| China Responds To Criticism Updated:13 June 2006 |
| After being criticized by the United States for religious persecution, the Chinese responded to that criticism.
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| 48 Bodies Found After Truck Crash In India Updated:13 June 2006 |
| Police on Tuesday retrieved 48 bodies of the wedding guests who were aboard a truck which plunged into a deep gorge in a remote northern Indian village, a police official said.
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| Al-Zarqawi Successor Vows To Keep Fighting Updated:13 June 2006 |
| The new leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq vowed to defeat "crusaders and Shiites" in Iraq, according to a statement posted on the Web Tuesday.
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| Israel Blames Beach Blast On Hamas Mine, Not Israeli Artillery Shell Updated:13 June 2006 |
| Israeli Defense Minister Amir Peretz denies that Israel was responsible for a blast on the Gaza beach Friday that killed eight Palestinian civilians.
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| Iraqi, U.S. Forces To Launch Security Crackdown In Baghdad Updated:13 June 2006 |
| In a combined operation, more than 40,000 Iraqi and U.S. forces will mount a security crackdown in Baghdad on Wednesday, in order to root out the insurgents and militants seeking to overthrow the government, a senior Ministry of Defense official said on Tuesday.
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| Over 220 Detainees Released In Iraq Updated:13 June 2006 |
| The Iraqi government, working with Coalition forces, has released more than 220 security detainees from custody. According to U.S. military officials, the Iraqi government hopes to release up to 2,500 detainees by July.
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| Former Irish PM, Charles Haughey, Dies At 80 Updated:13 June 2006 |
| Former Irish Prime Minister, Charles Haughey, has passed away at 80. Haughey died from complications associated with prostate cancer at his home in Dublin.
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| Japan-Malaysia FTA To End Tariffs In 10 Years Updated:13 June 2006 |
| A free trade agreement between Japan and Malaysia will take effect this July 13.
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| New Iraqi Terror Leader Vows To Avenge Zarqawi Killing Updated:13 June 2006 |
| The newly appointed leader of al Qaeda's Iraqi cell has vowed to revenge the killing of slain predecessor Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. The message that was posted on an Islamic Website said America and its Iraqi allies would not remain safe in their stronghold.
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| Muslim Cleric Convicted For Bali Bombings Is Released From Prison Updated:13 June 2006 |
| A Muslim cleric convicted of conspiracy in connection with the 2002 nightclub bombings in Bali is released from prison. A court found Abu Bakar Ba'asyir guilty in March 2005 for the bomb plot, but he escaped conviction on more serious charges.
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| US-Japan Agree To Collaborate In Iran Standoff Updated:14 June 2006 |
| U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso expressed agreed to collaborate in order to resolve Iran's nuclear weapons standoff.
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| Truck Accident Kills 48 Wedding Guests In India Updated:14 June 2006 |
| A truck accident in the northern Indian state of Uttaranchal kills at least 48 people on Tuesday. The truck, which was carrying wedding guests, plunged into a gorge near the district of Almorah.
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| Pakistan Arrests Six Wanted Militants Updated:14 June 2006 |
| Pakistani arrested six suspected militants who may have been planning suicide attacks against the Shiite Muslim minority on Monday in Multan. The militants belong to the Sunni Muslim extremist group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi.
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| Iraqi Forces Begin Baghdad Operation Updated:14 June 2006 |
| Thousands of Iraqi police and soldiers searched cars and secured roads in Baghdad on Wednesday as Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki launched a major security crackdown aimed at ending the violence that has devastated the capital.
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| Indonesian Volcano Spews Gas And Debris Updated:14 June 2006 |
| Large eruptions of searing hot gas and debris forced more than 1,000 villagers to flee Mount Merapi's slopes Wednesday
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| China Urges Iran To Accept Incentives Updated:14 June 2006 |
| In a move to resolve the current nuclear standoff between Iran and western nations, China on Wednesday urged Tehran to accept the nuclear incentives offered by the European Union and other world powers.
