end of the year | |
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 Northern Lebanon |
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Army 'in control' of camp | Lebanon's army has taken full control of a Palestinian refugee camp where its troops have been battling Fatah al-Islam militants | |
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Iran |
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Iran 'reaches nuclear target'
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 Basra |
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British leave Basra base Map of Basra Southern Iraq| Five-hundred British troops began withdrawing from their base in the city, which has been hit daily by mortar attacks | |
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Bangladesh |
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Ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia arrested
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| Sep.3 |
Baghdad |
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President Bush made surprise visit
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London |
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UK: Basra pullout was pre-planned |
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Rawalpindi |
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Two bomb blasts in Rawalpindi kill 15
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Nicaragua |
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Thousands fleeing coastal areas |
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| Sep.4 |
Nicaragua |
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Category 5 Felix makes landfall
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 Nevada |
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Famed flier Fossett missing| There were no signs of missing aviation adventurer Steve Fossett | |
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USA |
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Thousands of Mattel toys recalled
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House of Representatives |
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Iraqis fail Congress targets |
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Nicaragua |
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Felix weakens, prompts fears of flooding |
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| Sep.5 |
 Germany |
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'Massive' attacks foiled Police arrested 3 Islamic militants who were planning 'massive' and 'imminent' attacks on U.S. targets in Germany
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Northern Italy |
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Opera legend Pavarotti 'worsens' |
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USA |
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Thompson joins White House race |
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 Northern Italy |
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Opera legend Pavarotti dies at 71 Map of Modena Italy Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti died at his home in the city of Modena. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year
| Pavarotti had been admitted to hospital there with a fever on 8 August. Luciano Pavarotti enjoyed 40 years on the world stage and became one of the world's biggest selling artists
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| Sep.6 |
 Syria |
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Israeli airstrike targeted nuclear reactor New York Times: An airstrike targeted a partially built nuclear reactor that was years away from completion
| Syria has said its air defenses opened fire on warplanes after they violated its airspace in the north of the country
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Nicaragua |
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Felix death toll rises above 40 |
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Sydney |
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Bush, China's Hu tackle thorny issues |
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Italy |
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Tenors lead tributes to Pavarotti |
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Iraq |
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Iraqi forces 'cannot stand alone' |
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Global |
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Most people 'want Iraq pull-out' |
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Osama bin Laden |
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Bin Laden tape due soon |
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 Nicaragua |
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Hurricane Felix death toll nears 100 Map of Puerto Cabezas Nicaragua| Rescuers searched for survivors. The bodies of 25 fishermen were found along Miskito Coast, believed to be from a group of 109 Miskito Indians. The storm hit land in north-eastern Nicaragu... | |
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| Sep.7 |
 Portugal |
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Police 'suspect Madeleine mother' | Portuguese police believe the mother of missing 4-year-old is involved in her death | |
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Sydney |
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Bush spars with Roh on Korean war |
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Western Iraq |
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Seven U.S. troops killed |
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Washington |
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Bin Laden says US should convert | Early analysis indicates the voice on a recently released videotape is that of bin Laden. Al-Qaeda leader has urged the American people t... | |
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New York |
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Henin, Kuznetsova reach Open final |
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California |
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Mortgage lender Countrywide slashes jobs |
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| Sep.8 |
Northern Italy |
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Thousands bid Pavarotti farewell
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Algeria |
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Deadly bomb rocks base |
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 Algeria |
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Al-Qaeda claims bombings Members of al-Qaeda's North Africa wing say they carried out 2 suicide attacks that have killed at least 50 people in the past two days
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New York |
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Federer held off Davydenko |
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New York |
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Henin routs Kuznetsova to win U.S. Open
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| Sep.9 |
Italy |
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Powell sets new 100m world record
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Pakistan |
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Sharif's supporters 'rounded up' |
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Pakistan |
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Exiled ex-PM Sharif heads home |
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New York |
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Federer wins 4th U.S. Open title Federer came through, beating Djokovic 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-4 for 12th Grand Slam title overall
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| Sep.10 |
 Pakistan |
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Sharif deported after brief return | Former Pakistani Prime Minister's attempt to return to Pakistan ended quickly as police ordered him to board a flight for Saudi Arabia. Sharif says he wants to challenge President Musharraf. After arrivin... | |
