| Five Killed, Six Wounded In Pakistani Police Ambush Updated:15 June 2006 |
| Four Pakistani policemen and one passer-by were killed on Thursday after several gunmen ambushed a police car on a Karachi street. Six other people including three policemen were injured at the incident.
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| 10 Shiites Killed By Gunmen Updated:15 June 2006 |
| According to police, 10 Shiites were killed after being removed from a bus by gunmen. Ranging between the ages of 20 and 45, the ten men were on their way home from work in Baqouba, which is 35 miles northeast of Baghdad.
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| Hamas: Ready For Ceasefire With Israel Updated:15 June 2006 |
| A Hamas government spokesman says his government is ready to observe a ceasefire with Israel, and will issue a call to stop Palestinian militants from firing rockets into Israeli territory.
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| 104 Insurgents Killed In Post-al-Zarqawi Iraq Updated:15 June 2006 |
| The U.S. military on Thursday announced that since the death of terror leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the combined 452 raids by the American and the Iraqi military forces have killed 104 insurgents.
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| Britain Deploys Additional 130 Troops To Afghanistan Updated:15 June 2006 |
| The British government on Thursday announced it will deploy 130 more troops to Afghanistan, prompting media inquiries whether there will be a larger deployment to bring an end to the escalating violence in the country. A senior military source said there would be no further massive deployment of troops to Afghanistan despite the new wave of violence that has hit the country.
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| U.K. To Jail Taylor If Convicted For War Crimes Updated:15 June 2006 |
| British government officials say the U.K. is ready to jail former Liberian president, Charles Taylor if the International Court of Justice convicts the former rebel leader for war crimes.
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| EU Meeting To Discuss Expansion, Constitution Updated:15 June 2006 |
| Leaders of the European Union are gathering in Brussels to discuss the future of the bloc. Of prime importance is the rejection of the EU constitution in 2005, and its expansion to include more member states.
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| Istanbul Bomb Blast Injures Four People Updated:15 June 2006 |
| Four people were injured when a small bomb exploded inside a trash container in a crowded area of Istanbul. Initially, authorities were wary of leaking details to the press for fear of hurting the tourism industry.
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| Nearly 16,000 Soldiers Resign From Britain's Reserve Army Updated:15 June 2006 |
| Citing the dangerous operations in Iraq and other areas, nearly 16,000 soldiers have resigned from Britain's reserve army since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. The figures obtained by the Scottish National Party show that between October 2003 and October 2005, the Territorial Army lost 15,670 soldiers who have been replaced by 13,570 new recruits, a shortfall of 2,100.
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| WB Official: Cost Of Elections In Bangladesh Highest In The World Updated:15 June 2006 |
| The World Bank (WB) country director Christine I Wallich has said election financing is a major source of corruption in Bangladesh and the cost of getting elected here is the highest in the world. Wallich adds auditing the accounts of political parties and disseminating the information publicly would be an important step to check widespread corruption in the country.
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| Iraqi Army Captures Terror Leader In Karbala Raid Updated:15 June 2006 |
| Iraqi security forces have captured a high-ranking terrorist commander, during a raid in Karbala. An assault led by Iraqi army soldiers captured Sheik Aqeel, commander of a Karbala terrorist network who is wanted for assassinating Iraqi citizens and planning and ordering attacks against Iraqi and coalition forces.
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| Spain Extends 28.5 Million Euro Grant To Phils. Updated:15 June 2006 |
| A grant of 28.5 million euros has been extended by Spain to the Philippines to primarily fund social services including education, health, potable water, agriculture and food security, good governance for local governments and the environment.
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| Australia Expresses Outrage At Food Aid Distributor Updated:16 June 2006 |
| Australia has deemed it unacceptable that a radical Islamic group distribute food aid to Indonesia's earthquake survivors.
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| ADB Looks To Combat Corruption Updated:16 June 2006 |
| The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced its medium-term plan to battle corruption in a bid to step up efforts to decrease poverty in the poorest Asian countries.
