US Commander Sees Iraq Assuming
Full Control of Security Duty in 12-18 Months
General George Casey says he feels US should focus now on
reducing number of troops it has in Iraq
New Cabinet Appointment Tilts
Israel to Right
Avigdor Lieberman, head of
hawkish Yisrael Beitenu Party, regarded as divisive figure,
anti-Arab
China Says North Korea Did Not
Apologize for Nuclear Tests
Reports
say Kim Jong Il made remarks to Chinese envoy Tang Jiaxuan, last
week
Pakistani Police Detain 3 For
Attempted Terror Attacks
Police
describe detainees as 'hardcore terrorists,' saying they were
planners of attempted rocket attacks in Islamabad
Indonesian Earthquake Survivors
Still Lack Shelter as Rainy Season Approaches
Delays in reconstruction effort and inadequate response from
donor community have left many fending for themselves
China Defends Role in Africa
Against World Bank President's Criticism
Paul Wolfowitz says large Chinese banks ignore voluntary code of
conduct to make sure projects they fund meet social, environmental
standards
Pronk Expulsion Creates Rift in
Sudanese Government
Former
southern and Darfuri rebels - now part of Sudan's unity government
- say they do not agree with decision to expel UN envoy
Violence Overshadows
Hungary's 1956 Revolution Commemoration
Arrival of presidents, prime ministers and royals from different
countries did not ease tensions
Voters in Panama Approve Major
Expansion of Canal
Panama's government hopes plan will help lift people out of
poverty
Rising Star in Democratic Party
Considers US Presidential Run
Barack
Obama, first-term senator from Illinois and Senate's only
African-American, being encouraged by fellow Democrats to run for
White House, despite limited political experience
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