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S Ossetia votes on independence

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 1:01
related countries: Georgia

The former Soviet region of South Ossetia holds a referendum on independence from Georgia.
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UK seeks US Iraq witnesses

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 1:08
related countries: Iraq, United Kingdom, United States

Harriet Harman criticises the US military's refusal to send witnesses to inquests of British troops killed in Iraq.
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Hezbollah ministers quit cabinet

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 3:20
related countries: Lebanon

Five Shia ministers including two from Hezbollah leave the Lebanese cabinet after power-sharing talks end.
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Cricket: NSW punish England

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 7:25
related countries: United Kingdom

England's shaky start to the Ashes tour continues against New South Wales.
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Golf: Yang holds off Woods to win

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 8:02
related countries: North Korea

South Korean Yang Yong-Eun holds off a Tiger Woods charge to win the Champions tournament in Shanghai.
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Typhoon Chebi heads for Vietnam

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 9:52
related countries: Philippines, Vietnam

Typhoon Chebi heads towards Vietnam after forcing thousands from their homes in the northern Philippines.
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Chavez opens base for Shakira

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 10:35
related countries: Venezuela

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez opens a military airbase to allow pop star Shakira to perform a concert.
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Arab ministers discuss Gaza veto

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 10:57
related countries: Israel, Gaza Strip, United States
related places: Arab

Arab ministers meet to discus the recent Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip and the US' veto of a draft UN resolution.
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Yousuf ton puts Pakistan on top

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 11:36
related countries: Pakistan

Mohammad Yousuf's century gives Pakistan a healthy first-innings lead over West Indies on day two of the first Test.
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Australia to expand Telstra offer

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 11:53
related countries: Aruba

The Australian government says it will expand its offer for telecoms giant Telstra after heavy demand for its shares.
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Israel general quits over Lebanon

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 12:14
related countries: Israel, Lebanon

An Israeli general who commanded forces in the war against Lebanese Hezbollah guerrillas offers to resign.
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Hospital death sparks China riot

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 13:07
related countries: China

Police clash with protesters outside a hospital in China after a boy dies from mistakenly drinking pesticide.
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Israel warned off nuclear 'folly'

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 13:10
related countries: Israel, Iran
related places: Tehran

Tehran says it will crush any strike by Israel against nuclear sites following comments by an Israeli minister.
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Two Indians killed by tanker wave

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 14:33
related countries: United Kingdom

UK police investigate the deaths of two Indians struck by a massive wave on an oil tanker.
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UK to remember war dead

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 14:50
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: London

The Queen leads the nation's tributes at the Remembrance Sunday service for those killed in battle.
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South African star Khanyile dies

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 15:56
related countries: South Africa

Popular musician Jabu Khanyile, who performed at the Johannesburg Live 8 concert, has died.
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Lebanon cabinet 'not legitimate'

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 16:15
related countries: Lebanon

Lebanese President Emile Lahoud says the government has lost its legitimacy after a series of resignations.
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Hong Kong landmark piers closed

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 16:27
related countries: Hong Kong

Residents in Hong Kong say goodbye to the piers that marked the city's famous waterfront for 48 years.
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Tennis: Henin seals Madrid title

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 16:33
related countries: Spain
related places: Madrid

Justine Henin-Hardenne ends the year with victory over Amelie Mauresmo at the WTA Championships.
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Islamists 'take key Somali town'

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 16:39
related countries: Somalia

The Islamic Courts militia takes the town of Bandiradley from a pro-government warlord, reports say.
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UAE urged to stop 'worker abuse'

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 17:05
related countries: United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is failing to protect migrant workers from serious abuse, a rights watchdog says.
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Afghan clashes 'kill 60 Taleban'

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 17:59
related countries: Afghanistan

Nato and Afghan troops kill about 60 Taleban fighters in a six-day operation, Afghan officials say.
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UN envoy sees Uganda rebel chief

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 19:04
related countries: Uganda, Sudan

UN envoy Jan Egeland meets Uganda rebel leader Joseph Kony in a bid to help efforts to end a 20-year insurgency.
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Bombers kill Iraq police recruits

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 19:18
related countries: Iraq
related places: Baghdad

Thirty-five young men are killed in a double suicide attack on a police recruiting centre in Baghdad.
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US 'open to Iran talks on Iraq'

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 20:00
related countries: Iraq, Syria, Iran, United States
related places: White House

The White House will consider talking to Iran and Syria about Iraq's future, its chief of staff says.
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Iraqi PM urges cabinet reshuffle

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 20:52
related countries: Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki calls for a comprehensive cabinet reshuffle, as 35 people die in a suicide attack.
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Vietnam 'mistreating' homeless

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 21:47
related countries: Vietnam
related places: Hanoi

A rights group accuses Vietnam of maltreating homeless children to improve Hanoi ahead of a summit.
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Israel court finds seaman guilty

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 22:11
related countries: Israel, Japan

An Israeli court convicts a seaman of negligence over the deaths of seven fishermen in a Japanese trawler.
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Four UK soldiers dead in Iraq

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 22:34
related countries: Iraq, United Kingdom

Four UK servicemen are killed and three seriously hurt in an attack on a boat patrol in the southern Iraq city of Basra.
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Cash row looms at climate talks

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 22:56
related countries: Kenya
related places: Nairobi

A row over managing a fund to help poor nations adapt to climate change threatens UN talks in Nairobi.
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Polish PM faces local poll blow

Sunday 12th of November 2006, 23:48
related countries: Poland

Exit polls from local elections in Poland suggest the government has suffered a number of setbacks.
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