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Madonna, Ritchie granted preliminary divorce
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Shuttle gives space station a mile-high boost
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Congo refugees suffer shooting, rape, looting
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Italian premiers political party OKs merger plan
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Iraqi Shiites burn Bush effigy in anti-US protest
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Iraq Shiites burn Bush effigy in anti-US protest
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Blast kills 8 mourners at Pakistani funeral
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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China 19,000 victims identified from May quake
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Obama keeps low profile in auto rescue talks
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Global News Archive for June 2005:
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Srebrenica Video Leads to 8 Arrests
A video of Serb soldiers murdering six Bosnian Muslim youths in 1995 led to the immediate arrest of eight suspects...
New York Times - June 2, 2005
French Workers Greet New Prime Minister With Rail Strike
French workers greeted the new government of Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin today not with a show of solidarity, but with a national transportation strike...
New York Times - June 2, 2005
Israel Releases More Palestinian Prisoners to Fulfill Sharon Pledge
Israel released 398 Palestinian prisoners from jail today, setting them free for joyful, tearful reunions in the West Bank and Gaza Strip...
New York Times - June 2, 2005
Call for junk food ad 'balance'
Doctors have called for measures to curb the impact of junk food adverts...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Experts tell Mr from Mrs dinosaur
Palaeontologists think they have found a way to tell whether dinosaur fossils are from males or females...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Israel releases 398 Palestinians
Israel releases almost 400 Palestinian prisoners, fulfilling a ceasefire pledge made in February...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Support for banning order plans
Plans for police banning orders to tackle the scourge of violence and sectarianism at football matches receive overwhelming support...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Jackson jury hears final speeches
Prosecution and defence teams make their closing arguments as the Michael Jackson trial draws to a close...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Tennis: Pierce to face Henin
France's Mary Pierce delights her home crowd by reaching the French Open final...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Mother's plea over attack on boy
The mother of a five-year-old boy, who police say was the victim of an attempted murder, appeals for witnesses...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Schroeder urges EU to forge on
The German chancellor warns against panic reactions to the French and Dutch rejections of the EU treaty...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
New French government named
New French PM Dominique de Villepin names his cabinet after the public's rejection of the EU constitution...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Lebanon president urged to resign
Lebanon's opposition says pro-Syrian President Emile Lahoud must resign over the killing of a journalist...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Met officers quizzed in murder inquiry
Two Met officers are questioned on suspicion of murdering a man killed by police marksmen in 1999...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Surrendered Chieftain Urges Taliban to Accept Amnesty
Abdul Waheed Baghrani is the highest level Taliban commander to accept Afghanistan's amnesty offer...
New York Times - June 2, 2005
33 Killed in Iraq in Day of Blasts and Shootings
Four suicide bombings killed at least 24, and nine people were killed in drive-by shooting in Baghdad...
New York Times - June 2, 2005
Journalist Who Criticized Syrian Presence Is Killed in Lebanon
The killing raised tensions in Lebanon just four days after elections for a new Parliament began...
New York Times - June 2, 2005
2 'No' Votes in Europe: The Anger Spreads
As the ruling elites in France, Germany and Italy falter, the European Union suffers the pain...
