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* A member of the board of directors of major German ] company ] AG says the company is "examining all its options," and may not complete its proposed acquisition of Canadian steel company ]. * A member of the board of directors of major German ] company ] AG says the company is "examining all its options," and may not complete its proposed acquisition of Canadian steel company ].
*A video obtained by the Associated Press shows ] ] being warned that the levees in ] could break one day before ] hit. *A video obtained by the Associated Press shows ] ] being warned that the levees in ] could break one day before ] hit.
*After this Wednesday, March 1, there will not be another one until 2017. A person who is in *After this Wednesday, March 1, there will not be another one until 2017. A person who is in third grade now must wait until college to find another date of its kind.
third grade now must wait until college to find another date of its kind.
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===2 March 2006 (Thursday)=== ===2 March 2006 (Thursday)===
* The ] voted 89-10 to renew the ] after two extensions. In its vote next week, the ] will likely also vote to renew the Act, analysts say. * The ] voted 89–10 to renew the ] after two extensions. In its vote next week, the ] will likely also vote to renew the Act, analysts say.
* In a major turnaround for ] policy, the United States signs a historic ] with ], which promises to bolster India's rapidly growing economy. * In a major turnaround for American policy, the United States signs a historic ] with India, which promises to bolster India's rapidly growing economy.
*A shipwreck from the ] was found buried in ] Bay in ], ]. If the ship is well preserved, there are plans to remove it from the waters. *A shipwreck from the ] was found buried in ] Bay in ], ]. If the ship is well preserved, there are plans to remove it from the waters.
*], the ] candidate for the office of ], was detained by ] police after he was rejected entrance to a congress hosted by current leader ]. Kazulin also suffered injuries during the course of his detention, which is still being enforced, though the ] will commence in 17 days. . *], the ] candidate for the office of ], was detained by ] police after he was rejected entrance to a congress hosted by current leader ]. Kazulin also suffered injuries during the course of his detention, which is still being enforced, though the ] will commence in 17 days. .
*Traces of a prehistoric, 8,000-year-old civilization are found in ], ]. The discoveries included ovens, craft workshops, and other evidence of settlements. *Traces of a prehistoric, 8,000-year-old civilization are found in ], ]. The discoveries included ovens, craft workshops, and other evidence of settlements.
* Televangelist ] loses his bid for re-election to the board of directors of the ]. * Televangelist ] loses his bid for re-election to the board of directors of the ].
*]: The ] urges the ] to end its boycott of ]: "The Bush administration said yesterday it is pressing the United Arab Emirates to drop its economic boycott of Israel - a major sticking point in the proposed takeover of key U.S. ports by a UAE-owned firm." *]: The United States urges the ] to end its boycott of ]: "The Bush administration said yesterday it is pressing the United Arab Emirates to drop its economic boycott of Israel&nbsp;– a major sticking point in the proposed takeover of key U.S. ports by a UAE-owned firm."
* Sir ] has been elected the new leader of the UK ] Party. * Sir ] has been elected the new leader of the UK ] Party.
*The ] raises ] base interest rates by 0.25% to 2.5%. The move affects the 12 members of the ]. *The ] raises ] base interest rates by 0.25% to 2.5%. The move affects the 12 members of the ].
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* Just two days before ] ] is scheduled to visit ], a car bomb exploded in the Marriott Hotel Karachi parking lot adjacent to a United States ] in ], killing at least four people including a US diplomat and his driver and injuring at least fifty others. * Just two days before ] ] is scheduled to visit ], a car bomb exploded in the Marriott Hotel Karachi parking lot adjacent to a United States ] in ], killing at least four people including a US diplomat and his driver and injuring at least fifty others.
* A ] involving close to 1,300 prisoners at ]'s ] ended after four days. * A ] involving close to 1,300 prisoners at ]'s ] ended after four days.
*] judges in ] to charge Prime Minister ] and ] (husband of ], a ] Minister) in connection with a ] scandal. . *Italian judges in ] to charge Prime Minister ] and ] (husband of ], a British Minister) in connection with a ] scandal. .
* Former ] ], member of the moderate wing of the regime, describes the ] as a "historical reality," contradicting the current leader ], an extremist who has described it as a "myth" last year. * Former ] ], member of the moderate wing of the regime, describes the ] as a "historical reality," contradicting the current leader ], an extremist who has described it as a "myth" last year.


