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Wanted Croat War Criminal Arrested

Croat general Ante Gotovina, wanted for war crimes charges by the Hague Tribunal, was arrested in Spain. The news was broke by the UN's chief war crimes prosecutor as quoted by BBC.

World | December 8, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 947

30 Killed in Bus Bombing in Iraq

A suicide attacker exploded a bomb on a bus in Baghdad, killing at least 30 people, Iraqi police said. The vehicle was leaving al-Nahda bus station heading south for the Shia town of Nasiriya when the attack occurred.

World | December 8, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 429

Bush Praises Improvements In Iraqi Cities

US President Bush said setbacks in the Iraq war have not prevented steady progress on reconstruction and security efforts, especially in two cities once controlled by insurgents. In the second of four scheduled speeches to detail the White House strategy

World | December 8, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 495

Margaret Thatcher Admitted to Hospital

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was admitted to hospital after feeling faint late on Wednesday, world media informed. Thatcher, who governed Britain from 1979 to 1990, turned 80 in October and has grown frail in recent years following a se

World | December 8, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 698

Red Cross with New Emblem

Delegates to an international conference accepted a new Red Cross emblem Thursday. The move came despite Syrian objections, paving the way for Israel to join the humanitarian movement after nearly six decades of exclusion.

World | December 8, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 837

Swiss President for 2006 Elected

The Swiss parliament has elected the transport minister, Moritz Leuenberger, as next year's president of Switzerland, Swissinfo news agency informed. Leuenberger received 159 of 225 valid votes for the largely ceremonial post, which is shared among the se

World | December 7, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 606

Saddam Refuses to Attend Trial

Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein is refusing to enter court to attend his trial over the 1982 killing of 148 Shias in Dujail, court officials say. He is complaining about the conditions in which he is being held and how the trial is being conducted.

World | December 7, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 795

Bin Laden is "Alive, on Holy War against the West"

Osama Bin Laden is still alive and leading a "holy war" against the West, his right-hand man Ayman al-Zawahri said in a statement, as cited by the BBC. The message has been first posted on the internet and then broadcast by al-Jazeera.

World | December 7, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 601

5 Bombs Shatter Madrid

Five bombs have exploded on roads around Madrid after a warning was issued by Basque militants ETA. Earlier, the separatist group ETA had told a Spanish newspaper that it has planted a bomb at Santander airport.

World | December 6, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 735

Female Suicide Bombers Kill at Least 27 in Iraq

At least 27 Iraqi police officers and cadets were killed by two women suicide bombers at a Baghdad police academy. According to initial reports, at least 27 police officers and academy students were killed and another 32 wounded in the attack.

World | December 6, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 513

Deadly Blast Hits Israel Mall

A Palestinian suicide bomber killed five people and injured dozens in the Israeli coastal town of Netanya. The bomber attacked the Sharon shopping centre, the scene of previous bombings, at about 11.

World | December 5, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 489

Trial of Saddam Hussein Resumed

The defence team in the trial of ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein has walked out, on the third day of hearings. The incident happened after defence lawyer Khalil al-Dulaimi questioned the legitimacy of the special Iraqi court.

World | December 5, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 866

Several Missing After Avalanche in Austria

Several people are missing after an avalanche fell in the Austrian Alps. There is still no information how many people had been trapped by the elements.

World | December 4, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 577

Nine Perish in Rooftop Collapse In Russia

At least nine people, among them two children, were killed Sunday, when a swimming-pool rooftop collapsed in Russia. Eleven people have been injured.

World | December 4, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 476

Moscow Elects Municipality Parliament

Moscow citizens will elect on Sunday a new municipality parliament. This is the first such election after President Vladimir Putin introduced some changes in the election law.

World | December 4, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 410

Western Hostages in Iraq Face Death Dec 8

Qatar-based Al-Jazeera TV channel aired a tape in which a group of kidnappers in Iraq threaten to kill four Western hostages unless their demands are met by next Thursday. The kidnappers set December 8 the US and Iraqi governments as the deadline to meet

World | December 3, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 687

Finn Gets 11 Years for 160 Sexual Crimes

The court in Finland's town of Kouvola sentenced Jouko Petri Jaatinen, 43, to a prison term of 11 years. The court found Jaatinen guilty of more than 160 sexual crimes, committed, bar one, in Thailand.

World | December 3, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 791

13 Injured in THY Plane Dusseldorf - Istanbul

Thirteen passengers, aboard a Turkish Airlines (THY) plane flying from Dusseldorf to Istanbul, were injured when the plane entered turbulence. The accident occurred as the plane was landing at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport.

World | December 3, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1065

Belgium Backs Gay Adoption

Belgian MPs have approved plans to allow gay couple to adopt children. The measure was approved by the lower house of Belgium's parliament (77-62).

World | December 2, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 674

Australian, 25, Executed in Singapore

Singapore has executed a death sentence on Australian Nguyen Tuong Van, 25. The salesman was found guilty of smuggling 396 grams of heroine and, after appeals failed, was hanged.

World | December 2, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1049

South Africa to Allow Gay Marriage

South Africa's highest court has ruled in favour of same-sex marriages, Deutsche Welle radio reported. The Constitutional Court told parliament to amend marriage laws to include same-sex partners within a year.

World | December 2, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 705
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