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Invasive mussel confirmed in Utahs Electric Lake
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Microsoft lets Zune music subscribers keep tunes
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Astronauts end spacewalk to repair gummed-up joint
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Madonna, Ritchie get preliminary divorce decree
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Madonna, Ritchie granted preliminary divorce
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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UN expects new peacekeepers in Congo in weeks
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Warsaw marks borders of former ghetto
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Afghanistan markets its brand of pomegranates
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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China says 19,000 students died in May earthquake
Southern Ledger - November 21, 2008
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Global News Archive for May 2006:
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In Image War, U.S. Shows Video of Bumbling Zarqawi
Turning the tables of propaganda on Al Qaeda's leader in Iraq, the U.S. military today released out-takes of his recent video...
New York Times - May 4, 2006
Britain Takes Lead of NATO Force in Afghanistan
Britain will manage the force's expansion into the turbulent south of Afghanistan over the coming months...
New York Times - May 4, 2006
Cheney Rebukes Russia on Rights
The vice president's comments appeared to lay down new markers for a relationship that has become increasingly strained...
New York Times - May 4, 2006
Football: Man City 1-3 Arsenal
Jose Reyes keeps alive Arsenal's hopes of finishing fourth in the Premiership with two late goals...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Domingo dominates Classical Brits
Spanish tenor Placido Domingo wins two awards at the annual Classical Brits awards in London...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Toxic warnings for nano industry
The nanotechnology industry must disclose how it assesses the safety of its products, says the Royal Society...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Local lecturer pay deals rejected
Attempts to broker local agreements at two Scottish universities are rejected by an academics' union...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Apology call over peerage claim
Late MP's peerage denial revelation prompts a Plaid Cymru apology demand from Labour...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Puppy fat 'myth' risking health
"Puppy fat" can have lifelong health implications and is not just a childhood problem, experts warn...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Israel MPs approve Olmert cabinet
Israel's new government takes office after parliament approves a cabinet proposed by incoming PM Ehud Olmert...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Warrants in Red Caps probe
Arrest warrants have been issued for a number of Iraqis in connection with the murder of six Red Caps, it is revealed...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Prisoner flees custody at funeral
A prisoner has escaped from custody while attending a funeral in County Down, the police say...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Election councils A-Z
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BBC News - May 4, 2006
UN to quiz US on torture
The US is due to face tough questions as it appears before the UN Committee on Torture for the first time since 9/11...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Lib Dem quits in remarks row
Liberal Democrat Chris Davies resigns as the party's leader in Europe over comments made to a Jewish constituent...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Out of hours GP system attacked
Changes in England's out of hours health care system led to longer waits and higher costs, MPs say...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
BNP leader excluded from count
The British National Party wins an early seat as it seeks to increase it tally of about 20 councillors in England...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Darfur deadline passes
Negotiations over a peace deal for Sudan's troubled Darfur region continue as a midnight deadline passes...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Blair awaits elections judgement
Tony Blair is awaiting the verdict of voters as counting begins in the local council elections in England...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Terror suspect was not deported
A foreign criminal awaiting trial on terrorism charges was not deported after being jailed for robbery, it emerges...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
9 Killed in Suicide Bombing Outside Baghdad Court
Meanwhile, a U.S. military spokesman said that soldiers were "zooming in" on Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq...
New York Times - May 4, 2006
Britain Takes Command of NATO Force in Afghanistan
Britain will manage the force's expansion into the turbulent south and southeast of Afghanistan over the coming months...
New York Times - May 4, 2006
Cheney Criticizes Russia on Human Rights
The vice president also suggested that Moscow was interfering with democratization in neighbors...
New York Times - May 4, 2006
Pope Strongly Condemns Chinese Church
Pope Benedict XVI noted that its consecration of two bishops without Vatican approval was an offense punishable by excommunication...
