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Florida governor halts executions

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 0:54
related countries: United States

Florida Governor Jeb Bush suspends executions in the US state after a flawed death by lethal injection.
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US 'troop boost in Iraq likely'

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 1:32
related countries: Iraq, United States

US President George W Bush is likely to send more troops to Iraq next year, an administration official says.
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Zambian U-turn on protests ban

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 9:02
related countries: Zambia

The Zambian government withdraws a ban on all political gatherings just hours after it was announced.
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Cricket: Gilchrist savages England

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 10:06
related countries: Australia, United Kingdom

Adam Gilchrist scores the second fastest Test century as Australia take complete control of the third Test.
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Bosnian Serbs 'lied about past'

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 10:35
related countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, United States

US authorities accuse 16 former Bosnian Serb soldiers of hiding their military past to obtain refugee status.
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Iraq starts reconciliation talks

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 11:00
related countries: Iraq

Representatives from Iraq's different communities are holding talks aimed at curbing bloodshed in the country.
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Where Holocaust denial is welcomed

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 12:04
related countries: Iran
related places: In

In parts of Europe, Holocaust denial is a crime punishable by jail. But in Iran it is encouraged. Frances Harrison attends a conference for Holocaust deniers.
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China's passion for foot-washing

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 12:04
related countries: China

Fuchsia Dunlop finds that one of the most popular de-stressing options available to rich and poor alike in China is the foot wash.
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Litvinenko 'killed over dossier'

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 12:19
related countries: Russia, United Kingdom

A Russian ex-agent was poisoned after obtaining information for a UK firm, says an ex-associate.
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Press sums up EU summit

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 14:36
related countries: Belgium
related places: Brussels

Papers across Europe reflect on the main themes covered by the EU's end-of-year summit in Brussels.
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Spain restores Gibraltar air link

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 16:13
related countries: Gibraltar, Spain

Direct flights between Spain and Gibraltar resume for the first time in decades after a landmark deal.
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India dominate sorry South Africa

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 16:15
related countries: South Africa

India bowl out South Africa for a pitiful 84 in the Wanderers Test and then build an impressive lead.
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Middle East at 'critical moment'

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 16:15
related countries: United Kingdom

Tony Blair says the Middle East faces a "critical moment of decision" in establishing peace in the region.
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Filipino legislator gunned down

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 16:20
related countries: Philippines

A congressman and his bodyguard are shot dead in the Philippines as they leave a wedding.
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Italy court snubs euthanasia plea

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 17:09
related countries: Italy

A court rejects a terminally ill man's request to die in a landmark case which has sparked fierce debate in Italy.
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Castro call cheers Cuba officials

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 18:09
related countries: Venezuela, Cuba

Ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro has had telephone contact with Communist Party officials, state-run media say.
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Mugabe rule extended

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 18:46
related countries: Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF approves a move to extend the mandate of veteran President Mugabe to 2010.
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New push for Iraq reconciliation

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 22:21
related countries: Iraq
related places: Baghdad

Iraq's prime minister calls for the return of ex-members of Saddam Hussein's army, in a bid to curb sectarian tensions.
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US releases anti-insurgency guide

Saturday 16th of December 2006, 23:43
related countries: Iraq, United States

The US military publishes its first manual on fighting counterinsurgencies in 20 years, drawing on Iraq.
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