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*] of ] ] asks for a halt in ] following two more coal mining deaths in the state that saw fourteen people die in coal mining disasters in ]. . *] of ] ] asks for a halt in ] following two more coal mining deaths in the state that saw fourteen people die in coal mining disasters in ]. .
*More than 200 ]s and ] are injured when the Security Forces brutally beat the settlers of the ] outpost in the ]. *More than 200 ]s and ] are injured when the Security Forces brutally beat the settlers of the ] outpost in the ].
*The controversy surrounding the ] escalates as newspapers in ], ], ] and ] republish the controversial pictures in defiance of widespread ] protests in the ] and elsewhere. *The controversy surrounding the ] escalates as newspapers in France, Germany, Italy and Spain republish the controversial pictures in defiance of widespread ] protests in the Middle East and elsewhere.
*The ]n ] ], backed by the ]n government, has signed a co-operation agreement with the ] channel ]. *The Latin American ] ], backed by the ]n government, has signed a co-operation agreement with the ] channel ].
*Shares in ] fall dramatically after the company reported profits below ] estimates. $12 billion in market value was lost. *Shares in ] fall dramatically after the company reported profits below ] estimates. $12 billion in market value was lost.
*Astronomers measure the size of newly discovered ] ] as larger than ] with 84% probability. , *Astronomers measure the size of newly discovered ] ] as larger than ] with 84% probability. ,
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==2 February 2006 (Thursday)== ==2 February 2006 (Thursday)==
*A leaked memo in the ], detailing a conversation between U.S. President ] and British Prime Minister ] in 2003, has revealed that Blair intended to follow the US into ] even without a ], and that Bush considered provoking a response from Iraq using falsely marked ] spy planes to provide an excuse for war. *A leaked memo in the UK, detailing a conversation between U.S. President ] and British Prime Minister ] in 2003, has revealed that Blair intended to follow the US into ] even without a ], and that Bush considered provoking a response from Iraq using falsely marked ] spy planes to provide an excuse for war.
*] has expelled ]. ], a military attaché at the ] embassy in ], on suspicion of espionage. *] has expelled ]. ], a military attaché at the ] embassy in ], on suspicion of espionage.
*Representative ] of ] becomes the ] ], beating out acting majority leader ] in a house vote. *Representative ] of ] becomes the ] ], beating out acting majority leader ] in a house vote.
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==3 February 2006 (Friday)== ==3 February 2006 (Friday)==
*], who masterminded the ], and ], who planned the ],'' escape from a prison in ] along with 22 other prisoners, 12 of whom were convicted members of ]. *], who masterminded the ], and ], who planned the ]'', escape from a prison in ] along with 22 other prisoners, 12 of whom were convicted members of ].
*The ] ] ]n diplomat Jeny Figueredo Frias in retaliation for yesterday's expulsion of suspected US spy John Correa from Venezuela. A ] spokesman described the move as part of "tit-for-tat diplomatic games". *The United States ] ]n diplomat Jeny Figueredo Frias in retaliation for yesterday's expulsion of suspected US spy John Correa from Venezuela. A ] spokesman described the move as part of "tit-for-tat diplomatic games".
*The ] has deferred until Saturday a vote on whether to report ] to the ] over concerns its nuclear programs may produce weapons. *The ] has deferred until Saturday a vote on whether to report ] to the ] over concerns its nuclear programs may produce weapons.
*A plot to ] ] ] of ] by shooting down his ] has been foiled. *A plot to ] ] ] of ] by shooting down his ] has been foiled.
*Queues build up at vendors as the ] ] offers a jackpot of ]180 million after 11 successive rollovers (statistically expected once in 25 years). Some British vendors report a 1200% increase in sales. EuroMillions tickets are sold in ], ]. ], ], ], ], ], ] and the ]. An Irish woman won €115,436,126 last July. , . UPDATE: The winning numbers were 9 21 30 39 50 with Lucky Star numbers 01 and 03; the jackpot was shared between three winning tickets, two in France and one in Portugal. *Queues build up at vendors as the ] ] offers a jackpot of ]180 million after 11 successive rollovers (statistically expected once in 25 years). Some British vendors report a 1200% increase in sales. EuroMillions tickets are sold in Austria, Belgium. France, Ireland, ], Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. An Irish woman won €115,436,126 last July. , . UPDATE: The winning numbers were 9 21 30 39 50 with Lucky Star numbers 01 and 03; the jackpot was shared between three winning tickets, two in France and one in Portugal.
*Two ] explode minutes apart in southern ], killing at least 16 people and wounding more than 90 others. *Two ] explode minutes apart in southern ], killing at least 16 people and wounding more than 90 others.
*A strong ] registering magnitude 5.9 shakes northeastern ], but there is no danger of a ]. *A strong ] registering magnitude 5.9 shakes northeastern Japan, but there is no danger of a ].
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**] fires some 30 ] at ] outposts along the northern ]i border, lightly wounding an Israeli soldier. In response, Israeli Air Force strikes ] targets in southern ]. **] fires some 30 ] at ] outposts along the northern ]i border, lightly wounding an Israeli soldier. In response, Israeli Air Force strikes ] targets in southern ].
**At least three ]s are fired from ] by ]s at Israeli civilian targets. One rocket strikes a home in ], injuring four people, including a one-year-old infant. The home belongs to a family recently evicted during Israel's 2005 ]. **At least three ]s are fired from ] by ]s at Israeli civilian targets. One rocket strikes a home in ], injuring four people, including a one-year-old infant. The home belongs to a family recently evicted during Israel's 2005 ].
*The ] ] ] likens ]'s ] ] to ]. In retaliation, Venezuelan Vice President ] refers to the US as the ]. , *The United States ] ] likens ]'s ] ] to ]. In retaliation, Venezuelan Vice President ] refers to the US as the ]. ,
*The ], a ferry carrying 1272 passengers and 105 crew, sinks in poor weather in the ] while travelling between ] and ]. 314 people have been rescued so far. ] *The ], a ferry carrying 1272 passengers and 105 crew, sinks in poor weather in the ] while travelling between ] and ]. 314 people have been rescued so far. ]
*Dutch ] party chairman ] resigns because the Dutch Government voted 'Yes' to Dutch participation in a ]-led ] operation in ]. *Dutch ] party chairman ] resigns because the Dutch Government voted 'Yes' to Dutch participation in a ]-led ] operation in ].
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*] denounces amendments to an oil contract made by former leader ] with ]. The Mauritanian authorities declare that the amendments were signed "outside the legal framework of normal practice, to the great detriment of our country", and could cost Mauritania up to $200 million a year. *] denounces amendments to an oil contract made by former leader ] with ]. The Mauritanian authorities declare that the amendments were signed "outside the legal framework of normal practice, to the great detriment of our country", and could cost Mauritania up to $200 million a year.
*] hearings begin regarding the ], with testimony from ] ]. *] hearings begin regarding the ], with testimony from ] ].
*As ] is sworn in as ]'s ], ] ] from the ] to join Harper's ], and is appointed as Minister of International Trade. Harper also appointed ], an unelected party supporter, to minister of public works and government services and to the senate. *As ] is sworn in as Canada's ], ] ] from the ] to join Harper's ], and is appointed as Minister of International Trade. Harper also appointed ], an unelected party supporter, to minister of public works and government services and to the senate.
*], ]n, and ] scientists working in the ] in eastern ], ], discover 20 previously unknown ] species, a new species of ], four new ], and at least five new plants. Also discovered were a ] unknown in Papua, and a ], previously known only from dead specimens whose origin was unknown. *United States, ]n, and ] scientists working in the ] in eastern ], ], discover 20 previously unknown ] species, a new species of ], four new ], and at least five new plants. Also discovered were a ] unknown in Papua, and a ], previously known only from dead specimens whose origin was unknown.
*] car company ] is banned from the ] index after attempting to deliberately deceive Google users. *German car company ] is banned from the ] index after attempting to deliberately deceive Google users.
*In the ]ian port of ], relatives of hundreds of passengers killed when the ferry '']'' sank in the ], attack the office of ]. *In the ]ian port of ], relatives of hundreds of passengers killed when the ferry '']'' sank in the ], attack the office of ].
*], the ] woman who received the world's first partial face transplant appears before the media for the first time, saying she expects to resume a normal life. *], the French woman who received the world's first partial face transplant appears before the media for the first time, saying she expects to resume a normal life.
*The ]n ] in ] is pelted with stones by some 200 youths, in retaliation for the printing of the ] by three Austrian newspapers. *The Austrian ] in ] is pelted with stones by some 200 youths, in retaliation for the printing of the ] by three Austrian newspapers.


