The time is 18:00 (UTC) on July 22nd, 2006, and this is Audio Wikinews News Briefs.

Somalia
The Union of Islamic Courts has broken off peace talks with Somalia's interim government as the country slides closer towards major military conflict. 

Indonesia
More than 650 people have now died after a tsunami hit the Indonesian island of Java on Monday afternoon. 

United Kingdom
The UK Film Council said British films claimed a record one-third share of UK cinema takings last year.

United States
Julie and Hillary Goodridge, the lesbian couple who were the lead plaintiffs in the breakthrough case, Goodridge v. Department of Public Health, have decided to separate.   

sports - rugby
The All Blacks defeated South Africa in the third match of the 2006 Tri Nations rugby union series. The final score was 35 points to 17. The match was played at Wellington's Westpac Stadium.

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