2006
The government of Sudan signs an accord with the Sudan Liberation Army
The government of Sudan signs an accord with the Sudan Liberation Army
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2006
The government of Sudan signs an accord with the Sudan Liberation Army
The government of Sudan signs an accord with the Sudan Liberation Army
2006
The post Loktantra Andolan government passes a landmark bill curtailing the power of the monarchy and making Nepal a sec
The post Loktantra Andolan government passes a landmark bill curtailing the power of the monarchy and making Nepal a sec
2006
The Republic of Montenegro holds a referendum proposing independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro; 55%
The Republic of Montenegro holds a referendum proposing independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro; 55%
2006
Mari Alkatiri, the first Prime Minister of East Timor, resigns after weeks of political unrest
Mari Alkatiri, the first Prime Minister of East Timor, resigns after weeks of political unrest
2006
Space Shuttle program: Discovery launches STS-121 to the International Space Station. The event gained wide media…
Space Shuttle program: Discovery launches STS-121 to the International Space Station. The event gained wide media…
2006
The Nathu La pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years.
The Nathu La pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years.
2006
The Nathu La pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years.
The Nathu La pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years.
2006
Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India.
Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India.
2006
A cross-border raid by Hezbollah militants starts the 2006 Lebanon War.
A cross-border raid by Hezbollah militants starts the 2006 Lebanon War.
2006
A massacre is carried out by Sri Lankan government forces, killing 17 employees of the French INGO Action Against…
A massacre is carried out by Sri Lankan government forces, killing 17 employees of the French INGO Action Against…
2006
Lebanon War: A ceasefire takes effect three days after the United Nations Security Council's approval of United…
Lebanon War: A ceasefire takes effect three days after the United Nations Security Council's approval of United…
2006
Sri Lankan Civil War: Sixty-one schoolgirls killed in Chencholai bombing by Sri Lanka Air Force air strike.
Sri Lankan Civil War: Sixty-one schoolgirls killed in Chencholai bombing by Sri Lanka Air Force air strike.
2006
Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil politician and former MP S. Sivamaharajah is shot dead at his home in…
Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil politician and former MP S. Sivamaharajah is shot dead at his home in…
2006
Grigori Perelman is awarded the Fields Medal for his proof of the Poincaré conjecture in mathematics but refuses to…
Grigori Perelman is awarded the Fields Medal for his proof of the Poincaré conjecture in mathematics but refuses to…
2006
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefines the term "planet" such that Pluto is now considered a dwarf planet.
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefines the term "planet" such that Pluto is now considered a dwarf planet.
2006
Former Prime Minister of Ukraine Pavlo Lazarenko is sentenced to nine years imprisonment for money laundering, wire…
Former Prime Minister of Ukraine Pavlo Lazarenko is sentenced to nine years imprisonment for money laundering, wire…
2005
Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi apologizes for Japan's war record
Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi apologizes for Japan's war record