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== 7 February 2006 (Tuesday)== == 7 February 2006 (Tuesday)==
*Private ], an 18-year old conscript soldier who was so severely ] at his base in ] on ] that his ]s and ] had to be ], is transferred to ] for further treatment. The incident has caused uproar in ] with ] addressing the ] on army bullying. 16 soldiers officially died in hazing incidents last year, although the figure does not include related suicides. *Private ], an 18-year old conscript soldier who was so severely ] at his base in ] on ] that his legs and ] had to be ], is transferred to Moscow for further treatment. The incident has caused uproar in Russia with ] addressing the ] on army bullying. 16 soldiers officially died in hazing incidents last year, although the figure does not include related suicides.
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** An ]ian newspaper, '']'', has announced a competition for the best cartoon of the ] "as a test of the boundaries of ]". ] ** An ]ian newspaper, '']'', has announced a competition for the best cartoon of the ] "as a test of the boundaries of ]". ]
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*Monitored by thousands of ] ], the people of ] go to polling stations in the country's ] since the ousting of former ] ] in 2004. *Monitored by thousands of ] ], the people of ] go to polling stations in the country's ] since the ousting of former ] ] in 2004.
*An ]i ] on a car kills two Palestinian militants in ]. *An ]i ] on a car kills two Palestinian militants in ].
*], a member of the ] led by ], is ordered an early release by the ]. The ] court rules there is an absence of proof in the government's case that Motassadeq was informed about the ] terrorist plot. *], a member of the ] led by ], is ordered an early release by the ]. The Berlin court rules there is an absence of proof in the government's case that Motassadeq was informed about the ] terrorist plot.
*] is to follow ] into implementing the controversial ] of those arrested, but acquitted or released without charges. *] is to follow England into implementing the controversial ] of those arrested, but acquitted or released without charges.
*] urges ] to return to six-party talks on its nuclear program and halt ] development, but a Japanese official said Pyongyang insists that Washington drop sanctions first. *Japan urges ] to return to six-party talks on its nuclear program and halt ] development, but a Japanese official said Pyongyang insists that Washington drop sanctions first.
*] cleric ] is convicted on 11 of 15 charges of solicitation and incitement to murder, and ] after a lengthy trial at ]'s ] and is sentenced to seven years' imprisonment. *] cleric ] is convicted on 11 of 15 charges of solicitation and incitement to murder, and ] after a lengthy trial at London's ] and is sentenced to seven years' imprisonment.
*The number of people attempting to view illegal ] on the web has risen since 2004, according to ] (BT). They use a system to block sites carrying the images of children, which has been getting some 35,000 hits a day for the past four months. *The number of people attempting to view illegal ] on the web has risen since 2004, according to ] (BT). They use a system to block sites carrying the images of children, which has been getting some 35,000 hits a day for the past four months.


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*], a New Mexico Congresswoman with ] oversight authority, became the first Republican on an intelligence committee to call for a congressional investigation into ]. *], a New Mexico Congresswoman with ] oversight authority, became the first Republican on an intelligence committee to call for a congressional investigation into ].
*An explosion at Russian military base at ] in ] kills at least 12 soldiers. The cause is unknown; however, a ] has been officially ruled out. *An explosion at Russian military base at ] in ] kills at least 12 soldiers. The cause is unknown; however, a ] has been officially ruled out.
*]ese ] is pregnant with her third child. *Japanese ] is pregnant with her third child.
*Thousands of native ]ns march 900 miles south of ] to the spot where ] was killed in 1756, demanding that land in ] be given for a new "] nation." *Thousands of native South Americans march 900 miles south of ] to the spot where ] was killed in 1756, demanding that land in ] be given for a new "] nation."
*]: in ], four people are killed and eleven others are wounded by police firing on hundreds of protesters attempting to storm US military base. *]: in ], four people are killed and eleven others are wounded by police firing on hundreds of protesters attempting to storm US military base.