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Mexico |
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Dynamite blast on truck kills 30 in Mexico |
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U.S. Congress |
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Gen. Petraeus: 'Surge' is working U.S. commander told a fractious congressional hearing that the 30,000 troops deployed to Iraq in January could come home by next July
| David Petraeus told a Congressional panel that the military objectives of the US troop surge in Iraq 'are largely being met'
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Israel |
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Dozens hurt by rocket
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| Sep.11 |
Gaza |
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Islamic Jihad: We fired Israel rocket |
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U.S. Congress |
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Democrats counter Iraq testimony |
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Zimbabwe |
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Mugabe critic quits as archbishop |
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Washington |
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Bush to adopt Petraeus advice on troops
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Manila |
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Estrada gets life for corruption |
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 Japan |
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PM Abe resigns| Prime Minister's year-old government has suffered a string of damaging scandals and a humiliating electoral defeat. Abe had faced growing calls to go since his Liberal Democrats lost the upper house, insisting he wanted to push th... | |
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| Sep.12 |
 Moscow |
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Putin names next prime minister Russian President has accepted the resignation of Fradkov and nominated Victor Zubkov, a financial crime investigator to replace him
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Sumatra |
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Powerful quake strikes
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Chile |
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Hundreds arrested on coup anniversary |
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Sumatra |
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Powerful aftershocks hit Sumatra |
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Japan |
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Abe treated for exhaustion |
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| Sep.13 |
 Sulawesi |
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4th earthquake strikes Indonesia Map of Sulawesi
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Sunni Triangle |
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Insurgents kill key US ally
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Washington |
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Bush pledges Iraq troop reduction US President has made a televised address backing a limited pull-out of troops from Iraq
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Pakistan |
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Blast hits army unit, leaves 15 dead |
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London |
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McLaren hit by constructors' ban |
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| Sep.14 |
U.S. Congress |
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Report shows meager gains in Iraq
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Sumatra |
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5th strong quake hits Indonesia in 3 days
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Pakistan |
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Ex-PM Bhutto names return date |
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Iraq |
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Al Qaeda claims sheik killing Al Qaeda in Iraq claimed responsibility for the assassination of Abu Reesha who had united with U.S. forces to fight the terrorists in Anbar...
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China |
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NY Times researcher freed |
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Washington |
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US hints at bigger Iraq pullout |
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| Sep.15 |
West Africa |
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Flood misery hits arc of Africa | An estimated one million people across Africa have been hit by rains which have destroyed crops, burst dams and left dozens dead | |
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Washington |
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General admits Iraq war mistakes |
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Baghdad |
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Sadr group quits Iraq ruling bloc
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Iraq |
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Al Qaeda threatens Sunni leaders
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Darfur |
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Brown peacekeeping vow |
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Honduras |
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Moderate quake shakes Honduras |
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| Sep.16 |
 Thailand |
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87 killed in plane crash Map of Phuket Thailand A passenger jet crashed at the Phuket Airport in southern Thailand shortly after landing, killing 87 of the 130 people on board
| The aircraft crashed shortly after landing in heavy winds and strong rains. Many of the 43 survivors escaped by climbing out an exit door onto the wing. The aircraft was operated by Thai budget carrier One-Two-GO
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Greece |
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Conservatives 'lead Greek vote' |
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Nevada |
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OJ Simpson arrested over break-in Map of Las Vegas Mountain States| Ex-American football star has been arrested by Las Vegas police investigating an alleged armed robbery at a casino hotel room | |
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 Paris |
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France warning of war with Iran | Foreign minister Kouchner says the world should prepare for war over Iran's nuclear program | |
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 Greece |
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PM claims election victory| The conservative prime minister won re-election with a diminished majority in parliament after a financial scandal and devastating forest fires | |
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Thailand |
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Clue search after air crash |
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| Sep.17 |
Baghdad |
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Iraq shootout firm loses license| Iraq has cancelled the licence of the Blackwater USA, after it was involved in a gunfight in which at least 8 civilians died | |
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Thailand |
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Survivors recount jet crash |
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Iran |
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Iran scorns French warning of war |
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Iraq |
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'Fair probe' vow on Iraq gunfight | Iraq and the US have pledged a transparent investigation into a gunfight involving a private security firm that left eight civilians dead. Iraqis have said 17 Iraqi civilians killed and 27 Iraqis were wounded.
