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Global News Archive for June 2006:
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White House Says Tracking Bank Data Deters Terror
A secret program of combing through a database containing banking transactions is both legal and necessary to deter terrorism, officials said today...
New York Times - June 23, 2006
Racing: Victory for Nannina
Jimmy Fortune guides Nannina, the 6-1 joint favourite, to victory in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Anger over 'racist' school play
The mother of a seven-year-old black boy withdraws him from a school play after he was cast as a monkey...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
World Cup power surge predicted
A big increase in electricity demand is forecast for England's World Cup match against Ecuador on Sunday...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Iraq bomb attacks leave 16 dead
At least 16 people die in Iraq, as the government prepares to unveil a plan to persuade insurgents to end violence...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Brazil pins hopes on new prisons
The first in a new generation of high-security prisons opens in Brazil, following a recent wave of violence...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Carrick set to start for England
Michael Carrick looks set to get the nod for England against Ecuador on Sunday in a 4-5-1 system...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Togo 0-2 France
Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry score as France go through to a second-round match against Spain...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Switzerland 2-0 South Korea
Switzerland book their place in the second round with a gutsy victory in their final Group G game in Hannover...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Al-Qaeda deputy praises Zarqawi
Osama Bin Laden's deputy hails the slain leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, in a video broadcast...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Paris Journal: French Stores Honor Sabbath, Except When They Don't
France's century-old law limiting Sunday work has been amended and eroded, interpreted and flouted to such an extent over the years that it makes little sense...
New York Times - June 23, 2006
Senate Rejects Calls to Begin Iraq Pullback
Democrats had expected their proposals to fail, but they declared themselves on the same side as the majority of Americans...
New York Times - June 23, 2006
Military: Iran Aiding Shiite Attacks Inside Iraq, General Says
Iran has stepped up its support for Shiite groups in Iraq and is providing weapons and training, the top American commander in Iraq said. Thursday.relations...
New York Times - June 23, 2006
Old Shells Suggest Early Human Adornment
A team of archaeologists reported its analysis of small shells with distinctive perforations that appeared to have been strung together as ornamental beads...
New York Times - June 23, 2006
'Warm' species invading Antarctic
Invasive species threaten the Antarctic's unique ecosystems, scientists tell a major meeting in Edinburgh...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Police seek suspect's extradition
A 38-year-old man is to be charged with offences relating to the break-in at Special Branch offices in Belfast...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Polish minister fired in spy row
Polish Finance Minister Zyta Gilowska is dismissed amid claims she lied about her communist past...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
'Progress' in anti-Taleban talks
Progress has been made in talks with Pakistan on tackling Taleban violence, the Afghan foreign minister says...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Driver reveals bodies to police
A man is arrested after telling detectives about two bodies - one in a van parked outside Luton police station...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Swedish man shot dead in Somalia
A Swedish journalist is shot dead during a huge rally in Somalia's capital, held to back Thursday's peace agreement...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Man jailed for 'vampire' attack
A violent sex attacker described by his victim as acting like a vampire, is jailed for life...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
US defends secret money tracking
US officials defend a secret programme to track international money transactions...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Ukraine 1-0 Tunisia
Andriy Shevchenko seals Ukraine's place in the World Cup second round with a penalty against 10-man Tunisia...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Saudi Arabia 0-1 Spain
Gutierrez Juanito scores as Spain win their final match in Group H...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Iraq bomb attacks leave 14 dead
At least 14 people die in Iraq, as the government prepares to unveil a plan to persuade insurgents to end violence...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Teenager jailed for murder frenzy
A teenager is jailed for life for the "senseless and frenzied" killing of student Daniel Pollen and an attack on his friend...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Survey highlights Islam-West rift
Deep mutual suspicions between Muslims and the West are documented in a survey of global opinion...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Cadbury recall after health fears
Over a million Cadbury chocolate bars are to be taken off the shelves over salmonella fears...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Virgin tip-off 'led to BA probe'
A tip from rival Virgin Atlantic led US and UK authorities to examine alleged price-fixing moves by BA, it has emerged...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Seven charged over 'Chicago plot'
Seven men are charged with conspiring to work with al-Qaeda to attack US targets including Sears Tower...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Ascot: Day four preview
Classic-winning fillies Speciosa and Nightime head a field of 15 for Friday's Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Stars flock to Superman premiere
The cast of Superman Returns attend the film's US premiere in Los Angeles...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Gervais claims new podcast record
Comedian Ricky Gervais claims to have beaten his own record for the most downloaded podcast ever...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Tennis: Brits' tough SW19 draw
Tim Henman could meet Roger Federer in the second round at Wimbledon, while Greg Rusedski will open against Marat Safin...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Age ban 'should go beyond knives'