New York Times - May 4, 2006
Net censorship spreads worldwide
Repressive regimes are using technology to stifle online debate among citizens on every continent, reveals a report...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Deep ocean trawl nets new 'bugs'
A three-week plankton trawl in the Atlantic has gathered more than 1,000 specimens, some new to science...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Orange plans up to 2,000 job cuts
Mobile phone group Orange plans to cut between 1,800 and 2,000 UK jobs as part of a cost-cutting review...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
'Designer baby' bid gets go-ahead
A couple from the east Midlands have been given permission by the fertility watchdog to have a saviour sibling in a bid to help their sick daughter...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Arrest in suitcase murder inquiry
A third man is arrested in connection with the death of a teenager whose body was found in a suitcase...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Hain denies MP peerage allegation
NI and Welsh Secretary Peter Hain denies offering a late MP a peerage to stand aside in the last general election...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Lockerbie bomber appeal dates set
The appeal launched by the Lockerbie bomber over his 27-year minimum prison sentence will be heard in July...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Council backs town's £50m revamp
A major shopping and leisure development in the centre of Carmarthen is given the go ahead, despite objections...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Nepal rebels agree to peace talks
Maoist rebels in Nepal welcome the offer of peace talks, a day after the authorities declared a truce...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Somali leader slams US on terror
The US is funding Somali warlords who earlier this year battled Islamic groups, the Somali president says...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Vatican throws out China bishops
Two Roman Catholic bishops appointed by China without Vatican approval are excommunicated...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Football: Oxygen to aid Rooney
Man Utd medical staff will use an oxygen chamber to speed up Wayne Rooney's recovery from his metatarsal injury...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Clarke under fire in deportee row
The Tories repeat their call for the home secretary's sacking, saying "enough is enough" in the row over freed criminals...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Prescott office in bully pledge
Changes in working practices are promised at the Deputy Prime Minister's Office after claims of staff bullying...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
UK three lose Guantanamo case
Three UK residents held at Guantanamo Bay lose a challenge against ministers' refusal to act on their behalf...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
McClaren named as England manager
Steve McClaren is appointed as Sven-Goran Eriksson's successor by the Football Association...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Sunshine brings local voters out
Early signs suggest turnout is up in English local elections as voters stream to the polls in bright sunshine...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Doctor defends IVF for woman, 63
A controversial fertility doctor defends his decison to help a 63-year-old woman become Britain's oldest mother...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Judge silences Moussaoui outburst
A judge tells Zacarias Moussaoui he will "die with a whimper" as the defiant 9/11 plotter is jailed for life...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Olmert outlines plan for Israel
Incoming Israeli PM Ehud Olmert puts his programme to parliament for approval ahead of a swearing-in ceremony...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
No charges over Michael collision
Singer George Michael will not face charges over his collision with three parked cars in north London, police say...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Toxic warning for nano industry
A senior UK researcher warns the nanotechnology industry of the potential toxic effects of some of their products...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Government retreats over red tape bill
The government amends a bill allowing ministers the power to alter laws without Parliament's approval...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Hundreds pay last respects to MP
Hundreds line the streets to watch the funeral procession of Blaenau Gwent MP and AM Peter Law...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Bank of England keeps 4.5% rate
The Bank of England has voted to keep interest rates at 4.5%, for the ninth consecutive month...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Foreign criminal traced by police
A foreign criminal who was mistakenly released by the Home Office is arrested by Grampian Police...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
ICI to remove 2,300 jobs by 2011
Chemicals giant ICI announces that it plans to cut 2,300 jobs by 2011 as it aims to reduce annual costs by £170m...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Jail segregation cost highlighted
The cost of continued separation of loyalist and republican inmates at Magaberry Prison is examined by a report...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
India troops patrol riot-hit city
Troops march through the streets of the Indian city of Baroda following several days of riots...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Petrobras scraps Bolivia project
Brazilian energy firm Petrobras suspends investment in Bolivia following its neighbour's gas industry nationalisation...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Russian racism 'out of control'
Racist killings in Russia are "out of control", says a report by human rights watchdog Amnesty International...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Malawi's 'Mugabe motorway' furore