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*Early results indicate that ] has an overwhelming lead in the ] *Early results indicate that ] has an overwhelming lead in the ]
*The ] of the ] unanimously votes to apologise to descendants of the ] on ] where, two hundred years ago, the church's ] that owned the Codrington Estates, used slaves for labour. *The ] of the ] unanimously votes to apologise to descendants of the ] on ] where, two hundred years ago, the church's ] that owned the Codrington Estates, used slaves for labour.
*U.S. forces are searching for the ] attacker who escaped from prison last Friday. According to ], an ] operative who had been sentenced to death for plotting the ] of the ] in 2000 escaped with a group of convicts from their prison last week in ], ]. This is not the first group to have escaped. 10 other chief suspects escaped from custody in Aden during April 2003 *U.S. forces are searching for the {{USS|Cole|DDG-67|6}} attacker who escaped from prison last Friday. According to ], an ] operative who had been sentenced to death for plotting the ] of the USS ''Cole'' in 2000 escaped with a group of convicts from their prison last week in ], ]. This is not the first group to have escaped. 10 other chief suspects escaped from custody in Aden during April 2003
*]'s ] announces the discovery of an ] in the ] &ndash; the first to be discovered since ]'s in 1922. *]'s ] announces the discovery of an ] in the ] &ndash; the first to be discovered since ]'s in 1922.
*In ], ]'s police chief said a bomb blast at an Internet cafe in the city had wounded 14 people. *In ], ]'s police chief said a bomb blast at an Internet cafe in the city had wounded 14 people.
*A suicide bombing occurs during a ] ] procession in ], resulting in riots during the Muslim branch's most important holiday, ]. At least 27 people were killed and dozens injured in the result violence. *A suicide bombing occurs during a ] ] procession in ], resulting in riots during the Muslim branch's most important holiday, ]. At least 27 people were killed and dozens injured in the result violence.
*A large-scale slaughter is planned at a ]n farm where thousands of chickens have died from ]. *A large-scale slaughter is planned at a ]n farm where thousands of chickens have died from ].
*The ], the ] of the ], a ] of the ], votes to lower the voting age to 16. *The ], the ] of the ], a ] of the United Kingdom, votes to lower the voting age to 16.
*], ] — ], a German white supremacist extradited from ] on accusations he repeatedly ], returned to court Thursday to face charges of incitement, libel and disparaging the dead. *], Germany — ], a German white supremacist extradited from Canada on accusations he repeatedly ], returned to court Thursday to face charges of incitement, libel and disparaging the dead.
*]: administration at the ], ], ordered a halt to the on-campus distribution of the student newspaper ] after the cartoons were re-printed in the newspaper. Campus authorities also attempted to seize all 2,000 copies of the edition containing the cartoons. *]: administration at the ], Canada, ordered a halt to the on-campus distribution of the student newspaper ] after the cartoons were re-printed in the newspaper. Campus authorities also attempted to seize all 2,000 copies of the edition containing the cartoons.


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== 10 February 2006 (Friday) == == 10 February 2006 (Friday) ==
*] great ] has denied placing any bets with an illegal sport gambling operation. *] great ] has denied placing any bets with an illegal sport gambling operation.
*Finance chiefs of the ] countries meet this weekend in ] with energy security at the top of their agenda. *Finance chiefs of the ] countries meet this weekend in Moscow with energy security at the top of their agenda.
*] has criticised ]'s decision to invite ] leaders to ] for talks, following the militant group's victory in Palestinian elections. *] has criticised Russia's decision to invite ] leaders to Moscow for talks, following the militant group's victory in Palestinian elections.
*], tomb from the ], dating back more than 3,300 years, has been uncovered in the famed ], an ancient desert burial ground near the southern city of ]. *], tomb from the ], dating back more than 3,300 years, has been uncovered in the famed ], an ancient desert burial ground near the southern city of ].
*] ] ] wishes editors to stop reprinting the controversial ]. *] ] ] wishes editors to stop reprinting the controversial ].
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**Two ]n women from an area just east of the capital are in hospital after local tests showed they had the ] bird flu virus. **Two ]n women from an area just east of the capital are in hospital after local tests showed they had the ] bird flu virus.
*At least eight people are killed and 22 wounded by a car bomb in the southern Doura district of the ]i capital, ]. *At least eight people are killed and 22 wounded by a car bomb in the southern Doura district of the ]i capital, ].
*An ] who sued a small-town priest for saying that ] existed has had his case thrown out of court by a judge in ]. *An ] who sued a small-town priest for saying that ] existed has had his case thrown out of court by a judge in Italy.
*The ] open in ], ], with the ] at the ]. It is the 20th winter games and the second hosted by an Italian city. *The ] open in ], Italy, with the ] at the ]. It is the 20th winter games and the second hosted by an Italian city.