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* ], a ], ] based company, agrees to pay ] ]612.5 million to settle NTP's ]-infringement suit against RIM. NTP had argued RIM's ] wireless-communication devices use technology patented by NTP. * ], a ], ] based company, agrees to pay ] ]612.5 million to settle NTP's ]-infringement suit against RIM. NTP had argued RIM's ] wireless-communication devices use technology patented by NTP.
* The ruling ] takes 66% of the votes in the ]. Voter turnout was 46%. No ] in the ] claims an outright majority. * The ruling ] takes 66% of the votes in the ]. Voter turnout was 46%. No ] in the ] claims an outright majority.
* ]: ]n ] ], in his talks with the Hamas leader ] , calls on ] to transform itself into a ], recognise ]'s right to exist, and to keep previous peace accords. , * ]: Russian ] ], in his talks with the Hamas leader ], calls on ] to transform itself into a ], recognise ]'s right to exist, and to keep previous peace accords. ,
* ] and ], completing trade talks that have gone on since 2001, announce plans to sign a landmark ]. Kenya, which is currently in a drought, is in desperate need of food to feed 3.5 million Kenyans by the end of March, despite the presence of the U.N. food agency. Sudan has had a huge surplus this season. * ] and ], completing trade talks that have gone on since 2001, announce plans to sign a landmark ]. Kenya, which is currently in a drought, is in desperate need of food to feed {{Nowrap|3.5 million}} Kenyans by the end of March, despite the presence of the U.N. food agency. Sudan has had a huge surplus this season.
* Three Israelis ignite ]s in an attempt to detonate gas canisters smuggled into the ] in ] during prayer services, sparking riots and confrontation between thousands of protestors and ]. * Three Israelis ignite ]s in an attempt to detonate gas canisters smuggled into the ] in ] during prayer services, sparking riots and confrontation between thousands of protestors and ].
*After four years of legal efforts to get the names of about 490 ] inmates released, the ] is forced by ] to release transcripts of hearings of 317 of them. *After four years of legal efforts to get the names of about 490 ] inmates released, the United States is forced by ] to release transcripts of hearings of 317 of them.
* Former ] Representative ] (], ]) is sentenced to eight years and four months in prison, the longest sentence ever for a congressman, for collecting $2.4 million in bribes. * Former ] Representative ] (], ]) is sentenced to eight years and four months in prison, the longest sentence ever for a congressman, for collecting {{Nowrap|$2.4 million}} in bribes.
* ] ] ] close to ] call for Culture Secretary ] to resign over her husband, ]' alleged acceptance of money from ]. * British ] ] close to ] call for Culture Secretary ] to resign over her husband, ]' alleged acceptance of money from ].
* The ] opens in ]. * The ] opens in ].
* British Rock star ] is convicted of the molestation of one 11- and one 12-year-old girl in the town of ] in southern ]. He is sentenced to 3 years in prison, but may be back in the ] by December. * British rock star ] is convicted of the molestation of one 11- and one 12-year-old girl in the town of ] in southern ]. He is sentenced to three years in prison, but may be back in the United Kingdom by December.
* An ] parliamentary commission accuses the former ] of orchestrating the 1981 attempt to assassinate ] * An Italian parliamentary commission accuses the former ] of orchestrating the 1981 attempt to assassinate ]
*] imposed new customs regulations on its border with ], leading to the ]. *] imposed new customs regulations on its border with ], leading to the ].


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===4 March 2006 (Saturday)=== ===4 March 2006 (Saturday)===
*The central ] power station is damaged by a fire, resulting in limited power for some areas of ] for a couple of weeks. *The central ] power station is damaged by a fire, resulting in limited power for some areas of ] for a couple of weeks.
*] campaigners criticised ] ] ] after he suggested his decision to go to ] in ] would ultimately be judged by ]. *] campaigners criticised British ] ] after he suggested his decision to go to ] in ] would ultimately be judged by ].
*British Culture Secretary ] splits from her husband, ]' following allegations of an alleged acceptance of money from ]. *British Culture Secretary ] splits from her husband, ]' following allegations of an alleged acceptance of money from ].
*A new species of ], '']'', is discovered in ]'s ], bringing the number of '']'' species found in the eastern ] to five. *A new species of ], '']'', is discovered in ]'s ], bringing the number of '']'' species found in the eastern ] to five.
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===6 March 2006 (Monday)=== ===6 March 2006 (Monday)===
* The ] government is defeated in the ] over a plan to make ] ]s compulsory for passport applicants. The government is to seek to overturn the defeat in the ], and has suggested that it might invoke the ]. * The United Kingdom government is defeated in the ] over a plan to make ] ]s compulsory for passport applicants. The government is to seek to overturn the defeat in the ], and has suggested that it might invoke the ].
* ]i aircraft fire rockets at a car in ], killing two ] members and three innocent bystanders as well as wounding seven other people, mostly children. Commander-in-Chief of the ], Maj.-Gen. ] said: "We are doing everything we can possibly think of to prevent innocent people from being harmed, but this is a war and nothing is certain." * ]i aircraft fire rockets at a car in ], killing two ] members and three innocent bystanders as well as wounding seven other people, mostly children. Commander-in-Chief of the ], Maj.-Gen. ] said: "We are doing everything we can possibly think of to prevent innocent people from being harmed, but this is a war and nothing is certain."
* ], former leader of the breakaway ], commits ] in prison while serving a sentence for ]. * ], former leader of the breakaway ], commits ] in prison while serving a sentence for ].
* ], ] of the ] ] of ], signs an ] that conflicts with the ]'s landmark 1973 '']'' decision. * ], ] of the U.S. ] of ], signs an ] that conflicts with the ]'s landmark 1973 '']'' decision.
* The sentencing hearing of ], the only person indicted in the US for a direct role in the ] attacks, has opened in Virginia. * The sentencing hearing of ], the only person indicted in the US for a direct role in the ] attacks, has opened in Virginia.
* Avian flu outbreak: ] confirms first outbreak of ], the ] virus, in two wild ]s. * Avian flu outbreak: ] confirms first outbreak of ], the ] virus, in two wild ]s.
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===7 March 2006 (Tuesday)=== ===7 March 2006 (Tuesday)===
* The ] gains more than five hundred seats in the country's ]. * The ] gains more than five hundred seats in the country's ].
* Fifteen people die and many others are injured in ] throughout ], ]. * Fifteen people die and many others are injured in ] throughout ], India.
* ], formerly opposition presidential candidate in the ], is cleared of ] charges. * ], formerly opposition presidential candidate in the ], is cleared of ] charges.
* ]'s defense minister ] says that the ] ] prime minister-designate, ], may be subject to an Israeli ] if Hamas resumes attacks against Israel. * ]'s defense minister ] says that the ] ] prime minister-designate, ], may be subject to an Israeli ] if Hamas resumes attacks against Israel.
* ] Lieutenant General Nick Houghton announces that the UK's 8,000 ] in Iraq could begin leaving the country within weeks. Most would be home by 2008, he says. * British Lieutenant General Nick Houghton announces that the UK's 8,000 ] in Iraq could begin leaving the country within weeks. Most would be home by 2008, he says.
* ], former mayor of ] is removed from office over allegations of poor government safety regulation in last year's club fire. * ], former mayor of ] is removed from office over allegations of poor government safety regulation in last year's club fire.


