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Bullets 'flooding Baghdad market'

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 0:07
related countries: Iraq
related places: Baghdad

New ammunition is abundant in Iraq because of lax control over the global bullets trade, a charity says.
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Marine sorry for Iraq deaths song

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 1:20
related countries: Iraq, United States

A 23-year-old US marine apologises for singing a song about the killing of Iraqis that was spread on the internet.
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UN told of mass Darfur killings

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 2:19
related countries: Sudan

A war crimes prosecutor says he has documented evidence of massacres in Sudan's Darfur region.
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Colombia seeks US aid extension

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 2:26
related countries: Colombia, United States
related places: Washington

The US and Colombian leaders hold talks in Washington about how to speed up the eradication of drugs.
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Glitter begins sex abuse appeal

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 3:55
related countries: Vietnam, United Kingdom

British pop star Gary Glitter begins an appeal against his conviction for abusing underage girls in Vietnam.
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Series of bombings hit Thai south

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 5:06
related countries: Thailand

At least 40 bombs explode in the south of Thailand, killing at least two people and injuring many others.
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China's investment boom worries

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 5:49
related countries: China
related places: Beijing

Chinese investment surges in the past five months, suggesting Beijing is failing to cool its rampant economy.
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No progress in China mine search

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 5:59
related countries: China

Chinese rescuers searching for 56 miners trapped by a flood recover just one body after a month-long search.
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Belgian charged over kidnappings

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 6:53
related countries: Belgium

Belgian police question a suspect over two missing schoolgirls - a reminder of the notorious Dutroux case.
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Ronaldo has tests over headaches

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 7:10
related countries: Brazil

Under-fire Brazil striker Ronaldo is taken to a clinic after complaining of dizziness and headaches.
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Howard protests cleric's release

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 7:44
related countries: Indonesia, Australia

Australia's PM writes to the Indonesian leader to protest against the release of Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir.
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Howard protests cleric's release

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 8:27
related countries: Indonesia, Australia

Australia's PM writes to the Indonesian leader to protest against the release of Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir.
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Nigerians told to accept transfer

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 8:33
related countries: Nigeria, Cameroon

Nigeria's president gives a national address to reassure residents of an oil-rich area being handed to Cameroon.
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Miami schools ban Cuba book

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 9:04
related countries: Cuba

A school board in Miami votes in favour of removing a controversial book about Cuba school libraries.
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Gay bishop 'not an abomination'

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 9:49
related countries: United States

The gay US bishop at the centre of a row over his ordination urges Anglicans not to be swayed by schism fears.
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Iran overshadows Asia summit

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 9:54
related countries: Iran, China
related places: Shanghai

Iran's president urges Central Asian, Russian and Chinese leaders to unite to face "domineering powers".
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Wonderful Life tops US film list

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 10:42
related countries: United States

It's a Wonderful Life is named the most inspiring movie of all time in a list from the American Film Institute.
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Montenegro recognition speeds up

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 10:48
related countries: Serbia and Montenegro

Many countries have now recognised Montenegro's independence - but Serbia remains silent.
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Mexico teachers clash with police

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 10:53
related countries: Mexico

Mexican police fight running battles to evict teachers protesting over pay from the main square in a southern city.
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Round two of Nepal talks commence

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 10:56
related countries: Nepal

The Nepalese government and Maoists begin a second round of peace talks on Thursday to end the rebel insurgency.
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Scores of Cup arrests in Germany

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 11:04
related countries: Poland, Germany
related places: Dortmund

Police make scores of arrests in Dortmund, as clashes break out around Germany's World Cup win over Poland.
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Taleban target Afghan civilians

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 11:07
related countries: Afghanistan
related places: Kandahar

The Taleban say that they have carried out an attack in Kandahar in which at least 10 Afghan civilians die.
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Rescue drama on slopes of Merapi

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 11:45
related countries: Indonesia
related places: Merapi

Rescuers fight to save two men trapped in a bunker on the slopes of Indonesia's rumbling Mount Merapi.
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Doctors separate conjoined twins

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 11:55
related countries: United States
related places: California

Surgeons in the US state of California separate a pair of 10-month-old conjoined twin girls.
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Iran 'will not bow to pressure'

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 12:15
related countries: Iran

Iran's supreme leader says his country will not bow to Western pressure over its nuclear programme.
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Indian shares stage record rise

