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| Jun.1 |
Japan |
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PM 'to step down' Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's ruling party struggles to revive its chances in an election expected in July
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Paris |
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Soderling ends Federer reign |
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Guatemala |
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More than 175 dead from weekend storm The death toll from Tropical Storm Agatha continued to grow, with 152 reported killed in Guatemala, 16 in Honduras and nine in El Salvador
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Israel |
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Gaza raid detainees freed
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Turkey |
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Obama, Turkish PM speak on raid |
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| Jun.2 |
Northern England |
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12 killed in England shooting spree
At least 12 people have been killed and 25 injured after a gunman -- believed to be a local taxi driver -- went on a shooting spree through 3...
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Istanbul |
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Gaza activists receive welcome
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| Jun.3 |
Chile |
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Van der Sloot arrested in Chile
Map of Vina del Mar Chile He's the suspect in a young woman's slaying in Peru and previously considered a suspect in the disappearance of U.S. Natalee Holloway in Aruba | |
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Bangladesh |
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Housing-block fire kills more than 100
A fire in a densely populated part of the capital has killed more than 100 people began after an electrical transformer exploded
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Louisiana |
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BP set to lower US oil-spill cap |
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Japan |
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DPJ chooses Naoto Kan as leader Ruling party is making the outgoing finance minister almost certain to become prime minister after the resignation of the country's previous leader. Kan, 63, will become Japan's fifth prime minister in 3 y... | |
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| Jun.4 |
Paris |
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Nadal to play Soderling in Open final |
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Florida |
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Successful blast-off for Falcon 9
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Louisiana |
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Obama cautious on new move to halt leak |
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Louisiana |
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BP fits cap but yet to stop leak in Gulf On day 46 of the oil spill, BP began to siphon oil from the ruptured undersea well to the surface, where it was flowing onto the awaiting drill...
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Gaza |
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Israeli navy 'shadowing' Gaza aid ship |
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| Jun.6 |
Paris |
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Nadal wins fifth French Open
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Paris |
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Italian makes history in Paris |
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Gaza |
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Israel foils scuba dive attack
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Washington |
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Too soon to be 'pleased' with BP progress |
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| Jun.7 |
Afghanistan |
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10 troops killed in Afghanistan
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Mexico |
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55 bodies found in mass grave
Mexican authorities found 55 bodies inside a mine ventilation shaft that was used as a mass grave in the city of Taxco
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Spain |
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Public sector to strike against austerity |
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| Jun.8 |
UN Security Council |
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U.N. to vote on tougher Iran sanctions |
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Pakistan |
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Gunman kill six in attack on Nato convoy
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Louisiana |
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Rig survivors: BP ordered shortcut |
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| Jun.9 |
Kandahar |
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39 dead in blast at Afghanistan wedding A bombing at a wedding ceremony Wednesday in Kandahar province killed 39 people and wounded 73 others
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Netherlands |
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Dutch PM resigns party leadership Jan Peter Balkenende resigned as leader of the Christian Democratic Alliance after exit polls projected that his party would lose 20 parliamentary...
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UN Security Council |
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U.N. votes new sanctions on Iran
The Council voted to impose new sanctions on Iran to try to force it to suspend its nuclear program. President Ahmadinejad dismisses new san...
