|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Venus flytraps caught in shrinking natural habitat
Southern Ledger - October 6, 2008
|
Hungary 4 dead, 26 injured in train collision
Southern Ledger - October 6, 2008
|
Iraqi lawmaker urges resolution of minority issue
Southern Ledger - October 6, 2008
|
Curfew in Indian Kashmir to prevent protest rally
Southern Ledger - October 6, 2008
|
Kashmir police threaten to shoot curfew violators
Southern Ledger - October 6, 2008
|
Supreme Court to open new term with heavy workload
Southern Ledger - October 6, 2008
|
Congress hears Lehman sought millions for execs
Southern Ledger - October 6, 2008
|
Designers play it safe as economy sours
Southern Ledger - October 6, 2008
|
Jimmy Kimmel returns as American Music Awards host
Southern Ledger - October 6, 2008
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Global News Archive for December 2006:
|
 |
Venezuela’s Economic Boom Buoys Chávez’s Campaign
Hugo Chávez seems set for victory in Venezuela’s presidential election, due in part to a booming stock market...
New York Times - December 2, 2006
3 Car Bombs Kill 51 and Hurt 86 in Baghdad
Three car bombs exploded in quick succession in a predominantly Shiite neighborhood of central Baghdad today, Iraqi government officials said...
New York Times - December 2, 2006
Germany, Joining Others in Europe, Will Restrict Smoking
A compromise proposal would ban smoking in public buildings — but not in pubs, bars or under beer tents...
New York Times - December 2, 2006
Rumsfeld Memo Proposed ‘Major Adjustment’ in Iraq
Two days before he resigned as defense secretary, Donald H. Rumsfeld submitted a classified memo to the White House that acknowledged that the Bush administration’s strategy in Iraq was not working...
New York Times - December 2, 2006
German film wins 'Europe Oscars'
A drama about communist East Germany wins the top European Film Award and Penelope Cruz best actress...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Goldie calls for jail drug tests
Compulsory drug testing should be introduced in Scotland's jails, the Conservative leader claims...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Serbs march in support of Seselj
Thousands of people march in Belgrade in support of war crimes suspect Vojislav Seselj, on trial in The Hague...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Football: Man Utd extend lead
Man Utd extend their lead at the top of the Premiership to six points thanks to a Darren Fletcher header at Middlesbrough...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
'Militants' held in Saudi Arabia
Saudi authorities say they have arrested 136 suspected militants - including a potential suicide bomber...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
New Barrymore pool death inquiry
Police are to reinvestigate the death of a man whose body was found in 2001 at the home of Michael Barrymore...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Indian bridge collapses on train
Thirty-three people are killed and many others wounded after a pedestrian bridge collapses onto a train in India...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Stars gather for 'Europe Oscars'
Stars arrive for the European Film Awards, being held in eastern Europe for the first time...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Talks over sale of opencast mines
Talks begin over the possible takeover of UK Coal's five opencast sites in the north-east of England...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Clashes follow soccer cup final
There has been trouble involving soccer fans following a cup final at Windsor Park in south Belfast, say police...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Bahrainis decide parliament seats
Voters in Bahrain return to the polls for a run-off election that will decide how much power the opposition wields...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
'Maoists' kill 14 Indian police
At least 14 Indian policemen die in a landmine ambush in an area of eastern India wracked by Maoist insurgency, police say...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Chad rebels capture eastern town
Chadian rebels capture the town of Guereda on the country's eastern border with Sudan...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Winter storm strikes central US
Driving snow leaves half a million people without power as a winter storm hit the central United States...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Shoppers warned on US gift duty
Customs warn transatlantic shoppers taking advantage of the cheap dollar not to get caught out by duty...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
WWII bomber found in Poland
Historians unearth the wreckage of an RAF Halifax bomber and the remains of its crew in the south of Poland...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
England aim to pressurise Aussies
England hope the Adelaide pitch breaks up and helps put pressure on Australia on day three of the second Test...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Football: Arsenal crush Spurs
Two controversial penalties help Arsenal beat Spurs in the first north London derby at the Emirates...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Cuban leader misses parade
Cuban leader Fidel Castro misses a military parade in his honour, prompting more doubts about his health...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Egypt to dig up pharaonic tombs
Bulldozers move in to demolish houses in the Egyptian village of Qurna which sits on top of pharaonic tombs in Luxor...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Dozens killed in Iraqi bombings
At least 50 people are killed and dozens injured in three car bomb blasts in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, police say...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Taliban Truce in District of Afghanistan Sets Off Debate
A peace deal with tribal elders has brought calm, but critics warn that it sets a dangerous precedent and represents a capitulation to the Taliban...