A ban on under 18s buying knives should be extended to other weapons, the Policing Board chairman says...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Weekend ambulance cover worries
Ambulance cover in Powys will be limited this weekend, according to papers seen by the BBC, but managers deny an overtime ban...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Airbus raises price of A380 plane
Airbus raises the sale price of the A380 superjumbo in a move it says is unrelated to recent production problems...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Eriksson 'would drop' Beckham
Sven-Goran Eriksson insists he would drop England captain David Beckham if it would help the team...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Thousands cheer Somali peace deal
The agreement between Somalia's government and Islamists is welcomed in Mogadishu and by the UN...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Japan shrine challenge rejected
Japan's highest court rejects an attempt to stop PM Junichiro Koizumi's visits to a controversial war shrine...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Canada apology to China migrants
Canada's government apologises to Chinese immigrants taxed on arrival in the early 20th century...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Foster carers jailed over abuse
A gay couple who abused boys placed in their foster care are jailed for a total of 11 years...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Mobile phone risk during storms
Doctors warn of increased risk of serious injury from lightning strikes when using mobile phones outdoors in storms...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Poll set for early World Cup exit
Graham Poll looks to have refereed his last game at this summer's World Cup after a number of errors in the Australia v Croatia game...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Football League wins £4 damages
The Football League loses a claim against its former legal advisers - but is awarded £4 in damages...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Hunt campaigners lose legal bid
Pro-hunt campaigners have their latest attempt to overturn the law that bans hunting with dogs dismissed...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Man arrested after two bodies found
A man is arrested after telling detectives about two bodies - one in a van parked outside the police station...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Basra bomb 'kills at least four'
At least four people are killed in a bombing in the Iraqi city of Basra, as a new curfew is imposed in Baghdad...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Blair attacks the 'justice gap'
There is a growing gap between the public and the authorities on tackling crime, Tony Blair has said...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
4 G.I.'s Die in Afghanistan; Qaeda Deputy Attacks Foreign 'Infidel Forces'
The latest casualties came during military operations against insurgents across eastern and southern Afghanistan...
New York Times - June 23, 2006
Ukraine's Likely Premier Vows to Review Gas Deal With Russia
The review sets the stage for a new confrontation that could disrupt Ukraine's economy and threaten supplies of Russian gas to Europe...
New York Times - June 23, 2006
After Writer and King Nudge, Abbas and Olmert Talk
The Palestinian Authority president, Mahmoud Abbas, and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel held informal and inconclusive talks on Thursday...
New York Times - June 23, 2006
Violence: Iraqi Police Free 17 Held by Insurgents; U.S. Military Reports 5 Deaths
A day after a large group of gunmen seized scores of Iraqis from a factory, a police raid freed 17 of them...
New York Times - June 23, 2006
Bank Data Sifted in Secret by U.S. to Block Terror
A secret program has given counterterrorism officials access to financial records involving thousands of Americans, officials said...
New York Times - June 23, 2006
In Congo, Hunger and Disease Erode Democracy
Congo's civil war has officially been over since a peace agreement was signed four years ago, but the transition to peace has yet to come...
New York Times - June 23, 2006
Ancient web spins evolution story
The oldest-known spider web with insect body parts still attached has been found by scientists in Spain...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Cameron backs Blair on Iraq war
Conservation leader David Cameron says he still thinks going to war in Iraq was the right thing to do...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Language link to 'bubble blowing'
Infants who can blow bubbles and lick their lips are likely to pick up language quickly, research suggests...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Goldman Sachs raises ports offer
Associated British Ports says it has recommended a revised 910p per share bid from a Goldman Sachs-led group...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Cheney confident of nuclear deal
The US vice president says he is confident that a landmark nuclear deal with India will win support in the US Congress...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Referee Poll escapes criticism
Croatia boss Zlatko Kranjcar refuses to comment on referee Graham Poll's red-card frenzy during their 2-2 draw...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
US accuses Iran over Iraqi Shias
The top US general in Iraq makes the most detailed allegations so far about Iranian support for extremists...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
CJD 'may develop over 50 years'
BSE could lurk in the human body for up to 50 years before it develops into vCJD, scientists say...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Women 'must have labour choice'
Women should be given a choice over where they give birth, NHS advisers suggest...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Six 'militants' killed in Riyadh
Six men linked to al-Qaeda are killed in a shootout with police in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, officials say...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Antiques expert admits map theft
A renowned US antiques expert admits taking 97 rare maps from several institutions...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Blair targets growing justice gap
There is a growing gap between the public and the authorities on tackling crime, Tony Blair is to say...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
Seven arrests over 'Chicago plot'
The FBI says seven people detained in anti-terror raids were planning to blow up Chicago's Sears Tower...
BBC News - June 23, 2006
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