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A-Rod in Mexico City on same weekend as Madonna
Southern Ledger - December 1, 2008
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Madonna, Alex Rodriguez in Mexico City
Southern Ledger - December 1, 2008
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Space shuttle Endeavour lands in California
Southern Ledger - December 1, 2008
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Space shuttle lands in Calif. after 16-day mission
Southern Ledger - December 1, 2008
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Space shuttle Endeavour finishes 16-day mission
Southern Ledger - December 1, 2008
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Space shuttle glides to safe landing in California
Southern Ledger - December 1, 2008
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Orphan of slain rabbi in Mumbai lands in Israel
Southern Ledger - December 1, 2008
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Raul Castro attends first beatification in Cuba
Southern Ledger - December 1, 2008
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Refugees from Bhutan settle in Pittsburgh
Southern Ledger - December 1, 2008
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Global News Archive for May 2005:
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Palestinian Police Will Be Allowed to Carry Weapons in the West Bank
The move by the Israeli military is one of the few signs of coordination between the sides in recent weeks...
New York Times - May 15, 2005
Iran's Parliament Passes Resolution to Resume Production of Nuclear Fuel
The move defies the American and European demand for a halt in all nuclear activity because the belief that Iran seeks to build a nuclear bomb...
New York Times - May 15, 2005
In Visit to Iraq, Rice Urges Government to Forge Ahead
In her first visit to Iraq as secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice held talks with the country's new leaders and other officials...
New York Times - May 15, 2005
Skirmishes Continue at Uzbek Border
Reports of the number of deaths since the violence began continued to vary widely, from dozens to hundreds of civilians...
New York Times - May 15, 2005
Bird song sheds light on learning
Young canaries happily learn songs that sound nothing like their species, but as they mature they revert to a canary-like melody, researchers report...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Star Wars receives world premiere
The final Star Wars movie receives its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Two young men die in road crash
Two young men aged 18 and 21 die following an accident between Magherafelt and Tobermore...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Woman killed on Ben Nevis named
A 20-year-old female climber dies in the Aonach Beag area of Ben Nevis...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Vices increase risk of pneumonia
Smoking on top of drinking alcohol leaves the body wide open to a bug that causes pneumonia, say scientists...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Ethiopia vote 'may be rejected'
Ethiopia's main opposition leader says he may reject Sunday's election results, as millions flock to the polls...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Police condemn Oake compensation
The Police Federation describes compensation awarded to the family of Stephen Oake as "derisory"...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Postal staff promised bonuses
Postal workers could be in line for bonuses of £1,000 when the Royal Mail reports results...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Football: Celtic close on title
Celtic take a big step towards the SPL title with a hard-fought win over Hearts...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Football: Preston have advantage
David Nugent and Richard Cresswell goals give Preston the advantage in their play-off tie...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Koran abuse report 'may be wrong'
A US magazine admits a report about the desecration of the Koran at Guantanamo Bay may have been mistaken...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Locals expel Uzbek town leaders
Locals seize control of a town in eastern Uzbekistan, days after the bloody suppression of protests in nearby Andijan...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Man Utd protesters fail to show
Muted protests over Manchester United as Malcolm Glazer prepares to complete his takeover...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Galloway in bid to 'clear name'
UK MP George Galloway prepares to flight claims he profited from Iraq's regime...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Fresh arrest in Mary-Ann inquiry
Another man is arrested in south London by detectives investigating the murder of Mary-Ann Leneghan...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Hundreds Flee as Violence Flares at Uzbek Border
The president of Uzbekistan defended a harsh crackdown on a violent uprising as new protests unfolded...
