News briefs:August 18, 2006 January 23, 2021 The time is 17:00 (UTC) on August 18th, 2006, and this is Audio Wikinews News Briefs. Contents 1 Headlines 1.1 North Korea to accept international aid 1.2 North Korea reportedly planning nuclear bomb test 1.3 Chechen rebels surrender 1.4 Canadian soldier killed in accidental shooting laid to rest 1.5 US senators on Greenland tour 1.6 Muhammad cartoon row continues 1.7 Irish firm issues free energy challenge to scientists 1.8 Two New Zealand men ran illegal text lottery 1.9 Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to have launch pad 1.10 Web.com announces second quarter results 2 Closing statements [edit]