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  • Tigris Bodies still a Mystery

    Medical sources in the town of al-Madain have cast doubts that60bloated bodies recovered from a river in Iraq are those of civilians thought to have been taken hostagelast week. On Thursday morning, Iraqi medical sources said the tally of bodies recovered from the Tigris River had risen to 60. Earlier, President Jalal Talabani said the discovery proved.. More

  • Lebanese Security Chiefs to Step aside

    Two of Lebanon's top security chiefs have offered to step aside even as the prime minister promised parliamentary elections by May 29. The security chiefs wantto temporarily step down during the mission of a UN investigation into the killing of former prime minister Rafiq al-Hariri, the state news agencysaid on Friday. General Security chief General.. More

  • Freed Jordanians Return from Israel

    Seven of nine Jordanian prisoners freed by Israel have returned home. Two of the prisoners, who had been accused of crimes connected to the Palestinian uprising, decided to remain in the West Bank. The seven who returned were sent by bus across the Allenby bridge linking Jordan with the Palestinian territories and Israel. The Israeli cabinet approved.. More

  • Koizumi Apologises for Japan's Past

    Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has apologised for his country'swartime record, speaking at an Asia-Africa summit. Japan acknowledged the damage and suffering caused by colonial aggression across Asia with "deep remorse", Koizumi said on Friday at the conference in Jakarta attended by Chinese President Hu Jintao. "In the past, Japan, through.. More

  • Chopper Shot Down in Iraq

    A commercial helicopter carrying security contractors has been shot down by missile fire north of the Iraqi capital, killing all 11 people aboard, including six Americans, officials said. Bulgaria's Defense Ministry said on Thursday thatthe helicopter was downed by missile fire and that the three crew members were Bulgarian. A Canada-based charter.. More

  • Allawi Escapes Assassination Attempt

    Iraq's outgoing prime minister, Iyad Allawi, has escaped a car bomb assassination attempt which targetedhis convoy in Baghdad. At least two policemen were killed in the attack that occurred late on Wednesday night while Allawi was being driven home from a meeting. Reports said a bomber attempted to ram his explosive-laden vehicle into Allawi's convoy... More

  • Three Wounded in Beirut Grenade

    Three people have been injured after a hand grenade was thrown following a dispute over a parking spacein Beirut. The grenade was thrown by an unknown assailant after a parking dispute between three people in the Kola district, lateon Wednesday night, police said. The sound of the explosion caused panic in the area. One hour later, 200gof TNT in.. More

  • Many Die in Train Crash

    A crowded passenger train has slammed into a stationary cargo train in western India, killing at least 24 people and leaving dozens more injured. One coach climbed atop another and at least five others fell sideways off the tracks in the accident at the Samlaya village station on Thursday, about 36km west of the city of Vadodara in western Gujarat.. More

  • Dozens Bodies Found South of Baghdad

    The bodies of 50 people, thought to be hostages held in a town near Baghdad recently, have reportedly beenfound in the Tigris river, while another 19 bodieshave turned up in a football stadium in Haditha. Aljazeera reports quotingIraq President Jalal Talabanias sayingon Wednesday that the 50 bodies foundnear al-Suwaira were those of people recently.. More

  • Palestinian Elections Get Fatah Nod

    Deputies from dominant Palestinian party Fatah have voted to go ahead with legislative elections scheduled for 17 July. Late on Tuesday, they also voted to change the electoral system, Aljazeera reported. Two-thirds of the 132 members of parliament (MPs) voted in favour of a constituency-based voting system, while a third backed proportional representation,.. More

  • British Teachers Set to Boycott Israel

    ABritish university teachers union will propose a boycott of three Israeli universities they accuse of direct involvement inthe Jewish state's occupation of Palestinian land. Members of the Association of University Teachers (AUT) are expected to put forward a motion to cut ties with the Israeli institutions at its annual meeting on Wednesday. Authors.. More

  • Berlusconi Suffers Fresh Setback

    A senior partner in Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's shaky coalition has threatened to quit, a move which could bring down his government and lead to a snap general election. Foreign Minister Gianfranco Fini, leader of the National Alliance (AN), on Tuesday said his party would decide whether to leave the cabinet after Berlusconi addresses.. More

  • Miqati Forms New Lebanese Cabinet

    Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Miqati has formed a new government, paving the way for crucial legislative elections by a May deadline. The prime ministerannouncedat a press conference on Tuesdayhis new 14-member government was made up of political and business figures who would not be running in the coming elections. "It is a cabinet of non-candidates".. More

  • Indo-Pak Peace Process Irreversible

    India and Pakistan yesterday said their peace process was "irreversible".They also pledged to boost transport links across Kashmir, as Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf wrapped up an upbeat three-day visit. "The two leaders had substantive talks on all issues. They determined that the peace process was now irreversible," Indian Prime Minister Manmohan.. More

  • Darfur Survivors Slam AU Force

    Survivors of militia attacks in Darfur have accused an African Union force of doing nothing to stop the bloodshed. Hasan Abd al-Karim on Monday said African Union troops were just 5km away when militiamen rampaged through his home village of Thor, killing 22 people. "They were so close they would have heard the shooting, but they did nothing," said.. More