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== 11 February 2006 (Saturday) == == 11 February 2006 (Saturday) ==
*] ] accidentally shoots and injures ] while hunting in ]. *] ] accidentally shoots and injures ] while hunting in ].
*] avian flu virus: ], ], and ] report their first cases of H5N1-infected wild birds, all swans thought to have migrated from ] in recent months. *] avian flu virus: ], Greece, and Italy report their first cases of H5N1-infected wild birds, all swans thought to have migrated from Russia in recent months.
*] completes the world record for the longest non-stop, unrefuelled, flight when the ] lands at ] airport in southern ] after a flight lasting 76 hours and 45 minutes which covered a distance of 26,389.3 miles (42,469.46&nbsp;km). The aircraft had to declare an emergency landing after suffering total electrical failure, and had only 200 lb (90&nbsp;kg) of fuel remaining. *] completes the world record for the longest non-stop, unrefuelled, flight when the ] lands at ] airport in southern England after a flight lasting 76 hours and 45 minutes which covered a distance of 26,389.3 miles (42,469.46&nbsp;km). The aircraft had to declare an emergency landing after suffering total electrical failure, and had only 200&nbsp;lb (90&nbsp;kg) of fuel remaining.
*]i ] ] undergoes emergency ] due to digestive problems. His condition is critical. *]i ] ] undergoes emergency ] due to digestive problems. His condition is critical.
*] begins voting in ] to determine whether it remains a New Zealand territory, or becomes a state in ] with ]. *] begins voting in ] to determine whether it remains a New Zealand territory, or becomes a state in ] with New Zealand.
*In the ], it has been revealed that the ] knew of extensive flooding of ] in the hours after ] struck last August. ], the former head of the ] (FEMA), told a ] that he informed the White House of the seriousness of the situation at a time when even the media weren't fully aware of the extent of the flooding. *In the United States, it has been revealed that the ] knew of extensive flooding of ] in the hours after ] struck last August. ], the former head of the ] (FEMA), told a ] that he informed the White House of the seriousness of the situation at a time when even the media weren't fully aware of the extent of the flooding.
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**The Danish editor who first published the ] cartoons that sparked global protests has been placed on leave. **The Danish editor who first published the ] cartoons that sparked global protests has been placed on leave.
**Thousands of people are planning to gather in ] on ] to rally against the controversial cartoons of the ]. **Thousands of people are planning to gather in London on Saturday to rally against the controversial cartoons of the ].


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== 12 February 2006 (Sunday) == == 12 February 2006 (Sunday) ==
*] ] causes a political storm by comparing himself to ]. *] ] causes a political storm by comparing himself to ].
*A royal tomb from the 2nd or 3rd century BC is found in ], ]. It is the largest Greek tomb found to date. This announcement comes a few days after the Egyptian tomb in the Valley of the Kings was found. *A royal tomb from the 2nd or 3rd century BC is found in ], Greece. It is the largest Greek tomb found to date. This announcement comes a few days after the Egyptian tomb in the Valley of the Kings was found.
*] tabloid The '']'' releases a video shot in 2004 by a ] showing the repeated kicking and beating of four ]i teenagers with batons by other British soldiers. The video contains a commentary by the cameraman urging the soldiers on. The ] began an investigation. One man was arrested on 13 February and two more on 14 February. *] tabloid The '']'' releases a video shot in 2004 by a ] showing the repeated kicking and beating of four ]i teenagers with batons by other British soldiers. The video contains a commentary by the cameraman urging the soldiers on. The ] began an investigation. One man was arrested on 13 February and two more on 14 February.
*] military strategists reportedly are developing plans for a possible major military bombing campaign against ] as a "last resort" in the event that diplomatic efforts fail to convince ] to voluntarily end what Western governments consider to be efforts at acquiring a ]. *United States military strategists reportedly are developing plans for a possible major military bombing campaign against ] as a "last resort" in the event that diplomatic efforts fail to convince ] to voluntarily end what Western governments consider to be efforts at acquiring a ].
*The ] dumps 27 inches of snow on ], closes many major airports, and leaves 200,000 without power in ] and ]. *The ] dumps 27&nbsp;inches of snow on New York City, closes many major airports, and leaves 200,000 without power in ] and ].


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*] is forced to attend the latest session of his trial, wearing a traditional Islamic robe rather than his usual crisp suit, as he shouted "Down with Bush." *] is forced to attend the latest session of his trial, wearing a traditional Islamic robe rather than his usual crisp suit, as he shouted "Down with Bush."
*]n Prime Minister Prince ] resigns suddenly on 11 February 2006, and also gives up his other cabinet portfolios. He was replaced in the interim by the elected Minister of Labour, Dr. ]. *]n Prime Minister Prince ] resigns suddenly on 11 February 2006, and also gives up his other cabinet portfolios. He was replaced in the interim by the elected Minister of Labour, Dr. ].
*]n ], 28, the only female member of the ] group arrested in 2005, and fellow accused ], 19, are convicted in Indonesia of attempting to import heroin to Australia and sentenced to ]. *Australian ], 28, the only female member of the ] group arrested in 2005, and fellow accused ], 19, are convicted in Indonesia of attempting to import heroin to Australia and sentenced to ].


