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What happend on March 25th 2006

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WWII pilot buried 63 years on

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 0:13
related countries: United States United States

A WWII airman whose frozen body was found 63 years after his plane crashed is buried in the US.
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Five killed in Ecuador jet crash

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 3:17
related countries: Ecuador Ecuador

A small plane with 14 people on board crashes into a factory in Ecuador, killing five, officials say.
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UN speeds Darfur peace mission

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 3:33
related countries: Sudan Sudan

The UN Security Council votes to speed up plans to deploy peacekeepers to Darfur in western Sudan.
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French student group snubs PM

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 4:34
related countries: France France

A French student group refuses to meet the prime minister on Saturday about a controversial youth labour law.
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Cricket: Windies' modest start

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 6:20
related countries: New Zealand New Zealand

The West Indies creep to 95-1 at the close on a rain-hit first day of the third Test against New Zealand.
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Revolutionary jet engine tested

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 7:28
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom, Australia Australia
related places: Sydney, London

A jet engine that could reduce flight times between London and Sydney to two hours is tested in Australia.
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India landmine blast 'kills 13'

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 8:27
related countries: India India

Thirteen civilians are killed in a landmine blast in the Indian state of Chattisgarh, officials say.
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Blair begins visit to Australia

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 8:49
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom, Australia Australia

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair is due to arrive in Australia in the first call of a three-country tour.
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Nigeria extends national census

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 9:03
related countries: Nigeria Nigeria

Nigeria's President Obasanjo announces a two-day extension to the country's first census in 15 years.
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Russia denies Iraq secrets claim

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 10:25
related countries: Iraq Iraq, Russia Russia, United States United States

Russia rejects US claims it gave Saddam Hussein intelligence on US military moves during the Iraq war.
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US soldier killed in Afghanistan

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 11:31
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan, United States United States

A US soldier dies as US and Afghan forces engage in heavy fighting with suspected Taleban militants.
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People power grips France

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 12:19
related countries: France France
related places: Paris

Caroline Wyatt in Paris discovers the spirit of rebellion is gripping the people of France.
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Former hostage returns home

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 12:21
related countries: Iraq Iraq, United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Baghdad

British former hostage Norman Kember is due back in the UK after 117 days spent captive in Baghdad.
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Canadian hostages heading home

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 12:28
related countries: Iraq Iraq, Canada Canada
related places: Baghdad

Two Canadian peace activists held hostage in Iraq for almost four months begin their journey home.
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Commonwealth Games: Day 10

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 12:29
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom

India wins the silver medal in women's hockey while shooter Samaresh Jung fails to win a record sixth gold.
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Israeli elections without Sharon

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 12:35
related countries: Israel Israel

As Israel prepares to go to the polls, James Reynolds looks at the people hoping to fill the void left by Ariel Sharon.
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The changing face of Malaysian politics

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 12:49
related countries: Malaysia Malaysia

Jonathan Kent reveals a different side to Malaysia which is not normally reported by the outside world.
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Prince's call over 'God's word'

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 15:31
related countries: Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia

The meaning of God's word must be interpreted "for this time", Prince Charles says in a speech to Saudi students.
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Thousands flee from CAR violence

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 16:11
related countries: Chad Chad, Central African Republic Central African Republic

Refugees cross into Chad to escape alleged systematic killing of men and boys in the Central African Republic.
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Tamil rebels 'blow themselves up'

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 16:56
related countries: Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Six Tamil Tiger rebels are killed after blowing up their vessel off Sri Lanka's north-west coast, the military says.
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Afghan convert 'may be released'

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 17:01
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan

Afghan officials meet in Kabul to discuss the fate of a man facing execution for converting to Christianity.
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Freed hostage thanks troops

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 17:36
related countries: Iraq Iraq, United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: Baghdad

Ex-hostage Norman Kember thanks soldiers who rescued him from kidnappers in Iraq as he arrives home.
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Nigeria to give up Charles Taylor

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 18:16
related countries: Liberia Liberia

Nigeria agrees to hand over Liberia's exiled former leader, Charles Taylor, to face war crimes charges.
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Thai protesters rally against PM

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 18:47
related countries: Thailand Thailand
related places: Bangkok

Tens of thousands of people demonstrate in Bangkok in an bid to oust Thaksin Shinawatra before a poll.
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Belarus protests spark clashes

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 19:10
related countries: Belarus Belarus, United States United States

Police and protesters clash in the Belarus capital during a mass opposition rally over the disputed election.
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Pope makes Afghan convert appeal

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 21:24
related countries: Afghanistan Afghanistan

The Pope asks the Afghan president to free a man facing possible execution for converting to Christianity.
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Gunman kills six at Seattle party

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 22:43
related countries: United States United States
related places: Seattle

A gunman shoots six people dead at a party in Seattle in the US before turning the gun on himself, police say.
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Blairs fly the flag in Melbourne

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 22:48
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom, Australia Australia
related places: Melbourne

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and wife Cherie cheer on athletes in Australia in the first call of a three-country tour.
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US activists rally for immigrants

Saturday 25th of March 2006, 23:55
related countries: United States United States
related places: Los Angeles

Activists in Los Angeles protest against plans to criminalise undocumented workers.
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