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Global News Archive for June 2005:
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Rumsfeld Warns Iraq's Neighbors Against Aiding Zarqawi
The defense secretary said any country offering aid to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi would be guilty of helping someone "with blood on his hands."...
New York Times - June 1, 2005
Dutch Reject European Charter in Another Blow to Region's Unity
Dutch voters today overwhelmingly rejected a constitution for Europe, following France on Sunday...
New York Times - June 1, 2005
Outgoing Israeli Army Chief Gloomy About Peace Prospects
General Yaalon is gloomy about an Israeli-Palestinian settlement, despite the election of a Palestinian president...
New York Times - June 1, 2005
SEC chairman to step down in June
The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the US financial watchdog, is to step down later this month...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
'Profound questions' on EU future
The Dutch rejection of the constitution "raises profound questions" about the EU, the foreign secretary says...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Abigail police dogs draw a blank
Tracker dogs that can detect weeks-old smells fail to find the weapon used to stab Abigail Witchalls...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Review sought over asbestos plans
Residents of a County Antrim town are hoping to overturn a decision to open an asbestos storage site...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Talks taking place on G8 protests
Groups concerned about the staging of G8-related events planned for Edinburgh are meeting on Thursday...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
'Red Brigade' killers given life
An Italian court jails five suspected Red Brigades members for the 2002 murder of adviser Marco Biagi...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Biggest ever cosmos simulation
Astronomers have used supercomputers to re-create how the Universe evolved into the shape it has today...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Dutch say 'No' to EU constitution
Dutch voters reject the EU constitution, dealing another blow to the treaty three days after the French vote...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Brisk Turnout as the Dutch Vote on European Constitution
The Dutch are expected to reject the charter, albeit for different reasons than the French...
New York Times - June 1, 2005
At Least 19 Killed in a Suicide Bombing at an Afghan Mosque
More than 50 people were wounded in the blast, in one of the bloodiest attacks in Afghanistan in the last three and a half years...
New York Times - June 1, 2005
'No excuse' for poor school meals
Schools will soon have "no excuse" for serving poor quality meals, Education Secretary Ruth Kelly says...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Fear over NHS dentistry's future
Researchers fear NHS dentistry could be in trouble after the results of a survey of dental school applicants...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Graduate earnings gap 'narrower'
Graduates can expect to earn £150,000 more over their lifetimes than people with just A-levels, a report says...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Drawing uncovered of 'Nazi nuke'
Historians say they have found a 60-year-old diagram showing a Nazi nuclear bomb...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Bagle virus peril in empty e-mail
Further variants of the mass-mailing computer virus, Bagle, have spread quickly across the net, say security firms...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Student died after 'drunken jape'
A 22-year-old student died after he fell out of a supermarket trolley after a day of drinking, an inquest hears...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Green light for John Lewis store
John Lewis is given the go ahead for plans for a store expected to create hundreds of jobs in County Antrim...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
'Vicious thug shattered family'
The family of a man who was stabbed to death in a fight over a car stereo brand his killer "a vicious thug"...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Regions back WRU's league stance
Wales' regional sides are behind the WRU in their Celtic League battle with Ireland and Scotland...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Euro report whips up German storm
A political storm breaks out in Germany over reports, denied by the government, that it may be distancing itself from the European single currency...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Sharon and Abbas set talks date
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon
and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas
will meet on 21 June, aides say...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
'Suicide bomb' at Afghan mosque
At least 20 people are killed by a suspected suicide bomber at a mosque in the Afghan city of Kandahar...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Cricket: Thorpe defends snub
England batsman Graham Thorpe says his conscience is clear over his decision to play in Australia this winter...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Racing: Murtagh cleared
Johnny Murtagh will ride favourite Motivator at Epsom after a riding ban is reduced...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Sudan 'drops aid worker charges'
Charges are to be dropped against aid workers in Sudan accused of falsifying a report on rape, diplomats say...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Bacteria alert at Indonesia mission
A package with bacteria in it is sent to Indonesia's embassy in Australia, amid public anger at a drugs conviction...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Jeshma's final moments on CCTV
Police release CCTV footage of Jeshma Raithatha filmed on the day she was raped and murdered...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Jenkins denies lying in 999 call
Sion Jenkins denies suggestions he lied in a 999 call to make it look like someone else killed Billie-Jo...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Harvey conscious after crash
Singer Brian Harvey is conscious but in a critical condition after being crushed by his own car...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
G8 protest 'should be peaceful'
Scotland's first minister calls for a "peaceful protest" following Bob Geldof's plans for a march on Edinburgh...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
'Pest' claim police chief quits
Cambridgeshire's chief constable says he "deeply regrets" a moment of foolishness at a police conference...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Record fines over tapping-up row
Manager Jose Mourinho, his club Chelsea and Arsenal star Ashley Cole land record fines over an illegal meeting...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Jackson jury awaits instruction
The jury in Michael Jackson's child abuse trial could begin deliberating its verdict by Friday, the judge says...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
School caterers 'need more time'
School catering staff in England need to work longer hours to create "decent meals from scratch", a union says...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
UK engineers navigate Europe's future
British engineers are playing a key role in the building of the test spacecraft for Europe's satellite-navigation network, Galileo...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Parliament's website under fire
