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  • Security tight for inauguration

    A policeman stands guard during the final rehearsal for today's presidential inauguration in front of the US Capitol. US: President Bush will be inaugurated for a second term at noon today in a ceremony on Capitol Hill, followed by the traditional inauguration parade of military units and marching bands through the snow-swept streets of Washington to the White House. p

  • Blair 'appalled' at images

    BRITAIN: British Prime Minister Mr Tony Blair said the "shocking and appalling" photographs of the alleged abuse of Iraqi civilians by UK soldiers should not be allowed to "tarnish the good name" of Britain's armed forces. p
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  • Death toll from Asian tsunami now over 226,000

    INDONESIA: The global death toll from the Asian tsunami shot above 226,000 yesterday after Indonesia's Health Ministry confirmed the deaths of tens of thousands of people previously listed as missing. p
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  • Soldiers recall 'following orders'

    BRITAIN: British soldiers accused of sexually humiliating and abusing Iraqi detainees have said they followed orders from superiors to "work them hard". p

  • Growing church divide over condom use

    SPAIN: The Spanish Catholic Church's announcement this week that it supports the use of condoms to prevent the spread of AIDS is just the latest indication of a growing tension between the Holy See and local churches worldwide on HIV/AIDS prevention. p

  • French workers strike over reform plans

    FRANCE: French railway and energy workers kept up the pressure on President Jacques Chirac's government yesterday with strikes over working conditions that halted most trains and cut electricity output. p

  • Golfer whose dreams came true

    BRITAIN: He was a Scottish professional golfer in the 19th century but he predicted bullet trains, driverless golf carts, televisions and digital watches. p
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  • Terror group sets sights beyond Iraq

    FRANCE: The al-Zarqawi terrorist group confirmed its intent with yesterday's bombs in Iraq. Lara Marlowe in Paris reports on how it is expanding p

  • Concerns raised as committee approves Rice

    US: The US Senate is expected to confirm Dr Condoleezza Rice as Secretary of State today after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted yesterday by 16-2 to approve her nomination. p

  • Axis of evil: Rice adds four more states

    US: Condoleezza Rice expanded President Bush's "axis of evil" countries - Iran, Iran and North Korea - at her confirmation hearing to include four more states - Cuba, Myanmar, Belarus and Zimbabwe - which she termed "outposts of tyranny" requiring close US attention. p

  • Most in global poll say Bush win negative

    US: A majority of people surveyed in a global poll think the re-election of George Bush as US president has made the world more dangerous and many of those surveyed view Americans negatively as well, the BBC said yesterday. p

  • Time-line of inauguration

    US: The Bush inauguration takes place at noon in Washington DC, the US federal capital, (5 p.m. Irish time) when Mr Bush recites the presidential oath at the bidding of the chief justice of the Supreme Court. p

  • Sharon lifts ban on meeting Palestinians

    MIDDLE EAST: Israeli Prime Minister Mr Ariel Sharon lifted a ban on contacts with the Palestinians yesterday after new leader Mr Mahmoud Abbas ordered Gaza security forces to halt militant attacks on Israelis within days. p
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