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Opponents of gay marriage hope the sight of same-sex couples taking legal wedding vows in Massachusetts will jump-start the stalled attempt to pass a federal constitutional amendment banning such unions nationwide. Despite President Bush's backing, which
World | May 18, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00
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Eleven Palestinians were killed and over 30 injured during a major Israeli raid on the Rafah refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip. Three of the victims were shot dead by Israeli troops in the western Tel al-Sultan neighbourhood of the camp.
World | May 18, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00
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Numerous Filippino clowns participated in a parade along capital Manila's Ayala Avenue. Nationwide celebrations marked the 334th anniversary of Makati, the Philippines' financial center, situated near Manila.
World | May 17, 2004, Monday // 00:00
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Two Russians who were kidnapped in Iraq earlier this month have been freed, media reported. The men were abducted on May 10.
World | May 17, 2004, Monday // 00:00
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The US and the UK are planning to speed up their pullout from Iraq, media said. However, British forces are planning to stay until at least 2006.
World | May 17, 2004, Monday // 00:00
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Israeli forces have moved into southern Gaza. According to Israeli army radio, the operation was launched to seal off the town.
World | May 17, 2004, Monday // 00:00
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Two US soldiers are among the victims of the car bomb blast that killed Iraq's current leader. Izzedine Salim died near the coalition headquarters in capital Baghdad.
World | May 17, 2004, Monday // 00:00
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AT least five Iraqis died and 32 were injured during Sunday night's clashes in Karbala. Media reported that coalition troops were battling loyalists of radical Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.
World | May 17, 2004, Monday // 00:00
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Three trains have derailed between Genoa and Milan in northern Italy. At least ten people have been hurt, according to reports.
World | May 16, 2004, Sunday // 00:00
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Ukraine star singer Ruslana won its first Eurovision Song Contest title in Istanbul. The charismatic brunette and her dancers performed their number "Wild Dance," a mix of rock and folk music.
World | May 16, 2004, Sunday // 00:00
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An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale shook early Sunday Istanbul and the surrounding towns, causing panic among residents but no damage or casualties.
World | May 16, 2004, Sunday // 00:00
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South Africa will host the 2010 World Cup, FIFA president Sepp Blatter announced at an official ceremony in Zurich. This is the first time the competition will be held in an African country.
World | May 15, 2004, Saturday // 00:00
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Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has given birth to a baby girl. The Oscar winner gave birth to her first child at a London hospital after a long labour yesterday.
World | May 15, 2004, Saturday // 00:00
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The Polish parliament in a no-confidence vote late Friday rejected the government of prime minister-designate Marek Belka, leaving the new European Union member in political limbo just two weeks after joining the bloc. Two-hundred sixty-two legislators vo
World | May 15, 2004, Saturday // 00:00
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Several US tanks have entered the holy Iraqi city of Najaf blasting guerrilla positions on local cemetery, ground sacred by Iraqis, for the first time. Najaf is a city within a city covering several square miles where Shi'ites from all over the world wish
World | May 14, 2004, Friday // 00:00
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Danes have lined the streets of Copenhagen to celebrate the wedding of the heir to Europe's oldest throne and an Australian estate agent. Tasmanian Mary Donaldson, 32, is the first Australian-born ruling royal having married Crown Prince Frederik, 35.
World | May 14, 2004, Friday // 00:00
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Iraqi militants loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr declared a holy war on all Americans in the Southern Iraqi town of Nasiriya. The rebel cleric has reiterated threats to stage suicide attacks against occupation forces targets in Iraq should they ent
World | May 14, 2004, Friday // 00:00
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Fierce fighting erupted between US forces and al-Sadr loyalists in Najaf, media reported Friday. Loud explosions were heard at a cemetery near the Imam Ali shrine.
World | May 14, 2004, Friday // 00:00
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The US began releasing hundreds of Abu Ghraib prisoners on Friday. This is the first mass release since the breaking of prisoners abuse scandal.
World | May 14, 2004, Friday // 00:00
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The leader of India's Congress Party has called for a "strong, stable and secular" government. After three weeks of polling, the CP scored a general elections win.
World | May 14, 2004, Friday // 00:00
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Spain has permanently suspended the Schengen Agreement as part of the security measures for upcoming royal wedding. Visit-wishers from Schengen visa countries, including Bulgaria, will need a Sanish entry visa till May 22, when Spanish Crown Prince Phili
World | May 13, 2004, Thursday // 00:00
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