Despite criticism, one of Malawi's major roads is named after Robert Mugabe in a ceremony attended by Zimbabwe's leader...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Vatican anger over China bishops
China's appointment of two bishops without Vatican approval violates religious freedom, the Vatican says...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
England prepare to name McClaren
The FA is expected to name Steve McClaren as the new England boss after a board meeting on Thursday...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Football: Rooney fitness deadline
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson will take Wayne Rooney to the World Cup even if he is only fit to play in the final...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
UK-led troops 'ready for Taleban'
Nato's new British commander in Afghanistan says his forces are ready to take on the Taleban...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Picasso portrait fetches £51.8m
A Picasso portrait sells for $95.2m in New York, the second highest amount ever paid for a painting at auction...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Deportation case man arrested
Police in Hull arrest a man over a stabbing allegedly committed after he was recommended for deportation...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
House prices show sharp increase
House price inflation rose sharply in April but are predicted to level off later in the year, Halifax bank has said...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
UK pair lose Guantanamo case
Two UK residents held at Guantanamo Bay lose a challenge against ministers' refusal to act on their behalf...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Police identify grave theft body
A body found by officers hunting for remains stolen from a grave is confirmed as that of Gladys Hammond...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Nine killed in Iraq court attack
At least nine people are killed and many injured in a bomb attack outside a courthouse in Iraq's capital...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Woman to be oldest mother at 63
A woman is set to become Britain's oldest mother at the age of 63 after undergoing IVF...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Hain accused of offering peerage
Plaid Cymru's Parliamentary leader Elfyn Llywd accuses Peter Hain of offering the late MP and AM a peerage...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Moussaoui faces life over 9/11
Al-Qaeda plotter Zacarias Moussaoui will be formally sentenced to life in jail for his role in the 9/11 attacks...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Voting under way in local polls
More than 4,000 English council seats are up for grabs as voting begins in local elections...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
16 Police Recruits Killed in Iraq; 34 Other Bodies Found
The bloodshed came as Iraqi leaders struggled to create a unified government that can diminish violence and calm the insurgency...
New York Times - May 4, 2006
In New Problem for Palestinians, Banks Reject Transfers
Arab countries have raised more than $70 million, but banks are afraid to move the money to the West Bank or the Gaza Strip...
New York Times - May 4, 2006
U.S. Presses Sudan and Rebels to Reach Darfur Peace Pact
U.S. officials pushed negotiators through revisions of a proposed agreement in an effort to meet a Thursday deadline...
New York Times - May 4, 2006
Britain and France Press U.N. to Oppose Iran Nuclear Efforts
Britain and France circulated a Security Council resolution demanding that Iran give up nuclear activities aimed at building bombs...
New York Times - May 4, 2006
Step 1 in Bolivian Takeover: Audit of Foreign Companies
Bolivia promised audits of foreign energy companies and threatened to seize assets of those that did not agree to new contracts...
New York Times - May 4, 2006
Signs of Renewal Emerge From Chechnya's Ruins
Restoration efforts are taking hold in Grozny, Chechnya, a city largely destroyed by years of fighting between Russia and Chechen separatists...
New York Times - May 4, 2006
Shelved cancer drug revival plan
A cancer charity has unveiled plans to revive research into promising drugs whose development has been shelved...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Science degrees threatened - MPs
University science courses are under threat, with the government lacking the "teeth" to save them, MPs say...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Terror suspect led prison prayers
A man accused of conspiring with Osama Bin Laden in bombings led Islamic prayers in a Buckinghamshire prison...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
New PM elected in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands picks Manasseh Sogovare as the new prime minister, after his predecessor's resignation...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Oil prices tumble on fuel report
Crude oil falls by more than $2 a barrel after a government report showed that US petrol reserves have increased...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
MPs worried by Chunnel link costs
The £5.2bn cost of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link cannot be justified on passenger numbers alone, an MPs' report says...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Britain takes on Nato Afghan role
Britain will officially take control of the Nato mission in Afghanistan, replacing Italy...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Government amends red tape bill
The government backs down over a bill which would have given ministers the power to alter laws without Parliament's approval...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Search goes on for freed convicts
Half the released foreign prisoners who were not considered for deportation remain at large...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
Local elections to get under way
Voting is due to get under way in local polls that will see 4,360 English council seats up for grabs...
BBC News - May 4, 2006
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