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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 June 2006:
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In World Cup Surprise, Flags Fly With German Pride
Since World War II, many Germans have not really been sure whether it was appropriate to display emblems showing that they loved their country...
New York Times - June 17, 2006
Russian Troops Kill Leader of Chechen Separatists
Russian special forces killed the leader of Chechnya's separatists, dealing a blow to a rebel movement that has carried out terrorist attacks but recently has appeared to be seriously weakened...
New York Times - June 17, 2006
Sri Lanka Forces and Rebels Clash, Killing as Many as 47
Sri Lanka's government and Tamil Tiger rebels each claimed victory on Saturday after a naval clash that officials said had left more than 40 people dead or missing...
New York Times - June 17, 2006
4 Months Into Aid Cutoff, Gazans Barely Scrape By
There is not a humanitarian crisis yet, but one is building and nearly everyone dependent on government salaries is eating less and less well...
New York Times - June 17, 2006
2 Missing U.S. Soldiers Are Sought in Iraq
The soldiers apparently were captured by insurgents in an ambush in the chaotic area south of the capital...
New York Times - June 17, 2006
Ghana stun Czech Republic
Ghana throw Group E wide open with a deserved 2-0 win over the Czech Republic...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Eriksson ready to change midfield
Sven-Goran Eriksson hints he may rest Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard to prevent them picking up bookings...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Second Algerian suspect deported
A second Algerian terror suspect deemed a threat to national security is deported, the Home Office says...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Powers agree Palestinian aid plan
The "Quartet" of Middle East peace brokers back a scheme to resume aid for cash-starved Palestinians...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Safety fears as Shuttle date set
The US space shuttle Discovery will be launched on 1 July, Nasa says, despite warnings it is not safe to fly...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Men held over 'girl-in-boot' case
Two men are arrested and a four-year-old girl is found safe after reports of a child being put into a car boot...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
'Labour will listen' says Blears
Labour chairman Hazel Blears says the party must listen more to its rank-and-file members...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
U.S. Forces Seek 2 Soldiers Apparently Captured in Iraq
American soldiers began an intensive search on today for two of their comrades who apparently were captured by masked insurgents after an ambush in the chaotic area south of the capital...
New York Times - June 17, 2006
Mexico Worries About Its Own Southern Border
Even as its officials denounce Washington's plans, Mexico has begun a re-examination of its own immigration policies...
New York Times - June 17, 2006
Tennis: Hewitt ends Henman run
Lleyton Hewitt beats Tim Henman to reach the final of the Stella Artois Championships...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Rugby U: Australia crush England
England lose the Cook Cup and the series as they slump to their fifth consecutive defeat...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
The Who to recreate classic gig
Rock band The Who recreate their legendary 1970 Live At Leeds concert to launch their world tour...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Reservoir search for missing boy
Rescuers including police divers are searching a reservoir for a teenager reported missing...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Fresh Sri Lanka clashes kill many
More than 30 people die in fresh clashes between Sri Lankan government forces and Tamil Tiger rebels...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Killer 'would have been bloodied'
The person who killed a grandmother in her County Down home would have been covered in blood, police say...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Probation plan for poor teachers
Education Minister Peter Peacock backs a scheme where incompetent teachers are placed on probation...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Ethiopia rejects Somalia claims
Somalia's Islamist leader says Ethiopian troops have crossed the border, but an Ethiopian official denies it...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Japan and US warn N Korea on test
Japan and the US issue new warnings to North Korea amid reports of an imminent test of a long-range missile...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Bolivia unveils anti-poverty plan
The government announces a radical plan to reduce poverty and create employment in Bolivia...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Live: Czech Republic 0-1 Ghana
Ghana goalscorer Asamoah Gyan misses a second-half penalty against the Czech Republic to leave the score at 1-0...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Portugal through to second round
Cristiano Ronaldo and Deco strike to send Portugal through to the last 16 at Iran's expense...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Blears admits voters turn to BNP
Labour Party chairman Hazel Blears says the British National Party won votes in the local elections because people felt ignored by mainstream politicians...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Tories attack home seizure plans
The Tories accuse Labour of using the World Cup to bury bad news about new powers to claim empty homes...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Bombers defy security to hit Iraq
About 30 Iraqis die and scores are wounded as attackers defy a strict security clampdown in Baghdad...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Gunshot tribute at birthday parade
The Queen receives a "Feu de Joie" salute after the Trooping of the Colour as part of her birthday celebrations...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Murder victim's name is released
Police investigating the murder of a man in County Down have released the victim's name...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Search widening for girl in car
Detectives across Britain join the hunt for a girl seen being put into the back of a car in south Wales...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Nepal power sharing deal hailed
A radical accord which will bring Nepal's Maoist rebels into government is being hailed as historic...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
