Portal:Current events/2008 February 6

February 6, 2008 (Wednesday)

A state of emergency is declared in Tungurahua Province in Ecuador because of increased activity by Tungurahua volcano. (Bloomberg)
A $158 billion plan to stimulate economic growth in the United States fails in the U.S. Senate on a procedural vote 58-41, just short of the 60 votes needed to advance. (Reuters)
The Turkish freighter ship UND Adriyatik catches fire off Croatia. (Jutarnji List) (Reuters)
President of Italy Giorgio Napolitano dismisses the parliament; the cabinet sets early elections for 13 and 14 April. (CNN)
The United States Centers for Disease Control says that an infected mother can transmit HIV to her baby via pre-chewed food. (Reuters)