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	* In a televised address to the nation, ]n President ] announces the resignations of two government ministers in connection with two separate corruption scandals, the "]" and "]" affairs. Energy minister ] and education minister ] both deny any wrongdoing.		* In a televised address to the nation, ]n President ] announces the resignations of two government ministers in connection with two separate corruption scandals, the "]" and "]" affairs. Energy minister ] and education minister ] both deny any wrongdoing.
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	* 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 ].		* 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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February 13, 2006 (2006-02-13) (Monday)

In a televised address to the nation, Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki announces the resignations of two government ministers in connection with two separate corruption scandals, the "Goldenberg" and "Anglo Leasing" affairs. Energy minister Kiraitu Murungi and education minister George Saitoti both deny any wrongdoing. (BBC)
In Baghdad, a suicide bomber detonates an explosive belt in a line of people waiting to receive government payments, killing at least eight other people and wounding about 30, including children and police. (CTV) Archived 2009-01-16 at the Wayback Machine
Saddam Hussein 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." (CTV) Archived 2009-01-16 at the Wayback Machine
Tongan Prime Minister Prince Lavaka Ata 'Ulukalala 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. Feleti Sevele. (Pacific Magazine)
Australian Renae Lawrence, 28, the only female member of the Bali Nine group arrested in 2005, and fellow accused Scott Rush, 19, are convicted in Indonesia of attempting to import heroin to Australia and sentenced to life imprisonment. (Sydney Morning Herald)

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