One night stand stalker jailed
A woman who harassed a work colleague despite a banning order is jailed for four years...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
French immigration bill approved
The French upper house of parliament passes an immigration bill making it harder for migrants to settle in France...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Hamas criticises EU aid proposals
Hamas criticises an EU plan to give urgent funds to the Palestinians while bypassing Hamas itself...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Crespo says England are a threat
Argentina striker Hernan Crespo believes England can still challenge for the World Cup, despite two below-par displays...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Somali warlords 'flee Mogadishu'
Two Somali warlords defeated in recent fighting in Mogadishu are reported to have fled the country...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Japan to table whaling 'roadmap'
Japan to propose steps towards a return to commercial whaling, as more countries arrive in St Kitts...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Ron Wood in rehab 'but will tour'
Ron Wood checks into an alcohol clinic but his publicist says the guitarist will make the Stones' European tour...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Terry happy to play waiting game
John Terry says England are happy to play patient football to ensure World Cup progress...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Queen's birthday parade under way
More than 1,100 soldiers are taking part in the Trooping the Colour parade to mark the Queen's 80th birthday...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Rebel leader 'killed' in Chechnya
Chechen separatist rebel leader Abdul-Khalim Saydullayev has been killed, pro-Moscow officials say...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Ruling 'gets harder' for Labour
Treasury minister Ed Balls tells a Labour conference "governing is getting more difficult"...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Sri Lankan rebels attack from sea
At least 31 are killed after the Tamil Tigers launch an attack against the Sri Lankan military from the sea...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Iran's President Hints at Hope for Defusing Crisis
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Iran is seriously considering a proposal to resolve a dispute over its nuclear program...
New York Times - June 17, 2006
China Trial of Times Researcher Ends Without Verdict
Friends of the researcher, Zhao Yan, and journalists were denied access to the hearing, which was completed in a single day...
New York Times - June 17, 2006
North Korea May Test Long-Range Missile
The move, if carried out,could demonstrate that the North has a missile with the range to reach the United States...
New York Times - June 17, 2006
Pentagon Study Describes Abuse by Units in Iraq
U.S. troops employed a set of harsh, unauthorized interrogation techniques against detainees long after approval for their use was rescinded...
New York Times - June 17, 2006
Contradictions Cloud Inquiry Into 24 Iraqi Deaths
How and why a deadly attack in Haditha, Iraq, occurred and who ultimately bears responsibility are matters of profound dispute...
New York Times - June 17, 2006
Mexico's Populist Tilts at a Privileged Elite
In the race for president, a leftist former Mexico City mayor has dragged Mexico's enduring class conflict into the light...
New York Times - June 17, 2006
Golf: Woods misses US Open cut
Tiger Woods misses his first cut at a major as a professional after carding his second straight 76 at Winged Foot...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Golf: Monty still in the hunt
Colin Montgomerie is one shot off the pace set by American journeyman Steve Stricker at the halfway stage of the US Open...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
US TV network to air game events
Pro-gaming looks set to go more mainstream as DirecTV signs up to broadcast tournaments...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Peer criticises Ross '£18m' deal
Former Cabinet Minister Lord Fowler has criticised Jonathan Ross's reported £18m three-year BBC contract...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Medics feature in Queen's honours
A host of doctors, nurses and other NHS staff feature in the Queen's birthday honours list...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Head knighted for helping school
A head teacher who turned around a struggling school while managing his own college is made a knight...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Welsh shine for Queen's honours
The latest honours commend many from Wales, among them a businessman, ex-Olympian and a top fashion designer...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Son of Italy's last king arrested
Prince Victor Emmanuel, son of Italy's last king, is held in an investigation into corruption and prostitution...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Chemical blast kills 10 in China
An explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China has killed 10 people and injured 26 others...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
US renews N Korea warning
The US steps up warnings to North Korea against testing a new missile, amid fears it may be launched this weekend...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Labour members mull over future
More than 1,000 Labour members and activists are gathering to discuss how to renew the party...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Britons missing off Nova Scotia
Coastguards search for three Britons and an American after their yacht hits severe weather off Nova Scotia...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Heavy clashes erupt in Sri Lanka
At least 20 rebels and four Sri Lankan naval troops are killed amid escalating violence, the military says...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Jail row judge's formula 'wrong'
A minister's comments on a paedophile's jail tariff prompt claims the government is "deeply divided" on the issue...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
Search widening for car-boot girl
Detectives across Britain join the hunt for a girl seen being put into a car boot in south Wales...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
CBE for Met police chief attacked
A senior police officer is made a CBE, days after apologising over an anti-terror raid in which a man was shot...
BBC News - June 17, 2006
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