New York Times - June 2, 2005
Fears over CIA 'university spies'
A US scheme to sponsor trainee spies secretly through university has caused anger in the UK...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Microsoft adopts web file styles
Microsoft is putting the web at the heart of many of its most widely used programs such as Word and Excel...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Patients 'made way' for Minogue
A row erupts over allegations that cardiac patients were moved so that Kylie Minogue could have treatment...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Heart experts reassure on aspirin
Heart experts say aspirin is the best drug to prevent heart attacks, after a patient group questions the practice...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Bedside bibles could be removed
Bibles may disappear from patients' bedsides amid concerns over MRSA and causing offence...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Fatal explosion 'caused by gas'
An explosion at a water treatment plant in County Londonderry which killed a man was caused by gas...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
NHS 24 savaged by official review
The NHS 24 service in Scotland is suffering from management failures at every level, according to a report...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Father's school run drink crash
A man is warned he could be jailed after crashing his car on the way to pick up his son from school while nearly five times over the limit...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Woodward tells Deep Throat story
The Washington Post's Bob Woodward reveals how he came to know FBI official "Deep Throat" Mark Felt...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Latvian MPs back EU constitution
The Latvian parliament ratifies the EU constitution by a huge majority, just hours after the Dutch rejected it...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Ure makes G8 'don't panic' plea
Pop star Midge Ure urges people "not to panic" over Bob Geldof's call for a million protesters to head to Edinburgh...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Football: Adriano snubs Chelsea
Brazil striker Adriano says he wants to stay at Inter Milan despite interest from Chelsea...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Tennis: Henin-Hardenne into final
Justine Henin-Hardenne reaches the French Open final with a comfortable win over Nadia Petrova...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Fresh wave of bombs hits Iraq
At least 24 people, including a local official, are killed in car bomb attacks in northern and central Iraq...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
UK wins EU working hours battle
The UK wins the first stage of the fight to maintain its "opt-out" from the European Working Time Directive...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
BBC and unions set for new talks
Union leaders are to meet BBC director general Mark Thompson in a bid to avoid further strike action...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Serbia holds video 'executioners'
Belgrade reports arrests after Serb TV showed wartime captives - said to be Bosnian Muslims - being shot...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Two released over murder bid
Police release two children over an attack on a boy in West Yorkshire, as his mother appeals for witnesses...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Policemen arrested in murder probe
Two police officers are held on suspicion of murder over the 1999 death of a man killed by police marksmen...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
EU leaders set for crisis talks
Germany's Gerhard Schroeder flies to Luxembourg for crisis talks after the Dutch reject the draft EU constitution...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
U.N. Fires Aide Who Was Accused in Iraq Oil-for-Food Program
The U.N. secretary general dismissed Joseph J. Stephanides for "serious misconduct" in the scandal involving the oil-for-food program for Iraq...
New York Times - June 2, 2005
Is the EU constitution now dead?
Europe's leaders are attempting to keep the EU constitution alive following its rejection by voters in France and the Netherlands. Is it the end for the treaty?...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Harvey moved to specialist unit
Former East 17 singer Brian Harvey is transferred to a special care unit after being crushed under his car...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Sex sites get dedicated net home
A .xxx net domain could soon be the home for many pornographic websites...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
House-price growth slows in May
UK house prices rise 0.3% during May compared with a 0.9% increase in the previous month, according to the Nationwide building society...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
UK faces 'profound' EU questions
The Dutch rejection of the constitution "raises profound questions" about the EU, the foreign secretary says...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Students 'struggling with maths'
More than half of all 16 to 18-year-old students have trouble using numbers, a survey suggests...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Police probe after bomb attacks
Pipe bombs are put through the letter boxes of two homes occupied by Lithuanians in County Armagh...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
'Ghost ship' firm eyes Scots yard
A firm which brought US ghost ships to the UK submits a bid for a disused fabrication yard in the Highlands...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Celtic Manor Wales Open tees off
The Wales Open starts on a new course at the Celtic Manor Resort as Ryder Cup 2010 preparations continue...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Anti-Syria writer slain in Beirut
A prominent anti-Syrian journalist is killed by a bomb placed in his car in a Christian area of the Lebanese capital...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Kashmir leaders on historic visit
Separatist leaders in Indian-controlled Kashmir head for the Pakistani sector in a landmark visit...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Hindu school plan wins backing
