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===1 March 2006 (Wednesday)=== ===1 March 2006 (Wednesday)===
*]an Prime Minister ] announces that the ] will be held in the second week of May 2006 from the 6th to the 13th. *]an Prime Minister ] announces that the ] will be held in the second week of May 2006 from the 6th to the 13th.
* 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 third grade now must wait until college to find another date of its kind. *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.
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* In a major turnaround for American policy, the United States signs a historic ] with India, 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 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." *]: 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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===3 March 2006 (Friday)=== ===3 March 2006 (Friday)===
* ], 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.
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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.
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===5 March 2006 (Sunday)=== ===5 March 2006 (Sunday)===
* ]: '']'' wins ], ] ('']'') wins ], ] ('']'') wins ], and ] ('']'') wins ]. * ]: '']'' wins ], ] ('']'') wins ], ] ('']'') wins ], and ] ('']'') wins ].
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===6 March 2006 (Monday)=== ===6 March 2006 (Monday)===
* 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 ]. * 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 ].
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* ]'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.
* 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. * 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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===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 ], ].
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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 ], Germany, 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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* 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.
*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;– *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.
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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 U.S. online magazine ] publishes the most extensive documentation of the ]. * The U.S. online magazine ] publishes the most extensive documentation of the ].
* 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 ]. * 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 United States 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 United States, ], 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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===16 March 2006 (Thursday)=== ===16 March 2006 (Thursday)===
* Tens of thousands of ] anti-government protesters continue their rally against the country's current Thai Prime Minister ] today. They also demand his resignation from the post. The opposition leader, ], declared he and his party would not stop protesting all day and night until the PM resigns. * Tens of thousands of ] anti-government protesters continue their rally against the country's current Thai Prime Minister ] today. They also demand his resignation from the post. The opposition leader, ], declared he and his party would not stop protesting all day and night until the PM resigns.
* U.S. President ] nominates ] ] as ]. * U.S. President ] nominates ] ] as ].
* 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 ].
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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.
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* The ]'s refugee agency, the ], says it has been ordered to leave ] within one month. * The ]'s refugee agency, the ], says it has been ordered to leave ] within one month.
* ]: ] has been re-elected ] of ] with 82.6 percent of all votes, in an election which is considered by many to have been rigged. * ]: ] has been re-elected ] of ] with 82.6 percent of all votes, in an election which is considered by many to have been rigged.
**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 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. **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 ], ], 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. * 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 India. * 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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* 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 ], ], 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. , , *] 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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* ] ] 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 Russia 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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* ] are promoted to the ] for the first time in their 135-year history. They are also the first post-war ] to be promoted to the ] in ]. * ] are promoted to the ] for the first time in their 135-year history. They are also the first post-war ] to be promoted to the ] in ].
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S.V.Kaaviyaa is born in erode tamilnadu INDIA.She is very active child.Her parents are P.C.Selvaraj S.V.Kaaviyaa is born in erode Tamil Nadu INDIA.She is very active child.Her parents are P.C.Selvaraj
and D.vani .Her birth day is 25.03.2006. and D.vani .Her birth day is 25.03.2006.


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===27 March 2006 (Monday)=== ===27 March 2006 (Monday)===
*]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. *]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.
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* In Germany, a rare ] kills two 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-Russian ] 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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* 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 ].
* The chief prosecutor in ] seeks an arrest warrant for former ] chairman ] and former Refco client ] on suspicion they helped defraud Austria's ] Bank. * The chief prosecutor in ] seeks an arrest warrant for former ] chairman ] and former Refco client ] on suspicion they helped defraud Austria's ] Bank.


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===30 March 2006 (Thursday)=== ===30 March 2006 (Thursday)===
*] is confirmed as the first non-] ]. *] is confirmed as the first non-] ].
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* An outage of '']'' after realignment knocks out ]'s ] to an estimated 650,000 ]ers . Conflicting reports suggest the outage could be fixed within a few hours or could be permanent as the satellite may be missing . * An outage of '']'' after realignment knocks out ]'s ] to an estimated 650,000 ]ers . Conflicting reports suggest the outage could be fixed within a few hours or could be permanent as the satellite may be missing .
* At least 48 people died in the ]. * At least 48 people died in the ].
*U.S. Congresswoman ] has been claiming a degree in secondary education from the ] she did not receive. Her spokesman said Schmidt earned the degree but did not complete the paperwork to be awarded it. () *U.S. Congresswoman ] has been claiming a degree in secondary education from the ] she did not receive. Her spokesman said Schmidt earned the degree but did not complete the paperwork to be awarded it. ()


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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 {{Nowrap|2 million}} 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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