World News Archive01-Jan-2006
LONDON ? British World War II troops were told to show respect for the U.S. Army's racial segregation practices, according to government documents published Sunday. Germany - Football - World Cup Only 20 percent of Germans believe their country will hoist the 2006 World Cup trophy in Berlin on July 9, according to a survey released by Der Spiegel news magazine on Saturday. SAN'A, Yemen ? The Yemeni news agency reported Saturday that five German hostages had been freed, but government officials said they have not yet received the kidnapped tourists. SYDNEY, Australia ? A pulsing heart of red lights shone from Sydney's Harbor Bridge early Sunday as tens of thousands watched fireworks ushering in the new year. Revelers around the world began partying, visited places of worship and gathered with family to welcome 2006. Filed under: ABC , News , Industry , Programming , OpEd Elizabeth Vargas, who in our estimation is muy bonita, laid out some details about the new two-anchor format of ABC's World News Tonight , which she and Bob Woodruff will start on January 3. In an article for Daily Variety (you may need to view a short ad to see the whole article), Vargas tells reporter Michael Learmonth BEIJING ? China's president vowed Saturday that his country would continue to open up and reform in 2006, pursuing a goal of peaceful development as it plays a bigger role on the world stage. VANCOUVER (CP) - A tie would have been enough, but a physical Canadian team got the win against the United States at the world junior hockey championship Saturday to earn a bye to the semifinal. Mike Tobias/The News Photo illistration 2005 was filled with many memorable events; the passing of Pope John Paul II, the Houston Astros? amazing World Series run, a devastating hurricane season for the Gulf Coast, Michael Jackson?s high profile acquittal, and a world-wide entertainment fundraiser dubbed ?Live 8.? With resilience and strength, we look forward to the coming year unaware of what This page covers all rugby and tournament news from around the world. Ospreys set to decide on appeal 30 Dec 2005 The Ospreys will reveal over the weekend whether they are to appeal the bans handed down to Gavin Henson and Ian Evans after their Heineken Cup defeat by Leicester Tigers earlier in the month.
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