Plans to create one of the UK's first voluntary aided Hindu schools get the backing of a local council...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
N Korea denounces Cheney remarks
North Korea says criticism by US deputy Dick Cheney reaffirms its decision to stay away from nuclear talks...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
UK is 'top spot for EU migration'
The UK is the top destination for migrants from the 10 new EU member states since the trade bloc expanded last year, a report says...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Rugby: O'Kelly ruled out
Malcolm O'Kelly is replaced by Simon Shaw after he is ruled out of the Lions tour with a groin injury...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Tennis: Henin-Hardenne focused
Justine Henin-Hardenne faces Nadia Petrova on Thursday as she bids for a place in the French Open final...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Guilty verdict in SA graft case
A financial adviser to South African Deputy President Jacob Zuma is found guilty of fraud and corruption...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Jackson jury could reduce charge
The jury in Michael Jackson's child abuse trial is given permission to amend one of his charges...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Cole case could 'lead to chaos'
Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein warns of a transfer 'free-for-all' unless clubs respect the rules...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Series of car bombs strikes Iraq
At least 16 people including a local official die in car bomb attacks in northern and central Iraq...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Poker firm bets on £5bn flotation
Two online gambling companies, PartyGaming and Empire Online, are to float on the London stock market...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Still life painter up for Turner
The Turner Prize shortlist features a traditional artist working in paint and three sculptors...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
One dead after explosion at plant
One person is killed and two injured after an explosion at a water treatment plant in County Londonderry...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Five youths charged with murder
Police charge five teenagers with the murder of a 40-year-old man who was attacked in Hailsham...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Children held over murder attempt
Detectives continue to quiz two children after releasing two boys and a girl over an attack on a five-year-old boy...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
EU struggles to save constitution
EU leaders reel as the Dutch deliver the second rejection this week of the draft constitution...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Suicide Bomber Leaves 19 Dead at Afghan Rite
It was one of the deadliest attacks in the three and a half years since the Taliban were removed from power...
New York Times - June 2, 2005
Don't Aid Zarqawi, U.S. Warns Iraq Neighbors
The U.S. defense secretary warned Syria and Iran not to give medical treatment or refuge to the Islamic militant...
New York Times - June 2, 2005
Zimbabwe Takes Harsh Steps in Major Cities to Counter Unrest
Facing rising unrest, Zimbabwe's government has apparently adopted a scorched-earth policy toward potential enemies...
New York Times - June 2, 2005
Bush Maintains Opposition to Doubling Aid for Africa
Doubling aid for Africa is a major proposal on the agenda for a summit meeting of industrial nations next month in Scotland...
New York Times - June 2, 2005
Hundreds in Cairo Protest Assaults on Women
Demonstrators protested assaults last week on advocates of political change during Egypt's referendum about direct presidential elections...
New York Times - June 2, 2005
'No' Votes in Europe Reflect Anger at National Leaders
The "no" votes reflect public disaffection, perhaps even a rebellion, against the political elites in France, Germany and Italy...
New York Times - June 2, 2005
McGregor in stage musical debut
Actor Ewan McGregor makes his debut in West End show Guys and Dolls - his first stage musical...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Vaccine reduces cases of shingles
An "extra strong" chickenpox vaccine has cut cases of shingles in adults, US research has found...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Kashmir leaders head for Pakistan
Top Kashmiri moderates are set to cross the Line of Control for landmark talks with Pakistani leaders...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Jail 'lost its way', says report
A catalogue of problems at Bristol Prison are blamed on inconsistent management, in a report by inspectors...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Airbus confirms super-jumbo delay
Airbus admits deliveries of its forthcoming A380 super-jumbo will be delayed by six months, but gives no specific reasons for the hold-up...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Chelsea, Mourinho and Cole fined
Chelsea, Jose Mourinho and Ashley Cole land record fines after being found guilty in the tapping-up probe...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Bolivian city gripped by protests
Protesters march on the Bolivian city of La Paz to demand the nationalisation of the energy industry...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Job worries at cigarette factory
A production switch to the Far East raises fears of hundreds of job losses at the British American Tobacco factory in Southampton...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Britons abroad 'risk road fines'
Most Britons driving abroad risk penalties and accidents because they are unaware of motoring laws, a survey finds...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Jackson jury given brief by judge
Jurors in Michael Jackson's child abuse trial are told to base their deliberations on facts and the law...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
Children quizzed over murder bid
Two girls and a boy are held on suspicion of trying to kill a five-year-old boy in West Yorkshire...
BBC News - June 2, 2005
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