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 12:21
related countries: India

Indian share prices surged on Thursday to close up 6.9% - their highest ever single-day rise.
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UK agrees to jail Charles Taylor

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 12:23
related countries: Liberia, United Kingdom

The UK agrees to host a possible jail term for ex-Liberian leader Charles Taylor, if convicted of war crimes.
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Top Karachi jail official killed

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 12:32
related countries: Pakistan
related places: Karachi

Gunmen kill five people in the Pakistani city of Karachi, including a senior prison official, police say.
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NGOs in new plea for Java funds

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 12:33
related countries: Indonesia

Six aid organisations issue a new appeal for funds to help survivors of the Indonesian earthquake.
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'Miracle baby' pastor held in UK

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 12:35
related countries: Kenya, United Kingdom

Kenyan evangelist Gilbert Deya, accused of child trafficking, is held after his arrest at a Scottish court.
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Montenegro gets Serb recognition

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 13:20
related countries: Serbia and Montenegro

The Serbian government recognises Montenegro's independence, as many other countries already have.
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Sri Lanka bus blast kills dozens

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 14:04
related countries: Sri Lanka

A mine attack on a bus in Sri Lanka kills 64 people - the military responds with air strikes on Tamil Tigers.
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India names Tharoor for UN

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 14:06
related countries: India

India nominates a career UN diplomat, Shashi Tharoor, for the post of UN secretary-general which becomes vacant soon.
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Al-Qaeda 'coming to end in Iraq'

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 14:25
related countries: Iraq

Zarqawi's killing marks the "beginning of the end" of al-Qaeda in Iraq, the country's top security adviser says.
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Ecuador 3-0 Costa Rica

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 14:56
related countries: Costa Rica

Ecuador make the knock-out stages for the first time with a fine win over Costa Rica which also puts Germany through.
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New PM named in Lithuania

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 15:25
related countries: Lithuania

Zigmantas Balcytis is nominated for the post of Lithuanian PM, two weeks after the old government's collapse.
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Ecuador revel in historic triumph

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 15:37
related countries: Ecuador

Ecuador coach Luis Fernando Suarez says his side want to win World Cup Group A after making the second round.
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US death toll in Iraq hits 2,500

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 16:34
related countries: Iraq, United States

The number of US troops killed in Iraq reaches 2,500 with the death of a marine, the Pentagon announces.
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UN extends Hariri probe by a year

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 16:43
related countries: Lebanon

The UN probe into the assassination of former Lebanese PM Rafik Hariri is granted a one-year extension.
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Hamas offers to restore ceasefire

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 17:05
related countries: Israel

The Hamas-led Palestinian government says it will urge a militant truce if Israel halts its own military action.
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England 2-0 Trinidad & Tobago

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 17:54
related countries: Trinidad and Tobago

Peter Crouch and Steven Gerrard score late goals to give England a flattering win over Trinidad and Tobago.
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Zarqawi death sparks crackdown

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 19:25
related countries: Iraq, United States

The US says 104 insurgents have been killed in hundreds of raids since the death of al-Qaeda's leader in Iraq.
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Bush creates new marine sanctuary

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 19:41
related countries: United States

President Bush announces the creation of the world's largest marine sanctuary, comprising a chain of Hawaiian islands.
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Europe's leaders ponder EU future

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 19:58
related countries: Belgium
related places: Brussels

The leaders of the 25 European Union states begin a summit in Brussels to set a future direction for the EU.
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Bush warns against protectionism

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 20:33
related countries: United States

The US president warns against protectionism and says "tough decisions" must be made on trade talks.
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Sweden 1-0 Paraguay

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 21:03
related countries: Paraguay

Freddie Ljungberg's 88th-minute winner knocks Paraguay out of the World Cup.
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Key US talks on Somali Islamists

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 21:43
related countries: Somalia, United States

The US hosts international talks to discuss the military successes in Somalia of an Islamic militia.
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England decider excites Ljungberg

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 22:12
related countries: United Kingdom

Sweden match-winner Freddie Ljungberg says he cannot wait for next Tuesday's crunch game against England.
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UN group backs Somalia cabinet

Thursday 15th of June 2006, 22:47
related countries: Somalia

A new UN group on Somalia gives strong backing to its interim government in the wake of Islamist successes.
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