Daily Almanac for
May 20, 2008
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China earthquake toll tops 40,000
The death toll from last week's earthquake in China's Sichuan province has risen to 39,500, officials say.
Obama seeks to extend poll lead
Barack Obama hopes to move towards clinching the US Democratic nomination as the latest primary polls are held.
Fire at Berlin orchestra's home
The home of the Berlin Philharmonic orchestra is evacuated as fire breaks out in the roof of the building.
Edward Kennedy has tumour
US Democratic Senator Edward Kennedy has a malignant brain tumour, doctors in Massachusetts say.
UN to fly aid to Burmese victims
Burma allows UN helicopters to deliver aid to remote cyclone-hit areas, as UN chief Ban Ki-moon prepares to visit.
Tough penalty urged in Aziz trial
The prosecutor at the trial of Tariq Aziz calls for a punishment which would 'ease the hearts of widows'.
EU shake-up on farming subsidies
The EU announces plans to reform its hugely expensive rural payments system, the Common Agricultural Policy.
Bush apology for Koran shooting
US President George W Bush apologises over the shooting of a Koran by a US soldier, the White House confirms.
Illegal alcohol kills 87 Indians
Poisonous illegal alcohol has killed at least 87 people in two southern Indian states since the weekend, police say.
Football: Concern at Moscow pitch
Chelsea and Manchester United prepare to meet in the first all-English Champions League final.
Cricket: Warne mulls comeback
Shane Warne says he could be tempted out of retirement if called upon for next year's Ashes tour.
S Africa 'will protect migrants'
South African ministers say they will protect foreigners threatened by attacks that have left at least 23 dead.
Fighting in disputed Sudan town
Fighting resumes Sudan's oil-rich flashpoint town of Abyei between the army and southern ex-rebels.
Farc captive calls for surrender
A top commander in Colombia's Farc urges other rebels to follow her example and surrender.
'Nazi guard' loses last US appeal
A man accused of being a guard at a Nazi death camp in World War II loses his final appeal to stay in the US.
Taiwan ex-leader faces graft case
Taiwanese prosecutors launch a corruption investigation into ex-President Chen Shui-bian, just after he leaves office.
Dalai Lama starts tour in London
The Dalai Lama arrives for a visit to the UK in which he is scheduled to meet PM Gordon Brown.
Iceland minister warns on whaling
As Iceland's whale hunt begins, its foreign minister warns of damage to the country's long term interests.
Rise in EU counterfeit seizures
Counterfeiting is a "growing problem" for Europe, a report finds, as cases of fraudulent goods seized last year soars.
Lebanese talks given one more day
Arab mediators extend a deadline for agreement on two Qatari proposals to end the Lebanese crisis.
Kuwaiti emir re-appoints premier
The ruler of Kuwait names his nephew, Sheikh Nasser al-Mohammed al-Sabah, as prime minister.
India and Pakistan resume talks
India and Pakistan hold their first peace talks since a new civilian government took power in Islamabad.
Arcelor Mittal set to raise $3bn
Steelmaker Arcelor Mittal reveals plans to raise $3bn by selling bonds, which will be used to reduce its debt.
The Balkans' bakers keep on rolling
The turbulent history of the Balkans is retold through the experiences of its master Kosovan bakers.
US Latinos are 'finding a voice'
Emilio San Pedro reflects on the contribution 43 million Latino people make to the US.
China's children lost in the earthquake
Daniel Griffiths travels to China's Sichuan province where collapsed school buildings have claimed the lives of many children.
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