Trove of Russian Arms at Risk Stockpiles of outdated nuclear and chemical weapons may be within reach of terrorists. The U.S. effort to help destroy them is bogged down in Congress. For Some Kuwaitis, Savior Is Now Enemy Anti-Western extremism in the Gulf nation that a U.S.-led coalition liberated a decade ago is confirmed by attacks on American troops. Foes of Chavez Plan Strike as Talks Progress Venezuelan opposition hopes to topple the president, who calls the protest illegal. Both sides have agreed to study early elections. Kenyan Farmer Burned' by Touch of Suspected Bombers I shook hands with fire,' says the man, who spoke briefly to strangers parked in front of his home shortly before blast. 2 Die in Gaza During Israeli Incursion Troops killed one man, Palestinians say. Another is found dead under rubble of homes. Disco Fire Kills 47 in Venezuela Locked exit was a factor in the high number of deaths in a packed nightclub in the capital, fire official says. Investigation continues. U.N. Arms Inspectors Search Iraqi Airfield Microbe sprayers are believed to have been tested at site. Western planes bomb Basra area. U.S. Experts Dive Into Baghdad's Arms Report In a search for omissions and discrepancies, the Iraqi declaration is compared with intelligence gathered by spies and satellites. Throngs Protest Handling of Spill Tens of thousands in northwestern Spain denounce government as more oil washes up. Millions Mark World AIDS Day Millions of people around the globe marked World AIDS Day on Sunday with marches and prayers amid grim statistics that show the epidemic outpacing efforts to control it. Australia Backs Preemptive Hits on Terrorists Prime Minister John Howard said Sunday that he was prepared to act against terrorists in neighboring countries and suggested that the U.N. Charter be changed to allow nations to launch preemptive strikes against terrorists planning to attack them. B-52 Drops Bombs as Factions Clash A U.S. B-52 dropped seven 2,000-pound bombs close to the scene of fighting between rival Afghan factions, the first time the giant warplanes have been used in Afghanistan for months. Iraq Falling Short, Bush Says Remarks seem intended to pressure Hussein on weapons declaration. In Baghdad today, U.N. teams inspect two presidential palace sites. Views Differ on Strike Turnout in a Split Venezuela Both supporters and foes of president wage public relations war to prove the majority on their side in protest against his leadership. 4 Palestinians Killed in Clashes As shoppers prepare for festivities that follow Ramadan, a youth is slain in West Bank. Three other people die in separate incidents. Kenya Bombing Probe Is Stalling Critics decry lack of action by local police. U.S. says evidence of Al Qaeda link is growing. Saudis to Monitor Islamic Charities In response to U.S. criticism, officials plan to release a report detailing the measures the government has taken against terrorism. U.S. Courts New Turkish Leaders for Access to Bases and Airspace Official will offer aid and protection in exchange for support in any Iraq attack. Report on Iraqi Abuses Is Met With Skepticism Human rights advocates question the timing of its release by Britain, just days before the deadline for Hussein to detail any weapons programs. Bush Names Envoy for Free Iraqis' Signaling President Bush's goal of replacing Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, the White House on Monday announced the appointment of a special envoy and ambassador at large for "free Iraqis." Army and Rebels Dispute Who Holds City Ivory Coast's army claimed that it had captured a rebel-held western town, but insurgents said they were still in control and residents reported gunfire and explosions late into the day. U.S. Losing Popularity in World While a strong reserve of goodwill remains, a poll of 38,000 finds a growing number don't like America's policies or its people. A Top Leader' of Group Suspected in Bali Bombing Is Arrested Man is believed to be operations chief of Southeast Asian network that allegedly carried out deadly terrorist attack. Turks Do Not Back U.S., Poll Finds A full 83% of respondents oppose any use of nation's bases to attack Iraq. Powell Promises More U.S. Aid Colombia will get increased support to fight its civil war, the secretary of State announces during his first official visit. |  Strike in Venezuela Widens; Oil Sector Hurt A national strike was extended another day Wednesday, a surprise move that dashed hopes for a quick