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Iraqi detainees tell of torture

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 0:06
related countries: Iraq

Prisoners tell of abuse at an Iraqi detention centre opened to journalists, the BBC's Caroline Hawley reports.
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Zimbabwe officials' assets frozen

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 0:58
related countries: United States

The US freezes the assets of 161 Zimbabwean officials and institutions judged to be blocking democracy.
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US convicts man of al-Qaeda plot

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 5:19
related countries: Pakistan, United States

A Pakistani man is convicted in the US of trying to help al-Qaeda after insisting he made a forced confession.
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UN chief welcomes Nepal accord

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 6:43
related countries: Nepal

Kofi Annan welcomes the accord between Maoists and opposition parties to unite against King Gyanendra.
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Cuba announces major salary rises

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 6:58
related countries: Cuba

Cuba brings in a major increase in government salaries to reward high productivity and highly-trained workers.
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IAEA set to give Iran 'more time'

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 7:12
related countries: Iran

The UN nuclear watchdog is expected to postpone seeking Security Council action over Iran's nuclear programme.
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UN approves Horn sanctions plan

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 7:13
related countries: Ethiopia, Eritrea

The UN Security Council says Ethiopia and Eritrea will face economic sanctions if they do not return to the 2000 peace plan.
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Bank of Italy investigated by EU

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 8:43
related countries: Italy

The European Commission is to begin legal action against the Italian central bank, over alleged bias in takeover cases.
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Museveni rival in military court

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 9:50
related countries: Uganda

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is charged with terrorism in a military court, in a move condemned as illegal.
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Glitter in 'four month detention'

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 10:07
related countries: Vietnam

Gary Glitter may be held in Vietnam for another four months after claims he had under-age sex with two girls.
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Toxic spill to hit Russian city

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 10:44
related countries: Russia
related places: Khabarovsk

A state of emergency is imposed in the eastern Russian city of Khabarovsk as a chemical spill approaches.
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Live: Pakistan v England

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 10:53
related countries: United Kingdom

Latest news from the final day of the second Test in Faisalabad.
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Liberian leader 'to boost women'

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 10:57
related countries: Liberia

Liberia's president-elect pledges to make women "proud", after becoming Africa's first elected female head of state.
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Day-long strike halts Bangladesh

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 11:09
related countries: Bangladesh

A nationwide general strike called by the opposition parties brings life to a halt in Bangladesh.
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Cricket: England secure draw

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 11:41
related countries: Pakistan, United Kingdom

England survive a batting collapse to secure a draw with Pakistan in the second Test in Faisalabad.
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Sharon names his party 'Forward'

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 11:54
related countries: Israel

After days of indecision, Israeli PM Ariel Sharon chooses Kadima, Hebrew for forward, as his party's name.
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Toxic leak reaches Chinese city

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 12:29
related countries: China
related places: Harbin

A huge spill of benzene flows through the Chinese city of Harbin, amid health concerns for riverside communities.
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Serbia deportee fights Australia

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 12:40
related countries: Australia

A man deported by Australia despite having lived there for 36 years says he will fight until he is back "home".
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Top West Bank militant surrenders

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 14:06
related countries: Israel

A senior Palestinian militant surrenders to Israeli troops following a day-long siege in the city of Jenin.
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Saddam lawyers end trial boycott

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 15:07
related countries: Iraq

Lawyers defending ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein say they will attend his trial despite safety fears.
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EU row looms over Merkel UK visit

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 15:22
related countries: Germany, United Kingdom
related places: London

New German leader Angela Merkel meets Tony Blair in London for talks set to include the troublesome EU budget.
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Rappers blamed for French riots

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 15:42
related countries: France

A French politician accuses rappers of fuelling recent unrest with violent lyrics - a claim backed by 200 MPs.
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Pinochet to be released on bail

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 16:01
related countries: Chile

A Chilean court rules that Augusto Pinochet can be freed on bail, after being charged with tax evasion.
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Indonesia's Aceh hit by bird flu

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 16:03
related countries: Indonesia

Hundreds of chickens have died of bird flu in Aceh province, the Indonesian government announces.
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Kenyan parties demand fresh polls

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 16:20
related countries: Kenya

Kenyan opposition parties urge President Kibaki to call early elections after his defeat in a referendum.
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Bomb kills 30 near Iraqi hospital

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 16:25
related countries: Iraq
related places: Baghdad

At least 30 people are killed by a car bomb outside a hospital in Mahmudiya, south of the Iraqi capital Baghdad.
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Court moves to protect Khushboo

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 16:37
related countries: India

A court in India's Tamil Nadu state intervenes to prevent further violent protests against film actress Khushboo.
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French MPs back surveillance plan

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 17:23
related countries: France

Plans to boost video surveillance in public places are approved by the French parliament in an initial vote.
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No-confidence vote for Canada PM

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 17:32
related countries: Canada

Canada's PM Paul Martin faces a no-confidence vote which could topple his government within days.
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Jordan calls for war on extremism

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 18:01
related countries: Jordan

King Abdullah of Jordan urges his new prime minister to wage a relentless war against Muslim extremists.
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Merkel builds relations with UK

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 18:25
related countries: Germany, United Kingdom

New German leader Angela Merkel avoids taking sides in the EU budget row during talks with PM Tony Blair.
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Niger leaders deny food shortage

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 19:21
related countries: Niger

Niger's government says the World Food Programme is exaggerating reports of a looming food crisis.
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Pinochet charged over dissidents

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 20:15
related countries: Chile

Chile's Augusto Pinochet is charged for the second time in 48 hours - this time over the abduction of dissidents.
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US plane stops in Spain 'legal'

Thursday 24th of November 2005, 22:37
related countries: United States, Spain
related places: Cia

Spain's foreign minister says there is no evidence CIA planes have made illegal landings on Spanish soil.
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