The shooting has sparked an international controve... | |
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Pakistan |
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Musharraf to 'give up army post'
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| Sep.18 |
 Myanmar |
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'1,000 monks' march Military officials in Burma have used tear gas to disperse more than 1,000 Buddhist monks marched peacefully in two cities
| Part of a wave of anti-government protests
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Thailand |
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Relatives to identify Phuket crash dead |
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Baghdad |
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Iraq to review all security firms |
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 Shanghai |
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Millions flee as typhoon rips into China Map of Shanghai Wipha slammed into the coast south of Shanghai as authorities moved 2 million people following forecasts
| Huge waves hitting the shore as soldiers worked in pouring rain to help residents to move to temporary shelters
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Peru |
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Scores ill in 'meteor crash'
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Cambodia |
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Top Khmer Rouge leader detained |
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| Sep.19 |
Jerusalem |
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Israel: Gaza is 'hostile entity'
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Beirut |
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Anti-Syrian lawmaker dies in blast A massive bombing killed parliamentarian Antoine Ghanem and at least 4 others. He was a Christian Maronite and a member of Phalange Party
| The blast will reduce the parliamentary majority from 69 to 68, preventing them from electing a free president. World leaders and Lebanese politicians have condemned the attack that killed a MP in a mainly Christian suburb Sin al-Fil
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New York |
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Ahmadinejad denied visit to 9/11 site
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London |
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Manager Mourinho leaves Chelsea |
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| Sep.20 |
Beirut |
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Assassination spurs calls for strike
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Pakistan |
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Al Qaeda declares war on Musharraf |
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Paris |
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Sarkozy: Toughen Iran sanctions
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Beirut |
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PM: 'Bomb won't stop Lebanon poll' |
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West Africa |
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African floods prompt aid appeal |
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| Sep.21 |
 Chile |
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Chile court extradites Fujimori | Supreme Court has approved the extradition of Peru's former President. He is to be sent back to Peru | |
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Myanmar |
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U.N. envoy to Myanmar amid protests |
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Cuba |
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Castro on TV appears gaunt but lucid
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Chile |
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Fujimori begins flight home |
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Washington |
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Blackwater in Iraq weapons probe
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| Sep.22 |
Myanmar |
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Monks protest near Suu Kyi house
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Peru |
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Exiled Fujimori arrives to face charges
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Baghdad |
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Talabani urges release of Iranian detainee |
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Japan |
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Fukuda set to be new PM The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has chosen moderate lawmaker as its new leader and likely replacement for Shinzo Abe as PM
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| Sep.23 |
France |
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Mime artist Marceau dies
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Myanmar |
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Police block protesters
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Western Afghanistan |
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2 Italian military personnel missing |
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UN |
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U.N. considers greater role in Iraq |
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UN |
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Mid-East Quartet holds key talks |
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Washington |
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Brzezinski: U.S. in danger of war with Iran |
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| Sep.24 |
Myanmar |
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100,000 protest junta Map of Yangon Myanmar Anti-government protesters led by Buddhist monks marched through Yangon, the largest crowd to demonstrate since a 1988 uprising
| The ruling junta has warned it is ready to 'take action' against Buddhist monks leading mounting protests
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Jerusalem |
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PM faces corruption probe |
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New York |
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Iran president in campus clash | Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has clashed with the head of Columbia University while making his controversial appearance at the campus | |
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Beirut |
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Politicians seek safety in guarded hotel |
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Washington |
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US to impose new Burma sanctions
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| Sep.25 |
Japan |
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Lower house elects Fukuda as PM| A quiet compromiser has promised to bring stability and moderation to tumultuous political scene | |
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Beirut |
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Presidential vote delayed |
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Myanmar |
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Government imposes curfews
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UN |
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Ahmadinejad slams 'arrogant' powers
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Morocco |
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Photo examined for Madeleine clue |
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Myanmar |
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Riot police beat monks |
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| Sep.26 |
Myanmar |
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Death claims amid crackdown
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UN Security Council |
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UN urges restraint on Burma junta |
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Helmand |
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Scores killed in fighting |
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Myanmar |
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Monasteries in night raids Security forces have launched raids on monasteries and arrested scores of monks, as they try to stem a rising tide of protests
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UN |
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Maliki: Reconciliation stronger than terror |
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| Sep.27 |
Myanmar |
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9 dead in crackdown Map of Yangon Myanmar| 9 people have been killed in a crackdown on anti-government protests, after attempts to clear demonstrators from the streets of Yangon. The dead included 8 protesters and a Japanese video jo... | |
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 Southern Afghanistan |
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170 militants dead Afghan and coalition troops have killed about 170 insurgents in 3 days of intense fighting concentrated
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South Africa |
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Giant Soweto shopping mall opens |
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Washington |
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U.S. freezes assets of Myanmar junta
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Mexico |
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Tropical Storm Lorenzo becomes hurricane |
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Beijing |
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China pleads for calm in Myanmar |
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| Sep.28 |
Pakistan |
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Musharraf wins ruling on army role Supreme Court dismissed legal challenges to President's bid for a new five-year term
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Myanmar |
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Internet cut as violence continues
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Myanmar |
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UN envoy heading for Burma talks |
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Kabul |
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'Many killed' in bus blast |
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| Sep.29 |
Myanmar |
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U.N. envoy arrives in Myanmar Ibrahim Gambari arrived for talks with senior government officials aimed at finding a peaceful resolution to clashes
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Maldives |
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Two arrested over bomb |
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Kiev |
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Rivals seek poll victory |
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| Sep.30 |
 Darfur |
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Deadliest attack for peace force | Rebels killed at least 12 peacekeepers at an African Union base in the deadliest attack yet on the peacekeeping force in its 3-year mission | |
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Shanghai |
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Germany retain women's World Cup |
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Myanmar |
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U.N. envoy meets with opposition leader |
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 Yemen |
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'Catastrophic' volcano eruption off Yemen A volcano erupted on a small island Jazirt Atta-Ir off the coast of Yemen, belching soot and lava into the air. A NATO fleet witnessed the e...