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| East Timor Rebels Surrender Weapons To International Troops Updated:16 June 2006 |
| Following an order to disarm from President Xanana Gusmao, the rebel soldiers in East Timor have surrendered their weapons to the Australian troops by handing over 12 M16 rifles, four handguns and ammunition.
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| Baghdad Mosque Hit By Bomb Blast, 7 Killed Updated:16 June 2006 |
| On Friday, at least seven people were killed and 18 injured in a suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. The blast took place shortly before weekly prayers.
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| Iran: Still Considering Atomic Incentives Updated:16 June 2006 |
| Iranian leader President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says his country is still looking at a pack of incentives offered by western powers to get Tehran to stop uranium enrichment.
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| North Korea Appears Ready To Test Long Range Missile Updated:16 June 2006 |
| According to reports, North Korea appears to be stepping up preparations for the testing of a long range missile. North Korea has been under a self imposed moratorium on long range missile tests since 1999.
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| 60 Tons Of Coal Tar Spilled In Chinese Waters Updated:16 June 2006 |
| Chinese authorities are trying hard to slow down the flow of toxic spill that resulted after a truck carrying 60 tons of coal tar crashed Monday and dumped its contents into the Dasha river.
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| U.N. Approves Taylor Trial Transfer Updated:16 June 2006 |
| The United Nations Security Council has agreed that former Liberian President Charles Taylor be tried at The Hague. The decision comes one day after Britain agreed to jail the former warlord if convicted for war crimes.
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| Nepal To Dissolve Parliament; Rebel Leaders To Join Interim Government Updated:16 June 2006 |
| Rebels have agreed to form an interim government in Nepal, as lawmakers agree to dissolve the Parliament. Making his first return to the capital in years, Maoist rebel leader, Prachanda and Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala have agreed to create an interim constitution and government within weeks.
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| Palestinian Militants Reject Truce Offer To Israel Updated:16 June 2006 |
| Hamas militants distanced themselves from a ceasefire offer that the Palestinian government led by the Islamist group made to Israel, while other armed groups also spurned the proposal. Hamas's armed wing scrapped a 16-month truce, conditional on Israel stopping raids and air strikes in Gaza and the West Bank, a week ago and soon after launched a barrage of makeshift rockets at the Jewish state from the Gaza Strip.
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| Coalition Continues Offensive; 40 Insurgents Killed In Afghanistan Updated:16 June 2006 |
| Coalition forces continue to hunt terror leaders in Afghanistan, killing at least 40 insurgents in a recent mission. A recent engagement, as part of Operation Mountain Thrust, used close-air support and ground operations to assist Afghan national security forces in their efforts in the Paktika province.
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| Asia's Longest Tunnel Opened In Taiwan Updated:16 June 2006 |
| Asia's longest and world's fourth longest tunnel was officially opened to traffic after 15 years of construction in Taiwan.
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| Russia Looks To Join WTO, Despite U.S. Objections Updated:16 June 2006 |
| Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country's bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) may be decided soon. President Putin is hopeful Russia could become a WTO member, overcoming the objections of the United States.
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| Fighting Between Tigers And Sri Lankan Navy, 20 Killed Updated:17 June 2006 |
| Nearly 20 people were killed in a naval and land battle between Tiger rebels and Sri Lankan Navy, on the island's northwest coast on Saturday.
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| Chemical Plant Blast In China, 14 Killed Updated:17 June 2006 |
| At least 14 people were killed and 26 other injured in a blast at a chemical plant in eastern China.
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| Chinese Fossils Link Modern Birds To Water Dwelling Ancestors Updated:17 June 2006 |
| Chinese fossils may conclude that modern birds, from ostriches to bald eagles, evolved from ancestors who lived in water. Five 110-year-old fossils were found with preservation detail like feet webbing, which indicates the animals were well-adapted to the water, BBC reports.
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| Japan Will Announce A Plan To Pull Out Its Troops From Iraq: Daily Updated:17 June 2006 |
| According to the Asahi Shimbun daily, Japan will announce a plan to withdraw its ground troops from Iraq this month.
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| 16 Killed In Indian Bus Accident Updated:18 June 2006 |
| At least 16 people were killed and 23 other injured, in a road accident on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Sunday.
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