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===8 March 2006 (Wednesday)=== ===8 March 2006 (Wednesday)===
* The world's biggest ] on ], ], opens in ], ]. * The world's biggest ] on ], ], opens in ], Germany.
*] asks to join the ] ]. *] asks to join the ] ].
* The ] ] ] votes to block the ]'s plan for ] to take over operations at six major U.S. ports. * The United States ] ] votes to block the ]'s plan for ] to take over operations at six major U.S. ports.
* The ] renews accusations of ]ese support for attacks by the ] into eastern Chad, despite the recent signing of the ] and the successful formation of the ministerial committee. Sudan has accused Chad of supporting ] rebels in the past, and Chad is believed to have stepped up support in light of recent attacks. * The ] renews accusations of ]ese support for attacks by the ] into eastern Chad, despite the recent signing of the ] and the successful formation of the ministerial committee. Sudan has accused Chad of supporting ] rebels in the past, and Chad is believed to have stepped up support in light of recent attacks.
* The ] of ] votes to maintain its ] of governance * The ] of ] votes to maintain its ] of governance
* ] threatens 'harm and pain' against the ] for its role in putting Iran before the ]. * ] threatens 'harm and pain' against the United States for its role in putting Iran before the ].
*The ] announces that it has lifted a worldwide ban on the export of ] ] introduced in 1996 to prevent the spread of ] (Mad Cow Disease). *The ] announces that it has lifted a worldwide ban on the export of British ] introduced in 1996 to prevent the spread of ] (Mad Cow Disease).
*An ] military aircraft crashes after take off from ] in ], killing all six people on board. The aircraft was a ] ]. *An ] military aircraft crashes after take off from ] in ], killing all six people on board. The aircraft was a ] ].


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===9 March 2006 (Thursday)=== ===9 March 2006 (Thursday)===
* Astronomers announce that the ] probe has detected possible ]s of ] on ]'s moon ], perhaps the first example of naturally-occurring liquid water beyond ]. * Astronomers announce that the ] probe has detected possible ]s of ] on ]'s moon ], perhaps the first example of naturally occurring liquid water beyond ].
* ] ] ] launches the ] to provide aid to regions of ] currently facing ]. * ] ] ] launches the ] to provide aid to regions of Africa currently facing ].
* The ] in ] ends peacefully with no casualties. The gunman had suffered from depression. * The ] in France ends peacefully with no casualties. The gunman had suffered from depression.
* The ] ] in ] is to close and its prisoners to be housed elsewhere, the ] ] has said. * The ] ] in ] is to close and its prisoners to be housed elsewhere, the U.S. ] has said.