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Kiev |
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Strong showing for pro-West bloc
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Myanmar |
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UN envoy seeks junta talks |
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| 2007 |
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| Sep.2 |
Switzerland |
N. Korea agrees to close nuke facilities| U.S. negotiator: North Korea agreed to declare and disable all its nuclear facilities by the end of the year | |
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| Sep.2 |
Northern Lebanon |
Army 'in control' of camp | Lebanon's army has taken full control of a Palestinian refugee camp where its troops have been battling Fatah al-Islam militants | |
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| Sep.2 |
Iran |
Iran 'reaches nuclear target'
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| Sep.2 |
Basra |
British leave Basra base Map of Basra Southern Iraq| Five-hundred British troops began withdrawing from their base in the city, which has been hit daily by mortar attacks | |
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| Sep.3 |
London |
UK: Basra pullout was pre-planned |
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| Sep.6 |
Syria |
Israeli airstrike targeted nuclear reactor New York Times: An airstrike targeted a partially built nuclear reactor that was years away from completion
| Syria has said its air defenses opened fire on warplanes after they violated its airspace in the north of the country
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| Sep.6 |
Iraq |
Iraqi forces 'cannot stand alone' |
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| Sep.6 |
Global |
Most people 'want Iraq pull-out' |
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| Sep.7 |
Western Iraq |
Seven U.S. troops killed |
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| Sep.8 |
Algeria |
Deadly bomb rocks base |
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| Sep.10 |
U.S. Congress |
Gen. Petraeus: 'Surge' is working U.S. commander told a fractious congressional hearing that the 30,000 troops deployed to Iraq in January could come home by next July
| David Petraeus told a Congressional panel that the military objectives of the US troop surge in Iraq 'are largely being met'
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| Sep.10 |
Israel |
Dozens hurt by rocket
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| Sep.11 |
U.S. Congress |
Democrats counter Iraq testimony |
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| Sep.11 |
Washington |
Bush to adopt Petraeus advice on troops
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| Sep.13 |
Washington |
Bush pledges Iraq troop reduction US President has made a televised address backing a limited pull-out of troops from Iraq
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| Sep.13 |
Pakistan |
Blast hits army unit, leaves 15 dead |
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| Sep.14 |
U.S. Congress |
Report shows meager gains in Iraq
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| Sep.14 |
Washington |
US hints at bigger Iraq pullout |
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| Sep.15 |
Washington |
General admits Iraq war mistakes |
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| Sep.15 |
Darfur |
Brown peacekeeping vow |
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| Sep.16 |
Paris |
France warning of war with Iran | Foreign minister Kouchner says the world should prepare for war over Iran's nuclear program | |
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| Sep.17 |
Baghdad |
Iraq shootout firm loses license| Iraq has cancelled the licence of the Blackwater USA, after it was involved in a gunfight in which at least 8 civilians died | |
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| Sep.17 |
Iraq |
'Fair probe' vow on Iraq gunfight | Iraq and the US have pledged a transparent investigation into a gunfight involving a private security firm that left eight civilians dead. Iraqis have said 17 Iraqi civilians killed and 27 Iraqis were wounded.
