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Calderon declared Mexico winner
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 0:43related countries:
MexicoMexico's top electoral court declares Felipe Calderon president-elect after weeks of political uncertainty.
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Argentine junta pardons revoked
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 1:00related countries:
ArgentinaA judge in Argentina lifts a pardon on former dictator Jorge Videla, a day after two of his ministers lost immunity.
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'Huge oil find' in Gulf of Mexico
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 2:21related countries:
United States, Mexicorelated places: Chevron, Alaska
Three companies led by Chevron say they have found what may be the biggest US oil field outside Alaska.
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Mexico winner makes unity appeal
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 3:32related countries:
MexicoFelipe Calderon reaches out to his opponent after being declared Mexico's president-elect, but is rebuffed.
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Boeing exec made new Ford chief
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 5:40related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Ford
Ailing US car firm Ford announces that former Boeing boss Alan Mulally will replace Bill Ford as chief executive.
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Japan princess gives birth to boy
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 7:05related countries:
JapanJapan's Princess Kiko gives birth to a boy, potentially resolving a succession crisis to the imperial throne.
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Thai wife guilty of Briton murder
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 7:06related countries:
Thailand, 
United KingdomA Thai woman is sentenced to life in jail for the murder of her British ex-husband.
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Irwin 'wanted ordinary funeral'
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 7:22related countries:
ArubaThe father of Australian "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin says his son would not have wanted a state funeral.
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Court order in schoolgirl wrangle
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 8:27related countries:
Pakistan, United KingdomA Scottish schoolgirl at the centre of a custody battle is subject to an interim order in Pakistan.
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Guinea ministers lose luxury cars
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 9:13related countries:
GuineaGuinean ministers' four-wheel drives are confiscated and replaced with small cars on the orders of the president.
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Israel president in new grilling
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 9:39related countries:
IsraelIsraeli police question President Moshe Katsav for a third time over allegations of sexual harassment.
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Bali Australians now face death
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 10:10related countries:
ArubaFour of the so-called Bali Nine Australian drug gang have their sentences upped to the death penalty, officials say.
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Lead poisoning hits China village
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 10:15related countries:
ChinaHundreds of Chinese villagers are hit by lead poisoning caused by pollution from a local plant, reports say.
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Kidnap girl interview to be aired
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 10:29related countries:
AustriaThe first TV interview with Austrian teenager Natascha Kampusch, held captive for eight years, is to be aired.
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'Revenge' motive for Amman attack
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 10:39related countries:
IsraelA gunman who attacked tourists in Amman is said to have wanted to avenge two brothers killed by Israel.
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Aids experts condemn minister
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 10:58related countries:
South AfricaMore than 60 international experts on HIV/Aids call for the resignation of South Africa's health minister.
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Iran-EU nuclear talks postponed
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 11:34related countries:
Iranrelated places: Tehran
Talks between Tehran and the EU on Iran's nuclear programme have been put back, Iranian representatives say.
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Nigeria military finds arms cache
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 11:57related countries:
Nigeriarelated places: Port Harcourt
Nigeria's military discovers an arms cache belonging to a wanted militant leader in oil-rich Port Harcourt.
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Gaza strikes kill Hamas militants
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 12:12related countries:
IsraelFive Hamas militants and a teenager are killed in a series of Israeli strikes in southern Gaza, Palestinian officials say.
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Cricket: ICC considers ball tests
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 12:15related countries:
Pakistan, United KingdomThe ICC considers forensic tests on the ball used in the controversial Oval Test between England and Pakistan.
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Zuma case is 'political sabotage'
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 12:26related countries:
South AfricaLawyers for ex-South African deputy leader Jacob Zuma accuse the state of trying to ruin his career.
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Iceland to begin whalemeat trade
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 12:34related countries:
IcelandIceland is to begin exporting whalemeat, which campaigners say breaches wildlife trading rules.
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Egypt pilgrims die in bus crash
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 13:41related countries:
EgyptA bus carrying Egyptian pilgrims crashes in eastern Egypt, killing nine people and injuring more than 40.
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Baghdad hit by co-ordinated bombs
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 13:52related countries:
Iraqrelated places: Baghdad
Two bombs explode within minutes of each other in Baghdad, leaving eight dead and 46 injured.
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Pakistan denies Bin Laden 'gaffe'
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 14:02related countries:
PakistanPakistan's chief army spokesman insists government forces will arrest Osama Bin Laden if they find him.
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Omagh bombing trial adjourned
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 14:20related countries:
United KingdomThe trial of a man accused of the murders of 29 people in the 1998 Omagh bombing is adjourned.
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Sudan forces crush fuel protest
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 14:47related countries:
Sudanrelated places: Khartoum
Troops fire teargas on crowds in Khartoum as the government feels the pressure over Darfur.
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Two die in Lebanon clear-up
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 14:53related countries:
Israel, 
LebanonTwo Lebanese soldiers die while trying to defuse unexploded Israeli munitions in southern Lebanon.
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Migrants blamed for Russia riots
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 15:04related countries:
RussiaThe governor of the northern Russian region of Karelia blames migrants from the Caucasus for ethnic violence.
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Politician hurt in Dhaka clashes
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 16:07related countries:
Bangladeshrelated places: Dhaka
A senior Bangladeshi opposition politician is injured in clashes between protesters and police in Dhaka.
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Israel to lift Lebanon blockade
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 16:11related countries:
Israel, LebanonIsrael will lift its sea and air blockade of Lebanon on Thursday at 1500 GMT, the Israeli government announces.
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Pakistan urges joint terror fight
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 16:41related countries:
Afghanistan, Pakistanrelated places: Kabul
Pakistan and Afghanistan must fight terrorism together, Pakistan's president says on a key visit to Kabul.
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Ugandan rebels in amnesty demand
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 16:43related countries:
UgandaTop Ugandan rebel warns there will be no peace deal unless international indictments are dropped.
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Spy row claims Swedish politician
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 16:53related countries:
Swedenrelated places: A
A top official from Sweden's opposition bloc quits over a political spying row, just days before elections.
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Kidnapped Sudan editor beheaded
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 17:08related countries:
SudanThe headless body of a Sudanese editor whose paper angered Islamists last year is found.
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Bush 'to transfer terror figures'
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 17:29related countries:
United StatesUS President Bush is to transfer 14 foreign terrorism suspects from CIA custody ahead of trials, reports say.
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UK soldiers die in Afghanistan
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 19:24related countries:
Afghanistan, United KingdomThree British soldiers have died of their injuries after separate attacks in Afghanistan.
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Football: France 3-1 Italy
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 20:57related countries:
Italy, 
FranceSidney Govou scores twice as France beat Italy in their Euro 2008 qualifier
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Tennis: Nadal out of US Open
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 23:11related countries:
United StatesUnseeded Mikhail Youzhny upsets world number two Rafael Nadal to reach the US Open semi-finals.
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Two killed in Yemeni port blasts
Wednesday 6th of September 2006, 23:21related countries:
YemenTwo die in a series of blasts at a weapons storage facility in the Yemeni port city of Aden.
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