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==14 February 2006 (Tuesday)== ==14 February 2006 (Tuesday)==
*The ] votes by 384 to 184, on a ], to implement a full smoking ban in all enclosed public places in ] from Summer 2007. *The ] votes by 384 to 184, on a ], to implement a full smoking ban in all enclosed public places in England from Summer 2007.
*The ] votes on a budgetary ] on the ] legislation. The bill's supporters fail to get the 60 votes they need to proceed with a vote on the bill's merits, so the legislation has effectively been returned to committee. *The ] votes on a budgetary ] on the ] legislation. The bill's supporters fail to get the 60 votes they need to proceed with a vote on the bill's merits, so the legislation has effectively been returned to committee.
*], the 78-year-old lawyer who was shot by ] ] in a ], has some ] lodged in his heart and he has had a "minor ] due to an irregulairty in his heartbeat.". *], the 78-year-old lawyer who was shot by ] ] in a ], has some ] lodged in his heart and he has had a "minor ] due to an irregulairty in his heartbeat.".
*]n Police instruct 20 leading figures not to leave the country as investigations into two corruption scandals, the ] and ]s continue. Among the people told to hand in their passports is ] whose resignation as education minister was announced by President ] yesterday. Meanwhile, 80 Members of Parliament have demanded the resignation of Deputy President ], who is accused of involvement in the ]. *]n Police instruct 20 leading figures not to leave the country as investigations into two corruption scandals, the ] and ]s continue. Among the people told to hand in their passports is ] whose resignation as education minister was announced by President ] yesterday. Meanwhile, 80 Members of Parliament have demanded the resignation of Deputy President ], who is accused of involvement in the ].
*A moderate ] shakes east ], recording a 5.7-magnitude. *A moderate ] shakes east India, recording a 5.7-magnitude.
*Former ] ] tells the court during the latest session of his trial that he and his seven co-accused are on ] to protest at their treatment. *Former ] ] tells the court during the latest session of his trial that he and his seven co-accused are on ] to protest at their treatment.
*A top ]ian official confirms that ] has resumed small-scale enrichment of ] at one of its main nuclear facilities last week. *A top ]ian official confirms that ] has resumed small-scale enrichment of ] at one of its main nuclear facilities last week.
*]'s veterinary organization said the first cases of the deadly ] strain of bird flu had been detected in wild ]s in the Islamic Republic. *]'s veterinary organization said the first cases of the deadly ] strain of bird flu had been detected in wild ]s in the Islamic Republic.
*The ''New York Times'' reveals the existence of a "destabilization plan" for Hamas, winner of the Palestinian legislative elections. The intention is, according to Israeli officials and Western diplomats, to make sure that Hamas officials fail in fulfilling their campaign promises so that the president, ], is forced to call a new election. The plan would cut all Quartet funds from the Palestinian National Authority (PA), while Israel would refuse to release taxes and custom duties it collects on behalf of the PA and also block movements between the West Bank and the Gaza strip. A third of the Palestinian population would suffer from the Quartet's decision to cut funds to the PA. *The ''New York Times'' reveals the existence of a "destabilization plan" for Hamas, winner of the Palestinian legislative elections. The intention is, according to Israeli officials and Western diplomats, to make sure that Hamas officials fail in fulfilling their campaign promises so that the president, ], is forced to call a new election. The plan would cut all Quartet funds from the Palestinian National Authority (PA), while Israel would refuse to release taxes and custom duties it collects on behalf of the PA and also block movements between the West Bank and the Gaza strip. A third of the Palestinian population would suffer from the Quartet's decision to cut funds to the PA.
*]ns ], 21, and ], 24, are sentenced to ] by an ]n court for their role in the ] ] ] attempt. Fellow accused ], 29, and ], 20, both receive life prison sentences. *Australians ], 21, and ], 24, are sentenced to ] by an ]n court for their role in the ] ] ] attempt. Fellow accused ], 29, and ], 20, both receive life prison sentences.
*In ], the ] Magistrates Court sentences ] to a nine-month prison term, a nine-month suspended sentence, and a NIS 300,000 (USD 65,000) fine after he is convicted of violating political fundraising law and providing false testimony. *In ], the ] Magistrates Court sentences ] to a nine-month prison term, a nine-month suspended sentence, and a NIS 300,000 (USD 65,000) fine after he is convicted of violating political fundraising law and providing false testimony.


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*]: 391 ] vote for the new directive against 213 (among them the ], the ] and the ]). The controversed "country of origin principle", which had led to the ] controversy, was abandoned, although the current legislation still favorize it . *]: 391 ] vote for the new directive against 213 (among them the ], the ] and the ]). The controversed "country of origin principle", which had led to the ] controversy, was abandoned, although the current legislation still favorize it .
*Following their ] victory, ] chooses ], considered a moderate, as ]. *Following their ] victory, ] chooses ], considered a moderate, as ].
*]: A ] in ], ], Philippines has buried more than 300 homes and an elementary school. An estimated 300 people are killed, with more than 1500 missing. *]: A ] in ], Philippines has buried more than 300 homes and an elementary school. An estimated 300 people are killed, with more than 1500 missing.
*Telephone recordings show governors in plot against journalist ] who exposed a ring of pedophiles. The recordings include conversations between businessman ] and governors ] (]) and ] (]) in which they arrange for her imprisonment and bribe prison guards to have her raped on arrival. *Telephone recordings show governors in plot against journalist ] who exposed a ring of pedophiles. The recordings include conversations between businessman ] and governors ] (]) and ] (]) in which they arrange for her imprisonment and bribe prison guards to have her raped on arrival.
*A ] report condemns the continued existence of Camp Delta, and multiple breaches of ] by the US. . The UN says that prisoners held there should be immediately charged or released. Like many other countries that the UN Human Rights watchdog has heavily criticised, the US has attacked the report as invalid . The UN report is available online *A ] report condemns the continued existence of Camp Delta, and multiple breaches of ] by the US. . The UN says that prisoners held there should be immediately charged or released. Like many other countries that the UN Human Rights watchdog has heavily criticised, the US has attacked the report as invalid . The UN report is available online
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**In ], ] in ]s protesting the ] cartoons in ] outside the Italian consulate in Benghazi. **In ], ] in ]s protesting the ] cartoons in ] outside the Italian consulate in Benghazi.
**]n authorities order the closing of a ] newspaper that published a cartoon of ]. **Russian authorities order the closing of a ] newspaper that published a cartoon of ].
* ] leader ] narrowly escapes an attempted ] by ]n troops attacking in ]. Several of his ]s are killed as he flees to the ]. * ] leader ] narrowly escapes an attempted ] by ]n troops attacking in ]. Several of his ]s are killed as he flees to the ].
* Interim ]i Prime minister ] postpones until Sunday official discourse which would ban Palestinian movements between ] and the ], bar ] from working in Israel and stop transfer of $50 million tax receipts to the Palestinian Authority. All these measures, criticized by ] leader ], follows the victory of ] over ] during the ]. . * Interim ]i Prime minister ] postpones until Sunday official discourse which would ban Palestinian movements between ] and the ], bar ] from working in Israel and stop transfer of $50 million tax receipts to the Palestinian Authority. All these measures, criticized by ] leader ], follows the victory of ] over ] during the ]. .
* International demands grow that the ] close '']''. The ] votes overwhelmingly for a resolution urging that the prison be closed and inmates given a ]. ] Prime Minister ] calls Guantanamo an "anomaly" . ] ] calls for the camp to be closed "as soon as possible" . Former ] President and ] ] urges the US to act on the findings of the UN report , while ] Secretary of State ] also calls for its closure. This follows a ] report which calls for it to be closed. * International demands grow that the United States close '']''. The ] votes overwhelmingly for a resolution urging that the prison be closed and inmates given a ]. UK Prime Minister ] calls Guantanamo an "anomaly" . ] ] calls for the camp to be closed "as soon as possible" . Former ] President and ] ] urges the US to act on the findings of the UN report , while ] Secretary of State ] also calls for its closure. This follows a ] report which calls for it to be closed.
* ] ] and ] ] released his first solo ], ] * ] ] and songwriter ] released his first solo ], ]