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* Further evidence accrues to show that the ]s are shrinking. * Further evidence accrues to show that the ]s are shrinking.
* The ] enters orbit around ]. * The ] enters orbit around ].
*More than 250 medical experts sign a letter in ] urging the ] to stop ] of ] detainees and close down the prison. *More than 250 medical experts sign a letter in ] urging the United States to stop ] of ] detainees and close down the prison.
* The ] announces that the number of people killed by ] declined by 48% between 1999 and 2004, from 871,000 to 454,000. The greatest decline, 60%, was in ]. The improvement is attributed to increased ]. * The ] announces that the number of people killed by ] declined by 48% between 1999 and 2004, from 871,000 to 454,000. The greatest decline, 60%, was in ]. The improvement is attributed to increased ].
* ], the man at the centre of ]'s most famous ] of the 20th century, has died at the age of 91. * ], the man at the centre of Britain's most famous ] of the 20th century, has died at the age of 91.
* ] prosecutors ask for ] ] and ] lawyer ] to be ] in the on-going alleged bribery case * Italian prosecutors ask for ] ] and British lawyer ] to be ] in the on-going alleged bribery case
* ] in ], southwest ], when their vehicle hits a ]. The victims were primarily women and children. Both tribal rebels and security forces ] in the area. * ] in ], southwest ], when their vehicle hits a ]. The victims were primarily women and children. Both tribal rebels and security forces ] in the area.
*Terminal D at ] in ] was closed due to a security breach. *Terminal D at ] in ] was closed due to a security breach.
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===11 March 2006 (Saturday)=== ===11 March 2006 (Saturday)===
* The former ] president ] has been found dead in his prison cell in ], ]. * The former ] president ] has been found dead in his prison cell in ], ].
* Michelle Bachelet takes the honor of being in office as the first female president in Chile . * Michelle Bachelet takes the honor of being in office as the first female president in Chile.
* The final episode of legendary children's TV show "]" is shown. * The final episode of legendary children's TV show "]" is shown.
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===12 March 2006 (Sunday)=== ===12 March 2006 (Sunday)===
*]. ], one of the founder of the ] (GIA), is released from prison due to the February 28, 2006 national reconciliation charter decree of application . *]. ], one of the founder of the ] (GIA), is released from prison due to the February 28, 2006, national reconciliation charter decree of application .
*] introduces its new ] with eight, instead of seven, stars and a slightly altered ]. *] introduces its new ] with eight, instead of seven, stars and a slightly altered ].
* Reports claim that a post-mortem examination has found that former Yugoslav President ] died from heart failure. * Reports claim that a post-mortem examination has found that former Yugoslav President ] died from heart failure.
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*Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh began their Visit to Australia which she will open the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. *Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh began their Visit to Australia which she will open the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
* U.S. Senator ] announces that he will introduce a motion of ] against President ]. * U.S. Senator ] announces that he will introduce a motion of ] against President ].
* ], a ], ] based pharmaceutical firm, announces that it has received a hostile merger bid from ]-based rival ]. * ], a ], Germany, based pharmaceutical firm, announces that it has received a hostile merger bid from ]-based rival ].


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===13 March 2006 (Monday)=== ===13 March 2006 (Monday)===
* A cash-for-honours scandal has erupted around ] Prime Minister ]. A millionaire donor has revealed that ] fundraisers had arranged secret loans from businessmen who were then nominated for peerages. * A cash-for-honours scandal has erupted around UK Prime Minister ]. A millionaire donor has revealed that ] fundraisers had arranged secret loans from businessmen who were then nominated for peerages.
* A ] finally ends in the ]. In all, more than 100 ]es were reported and 11 people were killed. Two tornadoes hit ] late on the 12th, causing major damage to the city. * A ] finally ends in the ]. In all, more than 100 ]es were reported and 11 people were killed. Two tornadoes hit ], late on the 12th, causing major damage to the city.
* ] climate scientists working for the ] have recorded a significant rise in the concentration of ] in the atmosphere, pushing it to a new record level. * U.S. climate scientists working for the ] have recorded a significant rise in the concentration of ] in the atmosphere, pushing it to a new record level.
* A major oil slick, which could contain some 40 tonnes of fuel, has been detected off the coast of ], one week after the Runner-4 cargo vessel sank in the ]. Heavy sea ice prevents an accurate estimate of the content of the oil slick that may have killed 35,000 sea birds. * A major oil slick, which could contain some 40 tonnes of fuel, has been detected off the coast of ], one week after the Runner-4 cargo vessel sank in the ]. Heavy sea ice prevents an accurate estimate of the content of the oil slick that may have killed 35,000 sea birds.
*The judge in the trial of ] is considering throwing out the ] as an option after lawyers from the ] coached four government witnesses. *The judge in the trial of ] is considering throwing out the ] as an option after lawyers from the ] coached four government witnesses.
*] drug & chemical manufacturer ] announces plans to buy ] in a merger of €14.6 billion. Merck and Schering would become Germany's largest ]. - *German drug and chemical manufacturer ] announces plans to buy ] in a merger of {{Nowrap|€14.6 billion}}. Merck and Schering would become Germany's largest ].&nbsp;–
*] chief ] admits secretly recording conversations with the ] ], an act that could lead to a civil legal proceedings if the other party has not granted permission for conversations to be taped. *] chief ] admits secretly recording conversations with the ] ], an act that could lead to a civil legal proceedings if the other party has not granted permission for conversations to be taped.


