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Conflict 'wipes out' global aid
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 1:49related countries:
United KingdomThe cost of just one conflict almost equals the value of global annual development aid, says a UK report.
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Protests ahead of EU Eta debate
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 1:50related countries:
Spainrelated places: Madrid
Hundreds march in Madrid as the European Parliament prepares to debate Basque separatists Eta.
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Caracas offers UN seat compromise
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 4:12related countries:
VenezuelaVenezuela offers terms for its withdrawal from a bitter contest to win a UN Security Council seat.
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Angry Solomons given concession
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 4:23related countries:
ArubaLeaders of the Pacific Islands Forum agree to review the Australian-led security force in the Solomons.
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European ministers discuss terror
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 4:31related countries:
United KingdomTerrorism and organised crime will be on the agenda as the UK home secretary hosts five EU counterparts.
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Shooting near East Timor airport
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 6:16related countries:
East Timorrelated places: Dili
The authorities in E Timor temporarily close Dili airport, after at least two people are shot dead.
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Indian alarm at new polio cases
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 7:48related countries:
IndiaOfficials in India are worried as polio spreads in the country, with 119 new cases in the past month.
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Bush team defends US Iraq plans
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 7:49related countries:
Iraq, 
United StatesSenior US administration members say President Bush's policy can succeed in Iraq, as mid-term elections approach.
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Peace with Pakistan 'desirable'
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 8:41related countries:
Pakistan, IndiaPeace with Pakistan is desirable and essential, says India's new Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee.
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Olmert faces bribery allegations
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 9:23related countries:
IsraelIsraeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert faces accusations of corruption in 2005 when he was acting finance minister.
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Trapped SA miners rescue delay
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 10:29related countries:
South AfricaTrapped mine workers may have to wait 18 hours to be rescued, says South African mining giant AngloGold Ashanti.
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UK can perform face transplant
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 10:43related countries:
United KingdomA UK team receives permission to carry out what would be the world's first full face transplant.
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Australia plans major solar plant
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 11:05related countries:
Australiarelated places: Canberra
Canberra unveils plans for one of the world's largest solar power plants as part of its climate change strategy.
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Ethiopia is 'technically at war'
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 11:12related countries:
Ethiopia, 
SomaliaEthiopia is "technically" at war with Somalia's Islamic courts, says its Prime Minister Meles Zenawi.
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Football: Fifa suspends Kenya
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 11:33related countries:
KenyaFifa bans Kenya from international football after the KFF fails to respect agreements signed with the world body.
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Putin attacks Georgia 'war plans'
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 11:33related countries:
GeorgiaPresident Putin tells Russians that Georgian leaders are trying to settle territorial disputes by force.
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Cost cuts help GM to smaller loss
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 11:39related countries:
United StatesUS car giant General Motors says its losses have shrunk by 90% to $115m as its turnaround plan takes hold.
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US awaits gay marriage decision
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 11:47related countries:
United StatesThe Supreme Court in the US state of New Jersey is to rule on whether to allow same-sex marriages.
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Blaze at refinery 'under control'
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 11:48related countries:
IndiaA fire at India's largest oil refinery in western Gujarat state is under control, Reliance Industries says.
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Iran to expand nuclear enrichment
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 12:07related countries:
IranIran says it has taken further steps in developing its nuclear programme, according to media reports.
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EU backs Eta talks by a whisker
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 12:25related countries:
SpainThe European Parliament backs Spain's peace process with the Basque separatist group Eta, in a close vote.
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HK budget airline stays grounded
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 12:57related countries:
United Kingdom, 
Hong Kongrelated places: London
The first flight at Hong Kong budget airline Oasis fails to take off after it is refused permission to overfly Russia.
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Iraqi PM vows to tackle militias
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 13:36related countries:
Iraq, United Statesrelated places: Baghdad
Iraqi PM Nouri Maliki vows to "strike hard" against militias but denies working to a US deadline on key goals.
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Niger's Arabs to fight expulsion
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 13:38related countries:
Niger, 
ChadLeaders of around 150,000 Arabs in Niger say they will fight moves to expel them to Chad in the courts.
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EU split on new workers
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 14:23related countries:
Romania, 
BulgariaSo far only six countries have said they will open their doors to workers from Bulgaria and Romania.
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German troops in skull photos row
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 14:46related countries:
GermanyGermany orders an inquiry after newspaper pictures apparently show German troops posing with a skull.
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Cambodia votes for conscription
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 15:00related countries:
CambodiaCambodian MPs make conscription compulsory for men aged 18-30, despite calls for the military to be downsized.
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Talks on new Israeli government
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 15:16related countries:
IsraelIsraeli PM Ehud Olmert meets his main coalition partner to discuss allowing a right-wing party to join the government.
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SA unveils World Cup budget
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 15:33related countries:
South AfricaSouth Africa's finance minister announces the country will spend 15bn rand ($2bn) preparing for the 2010 World Cup.
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Sudan 'arming rebels' in Chad
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 15:51related countries:
Chadrelated places: N'Djamena
Sudan's authorities are arming rebels reported to be advancing towards N'Djamena, alleges Chad's government.
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Pyongyang warns South Korea
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 16:14related countries:
South Korea, 
North KoreaA North Korean reunification committee official warns the South of a "crisis of war" if it backs UN sanctions.
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Success in Iraq vital, says Bush
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 16:50related countries:
Iraq, United StatesPresident Bush says recent unrest in Iraq is a "serious concern" but warns that the war is vital to US security.
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Pyongyang warning to South Korea
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 16:51related countries:
South Korea, North KoreaA North Korean reunification committee official warns the South of a "crisis of war" if it backs UN sanctions.
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Cricket: Kiwis beat Pakistan
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 16:57related countries:
Pakistan, 
New ZealandNew Zealand see off Pakistan by 51 runs to reach the Champions Trophy semi-finals.
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Nigeria targets 60million voters
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 16:57related countries:
NigeriaNigeria begins voter registration ahead of landmark elections due next April.
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HSBC probes Chile gold claims
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 17:43related countries:
Chile, Hong KongHSBC probes Chilean reports that gold belonging to Gen Pinochet has been found in a Hong Kong bank account.
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Journal criticises Libya HIV case
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 18:17related countries:
Libya, United KingdomA prestigious British science journal speaks out about a trial in Libya involving six foreign medical workers.
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Attack on Nigeria oil facilities
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 19:14related countries:
Nigeria, NigerA group of protesters invade three Shell oil platforms in the Niger Delta, forcing them to be shut down.
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US rates on hold for third month
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 20:46related countries:
United StatesThe US Federal Reserve holds interest rates at 5.25% for the third successive month, in a widely expected move.
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US demands UN sanctions on Iran
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 22:16related countries:
Iran, United StatesThe US urges the UN Security Council to impose immediate sanctions on Iran over its nuclear work.
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Iran charged over BA bombing
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 22:47related countries:
Argentina, Iranrelated places: Buenos Aires
Argentine prosecutors charge Iran's government and Hezbollah over the 1994 bombing of a Jewish centre.
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Bush 'dissatisfied' with Iraq war
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 23:11related countries:
Iraq, United Statesrelated places: Bush
US President George W Bush says he shares the dissatisfaction of many Americans at the war in Iraq.
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Brazil 'serial killer' convicted
Wednesday 25th of October 2006, 23:46related countries:
BrazilA man believed to be one of Brazil's worst ever serial killers is convicted of murder.
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