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Global News Archive for February 2006:
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Attacks Kill 26 in Iraq as U.S. Warns Against Divisions
On a bloody day in Iraq, America's ambassador hinted that the U.S. would not support institutions plagued by sectarianism...
New York Times - February 20, 2006
Hamas Tries in Gaza Talks to Broaden Its Cabinet
Hamas opened talks with other militant factions on forming the new Palestinian government, a process expected to take at least two weeks...
New York Times - February 20, 2006
Hope Dims for Trapped Miners in Mexico
Mine officials reported that they as yet had been unable to excavate the collapsed tunnels leading to the 65 men...
New York Times - February 20, 2006
Russian Talks With Iran on Nuclear Program Stall
Negotiators for both countries agreed to hold new talks but did not announce when or where they would take place...
New York Times - February 20, 2006
Thai murder concerns played down
The Foreign Office played down its concerns about the threat of attacks on travellers to Thailand, the BBC learns...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Drug limits foetal alcohol damage
A drug may reduce the damage caused to babies whose mothers drink heavily during pregnancy...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Teacher training 'not sufficient'
Career-changers learning "on the job" to teach in England are often not trained well enough, Ofsted says...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Pope urges respect in cartoon row
The Pope urges respect for religions and their symbols in his first comments on the Muhammad cartoon row...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Hamas presents PM choice to Abbas
Hamas leaders formally present Ismail Haniya as their choice for PM in talks with Palestinian leader Abbas...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Islamic groups plan more protests
Pakistan's main Islamic alliance says there will be no let up in protests against the Prophet Muhammad cartoons...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Warning over escaped NI prisoner
The public are warned to be vigilant after a convicted murderer escapes from custody in County Antrim...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Prints service 'can be trusted'
Senior police officers defend the integrity of Scotland's fingerprinting service following the Shirley McKie case...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Shot soldier 'talked of suicide'
An inquest into the death of a soldier shot at Deepcut army barracks hears that he had said he would kill himself...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Curling: GB women knocked out
Britain's women curling champions see their Olympic title hopes dashed despite a 10-4 win over the USA in their last match...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Drive to help trafficking victims
Police will hand out leaflets to women arriving in the UK in a bid to combat people smugglers...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Wembley dropped for FA Cup final
Wembley builder Multiplex says this year's FA Cup final has been moved to Cardiff...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Russian Newspaper Closed by Owner After Printing Cartoons
It was the second newspaper to be shut down in Russia in the wake of international Islamic protests over the cartoons...
New York Times - February 20, 2006
Sounds Give Rescuers Hope in Philippines
Rescuers heard tapping sounds coming from a school in a farming village in the eastern Philippines that had been completely buried by a mudslide three days before...
New York Times - February 20, 2006
Attacks Kill 20 in Iraq as U.S. Warns Against Divisions
A U.S. Marine was among those killed by insurgent attacks today, and the American ambassador warned against sectarianism...
New York Times - February 20, 2006
'Faster emergence' for diseases
New infectious diseases are emerging at an unprecedented rate, making it difficult to tackle the threats, say scientists...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
BBC rapped over Live 8 swearing
The BBC is criticised by media watchdog Ofcom over swearing on the televised Live 8 concerts...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Quick pandemic flu test 'vital'
Attempts to protect people from flu in the event of a pandemic may be undermined by the lack of quick diagnostic tests, experts say...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
No prison for baby death cruelty
The parents of a four-month-old girl who died after suffering multiple injuries and neglect, walk free from court...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Macquarie signals end to LSE bid
Australia's Macquarie Bank all but ditches its faltering bid for the London Stock Exchange after failing to win enough support for the move...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Campbell claims most MPs' support
Lib Dem leadership hopeful Sir Menzies Campbell claims more than half the party's MPs back him, as the campaign nears an end...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Hamas meetings about new cabinet
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas meets Hamas leaders to ask PM-designate Haniya to form a cabinet...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Man guilty of killing relatives
A man is convicted of organising a fire at his West Midlands home in which his wife and three of her relatives died...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Water chief quits in upgrade row
The chairman of Scottish Water resigns after a plan on delivering improvements was dismissed by ministers...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Tear gas fired at Besigye rally
Ugandan police use tear gas and water cannon to break up opposition leader Kizza Besigye's final campaign rally...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
'Noises' spur on mud rescue push
Rescuers hunting for survivors of a Philippines landslide renew their efforts after hearing underground noises...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
EU ministers debate bird flu risk
European Union farm ministers meet to discuss ways to fight bird flu, as the lethal H5N1 strain spreads...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Deepcut soldier 'in good spirits'
An inquest into the death of a soldier shot at Deepcut army barracks hears that he was in good spirits...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Funeral for 100th conflict death
Hundreds of people attend the
funeral of the 100th British serviceman to die in Iraq since the 2003 invasion...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Football: Chelsea face Newcastle
Newcastle must travel to Chelsea in the FA Cup quarter-finals, while Birmingham will host Liverpool...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Foreign secretary in Iraq visit
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw arrives in Iraq on a surprise visit for talks with key political leaders...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Radioactive leak firm fined £250k
A company responsible for a radiation leak from a lorry during a 130-mile journey is fined £250,000...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Farmers told to plan for bird flu
Poultry farmers should prepare to bring their flocks indoors in case bird flu hits the UK, Tony Blair says...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Council tax 'set to rise by 4%'
Thousands of householders across England are reportedly facing above inflation rises in their council tax...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Holocaust denier Irving is jailed
British historian David Irving is jailed for three years in Austria after pleading guilty to Holocaust denial...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Scores Trapped After Blast at Mexican Mine
A gas explosion caused an avalanche of rock that sealed off a mine shaft in the border state of Coahuila early on Sunday morning...