New York Times - May 15, 2005
Missing camper search called off
A three-day rescue operation to find a man who was swept away off the south Wales coast is abandoned...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
EU ministers agree tax on flying
EU finance ministers agree a tax on airline tickets to help alleviate poverty but not all EU countries will adopt it...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Stars arriving for Star Wars gala
Stars arrive for the world premiere of the final Star Wars movie at the Cannes Film Festival...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Iranians condemn election vetting
More than 500 politicians say they will not take part in Iran's presidential poll because of political vetting...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Trio accused of Mary-Ann's murder
Two more men are charged with the murder of 16-year-old Mary-Ann Leneghan in Reading...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Woman in 70s killed in city fire
A woman in her 70s dies after a fire at her bungalow in the Culmore Road area of Londonderry...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
'Superpower behind' Burma blasts
Burma's military junta says a "superpower" trained rebels behind last week's blasts in the capital which killed 19...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Three hurt in Basque bomb blasts
Four small bombs explode at industrial sites in Spain's Basque region, injuring three people...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Cricket: Pietersen rues form
Kevin Pietersen admits his poor early season form cost him the chance of selection for the England Test side...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Ethiopians flock to cast ballots
A massive turnout is reported in Ethiopia in a poll regarded as a major test of the country's democracy...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Glazer victory looming on Monday
Malcolm Glazer looks likely to gain the extra Manchester United shares he needs when the stockmarket opens...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Eccleston finds life after Doctor
Christopher Eccleston is to star in a romantic comedy after quitting the Doctor Who series...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
West Brom survive on dramatic day
West Brom escape relegation on a rollercoaster final day of Premiership action...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Offender uniform plans dismissed
Proposals to make young offenders wear uniforms on community service are labelled counterproductive...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Hospitals could face MRSA charges
Hospitals could be criminally liable for patients catching superbugs, warns Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Rice calls for patience in Iraq
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says time is needed to resolve Iraq's problems, on a surprise visit...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Court on Crimes in Former Yugoslavia Hits Its Stride
Confounding many critics, the court dealing with atrocities of the former Yugoslavia is at the peak of its activity...
New York Times - May 15, 2005
Cannes awaits Star Wars premiere
The final instalment in the Star Wars saga gets it world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday night...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Milly family receives hate mail
The family of murdered teenager Milly Dowler receives hate mail from a jailed paedophile after a prison staff blunder...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Campaigning sisters up for award
The sisters of Belfast murder victim Robert McCartney are nominated for a humanitarian award...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Ex-private hospital hits target
A former private hospital bought to cut NHS waiting lists has beaten its targets, says the health minister...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Rescue despair as man swept away
Coastguards say they were powerless to save a man caught up in strong tides off the Swansea coast...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Football: Shepherd warns Glazer
Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd warns Malcolm Glazer against trying to dismantle the current television deal...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Bangladesh ferry sinks in storm
More than 100 people are missing after a passenger ferry sank during a storm in southern Bangladesh, the authorities say...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Man trapped up to neck in mud
Firefighters rescue two men from mud flats, one of whom was trapped up to his neck...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Man U fans set for Glazer protest
New protests against Malcolm Glazer's bid for Manchester United are expected at an away game on Sunday...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
TV chef in care homes food drive
Celebrity chef Paul Rankin is launching a campaign to improve the food served to the elderly in care homes...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Surprise visit to Iraq for Rice
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrives in Irbil, Iraq, as police find 34 bodies, some beheaded...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Uzbek city sealed after clashes
Uzbek security forces seal Andijan city and appear to be hunting those involved in bloody clashes on Friday...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Howard admits election failings
Conservative leader Michael Howard says the party still has a lot more work to do to reconnect with voters...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Drug offers bladder cancer hope
A drug used to treat breast cancer may also help bladder cancer patients, research suggests...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Iran candidates set poll record
A record 1,010 people register to run in Iran's presidential election next month, and will now be politically vetted...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Britons 'complacent' over malaria
British tourists are too complacent about contracting malaria when they travel, say campaigners...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Premiership set for final battle
The Premiership's bottom four teams go into the final game still fighting for survival...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Ethiopians vote in key election
Ethiopians vote in a poll regarded as a major test of the country's fledgling democracy...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Woman dies after Nevis fall
A woman has died after falling 500ft while climbing in the Aonach Beag area of Ben Nevis...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
'Drug baron' escapes Mexico jail
Authorities are investigating the escape of an alleged drugs baron from a prison in Mexico City...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Uzbek refugees fleeing to border
Thousands seek to escape the violence in the Uzbek town of Andijan, clashing with police near the Kyrgyz border...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
Young offender uniforms debated
Uniforms for young offenders doing community sentences would show justice being done, says the government...
BBC News - May 15, 2005
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