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Zarqawi Killed in Iraq Air Raid
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki has announced that militant leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has been killed. "Today we have managed to put an end to Zarqawi," Mr Maliki said, sparking sustained applause. The Jordanian-born leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq was considered the figurehead of the Sunni resistance. Reports say he was killed in an air raid near.. More -
Iraq Frees Prisoners 'for Unity'
Iraq has released about 600 prisoners, the first of 2,500 due to be set free as part of a national reconciliation initiative by the prime minister. Nouri Maliki said those freed would be people with no clear evidence against them or who were arrested by mistake. More than 100 prisoners were brought to Baghdad by bus, where Sunni Arab politician.. More -
Bush Encouraged by Iran Response
US President George W Bush says Iran's initial response to international proposals on the future of its nuclear program appear to be a positive step. Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, Ali Larijani, said the package of proposals contained "positive steps", but said there were also "ambiguities". Tehran says it will consider incentives but refuses.. More -
Payout over Egypt Ferry Disaster
The fugitive owner of an Egyptian ferry that sank last February with the loss of 1,000 lives has paid 57m dollar into a compensation fund for the victims. In return, a freeze on the assets of ferry owner Mamduh Ismail will be lifted, Egyptian prosecutors announced. The family of each passenger who died will receive $50,000 in compensation... More -
Referendum Pressure Grows
Mahmoud Abbas has given the Hamas government until the end of the week to accept a manifesto implicitly recognizing Israel or face a referendum on the issue. "Before the end of the week, President Abbas will hold a news conference to announce the holding of the referendum and the beginning of the process for carrying it out," said Yasser Abed Rabbo,.. More -
Indonesia Evacuates Volcano Area
Indonesia has ordered the evacuation of 11,000 people amid signs of growing volcanic activity from Mount Merapi. The volcano on the island of Java has been spewing out lava and toxic gases for days; however the levels increased on Tuesday. Officials said trucks and cars were being used to transport people to temporary shelter. The volcano's activity.. More -
Sunnis Allege Abductions Cover-up
Sunni politicians have accused the Iraqi interior ministry of staging a cover-up over police involvement in the abduction of 50 people. The allegation from the Iraqi Islamic Party came as the prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, tried to end speculation of a power struggle in his ruling Shia alliance on Tuesday by announcing the release of 2,500 prisoners. .. More -
Stalemate over UN's Darfur Force
A top-level UN team says it has so far been unable to convince Sudan to allow a UN peacekeeping force in the troubled region of Darfur. UN officials in the capital, Khartoum, for talks with Sudanese leaders say they will continue to work towards getting the government's consent. Sudan objects to a UN force replacing 7,000 African Union (AU) peacekeepers... More -
Gunmen Kidnap 50 in Baghdad
Menin police uniforms have abducted up to 50 employees of transport companies inBaghdad. An interior ministry official said they grabbed people working in the area, where several travel agencies are based and buses pick up passengers traveling mostly to Jordan, Syria and Lebanon.The victims, including two Syrians, were herded intoabout a dozen vehicles,.. More -
Islamists Claim Mogadishu Victory
An Islamist militia says it has seized Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, after weeks of fighting against an alliance of warlords allegedly backed by the US. The warlords have controlled the capital since they toppled Somalia's last effective government 15 years ago. Talks are taking place with fighters still loyal to the warlords, Union of Islamic Courts.. More -
Abbas Pushes Two-State Referendum
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has insisted that no changes be made to a plan backing a two-state solution to the conflict with Israel. He wants Hamas to support the creation of a Palestinian state beside Israel. On 25 May, he gave factions 10 days to accept a plan or he said he would call a referendum on the issue. That deadline.. More -
Olmert: Israel Will Give Talks a Chance
Israel has promised Egypt to give negotiations with the Palestinians a chance but in the end it reserves the right to find other ways to end conflict with its neighbors. The promise was made on Sunday by Ehud Olmert, the Israeli prime minister, who paid his first visit to Egypt since taking office on Sunday. Olmert met Hosni Mubarak, the president.. More -
Iran Counters US 'Threats and Bribes'
Global energy supplies could be compromised if the US makes the wrong move towards Iran,the Iranian supreme leader has said. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday:"If you make a wrong move regarding Iran, definitely the energy flow in this region will be seriously endangered." He also rejecteddemands that his country suspend nuclear work,which.. More -
Islamists Seize Key Somali Town
Somalia's Islamic Courts militia has seized a key town outside the capital, Mogadishu, from a member of the warlord alliance it is fighting. Balad, 30km (19 miles) north of Mogadishu, lies on the main road to Somalia's most fertile regions. It was controlled by warlord Muse Sudi Yalahow, who is officially trade minister in the transitional government.. More -
Many Killed in Basra Car Bombing
A car bomb has left at least 28 people dead and another 62 wounded in the southern Iraqi city of Basra. Police said the explosion took place in the main market place in the old part of the port city. The blast came just days after Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki visited the city and declared a state of emergency to try to impose calm. The.. More
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