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Pope: Terrorism Irrational, Not Conflict between Civilizations

Pope Benedict XVI described on Wednesday acts of terror as irrational action of small groups of individual fanatics, not a conflict between civilizations. "Terrorism is irrational," Benedict told reporters while on vacation in the Italian Alps.

World | July 21, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1390

Suicide Blast Kills Five in India

At least five soldiers have been killed and 15 others injured in a car bomb explosion in Indian-administered Kashmir, police said. The blast occurred near a school in Srinagar, the state's summer capital, BBC reported.

World | July 20, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1165

New London Bomb Suspect Held in Pakistan

Pakistani security forces have reportedly arrested a British Muslim wanted in connection with the London bombings.Intelligence sources said Haroon Rashid Aswad was detained in Lahore earlier this week.

World | July 20, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1366

Bush Picks DC Judge or Supreme Court

US President George Bush chose federal appeals court judge John G. Roberts Jr Wednesday as his first nominee for the Supreme Court, officials said.

World | July 20, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 495

Chechnya Clashes Kill 15

At least 15 people were killed when rebels ambushed and blew up a police vehicle in Chechnya, the southern Russian republic wracked by a separatist insurgency. The assailants first opened fire on police outside a school in the town of Znamenskaya, Russian

World | July 20, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 525

Blair Promises Action against Extremists

Prime Minister Tony Blair has denied any link between the Iraq war and the deadly suicide bombings in London, and warned Britons against adopting the twisted logic of Islamic extremists. Following talks with leaders of Britain's Muslim community, he insis

World | July 20, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 676

Romanian PM Reverses Decision to Resign

Romanian Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu said he has changed his mind about resigning. He vowed to work and prepare the country to join the European Union and to rebuild areas devastated by floods last week.

World | July 19, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 540

Serbian President's Assassins Sentenced

Eight former Serb secret police officers have been sentenced for up to 40 years for kidnapping and killing the country's former president. The men kidnapped Ivan Stambolic while he was jogging and killed him.

World | July 18, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1028

Abu Hafs al Masri Brigade Threatens Bloody War on Europe in Month

Abu Hafs al Masri Brigade, the group that claimed responsibility for the London attacks, issued an ultimatum to coalition members to withdraw their troops from Iraq within a month. The statement appeared on a website linked to the brigade, named after an

World | July 18, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4660

Spain Blaze Kills 11 Firefighters

At least 11 volunteer firefighters died as they fought a forest fire in Spain's central province of Guadalajara. None of the victims, whom officials say were part of two groups which had gone out to try to bring the blaze under control, have so far been i

World | July 18, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 767

Sandra Bullock Marries Reality TV Star Jesse James

Actress Sandra Bullock married mechanic and reality TV star Jesse James at a ranch near Santa Barbara, according to reports. Several hundred people attended the sunset ceremony Saturday at a large rented ranch in the picturesque Santa Ynez valley.

World | July 18, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1245

Former UK PM Sir Edward Heath Dies

Former Conservative Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath has died at the age of 89. His successor Lady Thatcher said he was a "political giant" and "in every sense the first modern Conservative leader".

World | July 18, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 682

55 Die in Plane Crash in Equatorial Guinea

A Russian-made plane believed to have been carrying 55 passengers and crew has crashed deep in a forest in Equatorial Guinea. All people aboard are believed dead as the plane crashed shortly after takeoff from the capital Malabo, the government said on Su

World | July 17, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2196

Afghan, US Forces Kill 20 Militants

Afghan army and US-led forces killed 20 Taliban and Islamist fighters in the southeast of the country in the latest wave of violence ahead of parliamentary polls in September, an Afghan defense spokesman said on Sunday. Dozens have been killed in the past

World | July 17, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 473

Proceedings Against Saddam 'Days Away'

Court proceedings against deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein could begin within days, according to a special tribunal which says it has made the first charges against him. The tribunal's chief investigating judge says Saddam has been charged along with

World | July 17, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 455

Fresh Bombings Kill Four Iraqis

Two fresh car bombings in the Iraqi capital have killed four people, including three police commandos, hours after dozens died in a suicide attack. The first bombing, which took place in southern Baghdad, left two police commandos and a civilian dead and

World | July 17, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1430

Israeli Sniper Kills Hamas Commander

A commander in the armed wing of the Islamic resistance movement Hamas has been shot dead by an Israeli sniper after he left his home in the southern Gaza town of Khan Yunus. Palestinian medical sources named the man as 30-year-old Said Seyam, a Hamas com

World | July 17, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 856

Car Bomber Kills 58 Near Baghdad

Police say a fuel tanker hit by a car bomber exploded, killing at least 58 people south of Baghdad.

World | July 16, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 405

London Toll Hits 55

The death toll from the London terrorist attacks climbed up to 55 after another victim died in hospital overnight, police say. Bombers targeted three underground trains and a double-decker bus in London during the morning rush hour on July 7.

World | July 16, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 495

Muslim Leaders Condemn London Bombings, Justify Those in Iraq

Muslim leaders condemned the London's last week deadly bombings but did not decry all suicide attacks, saying those targeting occupying forces are sometimes justified. According to the imams the perpetrators of the subway blasts had violated the Quran by

World | July 16, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1565

World Games Duisburg 2005 Launched

The Opening Ceremony of the World Games Duisburg 2005 started Thursday evening with the arrival of the logo of the World Games Duisburg 2005. It was brought inside the MSV Arena by a representative of Akita (Japan) where the 6th World Games took place in

World | July 15, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 868
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