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Thai PM deposed in military coup

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 0:43
related countries: Thailand

Thailand's military leaders stage a coup, suspend the constitution and declare martial law.
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Iran president berates US and UK

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 3:40
related countries: Iran, United Kingdom, United States
related places: Western

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Western nations use the UN Security Council for their own ends.
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Second night of Budapest violence

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 3:59
related countries: Hungary
related places: Budapest

Police and anti-government demonstrators clash for a second night in Hungary's capital, Budapest.
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Japan ruling party to elect leader

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 5:17
related countries: Japan

Japan's ruling party is voting for a new leader to replace PM Junichiro Koizumi, who steps down this month.
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Thailand's military tightens grip

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 6:38
related countries: Thailand

Thai military leaders seek to consolidate their hold on power after staging a coup in the PM's absence.
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Markets calm following Thai coup

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 6:48
related countries: Thailand

Asian markets slip after the military takeover in Thailand, but the lack of conflict means losses are limited.
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Beckenbauer issues 2010 warning

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 7:25
related countries: South Africa, Germany

German legend Franz Beckenbauer says South Africa's World Cup organisers are facing serious problems.
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Government wins vote in Jharkhand

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 8:18
related countries: India

The new government in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand wins a vote of confidence.
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Thousands at Irwin memorial event

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 8:36
related countries: Aruba

More than 5,000 people attend a colourful memorial service for Australian TV naturalist Steve Irwin.
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Introducing Raul Castro

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 8:44
related countries: Cuba
related places: Havana

Matt Frei reports from the non-aligned conference in Havana, hosted by Fidel Castro's 75-year-old brother.
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'Militants' die in Afghan clash

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 8:49
related countries: Afghanistan

Nato-led troops in southern Afghanistan say they have killed 10 militants as the alliance claims a big victory.
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'Dozens' held at Nepalese rally

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 9:22
related countries: Nepal

Police arrest dozens of protesters demanding help for victims of Nepal's conflict, activists say.
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Decision for Darfur peacekeepers

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 9:48
related countries: Sudan

Sudan's leader reiterates his opposition to UN troops in Darfur as African leaders decide on their mission's future.
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Ugandan LRA deadline extended

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 9:53
related countries: Uganda, Sudan

Uganda's government allows LRA rebels a few more days to arrive at neutral zones in southern Sudan.
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Zuma's corruption trial collapses

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 10:11
related countries: South Africa

A judge throws out the corruption case of former South African Deputy President Jacob Zuma.
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Ex-minister's genocide acquittal

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 11:23
related countries: Rwanda

A former Rwandan minister is found not guilty of genocide related crimes by a UN tribunal.
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Anger over Gujarat religion law

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 11:25
related countries: India

Christians and Muslims in India's Gujarat state are angry at an amendment to religious conversion laws.
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Azores escape worst of hurricane

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 11:44
related countries: Portugal

A weakened Hurricane Gordon passes Portugal's Azores Islands, causing little of the damage initially forecast.
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Kazakhstan mine blast 'kills 32'

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 11:53
related countries: Kazakhstan

At least 32 miners have been killed and eight are missing after a blast at a coal mine in Kazakhstan, officials say.
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Gas leak kills 13 in Ukraine mine

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 12:06
related countries: Ukraine

At least 13 miners are killed and more than 60 are hurt after a gas leak at a Ukrainian coal mine, officials say.
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Cricket: India keeps hopes alive

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 12:33
related countries: India

India can still reach the tri-series final after beating West Indies by 16 runs.
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Hungarian PM defiant over riots

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 13:08
related countries: Hungary, Hong Kong
related places: Budapest

PM Ferenc Gyurcsany says he will not tolerate violent protests after riots in the Hungarian capital, Budapest.
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German MPs back Lebanon force

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 13:30
related countries: Lebanon, Germany

The German parliament authorises the deployment of a navy contingent as part of UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon.
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Israelis seize Palestinian funds

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 13:50
related countries: Israel, West Bank

Israeli army raids target West Bank money changers, taking funds it says are intended for militant groups.
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Many killed in Bengal Bay storm

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 13:52
related countries: India, Bangladesh
related places: At

At least 63 people die and hundreds are missing in India and Bangladesh after storms in the Bay of Bengal.
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Saddam ordered out of court

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 15:07
related countries: Iraq
related places: Baghdad

Saddam Hussein is ordered out of court by the new chief judge at his genocide trial in Baghdad.
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Two die in Delhi traders' protest

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 16:02
related countries: India
related places: Delhi

Two people die as traders and police clash over moves to close illegal businesses in India's capital.
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Afghan leader urges terror action

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 16:12
related countries: Afghanistan

Afghanistan's president tells the UN General Assembly that military action alone will not stop terrorism.
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'Lucy's baby' found in Ethiopia

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 17:05
related countries: Ethiopia

The 3.3-million-year-old fossilised remains of a human-like child have been unearthed in Ethiopia's Dikika region.
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UN's concern over Iraqi killings

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 17:07
related countries: Iraq

The indiscriminate killing of civilians by death squads and insurgents in Iraq reaches new levels, the UN says.
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Thai coup leader unveils PM plans

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 17:10
related countries: Thailand

Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin, leader of Thailand's military coup, vows to appoint a new prime minister in two weeks.
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Bolivians stage roadblock protest

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 17:19
related countries: Bolivia
related places: Santa Cruz

Indigenous groups in Bolivia set up roadblocks around Santa Cruz in protest at 'stalled' land reforms.
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Israel 'trains Iraqi Kurd forces'

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 17:49
related countries: Iraq

The BBC obtains evidence that Israelis have been giving military training to Kurds in northern Iraq.
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Thai king 'endorses coup leader'

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 20:03
related countries: Thailand

Thailand's king gives his backing to coup leader Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin, state-run TV says.
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Chavez tells UN Bush is 'devil'

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 21:13
related countries: Venezuela

Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez refers to President George W Bush as "the devil" in a speech at the UN.
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Cricket: S Africa beat Zimbabwe

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 21:18
related countries: South Africa, Zimbabwe

Mark Boucher hits the second fastest one-day international ton to help South Africa to a 3-0 series win over Zimbabwe.
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Yemen president leads vote count

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 22:28
related countries: Yemen

Early results in Yemen's presidential election show the president of 28 years leading with more than 80% of the vote.
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Third night of Hungarian protests

Wednesday 20th of September 2006, 23:48
related countries: Hong Kong

Thousands of people gather outside the Hungarian parliament in a third night of anti-government protests.
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