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*Former ]an Minister of Education and head of the country's anti-corruption campaign ] is sentenced to five years in prison for ] and ]. *Former ]an Minister of Education and head of the country's anti-corruption campaign ] is sentenced to five years in prison for ] and ].
*Venezuelan president ] threatens to cut off oil supplies after ] Secretary of State ] claims that the Venezuelan government poses "one of the biggest problems" in the region. *Venezuelan president ] threatens to cut off oil supplies after U.S. Secretary of State ] claims that the Venezuelan government poses "one of the biggest problems" in the region.
*] rebels kidnap nine foreign oil workers in Nigeria. *] rebels kidnap nine foreign oil workers in Nigeria.
*] ] crisis: *] ] crisis:
**] orders mass ] of domestic ] following the discovery of an infected dead duck near ]. **France orders mass ] of domestic ] following the discovery of an infected dead duck near ].
**] records the presence of the virus for the first time. **] records the presence of the virus for the first time.
**] confirms the virus was responsible for the death of fifty thousand ]s in the state of ] in recent days. **India confirms the virus was responsible for the death of fifty thousand ]s in the state of ] in recent days.
**] reports a second human fatality. **] reports a second human fatality.
* ]: * ]:
**] reform minister ] resigns after criticism for wearing a ] depicting the ]s. The incident triggered yesterday's rioting outside the Italian ] in ], ], in which at least 10 people died. **Italian reform minister ] resigns after criticism for wearing a ] depicting the ]s. The incident triggered yesterday's rioting outside the Italian ] in ], ], in which at least 10 people died.
**Sixteen people are killed in northern ] as ]s protest the cartoons by storming and burning ] ] and ]es. **Sixteen people are killed in northern ] as ]s protest the cartoons by storming and burning ] ] and ]es.
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*Retired scientist Don Kennedy suggests the entire population of ] should move to the Fijian island of ], to preserve Tuvaluan culture as their homeland becomes uninhabitable due to ]. *Retired scientist Don Kennedy suggests the entire population of ] should move to the Fijian island of ], to preserve Tuvaluan culture as their homeland becomes uninhabitable due to ].
*]ian ] ] denies that ] ] said that he wanted ] to be "]," saying Ahmadinejad was misunderstood. *]ian ] ] denies that ] ] said that he wanted ] to be "]", saying Ahmadinejad was misunderstood.
*Attacks by the ] destroy an ] and a military houseboat in southern ], cutting crude production by about twenty percent. The recent violence has caused a rise in international ] due to supply concerns. *Attacks by the ] destroy an ] and a military houseboat in southern ], cutting crude production by about twenty percent. The recent violence has caused a rise in international ] due to supply concerns.
*] ] ] is jailed for three years by an ]n court after pleading guilty to ] during a visit to Austria in 1989. Arrested last November, a suspended sentence had been expected and Irving is expected to appeal the sentence. *British ] ] is jailed for three years by an Austrian court after pleading guilty to ] during a visit to Austria in 1989. Arrested last November, a suspended sentence had been expected and Irving is expected to appeal the sentence.
*]n and ]ian negotiators begin talks today on a plan that may have the former enrich uranium for the latter, as part of the international community's efforts to dissuade Iran from doing its own enrichment. *Russian and ]ian negotiators begin talks today on a plan that may have the former enrich uranium for the latter, as part of the international community's efforts to dissuade Iran from doing its own enrichment.
*Western romance '']'' wins awards for best film and best director for ] at the ] awards. *Western romance '']'' wins awards for best film and best director for ] at the ] awards.
*] vows never to be captured alive, according to an audiotape that was posted Monday on a militant Web site. *] vows never to be captured alive, according to an audiotape that was posted Monday on a militant Web site.
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*33 people are killed and dozens are wounded amidst fighting between the ] and Islamic Court in ], ], ]. *33 people are killed and dozens are wounded amidst fighting between the ] and Islamic Court in ], ], ].
*]: The ] in London rules that three bankers may be extradited to the ] to face trial on Enron-related charges. The three, David Bermingham, Gary Mulgrew and Giles Darby, former executives at ] Group PLC unit ], had argued unsuccessfully that since the majority of the alleged offenses took place in Britain, any trial should be held in that country. *]: The ] in London rules that three bankers may be extradited to the United States to face trial on Enron-related charges. The three, David Bermingham, Gary Mulgrew and Giles Darby, former executives at ] Group PLC unit ], had argued unsuccessfully that since the majority of the alleged offenses took place in Britain, any trial should be held in that country.
*Former ] General ], wanted by the ] in ] in connection with the massacre of 8,000 men and boys on July 11, 1995 in ], has been reported by ]'s ] TV to have been arrested. The Serbian government has denied the capture, decrying the report as "manipulation which damages the government". *Former ] General ], wanted by the ] in ] in connection with the massacre of 8,000 men and boys on July 11, 1995 in ], has been reported by ]'s ] TV to have been arrested. The Serbian government has denied the capture, decrying the report as "manipulation which damages the government".
*Eight men are acquitted of the 1999 murder which has many hundreds of witnesses of model ] in India. The acquittal causes outrage among the Indian community with petitions to President ] for a review of the case . *Eight men are acquitted of the 1999 murder which has many hundreds of witnesses of model ] in India. The acquittal causes outrage among the Indian community with petitions to President ] for a review of the case .
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* ] approves a ] that would purport to outlaw almost all forms of ]. * ] approves a ] that would purport to outlaw almost all forms of ].
* A man in ], ] is hospitalized for treatment of ] infection after being exposed to animal hides from the ] which he used for making drums. * A man in ], New York City is hospitalized for treatment of ] infection after being exposed to animal hides from the ] which he used for making drums.
* ]: The ]'s largest ] when a Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent was robbed and the thieves made off with ] banknotes worth £53 million. * ]: The United Kingdom's largest ] when a Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent was robbed and the thieves made off with ] banknotes worth £53 million.
* The ] proposes the establishment of a ]. * The ] proposes the establishment of a ].
* ] announces that a ] will be held next month to create 15 new ], the first of his ]. * ] announces that a ] will be held next month to create 15 new ], the first of his ].
* ]: The ], a shrine to ] ] and Imam ] in ], ], is bombed and partly destroyed. The Golden Dome has collapsed. In the aftermath dozens of people die in riots, along with three journalists which includes ]. * ]: The ], a shrine to ] ] and Imam ] in ], ], is bombed and partly destroyed. The Golden Dome has collapsed. In the aftermath dozens of people die in riots, along with three journalists which includes ].
* ]n authorities completely seal off the village of ] after ] is discovered there. * Indian authorities completely seal off the village of ] after ] is discovered there.


