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Chirac tricked by Canadian hoax

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 0:37
related countries: Canada, France

Radio hoaxers trick French President Jacques Chirac into thinking he is talking to the new Canadian leader.
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Danish firm seeks Muslim row end

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 0:44
related countries: Denmark

Danish firm Arla places ads in Arab papers to quell anger over "blasphemous" cartoons in the Danish press.
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New Honduran president sworn in

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 1:22
related countries: Honduras
related places: Tegucigalpa

The new centre-right president of Honduras, Manuel Zelaya, is sworn in in the capital, Tegucigalpa.
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World celebrates Mozart's genius

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 2:27
related countries: Austria

People around the world mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Mozart with a series of special events.
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Henin illness hands Mauresmo win

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 3:49
related countries: Aruba

Amelie Mauresmo wins the Australian Open after Justine Henin-Hardenne retires from the final.
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US sends back Pinochet daughter

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 4:57
related countries: Chile, United States

The eldest daughter of Chile's ex-military ruler Augusto Pinochet is sent back from the US to Argentina.
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Chavez vows to 'lock up' US spies

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 6:31
related countries: Venezuela, United States

President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela threatens to jail any US officials caught spying in his country.
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'Nine killed' in Kashmir battle

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 11:00
related countries: India

Seven separatists and two soldiers are killed in a gun battle in Indian-administered Kashmir, the army says.
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Haiti gang frees French nationals

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 11:02
related countries: Haiti, France

Three French citizens and their local driver who were abducted in Haiti are released unharmed, say police.
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Palestinians face US aid threat

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 11:29
related countries: United States

US President George Bush threatens to cut Palestinian aid unless newly elected Hamas renounces violence.
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Karnataka chief minister resigns

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 11:50
related countries: India
related places: Karnataka

The Chief Minister of the Indian state of Karnataka, Dharam Singh, resigns after 10 days of political upheaval.
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Laying claim to Hungary's 1956 revolution

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 12:43
related countries: Hungary

As Hungary marks 50 years since the uprising against the Russians, Victor Sebestyen says that - despite the passing years - it still raises difficult questions.
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Nepal candidates 'in safe houses'

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 12:57
related countries: Nepal

Local election candidates in Nepal are being put in safe locations to protect them from Maoists, officials say.
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Georgia shivers despite Iran deal

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 14:01
related countries: Iran

It will take days for emergency gas supplies from Iran to get through to Georgians suffering in -20C.
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Court-martial convicts US soldier

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 15:12
related countries: Afghanistan, United States

A US court-martial in Afghanistan finds an American soldier guilty of mistreating prisoners.
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Kenya campaigner 'could return'

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 15:22
related countries: Kenya

Kenya's former anti-corruption czar considers whether to return home to testify about his latest allegations.
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Straw pursues Iran conciliation

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 16:44
related countries: Iran, United Kingdom

The UK foreign secretary says a deal must be found to resolve the Iran nuclear crisis without humiliating Tehran.
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Polish hall collapse 'traps many'

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 17:18
related countries: Poland
related places: Katowice, Police

Police in Katowice in southern Poland say the roof of a hall has collapsed with up to 500 people inside.
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Russia 'to close rights group'

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 17:55
related countries: Russia
related places: Moscow

The Russian government seeks to close one of Moscow's oldest human rights groups, reports say.
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Britons held in Spain drug raids

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 18:30
related countries: United Kingdom, Spain

Ten Britons are arrested in a joint operation by UK and Spanish police to smash a suspected drugs ring.
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Clockwatch: African Cup of Nations

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 18:38
related countries: Egypt, Libya, Morocco
related places: Cairo

Egypt play the Ivory Coast and Libya face Morocco in the final Group A games of the Nations Cup in Cairo.
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Japan emperor 'must visit shrine'

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 18:57
related countries: Japan
related places: Yasukuni

Japan's foreign minister calls for Emperor Akihito to visit the controversial Yasukuni shrine that could enrage neighbours.
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Football: Morocco crash out

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 19:18
related countries: Libya, Morocco

Morocco crash out of the African Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw with Libya in their final Group A game.
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Two held in Russia-UK 'spy' case

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 20:30
related countries: Russia, United Kingdom
related places: Moscow

Two people allegedly working as spies for UK intelligence are arrested in Moscow, a TV programme claims.
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Kember captors release new video

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 20:32
related countries: Iraq

New film of Norman Kember and his fellow hostages is shown, as their captors issue a "last chance" demand.
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Pinochet daughter held in Chile

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 20:35
related countries: Chile, United States

The daughter of Chile's ex-military ruler Pinochet returns from the US to be detained on tax evasion charges.
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Georgia cuts Russian embassy gas

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 22:10
related countries: Georgia, Russia
related places: Moscow

Georgian officials cut off gas supplies to the Russian embassy there after blaming Moscow for its energy crisis.
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Coca grower in Bolivia drug post

Saturday 28th of January 2006, 23:52
related countries: Bolivia

New Bolivian President Evo Morales appoints a coca grower to lead the fight against drug-trafficking.
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