The shooting has sparked an international controve... | |
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| Sep.17 |
Pakistan |
Musharraf to 'give up army post'
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| Sep.18 |
Baghdad |
Iraq to review all security firms |
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| Sep.21 |
Washington |
Blackwater in Iraq weapons probe
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| Sep.23 |
Western Afghanistan |
2 Italian military personnel missing |
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| Sep.23 |
Washington |
Brzezinski: U.S. in danger of war with Iran |
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| Sep.26 |
Helmand |
Scores killed in fighting |
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| Sep.27 |
Southern Afghanistan |
170 militants dead Afghan and coalition troops have killed about 170 insurgents in 3 days of intense fighting concentrated
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| Sep.30 |
Darfur |
Deadliest attack for peace force | Rebels killed at least 12 peacekeepers at an African Union base in the deadliest attack yet on the peacekeeping force in its 3-year mission | |
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| 2007 |
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| Sep.1 |
Solomon Islands |
Quake prompts tsunami bulletin |
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| Sep.1 |
Caribbean |
Felix reaches hurricane status |
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| Sep.3 |
Nicaragua |
Thousands fleeing coastal areas |
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| Sep.4 |
Nicaragua |
Category 5 Felix makes landfall
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| Sep.4 |
Nevada |
Famed flier Fossett missing| There were no signs of missing aviation adventurer Steve Fossett | |
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| Sep.4 |
Nicaragua |
Felix weakens, prompts fears of flooding |
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| Sep.6 |
Nicaragua |
Felix death toll rises above 40 |
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| Sep.6 |
Nicaragua |
Hurricane Felix death toll nears 100 Map of Puerto Cabezas Nicaragua| Rescuers searched for survivors. The bodies of 25 fishermen were found along Miskito Coast, believed to be from a group of 109 Miskito Indians. The storm hit land in north-eastern Nicaragu... | |
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| Sep.10 |
Mexico |
Dynamite blast on truck kills 30 in Mexico |
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| Sep.12 |
Sumatra |
Powerful quake strikes
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| Sep.12 |
Sumatra |
Powerful aftershocks hit Sumatra |
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| Sep.13 |
Sulawesi |
4th earthquake strikes Indonesia Map of Sulawesi
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| Sep.14 |
Sumatra |
5th strong quake hits Indonesia in 3 days
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| Sep.15 |
West Africa |
Flood misery hits arc of Africa | An estimated one million people across Africa have been hit by rains which have destroyed crops, burst dams and left dozens dead | |
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| Sep.15 |
Honduras |
Moderate quake shakes Honduras |
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| Sep.16 |
Thailand |
87 killed in plane crash Map of Phuket Thailand A passenger jet crashed at the Phuket Airport in southern Thailand shortly after landing, killing 87 of the 130 people on board
| The aircraft crashed shortly after landing in heavy winds and strong rains. Many of the 43 survivors escaped by climbing out an exit door onto the wing. The aircraft was operated by Thai budget carrier One-Two-GO
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| Sep.16 |
Thailand |
Clue search after air crash |
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| Sep.17 |
Thailand |
Survivors recount jet crash |
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| Sep.18 |
Thailand |
Relatives to identify Phuket crash dead |
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| Sep.18 |
Shanghai |
Millions flee as typhoon rips into China Map of Shanghai Wipha slammed into the coast south of Shanghai as authorities moved 2 million people following forecasts
| Huge waves hitting the shore as soldiers worked in pouring rain to help residents to move to temporary shelters
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| Sep.18 |
Peru |
Scores ill in 'meteor crash'
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| Sep.20 |
West Africa |
African floods prompt aid appeal |
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| Sep.27 |
Mexico |
Tropical Storm Lorenzo becomes hurricane |
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| Sep.30 |
Yemen |
'Catastrophic' volcano eruption off Yemen A volcano erupted on a small island Jazirt Atta-Ir off the coast of Yemen, belching soot and lava into the air. A NATO fleet witnessed the e...
