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Global News Archive for June 2005:
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Five U.S. Marines Are Killed by Bomb in Western Iraq
The Marines had been conducting what the military described as combat operations in Western Iraq...
New York Times - June 10, 2005
White House Tells Syria to Pull Agents From Lebanon
The White House said today that Syria was guilty of interference and intimidation during the Lebanese elections...
New York Times - June 10, 2005
Knighthoods for Jason and Wogan
David Jason, Terry Wogan and Dame Judi Dench are all recognised in the Queen's birthday honours...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Iraq bomb kills five US Marines
Five US marines are killed in a blast and 17 bodies are found in western Iraq, as violence occurs elsewhere in Iraq...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Light aircraft crashes into lough
Two people are rescued after their plane crashes into Lough Neagh close to Ballyronan marina in County Londonderry...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Woman's attack 'mistake' ordeal
A woman tells of her terror at being attacked in her home by two men who police believe were looking for someone else...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
US and S Korea 'united' on North
South Korean President Roh and US President Bush pledge to work together to stop North Korea's nuclear plans...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Freed Italian hostage back home
Italian aid worker Clementina Cantoni arrives in Rome nearly a month after being taken hostage in Afghanistan...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
'British FBI' in huge staff hunt
Britain's new Serious Organised Crime Agency launches a huge recruitment drive after not enough police applied...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Jackson jury finishes fifth day
Jurors in Michael Jackson's abuse trial have not reached a verdict after a fifth day of deliberations...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Pressure for Africa poverty deal
Finance ministers from the world's richest nations are meeting in London amid signs of a deal on debt reduction...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Homeowners expect rising prices
A majority of homeowners surveyed by Yorkshire Bank think the value of their homes will rise next year...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Del Boy knighted in Queen's list
David Jason heads a host of names from showbiz, sport and the community in the Queen's Birthday Honours...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Assault on Women at Protest Stirs Anger, Not Fear, in Egypt
The recent groping and beating of women as part of an attack on political protesters has helped unify groups calling for a more democratic government...
New York Times - June 10, 2005
Rumsfeld Favors Repatriating Detainees
The U.S. would rather have detainees at Guantánamo Bay imprisoned by their home countries, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said...
New York Times - June 10, 2005
White House Spokesman Cites Concern on Syrian Agents in Lebanon
The United States has received "credible information" that Syrian operatives in Lebanon plan to try to assassinate senior Lebanese political leaders, an official said...
New York Times - June 10, 2005
New Bolivian President Vows Early Elections as Calm Returns
Eduardo Rodriguez took office today pledging to work with Congress to meet the demands of angry citizens...
New York Times - June 10, 2005
Jackson suicide spam hides virus
A fake rumour that Michael Jackson has tried to kill himself is being used to spread an e-mail virus...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Should the UK give up EU rebate?
What do you think of the row over the rebate given to the UK from the EU budget? Should it continue? Send us your views...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
'Diploma for most pupils' - Kelly
Education Secretary Ruth Kelly is keeping GCSEs and A-levels but hopes most teenagers will take diplomas...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Food fears for UK seabirds
A ban on fishing for sandeels in the North Sea comes too late for this year's seabirds, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds says...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Abuse probe official raps police
Colin Inglis says he will make a formal complaint about the way he claims North Yorkshire Police "interrogated" his parents...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Gang attack 'linked to loyalists'
An "horrific" gang attack on a woman in County Antrim is being linked by police to loyalist paramilitaries...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Student's killer jailed for life
A teenage killer is told he must spend at least 17 years behind bars for the murder of a 16-year-old girl...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Paedophile defended on home move
A paedophile who moved back to the same street as the girl he sexually abused faced being homeless, says his solicitor...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
New bid to stop Darfur fighting
Peace talks between Sudan's government and two rebel groups from the Darfur region resume after a six-month break...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Rift widens over EU contributions
President Chirac of France calls on the UK to "make an effort" amid an escalating row over Britain's EU rebate...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
'Executed' victims found in Iraq
The bound bodies of 17 people are found in western Iraq, as senior policemen are shot in Kirkuk and Basra...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Advani stays on as BJP's leader
India's opposition leader LK Advani takes back an offer to resign as president of his BJP party...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Energy probe finds drug farms
Police acting on information from an energy company seize £8.5m in cannabis after finding 47 illegal drug farms...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Tennis: Lacklustre Henman out
Britain's Tim Henman falls to a 6-4 6-4 quarter-final defeat to Sweden's Thomas Johansson...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Rugby: Jones wins call-up
Wales back-row forward Ryan Jones is called into the Lions squad after further injury worries over Simon Taylor...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Woman who kept 271 pets jailed
A woman who kept 271 animals in her home in dreadful conditions is jailed for three months...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
African poverty deal in balance
Finance ministers from the world's richest countries are meeting in London to try to hammer out a deal to reduce the debts of poor countries...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Rover break-up plan to go ahead
Administrators will push ahead with selling off the assets of the carmaker which collapsed with 5,000 job losses...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Blast at School in Japan
A high-school student in southern Japan threw an explosives-filled bottle into a classroom on Friday, injuring about 50 students...