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*An ] against ] ] is foiled. *An ] against ] ] is foiled.
* In ], six men taking part in a ] for a new ] anti-inflammatory drug, ], are placed in ], some in a life-threatening condition, after suffering adverse side-effects. * In ], six men taking part in a ] for a new ] anti-inflammatory drug, ], are placed in ], some in a life-threatening condition, after suffering adverse side-effects.
* ], a derivatives exchange based in ] and ], announces that it might join the ongoing auction for the ] &mdash; which would put it in competition with bidders ] and ]. * ], a derivatives exchange based in ] and ], announces that it might join the ongoing auction for the ]&mdash;which would put it in competition with bidders ] and ].
* ] is to indict ] for bombings that killed over 60 people. * ] is to indict ] for bombings that killed over 60 people.
*At least 80 people die in ] following an attack on a ] holy site. *At least 80 people die in ] following an attack on a ] holy site.
* At least seven people have died in ]s in the U.S. state of ] which have burned 1,000&nbsp;mi² (2500&nbsp;km²), forcing 1,900 people to evacuate. * At least seven people have died in ]s in the U.S. state of ] which have burned 1,000&nbsp;mi<sup>2</sup> (2500&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), forcing 1,900 people to evacuate.
* The ] concludes in Beijing, China. Premier ] holds annual press conference from Chinese and foreign reporters. Wen reiterates Taiwan issue in serious tone. * The ] concludes in Beijing, China. Premier ] holds annual press conference from Chinese and foreign reporters. Wen reiterates Taiwan issue in serious tone.
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===15 March 2006 (Wednesday)=== ===15 March 2006 (Wednesday)===
* Two armed gunmen attacked the UN Refugee Agency (]) compound in ], killing a local guard and leaving two others in critical condition. * Two armed gunmen attacked the UN Refugee Agency (]) compound in ], killing a local guard and leaving two others in critical condition.
* The ] online magazine ] publishes the most extensive documentation of the ]. * The U.S. online magazine ] publishes the most extensive documentation of the ].
* ]: The ] votes to approve an education reform bill. The ], ]'s authority is called into question for his relying on the opposition ] to secure the vote, due to revolt within his own ]. * United Kingdom: The ] votes to approve an education reform bill. The ], ]'s authority is called into question for his relying on the opposition ] to secure the vote, due to revolt within his own ].
* ]: A raid by the ] military kills eleven ], mostly civilians. * ]: A raid by the United States military kills eleven ], mostly civilians.
* The ] votes to establish the ], a new ] organization to replace the ], with only the ], ], the ] and ] opposing. * The ] votes to establish the ], a new ] organization to replace the ], with only the United States, ], the ] and ] opposing.
* ], ] opens the ] in ]. * ], ] opens the ] in ].
* Five arrests are made over the ] in ] against the ]. * Five arrests are made over the ] in ] against the ].


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* Near the third anniversary of the beginning of the ], U.S. and Iraqi forces on Thursday launch an ] known as ] into ] in what was termed the largest air assault since the U.S.-led invasion in 2003. , , * Near the third anniversary of the beginning of the ], U.S. and Iraqi forces on Thursday launch an ] known as ] into ] in what was termed the largest air assault since the U.S.-led invasion in 2003. , ,
* The ] ] for the first time since it was elected in ]. * The ] ] for the first time since it was elected in ].
* An international ] network is discovered using information from an Internet ], leading to the worldwide arrests of 4 ]ns, 13 ], 10 ], and 2 ]. * An international ] network is discovered using information from an Internet ], leading to the worldwide arrests of 4 Australians, 13 Americans, 10 Canadians, and 2 Britons.
* The 2006 NCAA Men's Division 1 Basketball Tournament begins in Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Salt Lake City, Utah; Jacksonville, Florida; and San Diego, California * The 2006 NCAA Men's Division 1 Basketball Tournament begins in Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Salt Lake City, Utah; Jacksonville, Florida; and San Diego, California


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*]'s wealthiest millionaire, ], and two alleged accomplices are sentenced to death and executed by ] for ] by a ] ], making Yuan the wealthiest person to be executed in ] history. *]'s wealthiest millionaire, ], and two alleged accomplices are sentenced to death and executed by ] for ] by a ] ], making Yuan the wealthiest person to be executed in ] history.
*The ] demands that ] turn over ] to ] to be tried for his actions while he was ]. Senegal is not expected to comply, as it already refused ] demands from the ]. The ] has expressed its approval of the decision. *The ] demands that ] turn over ] to ] to be tried for his actions while he was ]. Senegal is not expected to comply, as it already refused ] demands from the ]. The ] has expressed its approval of the decision.
*Six people have been charged in connection with ]'s ], which cost the government about $600m. *Six people have been charged in connection with ]'s ], which cost the government about {{Nowrap|$600 million}}.
*Following an outbreak of ] in ], ] bans imports of Israeli ]; Ministry of Agriculture halts exports of unprocessed birds; ]im in the south, heart of Israel put under closure; four people hospitalized in the south are found not to be infected with the disease. *Following an outbreak of ] in ], Europe bans imports of Israeli ]; Ministry of Agriculture halts exports of unprocessed birds; ]im in the south, heart of Israel put under closure; four people hospitalized in the south are found not to be infected with the disease.
* ], former leader of the ] militia in the ], becomes the first person arrested on behalf of, and then referred to the ] for ]s. * ], former leader of the ] militia in the ], becomes the first person arrested on behalf of, and then referred to the ] for ]s.
* The fourth global ] meets in ] to address problems of ] shortages and conflicts. Protesters claim the forum is a platform for further ] of water supplies. * The fourth global ] meets in ] to address problems of ] shortages and conflicts. Protesters claim the forum is a platform for further ] of water supplies.
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* The ] announces it has scheduled the ] for December 3. * The ] announces it has scheduled the ] for December 3.
* Part of a tunnel in the ] collapses on a train setting the train on fire. Russian ]s were dispatched to the scene, passengers were evacuated, and no one was hurt. * Part of a tunnel in the ] collapses on a train setting the train on fire. Russian ]s were dispatched to the scene, passengers were evacuated, and no one was hurt.
* Former ] ] says that he believes that Iraq is engaged in a ], although the country has not passed "the point of no return." ] and ] officials dispute calling the conflict a civil war. * Former ] ] says that he believes that Iraq is engaged in a ], although the country has not passed "the point of no return." British and American officials dispute calling the conflict a civil war.
* ]s open for the ]. The main opposition candidate ] calls for a re-run of the presidential election within hours of polls closing. * ]s open for the ]. The main opposition candidate ] calls for a re-run of the presidential election within hours of polls closing.
* With the exception of ] and ], sub-Saharan Africa is failing to meet ] standards for accessibility to clean water or sanitation. * With the exception of ] and ], sub-Saharan Africa is failing to meet ] standards for accessibility to clean water or sanitation.
mohammad ali actor of pakistan sereales died on 19 march 2006 because kidney disease.by choudhary waqas gujrat. * Mohammad Ali, actor of Pakistan serials, died on 19 March 2006 of kidney disease.
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**The ], which monitored the election, concluded that the presidential election failed to meet OSCE commitments for democratic elections. , **The ], which monitored the election, concluded that the presidential election failed to meet OSCE commitments for democratic elections. ,
**The ] also monitored the election and declared that the election was fair and that the results must be respected. **The ] also monitored the election and declared that the election was fair and that the results must be respected.
**The ] and ] condemn the elections. The White House, which has previously labeled Mr Lukashenko a dictator, says it does not accept the results. The EU says it is likely that it will impose sanctions. **The United States and ] condemn the elections. The White House, which has previously labeled Mr Lukashenko a dictator, says it does not accept the results. The EU says it is likely that it will impose sanctions.
* At 0730 ], ] ] makes landfall near ], ], ], with wind gusts of 290&nbsp;km/h (180&nbsp;mph) recorded, which would make it a Category 5 storm on the Australian scale for severity of cyclones. * At 0730 ], ] ] makes landfall near ], ], Australia, with wind gusts of 290&nbsp;km/h (180&nbsp;mph) recorded, which would make it a Category 5 storm on the Australian scale for severity of cyclones.
* Russian President ] visits Beijing on energy talks with Chinese President ]. * Russian President ] visits Beijing on energy talks with Chinese President ].
* Charles, ], and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, begin official visit to ], ] and ]. * Charles, ], and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, begin official visit to ], ] and India.
*The ] ] and the ] ] occurred at 18:26 UTC. *The ] ] and the ] ] occurred at 18:26 UTC.


