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Debates over Iraq's Constitution

Iraq's new constitution will be presented to MPs on Sunday and will then be subjected to debates, the speaker of the Iraqi parliament announced. Hajim-al-Hassani said Shia and Kurd factions reached agreement in principle on proposals put to them by Sunni

World | August 27, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 737

Wanted Hamass Leader Issues Video

Palestinian militant group Hamas released a videotape, which it claims is of a fugitive bomb-maker wanted by Israel. The man, identified as Mohammed Deif, taunts Israel over its withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, saying the country has been humiliated.

World | August 27, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1642

At Least 17 Dead in Paris Fire

At least 17 people, including six children, have been killed in a fire in a seven-storey building in south Paris. Over 30 people were injured in the blaze, which broke out in the early hours.

World | August 26, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 660

UN: Syria Delays Hariri Assassination Probe

Syria is not cooperating with the UN investigation into the murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri, considerably slowing its work, a senior U.N.

World | August 26, 2005, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 585

Iraq Agrees on Constitution

A final version of the Iraqi constitution has been completed and is on its way to be approved, an Iraqi Government spokesman has said. Political leaders have to agree a new constitution until tonight.

World | August 25, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 866

Floods Devastate Europe

Many people have been killed and thousands of homes have been destroyed across Central Europe after days of torrential rains caused lakes and rivers to flood their banks. Rescue operations are continuing across Europe to help thousands of civilians affect

World | August 25, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1073

Bush: We Will Win the War on Terror

US President Bush vowed anew that there would be no retreat from the war in Iraq as he addressed a crowd of military families. "So long as I'm the president, we will stay, we will fight, and we will win the war on terror," Bush told National Guard troops

World | August 25, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2548

Turkmenistan Bans Music Records

Turkmenistan's authoritarian President Saparmurat Niyazov has banned the playing of recorded music at all public places, on television and at weddings. The move was designed to protect Turkmen culture from "negative influences," according to Niyazov.

World | August 24, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1915

Dozens Killed in Peruvian Plane Crash

At least 70 people have been reported killed after a Peruvian passenger plane carrying 100 onboard crashed in a jungle a few kilometers short of its planned destination at Pucallpa's airport. TANS airline said 52 people had survived the crash, 50 passenge

World | August 24, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 645

Israel Completes Gaza Evacuation

Israel has fully evacuated the West Bank settlements of Sanur and Homesh - completing the removal of settlers under Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's "disengagement plan". Many Jewish settlers had been holding out against their eviction but were removed with

World | August 23, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1145

Israeli Army Enters West Bank Settlement

Israeli soldiers entered two Jewish settlements in the northern West Bank. The latest events come a day after the removal of 8,500 Jews from Gaza was completed.

World | August 23, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 456

New Deadline for Iraq Constitution

Iraqi negotiators were given three more days to reach agreement on the draft of a new constitution. The new deadline came as the MPs failed to agree on the constitution Monday.

World | August 23, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 627

EU Aids Fire-stricken Portugal

Urgent appeals from Portugal for help to battle wildfires across the country have prompted EU Member states to dispatch fire-fighting aircraft. Spain and France have each sent two water-dropping aircraft and another is due to arrive from Italy on Monday.

World | August 22, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 791

Israel Clears Last Gaza Settlement

A sole Israeli settlement in the Gaza Strip remains to be evacuated on Monday, media reported. There are about 500 residents in Netzarim, central Gaza.

World | August 22, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 730

Gaza Evacuation Almost Complete

More than 85% of Gaza's 8,500 settlers have been evacuated in a massive operation that began last week. Authorities hoped that the emptying of Gaza's largest settlement bloc, Gush Katif, would be complete by the day's end, and that the isolated settlement

World | August 21, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 476

Floods Toll in Romania Up to 16

The death toll from torrential rains across Romania over the past four days has risen to 16, more than 1,400 people have been evacuated, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday. Interior Minister Vasile Blaga said floods destroyed 200 houses and damaged so

World | August 21, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 595

800,000 Welcome Pope in Sunday Mass

More than 800,000 Roman Catholic young people, camped out all night to welcome Benedict XVI on Sunday morning. The Sunday mass put an end to his four-day trip to Germany, his first foreign travel as pope.

World | August 21, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 830

Gaza Pullout Paused

The emotional pullout of Israeli settlers from Gaza paused Saturday, to be resumed a day later. Almost 90% of the Israelis have left the Gaza Strip already.

World | August 20, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 905

Pope Meets Muslim Leaders in Germany

Pope Benedict XVI held Saturday a meeting with Muslim leaders in Germany. He appealed to the Muslim leaders to help fight terrorism, and stressed on their "great responsibility" to educate the young.

World | August 20, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1160

Quake Hits Indonesia, No Injuries

A moderate earthquake has jolted the Indonesian islands of Maluku early on Saturday. Seismologists have said that there were no injuries or damages after the 5.

World | August 20, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 467

Palestine Joyful over Gaza Move

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas hasexpressed his people's joy over Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Abbas called this week's campaign "historic days of joy," the BBC reported.

World | August 20, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 574
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