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| 2007 |
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| Sep.4 |
USA |
Thousands of Mattel toys recalled
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| Sep.5 |
Northern Italy |
Opera legend Pavarotti 'worsens' |
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| Sep.5 |
Northern Italy |
Opera legend Pavarotti dies at 71 Map of Modena Italy Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti died at his home in the city of Modena. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year
| Pavarotti had been admitted to hospital there with a fever on 8 August. Luciano Pavarotti enjoyed 40 years on the world stage and became one of the world's biggest selling artists
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| Sep.6 |
Italy |
Tenors lead tributes to Pavarotti |
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| Sep.7 |
California |
Mortgage lender Countrywide slashes jobs |
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| Sep.8 |
Northern Italy |
Thousands bid Pavarotti farewell
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| Sep.23 |
France |
Mime artist Marceau dies
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| Sep.27 |
South Africa |
Giant Soweto shopping mall opens |
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| Sep.28 |
Myanmar |
Internet cut as violence continues
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| 2007 |
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| Sep.1 |
Japan |
U.S. relay win secures Gay treble |
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| Sep.7 |
New York |
Henin, Kuznetsova reach Open final |
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| Sep.8 |
New York |
Federer held off Davydenko |
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| Sep.8 |
New York |
Henin routs Kuznetsova to win U.S. Open
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| Sep.9 |
Italy |
Powell sets new 100m world record
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| Sep.9 |
New York |
Federer wins 4th U.S. Open title Federer came through, beating Djokovic 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-4 for 12th Grand Slam title overall
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| Sep.13 |
London |
McLaren hit by constructors' ban |
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| Sep.16 |
Nevada |
OJ Simpson arrested over break-in Map of Las Vegas Mountain States| Ex-American football star has been arrested by Las Vegas police investigating an alleged armed robbery at a casino hotel room | |
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| Sep.19 |
London |
Manager Mourinho leaves Chelsea |
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| Sep.30 |
Shanghai |
Germany retain women's World Cup |
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| 2007 |
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| Sep.1 |
South Korea |
Freed Koreans return home Map of Seoul South Korea| The 19 church workers freed from captivity in Afghanistan have arrived home in Seoul, after being held by the Taleban for 6 weeks | |
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| Sep.3 |
Rawalpindi |
Two bomb blasts in Rawalpindi kill 15
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| Sep.5 |
Germany |
'Massive' attacks foiled Police arrested 3 Islamic militants who were planning 'massive' and 'imminent' attacks on U.S. targets in Germany
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| Sep.6 |
Osama bin Laden |
Bin Laden tape due soon |
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| Sep.7 |
Portugal |
Police 'suspect Madeleine mother' | Portuguese police believe the mother of missing 4-year-old is involved in her death | |
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| Sep.7 |
Washington |
Bin Laden says US should convert | Early analysis indicates the voice on a recently released videotape is that of bin Laden. Al-Qaeda leader has urged the American people t... | |
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| Sep.8 |
Algeria |
Al-Qaeda claims bombings Members of al-Qaeda's North Africa wing say they carried out 2 suicide attacks that have killed at least 50 people in the past two days
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| Sep.10 |
Israel |
Dozens hurt by rocket
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| Sep.11 |
Gaza |
Islamic Jihad: We fired Israel rocket |
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| Sep.11 |
Manila |
Estrada gets life for corruption |
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| Sep.13 |
Sunni Triangle |
Insurgents kill key US ally
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| Sep.14 |
Iraq |
Al Qaeda claims sheik killing Al Qaeda in Iraq claimed responsibility for the assassination of Abu Reesha who had united with U.S. forces to fight the terrorists in Anbar...
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| Sep.15 |
Iraq |
Al Qaeda threatens Sunni leaders
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| Sep.16 |
Nevada |
OJ Simpson arrested over break-in Map of Las Vegas Mountain States| Ex-American football star has been arrested by Las Vegas police investigating an alleged armed robbery at a casino hotel room | |
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| Sep.18 |
Cambodia |
Top Khmer Rouge leader detained |
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| Sep.19 |
Beirut |
Anti-Syrian lawmaker dies in blast A massive bombing killed parliamentarian Antoine Ghanem and at least 4 others. He was a Christian Maronite and a member of Phalange Party
| The blast will reduce the parliamentary majority from 69 to 68, preventing them from electing a free president. World leaders and Lebanese politicians have condemned the attack that killed a MP in a mainly Christian suburb Sin al-Fil
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| Sep.20 |
Beirut |
Assassination spurs calls for strike
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| Sep.20 |
Pakistan |
Al Qaeda declares war on Musharraf |
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| Sep.21 |
Chile |
Chile court extradites Fujimori | Supreme Court has approved the extradition of Peru's former President. He is to be sent back to Peru | |
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| Sep.22 |
Peru |
Exiled Fujimori arrives to face charges
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| Sep.24 |
Jerusalem |
PM faces corruption probe |
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| Sep.25 |
Morocco |
Photo examined for Madeleine clue |
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| Sep.28 |
Kabul |
'Many killed' in bus blast |
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| Sep.29 |
Maldives |
Two arrested over bomb |
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| 2007 |
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| Sep.1 |
London |
Bhutto announces Pakistan return Pakistan's exiled former Prime Minister said that power-sharing talks with Musharraf had stalled but she planned to return even without a de...