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* The ] votes on "]" ("] and related rights in the information society") with 296 votes for against 193. The DADVSI act implements the 2001 ] with some modifications. The ] (right-wing), which has the ] at the National Assembly, voted for, while the left voted against it. MPs of the center-right ] voted either against the text or ] themselves. * The ] votes on "]" ("] and related rights in the information society") with 296 votes for against 193. The DADVSI act implements the 2001 ] with some modifications. The ] (right-wing), which has the ] at the National Assembly, voted for, while the left voted against it. MPs of the center-right ] voted either against the text or ] themselves.
*Over 150 ] are killed in eastern ] by members of the rebel ]. The growing rebel movement seeks to overthrow Chadian president ]. *Over 150 ] are killed in eastern ] by members of the rebel ]. The growing rebel movement seeks to overthrow Chadian president ].
* In the ], ] confirm they are to investigate claims the ruling ] broke the ] in the ongoing controversy over "]" row. * In the United Kingdom, ] confirm they are to investigate claims the ruling ] broke the ] in the ongoing controversy over "]" row.
* Irish ] ] has said in the ] that he believes the ] security forces colluded with ] in the planning of ] solicitor ]'s murder in 1989. * Irish ] ] has said in the ] that he believes the British security forces colluded with ] in the planning of ] solicitor ]'s murder in 1989.
* In a major Sino-]n energy deal, it is announced that ] intends to build two large ] ]s directly to ] within the next 5 years. Russia will also help with the construction of two ] plants in China. * In a major Sino-Russian energy deal, it is announced that ] intends to build two large ] ]s directly to China within the next five years. Russia will also help with the construction of two ] plants in China.


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* ] separatist group ] announce a permanent ceasefire to their 38-year campaign for independence from ], which has cost over 800 lives. * ] separatist group ] announce a permanent ceasefire to their 38-year campaign for independence from ], which has cost over 800 lives.
* Russian President ] pays a visit to the ], the symbol of Chinese ] on his ] to China. * Russian President ] pays a visit to the ], the symbol of Chinese ] on his ] to China.
*] from ], ], ], is ] to pay £10,000 damages, plus £7,200 legal costs for ]ling former parliamentary candidate ] in a ] ] and in her ], making history in respect of legal actions involving the Internet. She had accused Smith of being a sex offender and a racist bigot. Williams did not file a defence to the libel writ. , , *] from ], ], England, is ] to pay £10,000 damages, plus £7,200 legal costs for ]ling former parliamentary candidate ] in a ] ] and in her ], making history in respect of legal actions involving the Internet. She had accused Smith of being a sex offender and a racist bigot. Williams did not file a defence to the libel writ. , ,
*]: Government prosecutors withdrew charges against 18 out of 129 opposition figures and journalists facing charges following last year's violent skirmishes in the country. However, none of the party leaders of the ] (CUD) were included in this action. *]: Government prosecutors withdrew charges against 18 out of 129 opposition figures and journalists facing charges following last year's violent skirmishes in the country. However, none of the party leaders of the ] (CUD) were included in this action.


