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Six Held over Attempted Blasts in London

Six people have been arrested by police investigating the attempted terror attack in London, Sky News reported. The suspects were detained at one of two addresses in Sussex which were raided by officers.

World | July 31, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 491

Sunday Times: Third Terror Cell Plans to Strike London

The Sunday Times of London said a third Islamist terror cell may be planning strikes on Underground trains and other "soft" targets in London. The newspaper said intelligence about a cell planning "to unleash a third wave of attacks" prompted a massive se

World | July 31, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 863

Car Bomb Kills at Least 5 in Baghdad

A suicide car bomb exploded at an Iraqi police checkpoint in Baghdad on Saturday killing at least five people and wounding 20, the police said. The bomb exploded at a checkpoint set up near the National Theatre in the Karada district in the center of the

World | July 30, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 457

WWII Explosives Found in Nice, Beach Evacuated

Dozens of bathers were evacuated Saturday from a beach at Nice on the French Riviera after the discovery of an explosive shell probably dating from World War II. The explosive shell on a beach along Nice's famous waterfront promenade was discovered by a t

World | July 30, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 908

Rollercoaster Crash Injures 14 in US Disneyland

At least 14 people have been injured in a crash between two rollercoaster cars at a Disneyland park in California, US. Some of the injured were sent to local hospitals, but nobody is believed to be in a serious condition.

World | July 30, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 949

Man Attacks Saddam in Court

Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was attacked by an unidentified man during his appearance at a court hearing in Baghdad on Thursday, his defence team said on Saturday. The team, which has an office in the Jordanian capital Amman, said in a statement

World | July 30, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1082

Militants Attack British Convoy

At least two people have been killed after a British consulate convoy was attacked in the southern Iraqi city of Basra, authorities have said. The dead are thought to be two security guards, although their nationalities are not known, accoridng to informa

World | July 30, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 463

Four July 21 London Bombers Arrested

All four failed London bomb suspects are in police custody following armed raids in the UK capital and Rome. Two London arrests are believed to be the men wanted for the 21 July Oval Tube and No 26 bus attacks.

World | July 29, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1856

Monk Killing Shocks Russia

Russia's Orthodox Church is holding Friday a funeral for a brutally murdered abbot. Archimandrite German's body was found in his cell at the Davidova Pustyn monastery on Tuesday.

World | July 29, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 643

Chemical Plant Explodes in Texas, 4 Injured

A series of explosions rocked a chemical plant in Texas, injuring at least four people. The blasts shook nearby buildings and sparkled a large fire on Thursday.

World | July 29, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 568

IRA Pledges to Disarm

The Irish Republican Army (IRA) published a long-awaited statement saying they would end their armed campaign. Clandestine units will not formally disband but were ordered to place their weapons in arms dumps and cease all activities.

World | July 28, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 627

Discovery Shuttle Takes Off

The Discovery space shuttle took off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center Tuesday. The manned space flight was initiated after earlier this month NASA delayed the launch due to technical problems.

World | July 26, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 493

Islamist Jailed for Life in Holland

A Dutch court sentenced a radical Islamist for life over the brutal killing of filmmaker Theo Van Gogh. Mohammed Bouyeri, 27, had made a confession and told jurors that he acted out of religious beliefs.

World | July 26, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 530

UK Police Name Two Bombing Suspects

UK Police have named two of the men they suspect of trying to set off bombs on three London Tube trains and a bus last week. Officers are looking for Yasin Hassan Omar, 24, and Muktar Said Ibrahim, 27.

World | July 25, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 569

Militants: It's Rome's Turn Now

The Islamic militant group of Abu Hafs Al Masri Brigade have sent new threats to Italy in an Internet statement, released on Monday. After London, it is Rome's turn now, the message reads.

World | July 25, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 627

Egyptian Police Tracks Bomb Suspects

Egyptian police are hunting down six Pakistanis in connection to Saturday's triple bombing, which killed at least 64 people. Photographs of the men involved in the explosions at Sharm al-Sheikh have been distributed.

World | July 25, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 432

Strong Quake Hits India, Tsunami Alert

A strong earthquake of 7.2 magnitude hit India's southern Nicobar Islands on Sunday, prompting Thailand to issue a tsunami warning for the Indian Ocean, the AP said.

World | July 24, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 588

Truck Bomb Kills Dozens in Iraq

A lorry bomb attack killed at least 22 at a Baghdad police station Sunday. About 25 people, mostly civilians, were injured in the explosion.

World | July 24, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 466

US Urges Israel Not to Seal Gaza Strip

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice insisted that Israel must not seal off the Gaza Strip following its proposed withdrawal from the area next month. Following talks with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, she also praised his efforts to ensure security

World | July 23, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 547

Italy: Terror Threats Credible

Italian Defence Minister Antonio Martino said threats against Italy by the Islamic militant group that has claimed responsibility for the London suicide bombs attacks are credible. The Abu Hafs Al Masri Brigade, an al Qaeda-linked group, in an Internet st

World | July 23, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 548

Strong Quake Rocks Tokyo

A magnitude-6.0 earthquake shook the Tokyo area Saturday, injuring more than two dozen people, rattling buildings across the sprawling capital and temporarily suspending flights and train services.

World | July 23, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 479
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