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Philadelphia |
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Blackhawks get Stanley Cup
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Alabama |
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Oil spill spurs sickness in U.S. states |
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| Jun.10 |
London |
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Oil spill 'will not harm' UK-US ties |
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Louisiana |
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Oil leak was 'greater than estimated' Scientists estimate the leaking BP oil well in the Gulf of Mexico was releasing 20,000 to 40,000 barrels per day through last week
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Peru |
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der Sloot knows where Holloway's body is |
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| Jun.11 |
Johannesburg |
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South Africa ties Mexico in Cup opener
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Southern U.S. |
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Floodwaters hit campsites, leave 16 dead
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Italy |
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Mobster: Amanda Knox is innocent |
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| Jun.12 |
Global |
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American teenage sailor rescued Abby Sunderland who ran into problems trying to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world has been rescued in the Indian Ocean | |
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Kyrgyzstan |
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Kyrgyz leader invites Russian troops
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Kyrgyzstan |
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Shoot-to-kill in Kyrgyz south
Map of Osh Kyrgyzstan Interim government worked to quell an upsurge of ethnic violence that killed dozens people and injured more than 500 others | |
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Slovakia |
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Centre-right opposition wins election
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South Africa |
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Green blunder costs England victory vs US |
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Washington |
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US urges quicker BP oil strategy |
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| Jun.13 |
Kyrgyzstan |
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Tens of thousands flee ethnic violence
Map of Osh Kyrgyzstan Nearly 114 people have been killed in ethnic violence in Kyrgyzstan, and more than 700 hospitalized
The aid official described a 'humanitarian catastrophe'.
Another 1,458 have been wounded.
80,000 refugees have fled across the border into neighboring Uzbekistan
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Baghdad |
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Blast, gunfire kill 15 near bank
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South Africa |
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Ghana take first African win |
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Jerusalem |
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Israel sets up inquiry into Gaza flotilla raid
Israel has announced an internal inquiry into its deadly raid last month on a convoy of Gaza-bound aid ships
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| Jun.14 |
Peru |
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Van der Sloot confession released |
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Washington |
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Obama: Oil spill 'will shape how US thinks' |
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Mexico |
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10 Mexican police killed in ambush |
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Cape Town |
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Italy stumble to Cup draw with Paraguay |
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UN |
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UN calls for Kyrgyzstan aid corridor |
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| Jun.15 |
Northern Ireland |
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Bloody Sunday killed were innocent
Map of Londonderry United Kingdom All those killed on Bloody Sunday were innocent, the Saville Report has ruled. Thirteen marchers were shot dead on 30 January 1972 | |
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U.S. Congress |
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US oil firms 'not ready' for leak |
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Washington |
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Obama in national address on oil
US President has made his first national address from the Oval Office to outline his response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill
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North Korea |
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N. Korea rejects findings, threatens war |
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| Jun.16 |
Iran |
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Iran says it's working on new reactor Iran is starting design work on a new nuclear reactor, the head of the country's Atomic Energy Organization said
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South Africa |
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Switzerland stun Spain |
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South Africa |
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S. Africa's dream halted by Uruguay |
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Washington |
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BP to fund $20bn oil spill payout |
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U.S. Congress |
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US Congress set to grill BP chief Tony Hayward is set to face a grilling, a day after the oil firm agreed a $20bn compensation fund for victims of the Gulf of Mexico oil spil...