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**At least 11 people are abducted from jail in ] by gunmen dressed as police, and shot. **At least 11 people are abducted from jail in ] by gunmen dressed as police, and shot.
**One person is killed in a Sunni mosque in ], where a bomb targeting an Iraqi army patrol also kills 12 people. **One person is killed in a Sunni mosque in ], where a bomb targeting an Iraqi army patrol also kills 12 people.
* A roof at a marketplace in ] collapses under heavy snow at approximately 4:50am local time (0150 UTC), killing at least forty-nine people. The 1970s-built building had the same architect as the ], whose roof collapsed in 2004 killing 28 people. * A roof at a marketplace in Moscow collapses under heavy snow at approximately 4:50am local time (0150 UTC), killing at least forty-nine people. The 1970s-built building had the same architect as the ], whose roof collapsed in 2004 killing 28 people.
* A ] 7.5 earthquake occurred at 12:19am local time (Feb.22, 2219 UTC) in southern ], 140 miles southwest of the coastal city of ], centered near ], a small farming town in a remote and sparsely populated area near the border with ]. , * A ] 7.5 earthquake occurred at 12:19am local time (Feb.22, 2219 UTC) in southern ], 140 miles southwest of the coastal city of ], centered near ], a small farming town in a remote and sparsely populated area near the border with ]. ,
*An ancient Egyptian sun temple has been discovered beneath a flea market in the ] suburb of ], which is built on top of the ancient city of ]. *An ancient Egyptian sun temple has been discovered beneath a flea market in the ] suburb of ], which is built on top of the ancient city of ].
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* After months of an increasing political power struggle, the ] Prime Minister ] dissolves the ] and calls for new election to be held on April 2. * After months of an increasing political power struggle, the ] Prime Minister ] dissolves the ] and calls for new election to be held on April 2.
* A fire in a textile mill in ], ], kills 51 people and injures over 100. * A fire in a textile mill in ], ], kills 51 people and injures over 100.
* ]n ] and ] ] challenges ] leaders to pledge their allegiance to ]. * Australian ] and ] ] challenges ] leaders to pledge their allegiance to Australia.


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* ] in the lead up to the Love Ulster parade. Six officers, seven protesters and a journalist are hospitalized, mostly with head wounds. * ] in the lead up to the Love Ulster parade. Six officers, seven protesters and a journalist are hospitalized, mostly with head wounds.
*] admits responsibility for a failed bomb attempt at ] plants, the world's largest oil processing facilities. *] admits responsibility for a failed bomb attempt at ] plants, the world's largest oil processing facilities.
* The search for ] trapped in the ] in ] is suspended due to toxic levels of ]. The 65 trapped miners are presumed dead. * The search for ] trapped in the ] in Mexico is suspended due to toxic levels of ]. The 65 trapped miners are presumed dead.
* It is revealed that ] silently removes messages containing links to freeware and open source software. * It is revealed that ] silently removes messages containing links to freeware and open source software.
* ] makes his 500th appearance for ] football Club, in a 2-1 win against ] * ] makes his 500th appearance for ] football Club, in a 2-1 win against ]
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* ] (Taiwan) ] announces the cease of the function of the ] and the application of the ]. The move is condemned by the ] and ]. Chen says that the reversal is a response to aggression by the PRC. * ] (Taiwan) ] announces the cease of the function of the ] and the application of the ]. The move is condemned by the ] and ]. Chen says that the reversal is a response to aggression by the PRC.
*] (ICJ) begins hearing a landmark genocide case, ] vs. ]. Bosnia filed a claim alleging violations of the ] Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide against the former ] during the 1992-1995 ]. ] is a first ever genocide court case against a state in the 60 year history of ICJ. , *] (ICJ) begins hearing a landmark genocide case, ] vs. ]. Bosnia filed a claim alleging violations of the ] Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide against the former ] during the 1992-1995 ]. ] is a first ever genocide court case against a state in the 60 year history of ICJ. ,
* ]: ] police announce that the total amount of cash stolen in last Wednesday's ] was ] £53 million (] $92.6 million, ]77.8 million). Five more people have been arrested in the last 24 hours and 10 properties searched in the ongoing investigation. * ]: British police announce that the total amount of cash stolen in last Wednesday's ] was ] £53 million (] $92.6 million, ]77.8 million). Five more people have been arrested in the last 24 hours and 10 properties searched in the ongoing investigation.
* The ] ] says that it needs 11 million USD to be able to continue its ] operations to June this year. "Poor and hungry schoolchildren who receive take-home rations of food as an incentive to attend school will receive at most half their usual ration and in some cases none at all," says the U.N. More than 50% of the nation's children are malnourished. * The ] ] says that it needs 11 million USD to be able to continue its ] operations to June this year. "Poor and hungry schoolchildren who receive take-home rations of food as an incentive to attend school will receive at most half their usual ration and in some cases none at all", says the U.N. More than 50% of the nation's children are malnourished.
* Another series of bomb attacks in southern ]ian cities of ] and ] wounds at least six people. Eight people died when bombs exploded in the provincial capital ] a month ago. The Iranian government again accuses ] of being behind the attacks, although a small Arab separatist group claimed responsibility on its website. * Another series of bomb attacks in southern ]ian cities of ] and ] wounds at least six people. Eight people died when bombs exploded in the provincial capital ] a month ago. The Iranian government again accuses Britain of being behind the attacks, although a small Arab separatist group claimed responsibility on its website.
* ]: The deadline set by the kidnappers of ], after which they said they would execute her if their demands were not met, passes with no word yet on whether she has been killed. An Iraqi official says he believes she is still alive and that they know her original kidnapper's name and address, although Carroll may have been sold to another group since. * ]: The deadline set by the kidnappers of ], after which they said they would execute her if their demands were not met, passes with no word yet on whether she has been killed. An Iraqi official says he believes she is still alive and that they know her original kidnapper's name and address, although Carroll may have been sold to another group since.
* The ] continues with Miami-based ] trying to obtain an injunction in the ] High Court to prevent the sale of ] to Dubai Ports World. * The ] continues with Miami-based ] trying to obtain an injunction in the UK High Court to prevent the sale of ] to Dubai Ports World.
* '']'': Writers ] and ] sue ] in the ] in ] claiming that the best selling novel '']'' by ] contains ideas stolen from their 1982 book '']''. * '']'': Writers ] and ] sue ] in the ] in London claiming that the best selling novel '']'' by ] contains ideas stolen from their 1982 book '']''.
*] is opened to the public. *] is opened to the public.