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| Sep.2 |
Switzerland |
N. Korea agrees to close nuke facilities| U.S. negotiator: North Korea agreed to declare and disable all its nuclear facilities by the end of the year | |
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| Sep.2 |
Iran |
Iran 'reaches nuclear target'
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| Sep.2 |
Bangladesh |
Ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia arrested
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| Sep.3 |
Baghdad |
President Bush made surprise visit
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| Sep.3 |
London |
UK: Basra pullout was pre-planned |
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| Sep.4 |
House of Representatives |
Iraqis fail Congress targets |
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| Sep.5 |
USA |
Thompson joins White House race |
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| Sep.6 |
Sydney |
Bush, China's Hu tackle thorny issues |
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| Sep.7 |
Sydney |
Bush spars with Roh on Korean war |
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| Sep.9 |
Pakistan |
Sharif's supporters 'rounded up' |
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| Sep.9 |
Pakistan |
Exiled ex-PM Sharif heads home |
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| Sep.10 |
Pakistan |
Sharif deported after brief return | Former Pakistani Prime Minister's attempt to return to Pakistan ended quickly as police ordered him to board a flight for Saudi Arabia. Sharif says he wants to challenge President Musharraf. After arrivin... | |
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| Sep.10 |
U.S. Congress |
Gen. Petraeus: 'Surge' is working U.S. commander told a fractious congressional hearing that the 30,000 troops deployed to Iraq in January could come home by next July
| David Petraeus told a Congressional panel that the military objectives of the US troop surge in Iraq 'are largely being met'
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| Sep.11 |
U.S. Congress |
Democrats counter Iraq testimony |
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| Sep.11 |
Zimbabwe |
Mugabe critic quits as archbishop |
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| Sep.11 |
Washington |
Bush to adopt Petraeus advice on troops
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| Sep.11 |
Japan |
PM Abe resigns| Prime Minister's year-old government has suffered a string of damaging scandals and a humiliating electoral defeat. Abe had faced growing calls to go since his Liberal Democrats lost the upper house, insisting he wanted to push th... | |
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| Sep.12 |
Moscow |
Putin names next prime minister Russian President has accepted the resignation of Fradkov and nominated Victor Zubkov, a financial crime investigator to replace him
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| Sep.12 |
Chile |
Hundreds arrested on coup anniversary |
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| Sep.12 |
Japan |
Abe treated for exhaustion |
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| Sep.13 |
Washington |
Bush pledges Iraq troop reduction US President has made a televised address backing a limited pull-out of troops from Iraq
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| Sep.14 |
U.S. Congress |
Report shows meager gains in Iraq
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| Sep.14 |
Pakistan |
Ex-PM Bhutto names return date |
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| Sep.14 |
China |
NY Times researcher freed |
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| Sep.14 |
Washington |
US hints at bigger Iraq pullout |
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| Sep.15 |
Baghdad |
Sadr group quits Iraq ruling bloc
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| Sep.15 |
Iraq |
Al Qaeda threatens Sunni leaders
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| Sep.15 |
Darfur |
Brown peacekeeping vow |
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| Sep.16 |
Greece |
Conservatives 'lead Greek vote' |
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| Sep.16 |
Paris |
France warning of war with Iran | Foreign minister Kouchner says the world should prepare for war over Iran's nuclear program | |
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| Sep.16 |
Greece |
PM claims election victory| The conservative prime minister won re-election with a diminished majority in parliament after a financial scandal and devastating forest fires | |
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| Sep.17 |
Baghdad |
Iraq shootout firm loses license| Iraq has cancelled the licence of the Blackwater USA, after it was involved in a gunfight in which at least 8 civilians died | |
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| Sep.17 |
Iran |
Iran scorns French warning of war |
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| Sep.17 |
Pakistan |
Musharraf to 'give up army post'
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| Sep.18 |
Myanmar |
'1,000 monks' march Military officials in Burma have used tear gas to disperse more than 1,000 Buddhist monks marched peacefully in two cities
| Part of a wave of anti-government protests
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| Sep.18 |
Baghdad |
Iraq to review all security firms |
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| Sep.18 |
Cambodia |
Top Khmer Rouge leader detained |
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| Sep.19 |
Jerusalem |
Israel: Gaza is 'hostile entity'
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| Sep.19 |
New York |
Ahmadinejad denied visit to 9/11 site
