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Chechen "Black Widow" Bomber Locked Up

A Chechen woman accused of trying to set off a bomb in Moscow last July has been sentenced to 20 years. Zarema Muzhakhoyeva, 22, was convicted of terrorism, preparing and attempting to commit a crime.

World | April 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 511

Algerians Vote for New President

Algerians are voting in the country's presidential election, choosing from six candidates including the incumbent, Abdelaziz Bouteflika. He is regarded as the frontrunner while former Prime Minister Ali Benflis is seen as his main challenger.

World | April 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 433

More than 200 Killed in Falluja

More than 200 Iraqis died in Falluja overnight as conflict between US forces and local insurgents aggravates. The city, mostly populated by Sunni Muslims, is a stronghold of anti-coalition rebellion.

World | April 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 364

Loud Explosion in Baghdad

A powerful explosion has rocked Baghdad, as rebellion in the country intensifies. Smoke was seen rising from the capital's western part, where coalition headquarters are situated.

World | April 8, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 375

Two More Nabbed over Madrid Attacks

Two more suspects were detained in Spain in connection with the Madrid bombings, which killed 191 people. The two men, both Moroccans were provisionally charged with terrorism offences on Wednesday.

World | April 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 393

Dozens Killed in Falluja Mosque

US raid against a mosque compound killed dozens in Falluja. There are reports of more than 40 deaths, but the information was not officially confirmed.

World | April 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 394

Impeached Lithuanian President Hospitalized

Rolandas Paksas, who was ousted from the post of Lithuanian president, was hospitalized on Tuesday evening, local newspapers reported. Paksas, 47, threw a farewell dinner for his staff on Tuesday after the parliament announced earlier in the day that he w

World | April 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 438

Sept 11 Suspect Out on Bail

A man suspected of helping some September 11 hijackers was released on bail. Mounir al-Motassadek is awaiting retrial, after his conviction for being an accessory to more than 3,000 murders was dropped due to lack of evidence.

World | April 7, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 359

Fierce Fighting in Falluja

Heavy fighting between US forces and Iraqi insurgents is taking place in Falluja. The city, a hotspot of anti-US revolt, was sealed off after violence aggravated.

World | April 6, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 798

Lorry Accident Kills 20 in Yemen

A lorry crammed into a fully packed market place in Yemen's town of Yarim, killing at least 20 people. According to reports of Gazeta Ru dozens other were injured.

World | April 6, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 473

Los Angeles Times Swept 5 Pulitzers

The Los Angeles Times dominated this year's Pulitzer prizes for excellence in journalism winning in five categories including for breaking news. The Wall Street Journal won in two categories, the New York Times in Public Service Category and Washington Po

World | April 6, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 687

Mexico Floods Kill at Least 31

Raging flood waters killed at least 31 people on Monday when they crashed through a normally arid town in northern Mexico close to the US border. The surprise flood caused by unusually heavy rain swept away people and buried homes and cars in the town of

World | April 6, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 652

Zarqawi Threatens US Forces in Iraq

Jordanian Mussab al-Zarqawi, the alleged leader of a network in Iraq believed responsible for several attacks there, threatened US-led forces in a recording broadcast on an Islamist website. In the message said to have originated from inside Iraq, Zarqawi

World | April 6, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 724

US Strike Back on Shia Radicals

US helicopters opened fire at targets of a Shia religious militia in Baghdad. The strike comes after two days of revolt by the Shiites in at least four cities.

World | April 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 366

Paris Raid for Casablanca Bombing Suspects

French police detained 15 people in a raid Monday, including a number of people suspected of having links with suicide bomb attacks last year in Morocco. According to judicial sources, the 15 were seized in a Paris suburb and some were suspected of having

World | April 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 832

Falluja is Sealed Off

US forces have sealed the Iraqi city of Falluja cutting it off from the rest of country, days after four US security advisers were killed and mutilated by a jubilant crowd there. The city, which lies 50 km west of Baghdad, has no colleges and universities

World | April 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 432

Serbia Eyes Presidential Elections June 13

Serbia's next presidential election will be held on June 13 this year, said Serbian Speaker and Acting President Predrag Markovic announced yesterday. He stressed that new election legislation will make sure that a president is elected on June 13 after th

World | April 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 465

Shia Rebels Expel US-Led Forces

Seven US soldiers have been killed in Baghdad in the latest round of clashes between Shia Muslim militia and US-led occupying forces in Iraq. The troops were killed in a battle for control of public buildings in the Sadr City area that had been taken over

World | April 5, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 471

Serbia to Hold Presidential Elections June 13

Serbia is scheduled to hold its presidential election on June 13, announced Serbian Parliament Spokesperson Predrag Markovic. Boris Tadic, head of the Democratic Party announced just a day earlier that he would enter for the election.

World | April 4, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 384

Sri Lanka President Wins Elections

Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga's party won the country's parliamentary elections, but without enough seats for a majority. Final results showed the United People's Freedom Alliance party had 105 seats, compared to 82 for Prime Minister Ranil W

World | April 4, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 357

Pope Leads Palm Sunday Celebrations

Clutching a braided palm as a symbol of hope and peace, Pope John Paul II led thousands of young people in a Palm Sunday service in St. Peter's Square, a celebration the Vatican described as an "antidote" to the fears of a world grappling with terror and

World | April 4, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 941
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