24 March: Nepal intersection of authoritarian rule, Maoist revolt, could destabilize region, some fear... Iraq Shia coalition may be close to forming first elected gov't; speculation Kurdish Talabani could become new president, would travel to Najjaf to seek Sistani blessing...
23 March: Police clash with demonstrators in Kyrgyzstan's capital, dispersing protest, in wake of pres. Akayev's firing 2 ministers; opposition claims recent elections were rigged, have reportedly "taken control" of 2 southern towns... Akayev has condemned the opposition's "tulip revolution" as a foreign-backed illegal coup, openly calling for "intolerance" toward opposition leaders whom he claims represent foreign interests... Thailand orders Burmese refugees, officially recognized by UNHCR as persecuted by Burma's military junta, to prison camps along the border; they will be stripped of personal property, pets, even cellular phones; Thai gov't has said it will not provide any aid in any other form...
22 March: For first time, scientists have recorded direct light emanating from planets orbiting other stars... European leaders request hearings with Wolfowitz regarding development policy, competency for World Bank chair...
17 March: Independent media watch group finds FOX News refusing to report DeLay's multiple scandals, possible indictment... Bush confirms his choice to head World Bank is Dep. Def. Sec. Paul Wolfowitz, impassioned backer of Iraq war, inexperienced in development, poverty reduction...
16 March: Italy to weigh withdrawal of troops from Iraq in wake of killing of agent after Sgrena rescue...
15 March: UN official reports at least 180,000 may have been killed in Sudan's ethnic conflict in Darfur in just 18 months, far above previous estimates: "genocide" label may require military intervention according to International law... Explosion targets motorcade of Kosovo president Ibrahim Rugova, who escapes unharmed...
14 March: Reported "record" 1 million Lebanese opposition supporters demonstrate in Beirut, against Syrian presence... Bankruptcy reform bill passing Senate includes provisions stripping existing bankruptcy protections from those suffering economic crunch while caring for sick family members or paying for needed procedures insurance companies won't cover...
11 March: Spain remembers 11 March attacks of 2004, with funeral, visits to the Bosque de los Ausentes, music of Pau Casals, retelling of events, public reactions...
10 March: One-day general strike across France, joined by all major trade unions, in protest of government economic policy, paralyzes transport as IOC visit to judge city's fitness for 2012 Olympic bid...
9 March: Chechen spokesman says independence movement will choose new leader, resistance will continue... Fmr. Ukraine minister implicated in assassination of journalist dead of apparent suicide...
8 March: Research team in Madrid's La Paz Hospital discovers molecule responsible for impeding immune response to cancer cells, permitting unfettered multiplication, growth of tumors; discovery opens possibility for allowing human immune system to combat cancer without damaging chemo, radiological treatments or invasive surgery... Russia says it has killed democratically elected Chechen president Maskhadov, moderate who had distanced himself from terror tactics, called for talks with Putin... International Day of Women's Rights celebrated around the world; Turkish women dressed in riot gear to show will to defend protesters against repeat of brutal repression of recent days... Hundreds of thousands flood central Beirut in Hezbollah-led pro-Syria demonstration; militant political group warns US not to invade Lebanon...
7 March: Tens of thousands of Italians mourn Niccola Calipari, secret agent killed by US in foggy Iraq incident; AI reports such civilian deaths are tragically frequent at US roadblocks in Iraq, Pentagon has authorized troops to fire on anyone they believe may put them in danger, with no evidence, no penalty... "Cabildo" of tens of thousands en El Alto, Bolivia, to debate nation's crisis; Pres. Mesa offers resignation amid nationwide strikes, protests by unemployed, exploited workers (60% Bolivians living in poverty)... Fire in Dominican prison kills 140 (built for 80, housing 416); officials blame "mutiny", survivors claim fire was set deliberately to kill prisoners, many of whom were trapped... Syria has begun its military withdrawal from Lebanon, after weeks of public demonstrations, international pressure, negotiation...
1 March: US Supreme Court finds unconstitutional capital punishment for crimes committed before age 18...
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