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Ukrainian president Yushchenko dismisses PM, cabinet
Thursday, September 8, 2005 Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine announced the dismissal of his government Thursday, under accusations of graft and political infighting. Amongst those dismissed was Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. Yushchenko, who won the Presidency almost one year ago, in what became known worldwide as the “Orange Revolution” had vowed to stamp out the…
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At least 13 killed in shootings at polling stations in Pakistan
Saturday, August 20, 2005 According to Online, 13 people were killed and over a hundred injured in armed clashes between rival political factions in Pakistan on Thursday August 18, 2005 local time. The attacks centered around polling stations throughout the country where elections for local offices were taking place. The first of the clashes occurred…
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54 killed by suicide bomber at Musayyib gas station
Saturday, July 16, 2005 Location of Musayyib (red) At least 54 people died today when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a gas station near a mosque in Musayyib, about 60 km south of the Iraqi capital. Some 80 people are reported to have been injured. Witnesses said a fuel tanker was slowly approaching…
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34% more Americans killed in Iraq during past 12 months than in previous 12 months
Tuesday, July 5, 2005 According to USA Today report, U.S. Defense department numbers show that 882 U.S. troops died in the 12 months through June 30th, 2005. This is a 34.2% increase from 657 killed in the preceding 12 months. This figure does not include those troops who died during transportation out of Iraq. These…
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Alleged Al-Qaeda leader killed in Saudi Arabia
Sunday, July 3, 2005 Younis Mohammad Ibrahim al-Hayyari, who was believed to be one of the top leaders of Al-Qaeda, died after exchanging fire and hurling hand grenades at Saudi Arabian police in Riyadh. Hayyari’s name was at the top of a list of 36 al Qaeda suspects announced by Riyadh last week. The…