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===23 March 2006 (Thursday)=== ===23 March 2006 (Thursday)===
*] set fire to cars and loot shops in ] during protests against the '']'' law that ] ] had agreed to discuss with unions. *] set fire to cars and loot shops in ] during protests against the '']'' law that ] ] had agreed to discuss with unions.
*], a ] that once belonged to ] ] ] in the 18th Century has died at the age of 250 in a zoo in ]. *], a ] that once belonged to British ] ] in the 18th Century has died at the age of 250 in a zoo in ].
*More than 100 people die after their boat capsizes in ]. *More than 100 people die after their boat capsizes in ].
*The British Embassy in ] confirms the rescue of three ] held in ] for nearly four months; Briton ] and Canadians ] and ]. They were freed during a British led ] military operation involving American, British, Canadian and Iraqi forces. , , *The British Embassy in ] confirms the rescue of three ] held in ] for nearly four months; Briton ] and Canadians ] and ]. They were freed during a British led ] military operation involving American, British, Canadian and Iraqi forces. , ,
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===24 March 2006 (Friday)=== ===24 March 2006 (Friday)===
* Clerics in ] call for ] to be put to death. He is accused of committing ] for converting from ] to ]. * Clerics in ] call for ] to be put to death. He is accused of committing ] for converting from Islam to Christianity.
* ] ] nominates ] to become the ]'s first woman ]. * ] ] nominates ] to become the ]'s first woman ].
* ], 29, is convicted on 21 counts of ] arising from the ]. * ], 29, is convicted on 21 counts of ] arising from the ].
* ] in Brussels: the EU leaders back plans to develop a common energy policy, but the specifics remain vague and difficult * ] in Brussels: the EU leaders back plans to develop a common energy policy, but the specifics remain vague and difficult
* ]: It is alleged by a report that ] gave intelligence information to ]'s ] regarding American troop movements during the early stages of the ]. * ]: It is alleged by a report that Russia gave intelligence information to ]'s ] regarding American troop movements during the early stages of the ].
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* ] starts with its first episode. * ] starts with its first episode.


===25 March 2006 (Saturday)=== ===25 March 2006 (Saturday)===
* A revolutionary ] ] designed to fly at 7 times sonic speed is successfully tested in ]. * A revolutionary ] ] designed to fly at seven times sonic speed is successfully tested in Australia.
* ]'s annual ] has begun, amid international appeals for an end to the controversial ] of up to 325,000 young ] pups. The Canadian government says the cull, which reportedly earns C$16.5m (£8.3m) in meat and ] sales, is also necessary to control seal numbers. * Canada's annual ] has begun, amid international appeals for an end to the controversial ] of up to 325,000 young ] pups. The Canadian government says the cull, which reportedly earns C$16.5 million (£{{Nowrap|8.3 million}}) in meat and ] sales, is also necessary to control seal numbers.
* An explosion at a French ] chemical research facility kills one professor. The cause is unknown. * An explosion at a French ] chemical research facility kills one professor. The cause is unknown.
* ] against the US ] bill ] are held in several US cities. 500,000 people march in ], ], 50,000 in ], and 20,000 in ], protesting proposed legislation that includes construction of a security wall along the ]. * ] against the US ] bill ] are held in several US cities. 500,000 people march in ], ], 50,000 in ], and 20,000 in ], protesting proposed legislation that includes construction of a security wall along the ].
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* The ] television program '']'' airs a story on a lawsuit against the ] SAC, alleging that it orchestrated a fall in the stock price of Canadian drug company ]. * The ] television program '']'' airs a story on a lawsuit against the ] SAC, alleging that it orchestrated a fall in the stock price of Canadian drug company ].
*Officials in ] say that ] may be released soon, although the case may have only been temporarily dropped to gather more evidence. *Officials in ] say that ] may be released soon, although the case may have only been temporarily dropped to gather more evidence.
*The ] in ], ] draw to a close with the ]. ] finishes with a record 84 gold medals, making this their best ] ever. ] is adjudged the ''Best Athlete of the 18th Commonwealth Games.'' The ] games will be hosted by ]. *The ] in ], Australia, draw to a close with the ]. Australia finishes with a record 84 gold medals, making this their best ] ever. ] is adjudged the ''Best Athlete of the 18th Commonwealth Games.'' The ] games will be hosted by ].
*Voters in ] ] to elect a new ] (parliament). *Voters in ] ] to elect a new ] (parliament).
*] becomes the first part of the ] to introduce a full ] in enclosed public places and workplaces. *] becomes the first part of the United Kingdom to introduce a full ] in enclosed public places and workplaces.