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| Coalition, Afghan Forces Kill 26 Militants Updated:14 June 2006 |
| Coalition and Afghan forces killed 26 suspected militants Wednesday in fighting in eastern mountains. And in southern Afghanistan, more than 11,000 troops prepared for their biggest offensive since the fall of the Taliban five years ago.
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| Palestinian Minister Travels With $20 Million In Cash Updated:14 June 2006 |
| Palestinian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Zahar, who has been seeking to raise money for the financially strapped government, returned to the Gaza Strip on Wednesday with a suitcase full of cash, Palestinians officials said.
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| Palestinian Protesters Storm Parliament Updated:14 June 2006 |
| In a sign that tension is rising amongst the Palestinians, dozens of Palestinian servants rampaged through the parliament building demanding long overdue salaries.
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| Thai Gunman Kills Two World Cup Fans For Being Too Noisy Updated:14 June 2006 |
| Thai police are searching for a gunman who shot and killed two soccer fans at a beach resort after complaining they were cheering too loud. The two Thai men were reportedly watching Italy's 2-0 win over Ghana at a restaurant Monday at the Thai beach resort town of Pattaya, and erupted in roars when Italy scored its first goal.
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| Britain Appoints New Ambassadors To Iraq, Bahrain Updated:14 June 2006 |
| Britain has appointed its new ambassadors to Iraq and Bahrain, who will take up their jobs in August and November respectively.
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| ADB Extends $2B Loan To Indonesia Updated:14 June 2006 |
| The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is offering a two billion dollar loan to Indonesia. According to ADB, "This proposed scale of assistance is a vote of confidence in Indonesia's macroeconomic performance and the governments commitment to policy reforms."
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| France Convicts 25 Militants Of Attempting To Attack The Effiel Tower Updated:14 June 2006 |
| France has convicted 25 Islamic militants of planning an attack on cultural landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower. According to prosecutors, the men were attempting to raise support for Chechen rebels in 2001-02 by striking the Eiffel Tower, the Halles shopping centre, police stations and Israeli interests.
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| Treasure Hunter Launches $44M Suit Against Malaysian Government Updated:14 June 2006 |
| The wife of a US treasure hunter is suing the Malaysian government for $44 million for arrested relics. The relics were seized by the Malaysian government en route to Dubai on claims made that it was illegally obtained. It is now in the Malaysian National Museum.
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| Belgian Police Charge Convicted Rapist With Kidnapping Two Girls Updated:15 June 2006 |
| Police in Belgium charge a convicted child rapist with kidnapping two schoolgirls missing since Friday night. Stacy Lemmens, 7, and her stepsister Nathalie Mahy, 10, disappeared during a party in Liege.
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| More Than 58 People Killed In Sri Lanka Bus Blast Updated:15 June 2006 |
| On Thursday, at least 58 passengers were killed and another 45 wounded when the bus they were traveling in was hit by a mine in northern Sri Lanka.
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| Iraqi Security Intercepts al Qaeda Documents Updated:15 June 2006 |
| Iraqi security forces on Thursday announced they had seized key documents detailing the whereabouts and other key information on al Qaeda's Iraqi cell members.
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| Bush To Create World's Largest Marine Protected Area Near Hawaii Updated:15 June 2006 |
| President Bush plans to create the world's largest marine protected area, a total of 140,000 square miles of Pacific Ocean from the main Hawaiian Islands to Midway Atoll and beyond.
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| Series Of Bombs Hit Southern Thailand, 3 Killed Updated:15 June 2006 |
| At least two people were killed and 16 wounded when a series of small 41 bombs in Southern Thailand's on Thursday.
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| French Who Saved Jews During WWII Honored Updated:15 June 2006 |
| Around 2,600 French men, women and children who protected Jews during the Second World War Nazi occupation, risking their own lives, were honoured on Wednesday with the inauguration of a "Wall of the Just" at the entrance to the Shoah Memorial in Paris.
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