Iraqi Police Foil Chlorine
'Dirty Bomb' Attack in Ramadi
A
statement issued Sunday says Iraqi police detained a suicide bomber
Friday
Rice Tones Down Criticism of
Egypt on Constitutional Changes
Opponents of Mubarak government say proposed constitutional
amendments would shrink protections on human rights and limit peaceful
political activity
Iran Rejects UN Sanctions as
Unlawful
Iranian Foreign Minister
Manouchehr Mottaki says the latest sanctions are unlawful and will not
force Iran to abandon nuclear development
UN's Ban Meets Palestinian
President
UN leader calls on Israeli,
Palestinian leaders to seize the moment, resume stalled talks
Sudanese Police, Darfur Rebels
Die in Fightings
SLM
spokesman says fighting will undermine already shaky peace agreement
between government and former rebels
EU 50th Birthday Overshadowed
by Tensions Over Constitution
German Chancellor Angela Merkel vows to push for renewal of
constitutional treaty that was blocked by Dutch and French
referendums in 2005
Hong Kong Election Nudges City
Along Road to Democracy
Election
result was pre-ordained by Chinese government in Beijing, but
participants say the campaign might have pushed the former British
colony somewhat closer to true democracy
Bangkok Reopens Old Airport
While Repairs Continue at New Facility
The move is meant to relieve pressure on the Thai capital's
new $4 billion Suvarnabhumi International, while repairs and
improvements are made there
UN Says Asian Economic Growth
Hinges on Investment in Infrastructure
UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific says
shortage of infrastructure development in Asia will hinder
region's economies
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