Portal:Current events/2007 March 17

March 17, 2007 (Saturday)

Thousands of activists march to The Pentagon in Washington D.C. to mark the fourth anniversary of the start of the Iraq War. (New York Times)
2007 Zimbabwean political crisis: Three activists in the Zimbabwe opposition are arrested as they attempt to leave the country for South Africa including Arthur Mutambara, leader of a faction in the Movement for Democratic Change. Two of the activists were seeking medical treatment after having been arrested a week ago. (AP via Washington Post)
In major upsets, Bangladesh beats India by 5 wickets in a 2007 Cricket World Cup tie-up, (BBC Sports) (The Age) (Reuters)^{[permanent dead link]} while Ireland knock Pakistan out of the competition with a 3 wicket win - Ireland's first ever victory in the Cricket World Cup. (Reuters)
The Prime Minister of Australia John Howard makes a commitment to keep Australian troops in Iraq until Iraq is able to control its own security. (BBC)
The Palestinian Legislative Council endorses a unity cabinet containing members of Fatah and Hamas. (Reuters via News Limited)
President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan apologises for a police raid on Geo TV's offices in Islamabad the day before, with 14 police officers suspended for their alleged part in the incident. (IBN)
At least seven people die in a TU-134 plane crash in Samara in Russia. (BBC)
A heavy metal band tours India for the first time. Iron Maiden, at Palace Grounds, Bangalore.