August 7, 2006
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
The alliance announced new restrictions on aid to refugees streaming across the borders. Officials cautioned that humanitarian assistance.
Microsoft trial enters second week as prosecutors detail evidence of monopolistic practices.
Local officials report broad consensus on appropriations measure; committee meets later this week to reconcile differences.
Technology shares led the broader market higher as investors poured cash into Internet stocks. Analysts predict continued growth.
Wall Street closes at record highs for seventh consecutive trading session.
- 2008: The start of the Russo-Georgian War over the territory of South Ossetia.
- 2007: At AT&T Park, Barry Bonds hits his 756th career home run to surpass Hank Aaron's 33-year-old record.
- 1999: The Chechnya-based Islamic International Brigade invades neighboring Dagestan.
- 1998: Car bombs exploded simultaneously at the American embassies in the East African capital cities of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Nairobi, Kenya, killing more than 200 people and injuring more than 4,000 others.
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- 72°F
- Humidity
- 69%
- Wind
- 17 km/h
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The Devil Wears Prada
No Country for Old Men
Apocalypto
Scary Movie 4
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
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