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| Jun.17 |
South Africa |
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Mexico sink sorry French |
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U.S. Congress |
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Congress tells BP ignored oil well dangers |
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Los Angeles |
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Lakers edge Celtics, win 16th title
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Kyrgyzstan |
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Kyrgyz interim leader visits Osh |
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New York |
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Shahzad indicted on 10 counts |
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| Jun.18 |
Kyrgyzstan |
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Kyrgyz leader: Death toll much higher
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South Africa |
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Germany stunned by Serbia at World Cup |
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United Kingdom |
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BP 'strong despite spill setback' |
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| Jun.19 |
Beijing |
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China hints at stronger currency
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Sweden |
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Sweden's crown princess marries
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Johannesburg |
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Rwanda ex-army chief Nyamwasa shot
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Washington |
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BP CEO Hayward criticised for yacht trip |
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| Jun.20 |
South Africa |
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French football turmoil after row |
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South Africa |
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New Zealand hold Italy |
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Jerusalem |
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Israel reveals Gaza blockade restrictions |
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Colombia |
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Santos wins election Governing party candidate Juan Manuel Santos has won the final round of elections. He was ahead of Antanas Mockus by more than 40 points | |
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Poland |
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Presidential election headed for runoff |
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China |
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46 workers killed in mine blast
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Louisiana |
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BP told rig safety gear 'broke earlier'
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California |
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McDowell takes U.S. Open title |
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Russia |
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Russians 'to cut gas to Belarus' |
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| Jun.21 |
New York |
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Times Square bomb suspect pleads guilty
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Washington |
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US money 'reaches Taliban' |
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| Jun.22 |
Jamaica |
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Alleged drug kingpin arrested
Map of Kingston Jamaica Christopher 'Dudus' Coke, 41, was arrested outside Kingston
He was detained at a roadblock accompanied by a Christian pastor, who said Mr Coke was going to the US embassy to hand himself in
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South Africa |
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Argentina secure top spot |
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South Africa |
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France's nightmare ends, hosts fall short |
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Washington |
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Obama 'angry' over McChrystal claims
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Washington |
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US Gulf oil drilling ban overturned |
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| Jun.23 |
Washington |
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Obama fires US Afghan commander 
Gen Stanley McChrystal, has been dismissed by President Obama after critical comments about senior US officials in a magazine. He will be replaced by Gen David Petra... | |
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South Africa |
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U.S. and England qualify |
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| Jun.24 |
Belgium |
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Belgian Catholic offices raided in sex probe Belgian authorities have raided the headquarters of the Belgian Catholic Church during an investigation into child sex abuse claims | |
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Afghanistan |
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June deadliest month for coalition troops
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Johannesburg |
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Holders Italy out of World Cup by Slovakia
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USA |
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Report: U.S. hikers were in Iraqi territory |
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Pakistan |
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Five US men convicted of 'terror plot' |
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Washington |
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Obama and Medvedev hail 're-set' ties 
Russian President and his US counterpart have marked a warming in relations between the two countries on Mr Medvedev's first visit to America | |
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Athens |
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Deadly blast at Greece ministry |
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South Africa |
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Japan beat Denmark to join last 16 |
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Upstate New York |
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Jamaican drug lord arrives in U. S.
Christopher 'Dudus' Coke was extradited from Jamaica to the United States, where he is to face drug and weapons charges
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| Jun.25 |
South Africa |
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Spain beat Chile to top spot |
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Rome |
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Mass infant burial site investigated |
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Canada |
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Merkel: there are no divisions with Obama |
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| Jun.26 |
Toronto |
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G8 condemns North Korea over sinking
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Kabul |
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Karzai backs choice of Petraeus |
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South Africa |
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Uruguay 2-1 South Korea |
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South Africa |
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Uruguay advances over South Korea |
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South Africa |
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Ghana seal win over US, 2-1 |
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Toronto |
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Obama berates N. Korea over Cheonan |
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Toronto |
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US warns over recession risks at G20 |
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| Jun.27 |
South Africa |
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Germany thrash England
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Vatican |
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Pope deplores Belgian 'sex abuse' raids
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CIA |
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Afghan war 'hard and slow' - CIA |
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Guinea |
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Guinea holds first free election since 1958 |
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Toronto |
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G20 agrees on deficit cuts by 2013
Leaders at the summit in Canada have agreed to cut national budget deficits without stunting economic growth
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Johannesburg |
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Argentina disposed of Mexico, 3-1 |
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Kyrgyzstan |
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Kyrgyzstan approves new constitution
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| Jun.28 |
Turkey |
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Turkey bars Israel military flight Turkey has barred an Israeli military flight from Turkish airspace, in apparent retaliation for Israel's raid on an aid convoy bound for Gaz...
