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Peru president gives poll warning

Friday 10th of March 2006, 0:57
related countries: Peru

Peru's president warns against damaging the country's stability, ahead of presidential elections in April.
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US warns of challenge from Iran

Friday 10th of March 2006, 2:16
related countries: Iran, United States

The US says Iran's nuclear ambitions are a major challenge, and refuses to rule out the use of force.
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New plan hits Aborigine truants

Friday 10th of March 2006, 5:26
related countries: Australia

Australia considers cutting welfare payments for Aborigines if they do not send their children to school.
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Hunt for Varanasi bomb suspects

Friday 10th of March 2006, 5:37
related countries: India
related places: Varanasi

Indian police seek two men in connection with bomb blasts which killed 14 in the holy city of Varanasi.
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Dubai firm to 'transfer' US ports

Friday 10th of March 2006, 6:27
related countries: United States

An Arab-based company cedes control of six US ports, defusing a row between President Bush and Congress.
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Japan calls for UN funding revamp

Friday 10th of March 2006, 8:01
related countries: Japan

Japan proposes a revamp of United Nations funding to force some Security Council members to pay more.
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Japan 'suicide pacts' claim nine

Friday 10th of March 2006, 8:40
related countries: Japan

Japanese police find nine bodies in what they suspect were two group suicides, one possibly arranged by internet.
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Wedding guests die in mine blast

Friday 10th of March 2006, 9:05
related countries: Pakistan

At least 26 members of a wedding party die when their vehicle hits a landmine in Balochistan, Pakistan.
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'African bluesman' buried in Mali

Friday 10th of March 2006, 9:35
related countries: Mali

Mail musical legend Ali Farka Toure is buried in his home town of Niafunke, where he was mayor.
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Serbs reject Kosovo bid

Friday 10th of March 2006, 9:51
related countries: Serbia and Montenegro

Serbia says it can never accept a fully independent Kosovo, ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers.
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Cricket: India Test set for draw

Friday 10th of March 2006, 10:22
related countries: India

A draw between England and India is likely after rain ends day two of the second Test with just 87 balls bowled.
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Notorious jail marks 100th year

Friday 10th of March 2006, 10:27
related countries: India

The Cellular Jail in the Andamans where many of India's pro-independence activists were jailed marks its centenary.
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Pakistan province kite-flying ban

Friday 10th of March 2006, 10:37
related countries: Pakistan

Pakistan's Punjab province bans the flying of kites ahead of the Basant festival after a number of recent deaths.
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Doctors in Guantanamo attack

Friday 10th of March 2006, 11:02
related countries: United States

Some 250 medical experts condemn the US for force-feeding prisoners on hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay.
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Dalai Lama 'wants to visit China'

Friday 10th of March 2006, 11:30
related countries: China

Tibet's spiritual leader repeats his wish to visit China, on the anniversary of the 1959 uprising which led to his exile.
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Ex-UK Tory minister Profumo dies

Friday 10th of March 2006, 11:35
related countries: United Kingdom

Former minister John Profumo, who was at the centre of an infamous scandal in the 1960s, has died.
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Second Dubai firm in US port link

Friday 10th of March 2006, 11:53
related countries: United States

As Dubai Ports World agrees to cede control of US ports, it emerges that another Dubai-firm has US shipping interests.
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Danes try to boost Muslim ties

Friday 10th of March 2006, 12:02
related countries: Denmark

Denmark holds talks to foster religious dialogue after the uproar over cartoons satirising the Prophet Muhammad.
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Russia launches bird vaccinations

Friday 10th of March 2006, 12:17
related countries: Russia

Russia begins the mass vaccination of poultry to try to stop the spread of the lethal H5N1 bird flu virus.
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Fury at SA police as girl killed

Friday 10th of March 2006, 12:28
related countries: South Africa

South Africa's police chief condemns the "incompetence" of officers over delays finding the body of a murdered child.
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Nigerian MPs back third term

Friday 10th of March 2006, 12:52
related countries: Nigeria

A key group of Nigerian MPs votes in favour of changing the constitution to let presidents seek a third term.
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Hamas attacks Israel border plan

Friday 10th of March 2006, 13:15
related countries: Israel

A senior Hamas leader describes Israeli plans to set new borders unilaterally as a declaration of war.
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EU threatens Palestinian aid cut

Friday 10th of March 2006, 13:29
related countries: Israel

The EU says it will cut funding to a Palestinian government led by Hamas if it fails to renounce violence.
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Dutch jail 'terror group' Muslims

Friday 10th of March 2006, 14:58
related countries: Netherlands

A Dutch court convicts nine Muslims of belonging to a terrorist group, jailing them for up to 15 years.
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Uganda expels Canada journalist

Friday 10th of March 2006, 15:34
related countries: Canada, Uganda

A Canadian journalist is denied re-entry to Uganda because the government was not satisfied with his reporting.
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Tear gas at DR Congo poll protest

Friday 10th of March 2006, 15:43
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Police in DR Congo use tear gas and batons to disperse opposition supporters who want to register for elections.
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Gujarat perjurer surrenders

Friday 10th of March 2006, 17:29
related countries: India

Zahira Sheikh, found guilty of perjury over the Gujarat riots, surrenders to the authorities in Mumbai.
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Iran 'grave concern', says Bush

Friday 10th of March 2006, 17:39
related countries: Iran

President George W Bush says the stand-off with Iran presents a "grave national security concern" for the US.
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Africa extends Darfur peace force

Friday 10th of March 2006, 17:44
related countries: Sudan

The African Union decides to retain control of the peace mission in Sudan's Darfur region until September.
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Bird flu kills Indonesia children

Friday 10th of March 2006, 17:59
related countries: Indonesia

Two Indonesian children are confirmed to have died from bird flu, bringing the country's toll to 22.
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Italy bid for PM corruption trial

Friday 10th of March 2006, 18:52
related countries: Italy

Italian prosecutors ask a judge to indict PM Silvio Berlusconi and a UK lawyer on corruption charges.
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Ex-rebel voted new Kosovo PM

Friday 10th of March 2006, 19:20
related countries: Serbia and Montenegro

Kosovo's new PM says he expects independence from Belgrade, hours after Serbia said it opposed such an outcome.
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Cricket: Australia in thrilling win

Friday 10th of March 2006, 20:47
related countries: South Africa, Australia
related places: Durban

Australia beat South Africa by one wicket in the day-night game in Durban to take the series to a decider.
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Tanzania suspends street clean-up

Friday 10th of March 2006, 22:50
related countries: Tanzania

The Tanzanian prime minister halts a police crackdown on street vendors after two people die in clashes.
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Syrian bank 'blacklisted' by US

Friday 10th of March 2006, 23:01
related countries: Syria, United States

The US imposes sanctions on the Commercial Bank of Syria forcing all US banks to sever ties with the state-owned bank.
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Bush warns over port row 'signal'

Friday 10th of March 2006, 23:35
related countries: United States

President Bush says the row over a deal giving a Dubai company control of US ports sends a bad signal to allies.
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Four held for match-fixing

Friday 10th of March 2006, 23:50
related countries: Germany
related places: Frankfurt

German authorities arrest four people in Frankfurt on accusations of football match-fixing.
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