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Mass Protests in US over Looming War

A day of worldwide protests against a looming US-led war on Iraq has culminated in giant peace rallies in Washington, San Francisco and other US cities. More than 50,000 Americans converged on the National Mall in the centre of Washington, in one of the b

World | January 19, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 366

Canberra Surrounded by Fire

Bush fires raging around the Australian capital Canberra have killed four people and destroyed hundreds of suburban homes. The local authorities have declared a state of emergency and evacuated more than 2,000 people to schools and community centres.

World | January 19, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 426

Cubans Vote in Controversial Election

Millions of Cubans are going to the polls on Sunday to vote for deputies in the country's National Assembly. In the election there are exactly the same number of candidates as seats and all the candidates are selected by government-approved bodies.

World | January 19, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 336

UN to Confront Iraq Over Warheads Discovery

The chief United Nations weapons inspectors have arrived in Iraq for critical talks about Iraq's compliance with the UN demand that it disarms. The visit to Baghdad comes amid heightened suspicion that Iraq is pursuing a banned weapons program following t

World | January 19, 2003, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 371

Wildfires Menace Australia's Capital

A state of emergency has been declared around Australia's capital city, Canberra, as bushfires rage out of control. Most of the city is now surrounded by the fires and dozens of suburban homes have already been engulfed by flames.

World | January 18, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 386

Russian Envoy in N Korea Peace Drive

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Losyukov flew to the capital, Pyongyang, following talks with Chinese officials in Beijing. The latest round of diplomacy came as a United Nations envoy who flew from Pyongyang to Beijing on Saturday warned there

World | January 18, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 500

Mass Rallies Planned against War in Iraq

Mass rallies are being planned around the world to show opposition to any war against Iraq. Demonstrations began in Japan and are set to take place in cities across Europe and the Middle East as well as in the United States.

World | January 18, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 460

Security Council Orders Hunt for Al-Qaeda

The UN Security Council has voted unanimously to extend and improve efforts to control the remnants of Afghanistan's former Taleban government and the al-Qaeda network of Osama Bin Laden. The resolution aims to tighten monitoring procedures and keep sanct

World | January 18, 2003, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 370

Croatian Skier Sorry for 'Nazi' Remarks

The Croatian skier, Ivica Kostelic, has apologised for comparing his state of mind before a race to that of a German soldier in June 1941. But he has rejected allegations that he holds Nazi sympathies and has accused the media of twisting his words in ord

World | January 17, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 443

Dollar Hits New Euro Low

The US dollar has tumbled to its lowest level against the euro in more than three years. Defiant comments from Iraqi President Saddam Hussein increased fears the US would take military action in the Gulf region.

World | January 17, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 446

Taleban 'Regroup' in Afghanistan

The Afghan Government is taking steps to tackle a reported regrouping of Taleban and al-Qaeda factions in the south of the country. Around 5,000 police have been sent to the southern town of Spin Boldak, near the border with Pakistan.

World | January 17, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 386

Europe ?ppeals for Time on Iraq

Several European countries have united in warning against military intervention in Iraq and urging more time for United Nations inspections. French President Jacques Chirac delivered a blunt warning against any military action saying it would break intern

World | January 17, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 364

Iraq Defiant after Warheads Discovery

Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has warned that anyone who tries to invade his country will be defeated. In a defiant speech to mark the 12th anniversary of the start of the Gulf War, the Iraqi leader said his people were determined to make any new invadin

World | January 17, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 383

UN Inspectors Find Chemical Weapons Casings in Iraq

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World | January 17, 2003, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 358

Bomb Kills Five at Chinese Hotel

A bomb blast has killed at least five people and injured 11 others in a hotel in the north Chinese province of Shaanxi. Local residents told the Chinese state news agency Xinhua that they feared more people were still trapped under the rubble.

World | January 16, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 396

Blix Calls on Iraq for More Cooperation

Speaking to European Union officials in Brussels, chief UN arms inspector Hans Blix urged Iraq for more cooperation. He also said that otherwise Iraq must face the consequences.

World | January 16, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 374

Argentina Fails to Meet Crucial Debt Payment

Argentina told the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) it "is not in condition" to meet a crucial $681m debt payment, due on Wednesday. The decision could cost Argentina a key source of foreign credit.

World | January 16, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 383

US Fears Slow Resolution with North Korea

Resolving the confrontation with North Korea will be a slow process, US envoy to Asia, James Kelly said while on a visit to Beijing. The statement comes after Pyongyang described Washington's offer to revive aid in exchange for the Communist state droppin

World | January 16, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 399

Moscow Siege Case Not Transferred to Another Court

The case on the huge compensation claim, filed by Moscow theatre siege survivors and victims' relatives, was not transferred to a different court. Reports describe the court as poorly equipped for a trial in which 49 individual lawsuits had already been f

World | January 16, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 385

Deadlock in Czech Presidential Race

The Czech parliament has failed to choose a successor to President Vaclav Havel after no candidate managed to secure enough votes in any of the three rounds of voting. The race was whittled down to two men - Christian Democrat Petr Pithart and right-wing

World | January 16, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 346

Diplomatic Initiative Urges Venezuela Solution

The United States is joining a diplomatic initiative involving five other countries to find a solution to Venezuela's seven-week political and economic crisis. Along with Brazil, Chile, Spain, Mexico and Portugal, it has set up a group called "Friends of

World | January 16, 2003, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 391
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