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Washington |
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Feds charge 10 with spying for Russia After Medvedev visit, the Justice Department arrested on charges of being Russian agents involved in a long-term mission in the country
They were part of an operation where agents posed as ordinary citizens, some living together as couples for years
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Johannesburg |
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Brazil storm into quarterfinals
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North Mexico |
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Gunfire kills gubernatorial candidate
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South Africa |
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Dutch outclass Slovakia |
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Southern China |
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Taiwan and China to sign key deal |
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| Jun.29 |
Italy |
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Italy to fight for crucifixes in classrooms
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South Africa |
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Paraguay beat Japan on penalties, 5-3 |
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South Africa |
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FIFA apologizes to England, Mexico |
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Cape Town |
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Spain beats Portugal 1-0 |
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U.S. Senate |
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Petraeus: Afghan fighting may worsen |
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Louisiana |
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Hurricane hits Gulf oil clean-up Oil clean-up activities like skimming and controlled burning are halted because of the arrival of Hurricane Alex in the Gulf of Mexico
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Manila |
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Aquino sworn in as Philippines president
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| Jun.30 |
Cyprus |
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Spy suspect 'missing' in Cyprus
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Texas |
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Texas on alert as Alex sweeps in
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Afghanistan |
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Taliban rule out negotiations with Nato |
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2010 |
| Jun.4 |
Gaza |
Israeli navy 'shadowing' Gaza aid ship |
| Jun.6 |
Gaza |
Israel foils scuba dive attack
| Jun.7 |
Afghanistan |
10 troops killed in Afghanistan
| Jun.8 |
Pakistan |
Gunman kill six in attack on Nato convoy
| Jun.12 |
Kyrgyzstan |
Kyrgyz leader invites Russian troops
| Jun.13 |
Kyrgyzstan |
Tens of thousands flee ethnic violence
Map of Osh Kyrgyzstan Nearly 114 people have been killed in ethnic violence in Kyrgyzstan, and more than 700 hospitalized
The aid official described a 'humanitarian catastrophe'.
Another 1,458 have been wounded.
80,000 refugees have fled across the border into neighboring Uzbekistan
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| Jun.14 |
UN |
UN calls for Kyrgyzstan aid corridor |
| Jun.15 |
North Korea |
N. Korea rejects findings, threatens war |
| Jun.19 |
Johannesburg |
Rwanda ex-army chief Nyamwasa shot
| Jun.22 |
Washington |
Obama 'angry' over McChrystal claims
| Jun.23 |
Washington |
Obama fires US Afghan commander 
Gen Stanley McChrystal, has been dismissed by President Obama after critical comments about senior US officials in a magazine. He will be replaced by Gen David Petra... | |
| Jun.24 |
Afghanistan |
June deadliest month for coalition troops
| Jun.26 |
Kabul |
Karzai backs choice of Petraeus |
| Jun.27 |
CIA |
Afghan war 'hard and slow' - CIA |
| Jun.28 |
Turkey |
Turkey bars Israel military flight Turkey has barred an Israeli military flight from Turkish airspace, in apparent retaliation for Israel's raid on an aid convoy bound for Gaz...
| Jun.29 |
U.S. Senate |
Petraeus: Afghan fighting may worsen |
| Jun.30 |
Afghanistan |
Taliban rule out negotiations with Nato |
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2010 |
| Jun.1 |
Guatemala |
More than 175 dead from weekend storm The death toll from Tropical Storm Agatha continued to grow, with 152 reported killed in Guatemala, 16 in Honduras and nine in El Salvador
| Jun.3 |
Bangladesh |
Housing-block fire kills more than 100
A fire in a densely populated part of the capital has killed more than 100 people began after an electrical transformer exploded
| Jun.3 |
Louisiana |
BP set to lower US oil-spill cap |
| Jun.4 |
Louisiana |
Obama cautious on new move to halt leak |
| Jun.4 |
Louisiana |
BP fits cap but yet to stop leak in Gulf On day 46 of the oil spill, BP began to siphon oil from the ruptured undersea well to the surface, where it was flowing onto the awaiting drill...
