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Bush: Recovery from Katrina to Take Years

US President Bush pledged to do "all in our power" to save lives and provide sustenance to uncounted victims of Hurricane Katrina but cautioned that recovery of the Gulf Coast will take years. We're dealing with one of the worst natural disasters in our n

World | September 1, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 881

Iraq Confirms 965 Victims of Baghdad Stampede

The death toll in the stampede on a Baghdad bridge Wednesday went up to 965, with another 465 injured. This toll does not include 25 other people who died by eating food poisoned "on purpose" and seven killed by mortar bombs before the stampede that spark

World | September 1, 2005, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 901

Bush Cuts Vacation Short Over Katrina Emergency

US President Bush interrupted his vacation at family's ranch in Crawford over the destructive Katrina hurricane. The president decided to return to Washington to oversee the work over the overcoming of the aftermath of Katrina, one of the most severe stor

World | August 31, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 709

Hardliner Challenges Sharon

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a bid to topple the current premier, Ariel Sharon, as leader of the Likud party. The power struggle was triggered by the evacuation of the country's Gaza settlers.

World | August 31, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 895

"Up to 80" Killed in US Hurricane

A huge rescue operation is under way along the US Gulf Coast after a hurricane killed up to 80 people in a single county and swamped New Orleans. Harrison County in Mississippi bore the brunt of Hurricane Katrina as it slammed into local towns Biloxi and

World | August 30, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 615

Katrina Killed "Up to 80"

Powerful hurricane Katrina might have killed up to 80 US people, reports said Tuesday. The storm made landfall in Louisiana Monday, and swept across the Gulf Coast before heading inland.

World | August 30, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 755

New Fire Kills 7 Immigrants in Paris

At least seven people, including four children have been killed in a new fire in Paris. The building housing African immigrants burst out in the central Marais area.

World | August 30, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 451

UK Moves against Violent Net Porn

British ministers have suggested banning from the Internet pornographic material depicting pain or violence. Violent pornography is illegal in the UK, but that does not affect foreign websites at present.

World | August 30, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 630

Bush Warns Over Escalating Violence in Iraq

Disappointed with Sunni leaders' refusal to sign Iraq's draft constitution, US President George Bush has warned that the situation in the Arab state may worsen. The insurgents, he said, would step up their efforts to subvert Iraq's constitutional process

World | August 30, 2005, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 775

Katrina Claims 55 Lives, Pumps up Fuel Prices

Hurricane Katrina Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast just outside New Orleans, killing at least 55 people. The disaster is set to cost US insurers at least USD 15 B in claims, according to a company which measures the impact of violent weather.

World | August 29, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1589

Hurricane Katrina Hits Louisiana

Mighty hurricane Katrina has hit the Louisiana coast on Monday. The storm battered the land with 224 kph wind and heavy rain, while low-lying New Orleans is bracing for the worst of Katrina.

World | August 29, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 648

Green Day Dominates MTV Video Awards

Punk rockers Green Day dominated at the annual MTV Video Music Awards, registering seven wins including the event's top honour - Video of the Year for their Boulevard of Broken Dreams. The group also won for Best Group Video, Best Rock Video, and Best Dir

World | August 29, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 575

New Orleans Evacuated over Major Strom Threat

Hundreds of thousands of New Orleans residents fled the city as Hurricane Katrina, strengthening to the deadliest level, closes in on the city. Katrina is expected to hit land at about sunrise on Monday.

World | August 29, 2005, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 451

Americans Flee New Orleans

The mayor of New Orleans has ordered hundreds of thousands of people to be evacuated as Hurricane Katrina nears with winds of up to 160mph (257km/h). The eye of the storm is expected to reach land on Monday.

World | August 28, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 493

Iraq's Draft Constitution Signed

The Iraqi constitutional committee signed off on a draft of a constitution Sunday after making some minor amendments, a committee spokesman said, as cited by the CNN. The draft, which was signed by the committee, will now go to the National Assembly.

World | August 28, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 584

Suicide Bomber Hurts Dozens in Israel

Many people were wounded Sunday, two seriously, in a suicide bombing at a central bus station in the southern Israeli town of Beersheba, Israeli officials said, cited by CNN. Police spokesman said fifty people were treated at hospital.

World | August 28, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 475

Bush: More Sacrifice Needed for Iraq Effort

President George Bush said US efforts in Iraq will require "more time, more sacrifice and continued resolve.'' "Like our own nation's founders over two centuries ago, the Iraqis are grappling with difficult issues, such as the role of the federal governm

World | August 28, 2005, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 624

1st July 7 Bombing Memorial Unveiled

The first permanent memorial to the victims of the 7 July bombs in London has been unveiled in London. The plaque is on display in Victoria Embankment Gardens, where thousands laid flowers in a temporary memorial garden in the days after the attacks.

World | August 27, 2005, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 536

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: 740

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: 1650

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: 661
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