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** Sixty-eight people have been killed so far today in ], ]. Car bombs and mortar barrages rocked Baghdad streets, as news ]s speculate about the possibility of Iraq becoming embroiled in a full fledged ]. ** Sixty-eight people have been killed so far today in ], ]. Car bombs and mortar barrages rocked Baghdad streets, as news ]s speculate about the possibility of Iraq becoming embroiled in a full fledged ].
** ]'s primary ] says that the death toll resulting from violence after the ] has surpassed 1,300, contrary to earlier information from most news media and the ] military. ** ]'s primary ] says that the death toll resulting from violence after the ] has surpassed 1,300, contrary to earlier information from most news media and the United States military.
* The ] grants the ], ], an order that delays a four-week suspension from his post ordered by an administrative tribunal last week. * The ] grants the ], ], an order that delays a four-week suspension from his post ordered by an administrative tribunal last week.
* For the first time in Europe, a domesticated cat is found infected with the ] bird flu virus. The dead cat was found on the island of ] in ], ]. , , * For the first time in Europe, a domesticated cat is found infected with the ] bird flu virus. The dead cat was found on the island of ] in ], Germany. , ,
* ] government forces and ] peacekeepers (part of the ] mission) engage militia fighters in the wartorn ] district in a battle to retake the town of Tchei. The operation is in conjunction with a more aggressive disarmament policy by the U.N. peacekeepers in the region. * ] government forces and ] peacekeepers (part of the ] mission) engage militia fighters in the wartorn ] district in a battle to retake the town of Tchei. The operation is in conjunction with a more aggressive disarmament policy by the U.N. peacekeepers in the region.


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  • The British House of Commons votes by 384 to 184, on a conscience vote, to implement a full smoking ban in all enclosed public places in England from Summer 2007. (BBC)
  • The U.S. Senate votes on a budgetary point of order on the Fairness in Asbestos Injury Recovery legislation. The bill's supporters fail to get the 60 votes they need to proceed with a vote on the bill's merits, so the legislation has effectively been returned to committee. (Business Week)
  • Harry Whittington, the 78-year-old lawyer who was shot by Vice President Dick Cheney in a hunting incident, has some birdshot lodged in his heart and he has had a "minor heart attack due to an irregulairty in his heartbeat.". (ABC)
  • Kenyan Police instruct 20 leading figures not to leave the country as investigations into two corruption scandals, the Goldenberg and Anglo Leasing scandals continue. Among the people told to hand in their passports is George Saitoti whose resignation as education minister was announced by President Mwai Kibaki yesterday. Meanwhile, 80 Members of Parliament have demanded the resignation of Deputy President Moody Awori, who is accused of involvement in the Anglo Leasing affair. (BBC)
  • A moderate earthquake shakes east India, recording a 5.7-magnitude. (Reuters)
  • Former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein tells the court during the latest session of his trial that he and his seven co-accused are on hunger strike to protest at their treatment. (CTV)
  • A top Iranian official confirms that Iran has resumed small-scale enrichment of uranium at one of its main nuclear facilities last week. (CBC)
  • Iran's veterinary organization said the first cases of the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu had been detected in wild swans in the Islamic Republic. (Reuters)
  • The New York Times reveals the existence of a "destabilization plan" for Hamas, winner of the Palestinian legislative elections. The intention is, according to Israeli officials and Western diplomats, to make sure that Hamas officials fail in fulfilling their campaign promises so that the president, Mahmoud Abbas, is forced to call a new election. The plan would cut all Quartet funds from the Palestinian National Authority (PA), while Israel would refuse to release taxes and custom duties it collects on behalf of the PA and also block movements between the West Bank and the Gaza strip. A third of the Palestinian population would suffer from the Quartet's decision to cut funds to the PA. (NYT)
  • Australians Andrew Chan, 21, and Myuran Sukumaran, 24, are sentenced to death by firing squad by an Indonesian court for their role in the Bali Nine heroin smuggling attempt. Fellow accused Martin Stephens, 29, and Michael Czugaj, 20, both receive life prison sentences. (ABC)
  • In Israel, the Tel Aviv Magistrates Court sentences Omri Sharon to a nine-month prison term, a nine-month suspended sentence, and a NIS 300,000 (USD 65,000) fine after he is convicted of violating political fundraising law and providing false testimony. (Ynetnews)

15 February 2006 (Wednesday)

  • Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuse: Australian television network SBS airs video and photographs of what it says are previously unpublished images of the abuse of Iraqis in US military custody at Abu Ghraib prison in 2003. (Metronews)
  • Italian ambassador Francesco Trupiano apologizes to Libya on behalf of Italian minister of Constitutional Reform Roberto Calderoli, who suggested Italy use "force against Muslims." (Angola Press)
  • The final three defendants in the Bali Nine hearings in Indonesia, Australians, Matthew Norman, 19, Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen, 23, and Si Yi Chen, 20, are sentenced to life imprisonment. (NineMSN)
  • The United States and Israel deny a "destabilisation plan" of Hamas, winner of the January 2006 legislative elections, which was revealed on February 14 by the New York Times. However, they do acknowledge that they would cut off funds and transfers of tax-receipts to the Palestinian Authority. The aim of the "destabilisation plan" was to push the PA to organize new elections (NYT).
  • Haitian elections, 2006: In a case of apparent electoral fraud, hundreds of ballot boxes are discovered in a garbage dump in Haiti, throwing the results of the elections there in doubt. CBC

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