| Jun.6 |
Washington |
Too soon to be 'pleased' with BP progress |
| Jun.9 |
Alabama |
Oil spill spurs sickness in U.S. states |
| Jun.10 |
London |
Oil spill 'will not harm' UK-US ties |
| Jun.10 |
Louisiana |
Oil leak was 'greater than estimated' Scientists estimate the leaking BP oil well in the Gulf of Mexico was releasing 20,000 to 40,000 barrels per day through last week
| Jun.11 |
Southern U.S. |
Floodwaters hit campsites, leave 16 dead
| Jun.12 |
Global |
American teenage sailor rescued Abby Sunderland who ran into problems trying to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world has been rescued in the Indian Ocean | |
| Jun.12 |
Washington |
US urges quicker BP oil strategy |
| Jun.15 |
U.S. Congress |
US oil firms 'not ready' for leak |
| Jun.15 |
Washington |
Obama in national address on oil
US President has made his first national address from the Oval Office to outline his response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill
| Jun.16 |
Washington |
BP to fund $20bn oil spill payout |
| Jun.16 |
U.S. Congress |
US Congress set to grill BP chief Tony Hayward is set to face a grilling, a day after the oil firm agreed a $20bn compensation fund for victims of the Gulf of Mexico oil spil...
| Jun.17 |
U.S. Congress |
Congress tells BP ignored oil well dangers |
| Jun.18 |
United Kingdom |
BP 'strong despite spill setback' |
| Jun.20 |
China |
46 workers killed in mine blast
| Jun.20 |
Louisiana |
BP told rig safety gear 'broke earlier'
| Jun.29 |
Louisiana |
Hurricane hits Gulf oil clean-up Oil clean-up activities like skimming and controlled burning are halted because of the arrival of Hurricane Alex in the Gulf of Mexico
| Jun.30 |
Texas |
Texas on alert as Alex sweeps in
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2010 |
| Jun.3 |
Louisiana |
BP set to lower US oil-spill cap |
| Jun.4 |
Florida |
Successful blast-off for Falcon 9
| Jun.4 |
Louisiana |
BP fits cap but yet to stop leak in Gulf On day 46 of the oil spill, BP began to siphon oil from the ruptured undersea well to the surface, where it was flowing onto the awaiting drill...
| Jun.6 |
Washington |
Too soon to be 'pleased' with BP progress |
| Jun.7 |
Spain |
Public sector to strike against austerity |
| Jun.8 |
Louisiana |
Rig survivors: BP ordered shortcut |
| Jun.10 |
Louisiana |
Oil leak was 'greater than estimated' Scientists estimate the leaking BP oil well in the Gulf of Mexico was releasing 20,000 to 40,000 barrels per day through last week
| Jun.12 |
Washington |
US urges quicker BP oil strategy |
| Jun.15 |
U.S. Congress |
US oil firms 'not ready' for leak |
| Jun.15 |
Washington |
Obama in national address on oil
US President has made his first national address from the Oval Office to outline his response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill
| Jun.16 |
Washington |
BP to fund $20bn oil spill payout |
| Jun.16 |
U.S. Congress |
US Congress set to grill BP chief Tony Hayward is set to face a grilling, a day after the oil firm agreed a $20bn compensation fund for victims of the Gulf of Mexico oil spil...