The website of the UK Parliament needs a major facelift in order to better serve voters, says a report...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Iraqis begin Welsh officer course
Forty Iraqi soldiers are arriving in Wales for three months' training on how to instruct security forces...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Growth in consumer credit slows
The smallest rise in credit card borrowing for nearly four years contributes to a weaker-than-expected rise in consumer credit, figures show...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
DUP man wants talks with primate
The DUP's Gregory Campbell wants to hold an "exchange of views" with Catholic Primate Sean Brady...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Safety warning after boat tragedy
An urgent safety warning is issued to boat owners following a double fatality on Loch Lomond...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Iraqi FM concerned over US troops
Iraqi foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari says he is worried that the United States may pull its troops out prematurely...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Lawyers boycott Nepal graft body
Lawyers in Nepal say King Gyanendra's powerful new anti-corruption body is "unconstitutional"...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Rugby: Woodward warns Thomas
Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward says Gareth Thomas' delayed arrival in New Zealand could compromise his Test place...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Thousands held in Zimbabwe blitz
More than 22,000 people have been arrested in the recent crackdown on Zimbabwe's shantytowns, police say...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Bacteria shuts Indonesia mission
A package containing bacteria shuts Indonesia's embassy in Australia, amid public anger at a woman's drugs conviction...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Watergate's Deep Throat found
The Washington Post confirms a former deputy chief of the FBI was the Watergate source Deep Throat...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Mystery over Harvey accident
Pop star Brian Harvey is critical after being crushed by his own car in a "strange" accident, his manager says...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Football: Cole awaits decision
A verdict on the Ashley Cole "tapping-up" row is due, with the Premier League likely to hand out huge fines...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Airbus confirms A380 delay
Airbus admits deliveries of its super-jumbo will be delayed by six months, but gives no reasons for the hold-up...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Royal Mail opposes price caps
The Royal Mail reacts angrily to proposed caps on stamp prices, warning it will lead to a decline in services...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Children quizzed over murder bid
Four children suspected of trying to kill a five-year-old boy are arrested by police in West Yorkshire...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
G8 influx 'difficult' for Edinburgh
The leader of Edinburgh Council expresses concern at Bob Geldof's call for a million people to march on the city...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Two held over McCartney murder
Two men are arrested in connection with the murder of Belfast man Robert McCartney outside a bar in January...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Dutch vote on Europe constitution
Polling is said to be brisk in the Dutch EU referendum, with polls predicting a resounding "No" vote...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Voice of Zarqawi on Tape Is Confirmed
Experts confirmed the voice of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi on an audiotape in which the insurgent leader said he had been wounded slightly but remained in Iraq...
New York Times - June 1, 2005
U.N. Council Condemns Sex Abuse by Its Troops
UNITED NATIONS, May 31 (Reuters) - The Security Council on Tuesday condemned for the first time sexual abuse among peacekeepers after being told that United Nations members ignored such exploitation for decades, fearing exposure of their own soldiers' wrongdoing...
New York Times - June 1, 2005
Bush Hints He Will Withhold Further Data About Bolton
President Bush indicated that he would not grant Democrats access to documents they have demanded before confirming John Bolton as U.N. ambassador...
New York Times - June 1, 2005
North Korea, Facing Food Shortages, Mobilizes Millions From the Cities to Help Rice Farmers
To combat growing food shortages, the North Korean government is sending millions of city dwellers to work on farms each weekend...
New York Times - June 1, 2005
Iraq Asks U.N. to Extend Mandate of U.S.-Led Forces
Iraq's transitional government said that the country's need for outside military assistance should determine when American troop withdrawals should start...
New York Times - June 1, 2005
'New way' to treat complex grief
Researchers say they have found a better way to counsel people with complicated grief...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Oxford to study 'world problems'
Oxford University is setting up a £3m-a-year school to study the major problems facing the world...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Blast targets Afghanistan mosque
An explosion at a mosque in Kandahar has reportedly caused injuries and fatalities...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
McConnell to unveil Malawi appeal
The first minister is to unveil a special fundraising appeal for Scotland to help alleviate poverty in Malawi...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
UN agrees stop-gap Haiti mission
The UN Security Council votes to temporarily extend its mission in Haiti, as a diplomatic row continues...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Sweden shuts down atomic reactor
Sweden has closed a second nuclear reactor, despite concerns about energy sources...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Judgement day in SA graft case
A corruption case that could determine the future of South African Deputy President Zuma is due to be decided on Wednesday...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Amnesty report 'absurd' - Bush
President Bush adds his voice to senior US attacks on an Amnesty report criticising the US human rights record...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Jeshma CCTV film to be released
Police are set to release CCTV footage of 17-year-old Jeshma Raithatha filmed on the day she was raped and murdered...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Call for curbs on young drivers
Most motorists support restrictions for newly-qualified young drivers, a new survey says...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
'Too few' child protection medics
A shortage of doctors opting to work in child protection could threaten efforts to prevent child abuse, health leaders warn...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Iraq abuse troops' jail terms cut
Two UK soldiers convicted of abusing Iraqi civilians have their sentences reduced...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Royal Mail opposes new price caps
The Royal Mail is reacting angrily to proposed caps on stamp prices, warning it will lead to a decline in services...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
Dutch ready to vote on EU treaty
The Dutch prime minister urges voters not to be swayed by France's rejection of the EU constitution...
BBC News - June 1, 2005
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