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===27 March 2006 (Monday)=== ===27 March 2006 (Monday)===
*]i security minister ] accuses ]n soldiers accompanied by Iraqi troops to have raided the Mustafa ] ] in eastern ] and executed 37 unarmed people who had been tied up. *]i security minister ] accuses American soldiers accompanied by Iraqi troops to have raided the Mustafa ] ] in eastern ] and executed 37 unarmed people who had been tied up.
* The ], ], refers to the ], ], as a 'chiseling little crook' because the United States embassy continues to refuse to pay the ]. * The ], ], refers to the ], ], as a 'chiseling little crook' because the United States embassy continues to refuse to pay the ].
* '']'' reports that it has seen ] that shows ] was determined to go to war at least two months before the ]. * '']'' reports that it has seen ] that shows ] was determined to go to war at least two months before the ].
* In ], a rare ] kills 2 and leaves more than 300,000 people without electricity. * In Germany, a rare ] kills two and leaves more than 300,000 people without electricity.
* Preliminary results of the ] give former ] ] and his pro-]n ] a narrow lead over the ], with ] ]'s ] Bloc trailing in third place. * Preliminary results of the ] give former ] ] and his pro-Russian ] a narrow lead over the ], with ] ]'s ] Bloc trailing in third place.
*] testifies in an American court that he and ] planned to fly a ] into the ] as part of the ], contradicting his previous ]. *] testifies in an American court that he and ] planned to fly a ] into the ] as part of the ], contradicting his previous ].
*The ] agrees to introduce a standardized ]. *The ] agrees to introduce a standardized ].
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* One ] soldier has been killed and three others injured during a firefight with ] ] in a remote area outside of ]. * One ] soldier has been killed and three others injured during a firefight with ] ] in a remote area outside of ].
* ] leader ] declares victory in the ] ], ahead of main opponents ] and ]. * ] leader ] declares victory in the ] ], ahead of main opponents ] and ].
* Over a million protesters ] in ] amid ]s against the new ], which protesters say will harm job stability for workers under the age of 26. Violent clashes with the ] in ] are reported. * Over a million protesters ] in France amid ]s against the new ], which protesters say will harm job stability for workers under the age of 26. Violent clashes with the ] in ] are reported.
* More than one million ] workers in the UK strike over cuts to ] schemes, in an action co-ordinated by eight ]s. * More than one million ] workers in the UK strike over cuts to ] schemes, in an action co-ordinated by eight ]s.
* ] ] announces he will resign from his job on April 14, 2006. Card is one of a few people who has been on duty in the ] since day 1. He will be replaced by ], Director of ]. * ] ] announces he will resign from his job on April 14, 2006. Card is one of a few people who has been on duty in the ] since day 1. He will be replaced by ], Director of ].
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===29 March 2006 (Wednesday)=== ===29 March 2006 (Wednesday)===
* ] has officially cut all ties with the members of the ] cabinet and is suspending assistance to the ]. * Canada has officially cut all ties with the members of the ] cabinet and is suspending assistance to the ].
* ]' record label ] accuse ] in court of breaching a ] agreement by operating their ]. * ]' record label ] accuse ] in court of breaching a ] agreement by operating their ].
* ] ] convert ] takes ] in ]. Many Islamic clerics and members of Afghanistan's parliament protest his release. , * ] Christian convert ] takes ] in Italy. Many Islamic clerics and members of Afghanistan's parliament protest his release. ,
* A ] may be observed from 08:36 GMT (09:36 BST) to 11:48 GMT (12:48 BST) in Eastern ], ] and ], ], ] and ]. * A ] may be observed from 08:36 GMT (09:36 BST) to 11:48 GMT (12:48 BST) in Eastern ], ] and ], ], ] and ].
* Former ]n ] ] is captured after disappearing in ] and is ] to ]. * Former ]n ] ] is captured after disappearing in ] and is ] to ].
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*Several large ] rock western ], killing and injuring many people ] *Several large ] rock western ], killing and injuring many people ]
*] is sworn in as ], becoming the first woman to lead the ]. *] is sworn in as ], becoming the first woman to lead the ].
*] ]s cross over the ]-] border and attack ] villagers in the city of ], but are beaten back by the ]. *] ]s cross over the ]–] border and attack ] villagers in the city of ], but are beaten back by the ].
* ] ] ] canceled her visit to a ] after a protest group threatened to "invade the mosque" during scheduled prayers (see ]). * U.S. ] ] canceled her visit to a ] after a protest group threatened to "invade the mosque" during scheduled prayers (see ]).
* ], a '']'' journalist abducted in ] on January 7, is released. * ], a '']'' journalist abducted in ] on January 7, is released.
* ] and the ] launch the thirteenth mission to the ] when '']'' takes off. On board is ], the first ]ian in space. * ] and the ] launch the thirteenth mission to the ] when '']'' takes off. On board is ], the first ]ian in space.
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*] (the Main Injector Neutrino Oscillation Search) observes ], implying that ]s have ], which would require a substantial revision to the ] of ]. *] (the Main Injector Neutrino Oscillation Search) observes ], implying that ]s have ], which would require a substantial revision to the ] of ].
*A ]'s ] critical of ] ] ] agrees to stop publishing for five days amid ]s about the way it referred to the ]. *A ]'s ] critical of ] ] ] agrees to stop publishing for five days amid ]s about the way it referred to the ].
* In ], ] claims a breakthrough, as an independent monitor of its hearings with ] regulators in ] has outlined what it can do to avoid paying fines of 2 millions euros a day. * In ], ] claims a breakthrough, as an independent monitor of its hearings with ] regulators in ] has outlined what it can do to avoid paying fines of {{Nowrap|2 million}} euros a day.
* An earthquake measuring 6 on the ] rocks ] early in the morning killing 66 people and wiping out a number of villages. ''See'' ] * An earthquake measuring 6 on the ] rocks ] early in the morning killing 66 people and wiping out a number of villages. see ]
* An intruder enters a ] in ] during ] and smashes a 200 year old ] ] ] creating commotion. * An intruder enters a ] in ] during ] and smashes a 200 year old ] ] ] creating commotion.


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