New York Times - February 20, 2006
Gangs gather to 'avoid' trouble
Young people gather in gangs for protection, a study of four deprived communities finds...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Google throws out US data demand
Google has formally rejected US government demands for access to its search data...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Sony fears on PlayStation launch
Sony's PlayStation 3 console may miss its spring launch if industry specifications for some of its technology are not finalised...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Lib Dem rivals in Scots hustings
The three Liberal Democrat leadership contenders travel to Edinburgh for their only Scottish hustings appearance...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Arrests in Lisa killing inquiry
Three men are arrested in connection with the murder of a County Down woman last seen in 2005...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Fingerprint office may be probed
The justice minister says she is "open to having a further look" at Scotland's fingerprint service...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Lessons learned from farm crisis
Ministers insist lessons have been learned from the foot-and-mouth crisis, five years on from the outbreak...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
France and India in nuclear deal
India and France sign a deal to pursue civilian nuclear co-operation during a visit by Jacques Chirac...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Knife recovered in murder inquiry
A knife is recovered by police investigating the murder of a woman found stabbed near her County Durham home...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Bosnia war memorial plan halted
Plans for a memorial at the site of a notorious Bosnian wartime camp are halted as the main sponsor pulls out...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Many die in fresh Iraq bombings
At least 23 people die in violence across Iraq, as the US leans on Iraqi officials to bury sectarian divisions...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Nigerian militants claim attacks
The militant Nigerian group in the Delta holding nine foreign hostages say they have attacked two more oil industry targets...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Philippines rescue work renewed
Rescuers hunting for survivors of a Philippines landslide renew efforts as underground noises are heard...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Elated Murray breaks into top 50
Andy Murray is up to 47th in the world rankings after his San Jose win, seven behind British number one Tim Henman...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Live: Winter Olympics day 10
The men's giant slalom is finely poised after the first leg in sunny Sestriere, while GB hopes in the women's curling take another knock...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Teams join Philippines search
Foreign teams join efforts to find survivors and bodies of the Philippines mudslide which buried an entire village...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Pension proposals 'harmful'
Companies should not be forced to pay into workers' pension schemes, the CBI says...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Final Deepcut inquest resumes
The inquest into the death of the final soldier found with gunshot wounds at the Deepcut army barracks resumes...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Troops under pressure - Reid
Defence Secretary John Reid calls on the public to understand the difficulties faced by UK troops abroad...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Irving Holocaust trial under way
British historian David Irving pleads guilty as his trial begins in Austria on charges of denying the Holocaust...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Bully victim's suffering payout
A woman is given £20,000 after taking action for bullying at primary school which she says has destroyed her life...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
U.S.-German Flare-Up Over Vast Nazi Camp Archives
The U.S. wants files of the International Tracing Service at Bad Arolsen, Germany, opened to scholars and researchers...
New York Times - February 20, 2006
Ruling Has Canada Planting Seeds of Private Health Care
The premier of British Columbia proposed a vision for a new health care system like those of Western Europe, which use both public and private facilities...
New York Times - February 20, 2006
Health Experts Surprised at Rapid Spread of Bird Flu
The recent acceleration of bird flu's spread has perplexed experts who had watched the virus stick to its native ground in Asia for nearly five years...
New York Times - February 20, 2006
At Least 17 People Killed in Insurgent Attacks in Iraq
At least 17 people were killed in insurgent attacks on Sunday, as talks on a unity government among Iraq's political factions remained deadlocked...
New York Times - February 20, 2006
Elite Iraqi Unit Seeks Footing as It Fills U.S. Boots
The Bush administration has anchored its plans for troop withdrawals on the promise of more capable indigenous security units...
New York Times - February 20, 2006
Israel Suspends Tax Money Flow to Palestinians
Israel's decision to withhold about $50 million a month from the Palestinian Authority put it at odds with the U.S...
New York Times - February 20, 2006
Pig cells 'may reverse diabetes'
Pigs-to-human transplants of key insulin-producing cells may provide a cure for diabetes, scientists say...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
UK moths 'in serious decline'
The number of common moths has fallen by a third since 1968, raising alarm bells about the state of the countryside...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
100th war death soldier's funeral
The funeral of the 100th British soldier to die in Iraq since the 2003 invasion is due to take place...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
House prices move above £200,000
Renewed demand pushes the average asking price of a home in England and Wales above £200,000, Rightmove say...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Russia set for Iran nuclear talks
Iranians envoys are due in Moscow for talks aimed at defusing tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Magic Murray claims maiden title
Britain's Andy Murray comes from a set down to beat Lleyton Hewitt 2-6 6-1 7-6 and claim his first ATP Tour title in San Jose...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Japan cult boss 'can face trial'
A former cult leader in Japan is reportedly judged fit to appeal his death sentence for the 1995 sarin attacks...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Man in court over shooting of Pc
A 24-year-old man is due in court to face a charge of attempting to murder Pc Rachael Bown in Nottingham...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Hamas dismisses Israeli sanctions
The newly named Palestinian PM plays down the effects of Israeli financial restrictions and drops in Western aid...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Austria to try 'Holocaust denier'
British historian David Irving is due to go on trial in Austria on charges of denying the Holocaust...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Five to face boy kidnap charges
Five people are due in court charged with kidnapping a 10-year-old boy and holding him to ransom...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Poultry lock-up 'not necessary' in UK
Britain should not follow France's lead in fighting bird flu by locking up its poultry, the farmers' union says...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Foreign teams join mudslide search
Foreign teams join efforts to find survivors of the Philippines mudslide which buried an entire village...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
Understand troop pressures - Reid
Defence Secretary John Reid calls on the public to understand the difficulties faced by UK troops abroad...
BBC News - February 20, 2006
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