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| Sep.20 |
Beirut |
Assassination spurs calls for strike
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| Sep.20 |
Paris |
Sarkozy: Toughen Iran sanctions
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| Sep.20 |
Beirut |
PM: 'Bomb won't stop Lebanon poll' |
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| Sep.20 |
West Africa |
African floods prompt aid appeal |
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| Sep.21 |
Chile |
Chile court extradites Fujimori | Supreme Court has approved the extradition of Peru's former President. He is to be sent back to Peru | |
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| Sep.21 |
Myanmar |
U.N. envoy to Myanmar amid protests |
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| Sep.21 |
Cuba |
Castro on TV appears gaunt but lucid
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| Sep.21 |
Chile |
Fujimori begins flight home |
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| Sep.21 |
Washington |
Blackwater in Iraq weapons probe
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| Sep.22 |
Myanmar |
Monks protest near Suu Kyi house
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| Sep.22 |
Peru |
Exiled Fujimori arrives to face charges
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| Sep.22 |
Baghdad |
Talabani urges release of Iranian detainee |
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| Sep.22 |
Japan |
Fukuda set to be new PM The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has chosen moderate lawmaker as its new leader and likely replacement for Shinzo Abe as PM
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| Sep.23 |
Myanmar |
Police block protesters
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| Sep.23 |
UN |
U.N. considers greater role in Iraq |
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| Sep.23 |
UN |
Mid-East Quartet holds key talks |
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| Sep.23 |
Washington |
Brzezinski: U.S. in danger of war with Iran |
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| Sep.24 |
Myanmar |
100,000 protest junta Map of Yangon Myanmar Anti-government protesters led by Buddhist monks marched through Yangon, the largest crowd to demonstrate since a 1988 uprising
| The ruling junta has warned it is ready to 'take action' against Buddhist monks leading mounting protests
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| Sep.24 |
Jerusalem |
PM faces corruption probe |
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| Sep.24 |
New York |
Iran president in campus clash | Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has clashed with the head of Columbia University while making his controversial appearance at the campus | |
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| Sep.24 |
Beirut |
Politicians seek safety in guarded hotel |
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| Sep.24 |
Washington |
US to impose new Burma sanctions
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| Sep.25 |
Japan |
Lower house elects Fukuda as PM| A quiet compromiser has promised to bring stability and moderation to tumultuous political scene | |
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| Sep.25 |
Beirut |
Presidential vote delayed |
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| Sep.25 |
Myanmar |
Government imposes curfews
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| Sep.25 |
UN |
Ahmadinejad slams 'arrogant' powers
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| Sep.25 |
Myanmar |
Riot police beat monks |
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| Sep.26 |
Myanmar |
Death claims amid crackdown
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| Sep.26 |
UN Security Council |
UN urges restraint on Burma junta |
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| Sep.26 |
Myanmar |
Monasteries in night raids Security forces have launched raids on monasteries and arrested scores of monks, as they try to stem a rising tide of protests
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| Sep.26 |
UN |
Maliki: Reconciliation stronger than terror |
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| Sep.27 |
Myanmar |
9 dead in crackdown Map of Yangon Myanmar| 9 people have been killed in a crackdown on anti-government protests, after attempts to clear demonstrators from the streets of Yangon. The dead included 8 protesters and a Japanese video jo... | |
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| Sep.27 |
Washington |
U.S. freezes assets of Myanmar junta
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| Sep.27 |
Beijing |
China pleads for calm in Myanmar |
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| Sep.28 |
Pakistan |
Musharraf wins ruling on army role Supreme Court dismissed legal challenges to President's bid for a new five-year term
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| Sep.28 |
Myanmar |
Internet cut as violence continues
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| Sep.28 |
Myanmar |
UN envoy heading for Burma talks |
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| Sep.29 |
Myanmar |
U.N. envoy arrives in Myanmar Ibrahim Gambari arrived for talks with senior government officials aimed at finding a peaceful resolution to clashes
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| Sep.29 |
Kiev |
Rivals seek poll victory |
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| Sep.30 |
Myanmar |
U.N. envoy meets with opposition leader |
|
| Sep.30 |
Kiev |
Strong showing for pro-West bloc
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| Sep.30 |
Myanmar |
UN envoy seeks junta talks |
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