New York Times - June 10, 2005
Star Wars director gets top award
George Lucas receives the American Film Institute's highest honour, a lifetime achievement award...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Law change call over paedophiles
Demands are made to change the law after the family of a girl abused by a neighbour say they had to move on his return from jail...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Duncan to run for Tory leadership
Tory MP Alan Duncan says he wants to stand for leadership of the party, warning it has "alienated a generation"...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Power stations 'no cancer risk'
There is no evidence that living near nuclear power stations increases the rate of childhood cancers, concludes a report...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Kelly pressed on A-level reform
Education Secretary Ruth Kelly comes under more pressure to swap A-levels for a diploma...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
July date for comet encounter
The American Deep Impact spacecraft is on course to fire a probe into the heart of a comet on July 4, say scientists...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Microsoft warns on security fixes
A total of 10 security problems in Microsoft Windows are due to be fixed in a bumper update next week...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Franco-German talks on EU tension
The French and German leaders discuss the EU budget and constitution ahead of next week's summit...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Syria to ease state of emergency
Syria's ruling Baath party votes to ease a state of emergency that has been in force for more than 40 years...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Freed Italian flies out of Kabul
Italian aid worker Clementina Cantoni leaves Afghanistan after nearly a month of being held hostage...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Injured rider refused stretcher
An injured woman is forced to wait for a police helicopter after paramedics refuse to carry her on a stretcher...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Masked gang attack woman in house
A woman is treated in hospital after being beaten by a gang who broke into her County Antrim home...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Adoption plans stress stability
Ministers outline proposals to speed up adoption and allow unmarried and same sex couples to adopt...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Zimbabwe ignores general strike
Most businesses open as normal in the Zimbabwe capital on the second day of a strike to protest at the demolition of homes...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Uzbek crackdown refugees returned
Kyrgyz security forces send home four Uzbek refugees who fled a bloody crackdown in Andijan, the UN says...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Football: Glazer price fears
Shareholders United hits out at news Man Utd fans face huge rises in ticket prices under Malcolm Glazer...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Tennis: Henman centre stage
Tim Henman plays Thomas Johansson in the Stella Artois quarter-finals on Friday...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Albarn criticises Live 8 concerts
Blur and Gorillaz singer Damon Albarn says Live 8 is "too Anglo-Saxon" and may not be the best way to help Africa...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
New Bolivia leader promises poll
Bolivia swears in a caretaker president, paving the way for an early election to end weeks of unrest...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Fresh hopes for G8 poverty deal
Finance ministers from the world's richest countries are meeting in London amid signs of a deal to reduce the debts of poor countries...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Abigail breathing without any aid
Stab victim Abigail Witchalls is moved out of intensive care and can now breathe without a ventilator...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Liverpool in Champions League
Liverpool will be allowed to defend their Champions League trophy next season after Uefa changes its rules...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
EU finances must change - Blair
The UK rebate could be up for debate but only if there is a full review of how the EU is funded, says Tony Blair...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
U.S. and Britain Agree on Relief for Poor Nations
The plan would free 18 countries from any obligation to repay the estimated $16.7 billion they owe international lenders...
New York Times - June 10, 2005
U.S. Has 'Credible' Word of Syrian Plot to Kill Lebanese
U.S. officials have received intelligence that Syrian operatives plan to try to assassinate Lebanese political leaders...
New York Times - June 10, 2005
Bolivia Congress Names New President, Setting Stage for Elections
Bolivia's Congress accepted the resignation of President Carlos Mesa and appointed the head of the Supreme Court as the new president...
New York Times - June 10, 2005
In Blow to Canada's Health System, Quebec Law Is Voided
The Supreme Court struck down a law banning private medical insurance in a decision that may lead to changes in the national health care system...
New York Times - June 10, 2005
Europe Union Aides Visit Iraq to Discuss Donor Conference
A delegation from the European Union made a surprise visit to Iraq, its first since the American-led invasion two years ago...
New York Times - June 10, 2005
Pope Tells Jews He Will Fight Anti-Semitism
Pope Benedict XVI assured a delegation of Jewish leaders of the Roman Catholic Church's commitment to fighting anti-Semitism...
New York Times - June 10, 2005
'Sick note culture' hits schools
A "sick note culture" among families is being blamed for a rise in the sickness rate among school children...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Last-ditch push for poverty deal
Ministers from the richest countries meet to try and agree a debt deal to help poor countries in Africa - but big differences remain...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Uefa to decide on Liverpool date
Uefa's executive committee are to set a date to vote on whether Liverpool will be in the Champions League next season...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Cricket: Australia cruise to win
Australia open their tour with an eight-wicket win in the Twenty-20 match with PCA Masters at Arundel...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
French EU talks for German head
French and German leaders will discuss the EU budget and constitution ahead of next week's summit...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
New Abigail witness emerges
A new witness comes forward in the case of stabbing victim Abigail Witchalls, Surrey Police reveal...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Duncan warns of Tory oblivion
Tory MP Alan Duncan warns his party risks "historical oblivion" if it fails to learn to reflect modern Britain...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Attitudes 'shape pensions saving'
People not saving enough for their pensions are not necessarily those on low incomes, a survey has said...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Glazer 'plans ticket price rises'
US tycoon Malcolm Glazer's plans for Manchester United include ticket price rises to boost revenues, it is reported...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Safety doubt for more painkillers
Researchers warn a large number of painkillers, including ibuprofen, may be linked to an increased heart attack risk...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Saddam lawyers 'left in the dark'
Saddam Hussein's legal team say they have not yet been given any details of the charges against him...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Rover creditors to hear options
Creditors of MG Rover are to learn more about how much they can claim at a meeting in Birmingham on Friday...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Breakthrough in Bolivian crisis
Bolivia's Congress accepts President Mesa resignation, with hopes for an end to political deadlock...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
Blair set for crunch rebate talks
Tony Blair meets key members of the European Parliament amid a row about the UK's EU budget rebate...
BBC News - June 10, 2005
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