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Breaking News Sun, 23 May 2004
Iraqis claim prison torture by British
Defence   Iraq   Mideast   Photos   UK  
Iraqis claim prison torture by British
By SEVERIN CARRELL in London | The Iraqi hotel workers were given a simple choice. Either reveal the whereabouts of a suspected Iraqi insurgent, said the British Army officer, or face further violent ... (photo: Getty Images) NZ Herald
US under fire for use of firepower
Baghdad   CIA   Defence   Media   Photos   Washington  
US under fire for use of firepower
By RAYMOND WHITAKER and JUSTIN HUGGLER in Baghdad | Amid the pictures from Iraq last week were images worse than those of the torture of detainees in Abu Ghraib prison. | These show chunks of flesh an... (photo: Getty Images file) NZ Herald
N Korea 'sent uranium to Libya' N Korea 'sent uranium to Libya'
The UN atomic agency is investigating reports that North Korea secretly sent uranium to Libya when Tripoli was trying to develop nuclear weapons. | Diplomats quoted by The New York Times said the agen... (photo: Getty Images file) BBC News
Libya   N Korea   Nuclear   Pakistan   Photos   UN  
Official Compares Israeli Action to Nazi's Official Compares Israeli Action to Nazi's
JERUSALEM May 23, 2004 — An Israeli Cabinet minister on Sunday said the army's demolition of Palestinian homes in the Gaza Strip reminded him of actions the Nazis took against his family during ... (photo: WN/Ahmed Al Khateeb) ABC News
Gaza   Israel   Palestine   Photos   Refugees  
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Iraqi deputy minister, university dean escape assassination tries Iraqi deputy minister, university dean escape assassination tries
| Related stories Iraq Notebook: U.S. says Geneva rules didn't fully apply BAGHDAD, Iraq — Two Iraqi officials narrowly escaped assassination attempts yesterday, inc... (photo: WN) Seattle Times
Defence   Iraq   Photos   Police   US   War  
Premier Congratulates India's Singh on Taking Office Premier Congratulates India's Singh on Taking Office
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Saturday congratulated Manmohan Singh on taking office as India's prime minister and said China looks forward to working with his government to... (photo: WN) China Internet Information Center
Asia   China   India   Photos   Politics  
Convicted Bali bomber threatens Howard Convicted Bali bomber threatens Howard
In an interview from death row in Indonesia, Bali bomber Mukhlas said he would "butcher" Australian Prime Minister John Howard if given the chance. | "If John Howard appe... (photo: Getty Images) Globe and Mail
A Pacific   Australia   Indonesia   Photos   Terrorism  
Union chief warns Ahern over break-up of Aer Rianta Union chief warns Ahern over break-up of Aer Rianta
By Niamh Connolly | Jack O'Connor, the president of Siptu, has warnedTaoiseach Bertie Ahern that advancing Aer Rianta's break-up at cabinet this week would "constitute a ... (photo: EC) The Post IE
Economy   Europe   Ireland   Photos   Politics  
Report: US general witnessed Iraq abuse Report: US general witnessed Iraq abuse
A military police commander at Abu Ghraib prison is to testify that the top US general in Iraq witnessed some of the abuses. | The Washington Post on Saturday quoted a mi... (photo: U.S. Air Force) Al Jazeera
Human Rights   Iraq   Photos   Terrorism   US  
Putin changes his tune on Kyoto Putin changes his tune on Kyoto
CRITICAL MASS: The environmental protocol, which had appeared dead, got new life when the Russian president obtained WTO concessions in exchange for his support | "Putin ... (photo: WN) Taipei Times
Environment   Europe   Photos   Politics   Russia  
Kerry considers delaying nomination Kerry considers delaying nomination
MONEY GAME: In order to avoid getting outspent for five weeks, the Democratic US presidential candidate is thinking of formally accepting his nomination at a later date |... (photo: Getty Images) Taipei Times
Election   Massachusetts   Photos   Politics   US  
Japanese stocks advance, TAIEX gains Japanese stocks advance, TAIEX gains
SPREADING GROWTH: Although most of the regional stock indexes advanced for the week on evidence of an economic recovery, Indonesia, the Philippines and China fell | Japan... (photo: Getty Images ) Taipei Times
Asia   Business   Economy   Japan   Photos  
Bush suffers minor abrasions in fall from bicycle Bush suffers minor abrasions in fall from bicycle
CRAWFORD, Texas - US President George W. Bush suffered minor abrasions after falling off a mountain bike while cycling on his Texas ranch on Saturday, the White House sai... (photo: White House file) Khaleej Times
Connecticut   Photos   Politics   Texas   US  
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G-7 Ministers Urge Oil Producers to Raise Output (Update4)
Sony Humbled as Missteps Slash $100 Billion From Market Valu
Canada's Martin Sets Election, Seeks 4th Liberal Govt (U
Abitibi, Canadian Union End Labor-Contract Talks (Update1)
US under fire for use of firepower
US under fire for use of firepower
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Germany's Koch-Weser: Oil Prices, German Trade With Chin
Brand Names Bruno Magli eyes 50 shops by 2007 in Japan
Cazenove Board to Discuss Lehman Approach, Telegraph Reports
Out of the ruins a symbol of peace
Horst Koehler, Former IMF Head, Is Elected German President
Horst Koehler, Former IMF Head, Is Elected German President
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Asia Middle East
Sony Humbled as Missteps Slash $100 Billion From Market Valu
Germany's Koch-Weser: Oil Prices, German Trade With Chin
Yen May Advance as Pace of Japan's Growth Accelerates (U
Ferry capsizes in Bangladesh, hundreds feared dead
Kashmir bus explosion kills 33, wounds 10
Kashmir bus explosion kills 33, wounds 10
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OPEC to Decide in June on Saudi Quota Proposal (Update8)
OPEC to Decide in June on Saudi Quota Proposal (Update7)
OPEC to Decide in June on Saudi Quota Proposal (Update5)
Saudi Arabia Assures U.S. on Crude-Oil Supplies (Update2)
Iraqis claim prison torture by British
Iraqis claim prison torture by British
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South America Africa
Paul Thomas: Worldwide gateway to the tawdry spirit of our t
Francis Wevers: Time to stand up to anti-GM thugs
Vale, Chalco May Build $1 Bln Alumina Plant in Brazil (Corre
CVRD, Chalco May Build $1 Bln Alumina Plant in Brazil (Updat
Hewitt, Philippoussis crumble against red-hot Chile
Hewitt, Philippoussis crumble against red-hot Chile
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UN Mission Denies Responsibility for Delayed Disarmament of
SADC teachers meet over Aids
DA wants more shakeouts
Hundreds Riot as Malawi Ruling Party Candidate Declared Winn
N Korea 'sent uranium to Libya'
N Korea 'sent uranium to Libya'
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Australia Caribbean
Australian Business Investment Probably Rose 1.8%: BN Survey
Ferry capsizes in Bangladesh, hundreds feared dead
Bus crash kills 19 in Tunisia
Flooding traps 17 in Chinese mine
Convicted Bali bomber threatens Howard
Convicted Bali bomber threatens Howard
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Iraq Soccer Loses to Trinidad and Tobago
Iraq soccer loses to Trinidad and Tobago
Iraq Soccer Loses to Trinidad and Tobago
Aviators hope to fly by Whitecaps
Mirren Teams Up with Cuba for Killer Movie
Mirren Teams Up with Cuba for Killer Movie
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