News briefs:May 18, 2006

The time is 18:00 (UTC) on May 18th, 2006, and this is Audio Wikinews News Briefs.

Contents

  • 1 Headlines
    • 1.1 Nepal Parliament passes resolution to curb King’s power
    • 1.2 Cholera Outbreak Hits Angola
    • 1.3 New Italian government proposes withdrawal of troops from Iraq
    • 1.4 Australian opposition expected to release workplace plan
    • 1.5 FBI searching Michigan farm for clues in disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa
    • 1.6 Indian markets crash: Sensex loses 826 points, Nifty down 246
    • 1.7 Dee Caffari on last stretch of round the world sailing challenge
    • 1.8 Australian rugby league club to have extra police at all NSW games
    • 1.9 Barcelona win Champions League/Temp
  • 2 Closing statements