New York Times - December 2, 2006
Watchdog probes BBC pay deals
The government's spending watchdog is to investigate pay deals given to top BBC entertainers...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Murder victim 'was followed home'
Police investigate whether a woman who died after being attacked at her house was followed home...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Split in DUP is evident - Empey
The DUP leadership holds a top-level strategy meeting following reports of discontent within the ranks...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Murder inquiry into Paisley death
Police launch a murder hunt after the death of a 20-year-old man in the Gallowhill area of Paisley...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Children have their say on rights
Thousands of children across Wales are to be asked their views for an United Nations report on children's rights...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Fiji PM returns amid coup fears
The Fijian PM returns to the capital Suva amid claims that the army is in charge of the country...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
McCartney vies for 'icon' title
Sir Paul McCartney is one of three celebrities vying to be named the nation's greatest living icon...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Record stand puts England on top
Paul Collingwood hits 206 and Kevin Pietersen 158 as England amass 551-6 before Australia end day two of the second Test on 28-1...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Rugby U: Hill try on comeback
Richard Hill scores a try on his return from a 16-month injury absence...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Cuba waits for Castro appearance
Cuba is set to hold a parade for 80-year-old Fidel Castro amid questions whether the ailing leader will appear...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Bite kills Malaysia 'Snake King'
A snake charmer who made a name for himself as Malaysia's Snake King dies after a bite from a king cobra...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Fuel bills 'put elderly at risk'
A health official says thousands of elderly people are at risk because they cannot meet heating bills...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Father challenges Misbah ruling
Lawyers for the father of Misbah Rana lodge an appeal against a court order to send her back to Scotland...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Hopes fade after Philippine storm
Rescuers in the Philippines struggle to find more survivors after mudslides triggered by a typhoon swept away villages...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Dead spy's contact doing 'well'
A contact of Alexander Litvinenko who tested positive for a radioactive substance is doing well, doctors say...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Amid Catcalls, Mexico’s President Is Sworn In
Felipe Calderón took the oath of office to become Mexico’s new president under chaotic and divisive conditions...
New York Times - December 2, 2006
In Beirut, High Spirits and Demand for Change
Thousands of Hezbollah supporters poured into Beirut, vowing to stay until the Lebanese government falls...
New York Times - December 2, 2006
As Crime Soars for Venezuela, Chávez Coasts
Crime has soared in Venezuela. Yet President Hugo Chávez appears headed to re-election on Sunday...
New York Times - December 2, 2006
Bush to Meet With Head of Iraq Shiite Party
The meeting is a possible sign that the United States is exploring new options in Iraq...
New York Times - December 2, 2006
Radiation Detected in Man Who Met With Ex-Spy
Tests showed that an Italian investigator had a significant amount of radioactive material in his body, officials said...
New York Times - December 2, 2006
Afghan District Makes Own Deal With the Taliban
Some critics warn that the peace deal with tribal elders sets a dangerous precedent and represents a capitulation to the Taliban...
New York Times - December 2, 2006
Blair's farewell to education?
BBC education correspondent Mike Baker reflects on the PM's latest speech about his "three priorities"...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Council tax 'hits elderly hard'
Some pensioners are cutting back on food and heating in order to meet council tax bills, a charity says...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Hypnosis 'aids breast biopsies'
Hypnosis can lead to less anxiety and pain during breast biopsies procedures, research finds...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Spy-link pair test positive for polonium
An Italian contact and a relative of dead ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko test positive for polonium-210...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Bahraini voters set for run-off
Voters in Bahrain return to the polls, for a run-off election that will decide how much power the opposition wields...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Cuba to celebrate Castro birthday
Speculation grows over whether Castro will attend a military parade to mark his 80th birthday...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Back me or lose, Cameron warns
Tory leader David Cameron warns his party it must modernise to avoid defeat in another general election...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
More tests for dead spy's contact
A contact of Alexander Litvinenko is to have more tests after testing positive for a radioactive substance...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
Protesters set up camp in Beirut
Pro-Syrian protesters set up tents in Beirut, after a rally calling on Lebanon's government to stand down...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
MP urging Labour Trident debate
A candidate for Labour's deputy leadership says replacing Trident must be debated across the party...
BBC News - December 2, 2006
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
 |
| Keep up with Steve, join our G-Mail List to receive Gill Show updates and Steve's weekly column... |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