| Jun.17 |
U.S. Congress |
Congress tells BP ignored oil well dangers |
| Jun.18 |
United Kingdom |
BP 'strong despite spill setback' |
| Jun.19 |
Beijing |
China hints at stronger currency
| Jun.19 |
Washington |
BP CEO Hayward criticised for yacht trip |
| Jun.20 |
Jerusalem |
Israel reveals Gaza blockade restrictions |
| Jun.20 |
Russia |
Russians 'to cut gas to Belarus' |
| Jun.22 |
Washington |
US Gulf oil drilling ban overturned |
| Jun.26 |
Toronto |
US warns over recession risks at G20 |
| Jun.27 |
Toronto |
G20 agrees on deficit cuts by 2013
Leaders at the summit in Canada have agreed to cut national budget deficits without stunting economic growth
| Jun.28 |
Southern China |
Taiwan and China to sign key deal |
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2010 |
| Jun.1 |
Paris |
Soderling ends Federer reign |
| Jun.4 |
Paris |
Nadal to play Soderling in Open final |
| Jun.6 |
Paris |
Nadal wins fifth French Open
| Jun.6 |
Paris |
Italian makes history in Paris |
| Jun.9 |
Philadelphia |
Blackhawks get Stanley Cup
| Jun.11 |
Johannesburg |
South Africa ties Mexico in Cup opener
| Jun.12 |
South Africa |
Green blunder costs England victory vs US |
| Jun.13 |
South Africa |
Ghana take first African win |
| Jun.14 |
Cape Town |
Italy stumble to Cup draw with Paraguay |
| Jun.16 |
South Africa |
Switzerland stun Spain |
| Jun.16 |
South Africa |
S. Africa's dream halted by Uruguay |
| Jun.17 |
South Africa |
Mexico sink sorry French |
| Jun.17 |
Los Angeles |
Lakers edge Celtics, win 16th title
| Jun.18 |
South Africa |
Germany stunned by Serbia at World Cup |
| Jun.20 |
South Africa |
French football turmoil after row |
| Jun.20 |
South Africa |
New Zealand hold Italy |
| Jun.20 |
California |
McDowell takes U.S. Open title |
| Jun.22 |
South Africa |
Argentina secure top spot |
| Jun.22 |
South Africa |
France's nightmare ends, hosts fall short |
| Jun.23 |
South Africa |
U.S. and England qualify |
| Jun.24 |
Johannesburg |
Holders Italy out of World Cup by Slovakia
| Jun.24 |
South Africa |
Japan beat Denmark to join last 16 |
| Jun.25 |
South Africa |
Spain beat Chile to top spot |
| Jun.26 |
South Africa |
Uruguay 2-1 South Korea |
| Jun.26 |
South Africa |
Uruguay advances over South Korea |
| Jun.26 |
South Africa |
Ghana seal win over US, 2-1 |
| Jun.27 |
South Africa |
Germany thrash England
| Jun.27 |
Johannesburg |
Argentina disposed of Mexico, 3-1 |
| Jun.28 |
Johannesburg |
Brazil storm into quarterfinals
| Jun.28 |
South Africa |
Dutch outclass Slovakia |
| Jun.29 |
South Africa |
Paraguay beat Japan on penalties, 5-3 |
| Jun.29 |
South Africa |
FIFA apologizes to England, Mexico |
| Jun.29 |
Cape Town |
Spain beats Portugal 1-0 |
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2010 |
| Jun.1 |
Israel |
Gaza raid detainees freed
| Jun.2 |
Northern England |
12 killed in England shooting spree
At least 12 people have been killed and 25 injured after a gunman -- believed to be a local taxi driver -- went on a shooting spree through 3...
