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* ]: 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. , * ]: 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 {{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. * ] 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 United States 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 {{Nowrap|$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.
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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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===19 March 2006 (Sunday)=== ===19 March 2006 (Sunday)===
*Three of the six men left seriously ill during a drugs trial (of a ] ]) have been taken off organ support. *Three of the six men left seriously ill during a drugs trial (of a ] ]) have been taken off organ support.
* 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." British and American 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.
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*A ] court judge in ] has authorized the creation of an equity holders' committee in connection with the ] of auto parts maker ], *A ] court judge in ] has authorized the creation of an equity holders' committee in connection with the ] of auto parts maker ],
*] scientists believe they may have discovered a reason why the deadly ] ] virus cannot yet jump easily between humans. *] scientists believe they may have discovered a reason why the deadly ] ] virus cannot yet jump easily between humans.
*The ], a 125 metre ] operated by ], strikes a rock in ]'s ] shortly after midnight, and ]. All passengers and crew are thought to have safely abandoned ship, but two passengers are later declared missing and presumed dead. *The ], a 125 metre ] operated by ], strikes a rock in ]'s ] shortly after midnight, and ]. All passengers and crew are thought to have safely abandoned ship, but two passengers are later declared missing and presumed dead.
* ] 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.
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===28 March 2006 (Tuesday)=== ===28 March 2006 (Tuesday)===
* ]: for the first time, a ] ] is fired from the ]. The ] says the attack is a "clear escalation". * ]: for the first time, a ] ] is fired from the ]. The ] says the attack is a "clear escalation".
* 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 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. * 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.
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===29 March 2006 (Wednesday)=== ===29 March 2006 (Wednesday)===
* Canada 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 ].
* ] Christian convert ] takes ] in Italy. 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. ,

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