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Riot erupts in French city centre

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 4:38
related countries: France

Lyon sees the first riots in a major French city centre during two weeks of unrest, despite tough new controls.
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Ethiopia answers Western critics

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 6:05
related countries: Ethiopia

Ethiopian PM Meles Zenawi defends his handling of recent opposition protests, in which more than 40 people died.
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Socialist Indian politician dies

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 8:32
related countries: India

One of India's prominent socialist politicians Madhu Dandavate has died of cancer.
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Curfew fails to stop French riot

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 10:14
related countries: France
related places: Lyon

Lyon sees the first riots in a major city centre in France, despite tough new controls on the 17th night of unrest.
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Nepal protests against media law

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 11:13
related countries: Nepal
related places: Kathmandu

Nearly 2,000 people stage demonstrations in Kathmandu, to protest against a new media law.
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Cricket: England on top

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 11:45
related countries: Pakistan, United Kingdom

Stand-in captain Marcus Trescothick hits 135 not out against Pakistan as England take charge of the first Test.
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Protest held over Kashmir deaths

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 11:55
related countries: India

Thousands of people rally in Indian-administered Kashmir to protest against the death of two men.
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Chan takes top Chinese film prize

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 12:27
related countries: China, Hong Kong

Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan scoops the best actor prize at China's Golden Rooster film awards.
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India seeks 'democratic' Nepal

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 12:32
related countries: Nepal, India

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asks Nepal's King Gyanendra to restore democracy in the kingdom.
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Bomber's wife arrested in Jordan

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 13:18
related countries: Iraq, Jordan
related places: Amman

Police in Jordan arrest the Iraqi wife of one of the Amman bombers, suspected of wanting to blow herself up.
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Key Saddam aide 'died of cancer'

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 13:44
related countries: Iraq
related places: Saddam

One of Saddam Hussein's most trusted aides, Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, died of cancer, Iraq's ex-ruling party says.
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Carey triumphs at quiet Vibe show

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 14:07
related countries: United States

Mariah Carey takes four prizes at the US Vibe Awards, which are peaceful after violence at 2004's event.
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Zimbabwe opposition expels rebels

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 14:35
related countries: Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's opposition MDC says it has expelled 26 members who are defying an election boycott call.
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Ethiopia boosts border defences

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 14:51
related countries: Ethiopia, Eritrea

Ethiopia is strengthening its military defences along the border with Eritrea, amid fears of a new conflict.
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Azerbaijan protest draws 20,000

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 15:22
related countries: Azerbaijan

About 20,000 protesters march in Azerbaijan's capital against parliamentary polls they say were rigged.
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UK troops out of Iraq 'next year'

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 16:56
related countries: Iraq, United Kingdom

Local forces could replace British troops in Iraq by the end of 2006, the country's president predicts.
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Riot-hit Lyon bans public meeting

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 17:03
related countries: France
related places: Lyon

The French city of Lyon bans public gatherings in the centre following overnight rioting by gangs of youths.
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Jordan shows 'would-be bomber'

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 17:23
related countries: Iraq, Jordan
related places: Amman

An Iraqi woman suspected of being a failed suicide bomber from the Amman hotel attacks appears on Jordanian TV.
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Hustle hits Golden Horse heights

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 17:50
related countries: China

Comedy Kung Fu Hustle leads the winners at the Golden Horse Awards, the top Chinese-speaking film awards.
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Burkina Faso votes for president

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 18:18
related countries: Burkina Faso

People in Burkina Faso take part in a presidential election, with incumbent Blaise Compaore expected to win.
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African leaders hail Liberia poll

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 19:06
related countries: Liberia

Powerful African leaders praise Liberia's election and call for a peaceful resolution of any grievances.
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Saddam aide's 'death' queried

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 22:06
related countries: United States

The US military says a $10m bounty on the head of a key Saddam aide is still available despite reports of his death.
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Malaria forum opens in Cameroon

Sunday 13th of November 2005, 23:45
related countries: Cameroon

The biggest international conference on malaria opens in Cameroon to discuss latest findings on the disease.
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