return to negotiations for a permanent solution to this country's worsening crisis. Israel Kills Palestinian Militant Mustafa Sabah, blamed in three lethal tank bombings, dies in an army strike in Gaza. U.S. Intends to Spend Millions on Turkish Bases Pentagon is identifying sites, planning upgrades. Improvements will not affect the start date of a war against Iraq, Defense official says. Send More Inspectors, White House Urges U.N. The agency is asked to be more aggressive in Iraqi searches by a Bush administration skeptical of teams' ability to find banned weapons. Curfew Declared After Rioting in E. Timor East Timor clamped a curfew on the capital Wednesday after a day of deadly unrest left part of Dili in ruins and the prime minister's house in ashes, witnesses said. Fires Destroy Homes, Kill Man in Australia Fires raging through suburban bush land on the outskirts of Sydney destroyed at least 32 homes Wednesday and today and killed a 73-year-old man who was trying to herd horses away from a fast-advancing wall of flames. Few to See Full Iraqi Report The U.S. and other permanent Security Council members will get an unedited version. Details that could aid arms proliferation are to be excised for the rest. Iraqi Opposition Prepares to Meet The mood is hopeful among foes of Saddam Hussein on the eve of a gathering in London to map out guidelines for a future government. President's Struggle Is Part of Battle for Venezuela's Future One week into a general strike that has rocked this nation, President Hugo Chavez is again in a fight for his political life. Church Caught in Ethnic Enmity Rain is ruining a 10th century house of worship in Turkey. A critic blames neglect on fear of Armenian territorial claims. U.S. Plans to Plug Afghans' Porous Border A checkpoint chain is among projects offered to private investors. But security concerns are still keeping some contractors away. Dutch Report Says Militants Being Drafted The Netherlands' next generation of Islamic militants is being recruited, trained and brainwashed right at home, the Dutch secret service said Monday. Hard-Liners Attack Students at Reform Rally in Iran Scores of hard-line Islamic militia members, some brandishing sticks, attacked students at a Tehran university Monday as they held a rally calling for political reforms, witnesses said. Women, Children Casualties in Gaza Palestinian mother is killed by Israeli troops who also wound her three kids, witnesses say. Al Qaeda Claims Attacks in Kenya Al Qaeda claimed responsibility for recent attacks in Kenya that killed 16 people and vowed even more "lethal" assaults against Israel and the United States in a statement attributed to the group that appeared on a militant Web site Sunday. DNA Found in Bali Linked to Man in Bombing DNA found at the site of the Oct. 12 Bali blasts indicates that the explosions killed a man who participated in the plot, the chief investigator said today. Government Faulted in Report on Sex Slaves About 3,000 women, mainly from the former Soviet Union, are sold each year into Israel's sex industry, which takes in about $1 billion annually, a parliamentary report said, slamming the country's justice system for lax punishments. Wedding Brings Xhosa, Zulu Tribes Together South Africa's powerful Xhosa and Zulu nations sealed an important union as Nelson Mandela's great-grandnephew and King Goodwill Zwelithini's daughter wed. U.S. Gets First Look at Report Despite U.N. members' complaints, Washington ensures that it sees Iraq's entire declaration on its arms programs before anyone else. Days Will Soon Be Brighter Thanks to Kabul's Power Plant Hero Manager protected the facility, due to go back on line this month, during decade of chaos. A Film Festival Without Glitz? Only in Cuba Moviegoers say they prefer the low-key celebration of cinema as they glimpse forbidden materialism through American pictures. Aceh Rebels Sign Milestone Peace Accord With Indonesia International monitors will help implement the agreement, which officials hope will end 26 years of fighting in the troubled province. Israeli Advice to Arafat Sparks Ire Palestinians threaten an escalation in tension if their leader isn't allowed for the second year in a row to attend Christmas Eve Mass in Bethlehem. Venezuelan Merchants Feeling Pain of Strike Businesses both large and small are affected by a nationwide shutdown now in its second week. But many participate to oppose the president.  |
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