| Jun.3 |
Chile |
Van der Sloot arrested in Chile
Map of Vina del Mar Chile He's the suspect in a young woman's slaying in Peru and previously considered a suspect in the disappearance of U.S. Natalee Holloway in Aruba | |
| Jun.6 |
Gaza |
Israel foils scuba dive attack
| Jun.7 |
Mexico |
55 bodies found in mass grave
Mexican authorities found 55 bodies inside a mine ventilation shaft that was used as a mass grave in the city of Taxco
| Jun.8 |
Louisiana |
Rig survivors: BP ordered shortcut |
| Jun.9 |
Kandahar |
39 dead in blast at Afghanistan wedding A bombing at a wedding ceremony Wednesday in Kandahar province killed 39 people and wounded 73 others
| Jun.10 |
Peru |
der Sloot knows where Holloway's body is |
| Jun.11 |
Italy |
Mobster: Amanda Knox is innocent |
| Jun.13 |
Baghdad |
Blast, gunfire kill 15 near bank
| Jun.14 |
Peru |
Van der Sloot confession released |
| Jun.14 |
Mexico |
10 Mexican police killed in ambush |
| Jun.17 |
New York |
Shahzad indicted on 10 counts |
| Jun.18 |
Kyrgyzstan |
Kyrgyz leader: Death toll much higher
| Jun.19 |
Johannesburg |
Rwanda ex-army chief Nyamwasa shot
| Jun.21 |
New York |
Times Square bomb suspect pleads guilty
| Jun.22 |
Jamaica |
Alleged drug kingpin arrested
Map of Kingston Jamaica Christopher 'Dudus' Coke, 41, was arrested outside Kingston
He was detained at a roadblock accompanied by a Christian pastor, who said Mr Coke was going to the US embassy to hand himself in
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| Jun.24 |
Belgium |
Belgian Catholic offices raided in sex probe Belgian authorities have raided the headquarters of the Belgian Catholic Church during an investigation into child sex abuse claims | |
| Jun.24 |
Pakistan |
Five US men convicted of 'terror plot' |
| Jun.24 |
Athens |
Deadly blast at Greece ministry |
| Jun.24 |
Upstate New York |
Jamaican drug lord arrives in U. S.
Christopher 'Dudus' Coke was extradited from Jamaica to the United States, where he is to face drug and weapons charges
| Jun.27 |
Vatican |
Pope deplores Belgian 'sex abuse' raids
| Jun.28 |
Washington |
Feds charge 10 with spying for Russia After Medvedev visit, the Justice Department arrested on charges of being Russian agents involved in a long-term mission in the country
They were part of an operation where agents posed as ordinary citizens, some living together as couples for years
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| Jun.28 |
North Mexico |
Gunfire kills gubernatorial candidate
| Jun.30 |
Cyprus |
Spy suspect 'missing' in Cyprus
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2010 |
| Jun.1 |
Japan |
PM 'to step down' Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's ruling party struggles to revive its chances in an election expected in July
| Jun.1 |
Turkey |
Obama, Turkish PM speak on raid |
| Jun.2 |
Istanbul |
Gaza activists receive welcome
| Jun.3 |
Japan |
DPJ chooses Naoto Kan as leader Ruling party is making the outgoing finance minister almost certain to become prime minister after the resignation of the country's previous leader. Kan, 63, will become Japan's fifth prime minister in 3 y... | |
| Jun.4 |
Florida |
Successful blast-off for Falcon 9
| Jun.4 |
Louisiana |
Obama cautious on new move to halt leak |
| Jun.6 |
Washington |
Too soon to be 'pleased' with BP progress |
| Jun.7 |
Spain |
Public sector to strike against austerity |
| Jun.8 |
UN Security Council |
U.N. to vote on tougher Iran sanctions |
| Jun.9 |
Netherlands |
Dutch PM resigns party leadership Jan Peter Balkenende resigned as leader of the Christian Democratic Alliance after exit polls projected that his party would lose 20 parliamentary...
| Jun.9 |
UN Security Council |
U.N. votes new sanctions on Iran
The Council voted to impose new sanctions on Iran to try to force it to suspend its nuclear program. President Ahmadinejad dismisses new san...
| Jun.10 |
London |
Oil spill 'will not harm' UK-US ties |
| Jun.12 |
Kyrgyzstan |
Kyrgyz leader invites Russian troops
| Jun.12 |
Kyrgyzstan |
Shoot-to-kill in Kyrgyz south
Map of Osh Kyrgyzstan Interim government worked to quell an upsurge of ethnic violence that killed dozens people and injured more than 500 others | |
| Jun.12 |
Slovakia |
Centre-right opposition wins election
| Jun.13 |
Jerusalem |
Israel sets up inquiry into Gaza flotilla raid
Israel has announced an internal inquiry into its deadly raid last month on a convoy of Gaza-bound aid ships
| Jun.14 |
Washington |
Obama: Oil spill 'will shape how US thinks' |
| Jun.15 |
Northern Ireland |
Bloody Sunday killed were innocent
Map of Londonderry United Kingdom All those killed on Bloody Sunday were innocent, the Saville Report has ruled. Thirteen marchers were shot dead on 30 January 1972 | |
| Jun.15 |
U.S. Congress |
US oil firms 'not ready' for leak |
| Jun.15 |
Washington |
Obama in national address on oil
US President has made his first national address from the Oval Office to outline his response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill
| Jun.15 |
North Korea |
N. Korea rejects findings, threatens war |
| Jun.16 |
Iran |
Iran says it's working on new reactor Iran is starting design work on a new nuclear reactor, the head of the country's Atomic Energy Organization said
| Jun.16 |
U.S. Congress |
US Congress set to grill BP chief Tony Hayward is set to face a grilling, a day after the oil firm agreed a $20bn compensation fund for victims of the Gulf of Mexico oil spil...
| Jun.17 |
Kyrgyzstan |
Kyrgyz interim leader visits Osh |
| Jun.19 |
Sweden |
Sweden's crown princess marries
| Jun.20 |
Colombia |
Santos wins election Governing party candidate Juan Manuel Santos has won the final round of elections. He was ahead of Antanas Mockus by more than 40 points | |
| Jun.20 |
Poland |
Presidential election headed for runoff |
| Jun.21 |
Washington |
US money 'reaches Taliban' |
| Jun.22 |
Washington |
Obama 'angry' over McChrystal claims
| Jun.22 |
Washington |
US Gulf oil drilling ban overturned |
| Jun.23 |
Washington |
Obama fires US Afghan commander 
Gen Stanley McChrystal, has been dismissed by President Obama after critical comments about senior US officials in a magazine. He will be replaced by Gen David Petra... | |
| Jun.24 |
Belgium |
Belgian Catholic offices raided in sex probe Belgian authorities have raided the headquarters of the Belgian Catholic Church during an investigation into child sex abuse claims | |
| Jun.24 |
USA |
Report: U.S. hikers were in Iraqi territory |
| Jun.24 |
Washington |
Obama and Medvedev hail 're-set' ties 
Russian President and his US counterpart have marked a warming in relations between the two countries on Mr Medvedev's first visit to America | |
| Jun.25 |
Rome |
Mass infant burial site investigated |
| Jun.25 |
Canada |
Merkel: there are no divisions with Obama |
| Jun.26 |
Toronto |
G8 condemns North Korea over sinking
| Jun.26 |
Kabul |
Karzai backs choice of Petraeus |
| Jun.26 |
Toronto |
Obama berates N. Korea over Cheonan |
| Jun.26 |
Toronto |
US warns over recession risks at G20 |
| Jun.27 |
Vatican |
Pope deplores Belgian 'sex abuse' raids
| Jun.27 |
Guinea |
Guinea holds first free election since 1958 |
| Jun.27 |
Toronto |
G20 agrees on deficit cuts by 2013
Leaders at the summit in Canada have agreed to cut national budget deficits without stunting economic growth
| Jun.27 |
Kyrgyzstan |
Kyrgyzstan approves new constitution
| Jun.28 |
Turkey |
Turkey bars Israel military flight Turkey has barred an Israeli military flight from Turkish airspace, in apparent retaliation for Israel's raid on an aid convoy bound for Gaz...
| Jun.28 |
Southern China |
Taiwan and China to sign key deal |
| Jun.29 |
Italy |
Italy to fight for crucifixes in classrooms
| Jun.29 |
U.S. Senate |
Petraeus: Afghan fighting may worsen |
| Jun.29 |
Manila |
Aquino sworn in as Philippines president