Japan Bugged by Invasion of Foreign Fauna Goats, fish, insects and other aggressive imports threaten to degrade environment and dominate indigenous rivals. Chavez Supporters Seize City Hall in Caracas Five Venezuelans are hurt before president‘s supporters are thrown out of building. Nation‘s two-month general strike weakens, though. Manila Expels Iraqi Envoy Allegedly Linked to Rebels The Philippine government on Wednesday ordered an Iraqi diplomat allegedly linked to the Muslim extremist group Abu Sayyaf to leave the country within 48 hours. Radical Cleric Ousted in London Sheik Abu Hamza al Masri is removed from post at mosque held to have recruited militants. 'Yugoslavia' Fades Into Name History Lawmakers approve an EU-brokered deal to re-christen the country Serbia and Montenegro, which will be a loose union of the republics. Chirac Stands Firmly Against Use of Force Inspections in Iraq should continue, the French leader tells Britain‘s Blair. But he may yet change his mind about war, analysts say. Read His Lips: He Has No Weapons Saddam Hussein, in British TV interview, denies he has illegal arms or ties to Al Qaeda. Powell Will Speak, but Will They Believe? Secretary says he‘ll present evidence of illegal weapons programs in Iraq. Security Council members are skeptical. Hinting at Hussein‘s Links to Al Qaeda The tale of a man jailed in Iraq suggests Baghdad and terrorists have ties. Does it prove them? No. Bush Rebuffs Allies‘ Efforts for Inspections The White House wants a new U.N. resolution authorizing force in Iraq. Germany and France stand ‚shoulder to shoulder‘ opposed. 'Netizens' Crusade Buoys New South Korean Leader An unofficial online fan club is credited with helping Roh Moo Hyun into office by attracting young voters. It may continue to play a role. Guerrillas Kill Kurdish Leader in Iraq Five others die in the attack in the northern enclave carried out by Islamist terror group linked to Al Qaeda. Two people are kidnapped. Uranium Mined for Fuel Only, Iran Says Announcement is first time that nation has acknowledged having ore reserves. Not Even the Reputable Powell Could Alter Opinion in Europe ‚Those who are against the war are still against it. Those who are for it are for it. Nobody changed their minds,‘ French journalist says. Paris Ahead as Arms Issue Pits U.S. vs. France Chirac has Russia and China on his side as he seeks longer and tougher inspections. Indonesians Protest Possible War Thousands in nation with the world‘s largest Muslim population gather for peaceful rally against any U.S.-led attack on Iraq. Pontiff Sending Envoy to Hussein Cardinal will urge Baghdad to do its part to prevent an international war. China Gives Life Sentence to Top U.S.-Based Dissident Democracy advocate is convicted of espionage and terrorism. Details of arrest are mysterious. China Finds a Vast Lake Under Desert Scientists have discovered a massive underground lake in China‘s arid northwest, giving hope for the reduction of poverty in one of the country‘s most remote and sparsely populated regions, state media reported Sunday. Russia Joins Opposition to War in Iraq Putin and fellow Security Council members France and Germany urge tougher inspections as Baghdad concedes another point. Bush Seems Unfazed by Setbacks Faced with a European rebellion on Iraq, the Bush administration scrambled Monday to keep its strategy for rallying U.N. support for imminent military intervention from losing steam -- or being overtaken. Voice of Apartheid Era May Vanish Radio Pretoria is accused of violating antidiscrimination provisions of the constitution in refusing to employ nonwhites. Israel Bids Farewell to a Hero Memorial service pays public tribute to astronaut Ilan Ramon, killed in Columbia disaster. A private funeral is to follow. Ansar Raises Intensity of N. Iraq Battles Islamist group, which the U.S. accuses of being linked to Al Qaeda, takes a third hostage as it grows more violent in the Kurdish region. Commercial Aircraft Called Up For only the second time, Pentagon enlists the help of carriers to transport tens of thousands of troops over the next few weeks. An American Catholic Scholar Argues Iraq War Would Be 'Just' Michael Novak's trip to Rome, backed by U.S., aims to counter Vatican views on an invasion. GIs Sift Through Afghan Locales War: A suspected Al Qaeda training camp is among sites. Searchers also blow up caves. |  3 in NATO Block Defense Aid to Turkey Refusal by France, Germany and Belgium to accept ‚logic of war' leads to a request for an emergency consultation at the alliance. U.N. Experts Destroying Weapons Stocks U.N. experts searching Iraq for banned weapons drove to a military site Wednesday to begin destroying mustard gas and artillery shells found by another group of inspectors more than four years ago. Carrier Aims Show of Force at Iraq By early afternoon, the sky above the Persian Gulf is so crowded with combat aircraft that it looks like a swarm of flies buzzing in formation. At night, with so many fighter planes aloft, the stars appear to be moving. Guide for Bombers Maps His Methods Palestinian prisoner describes scouting out targets and evading Israeli forces as he drove would-be 'martyrs' to their deaths. Afghan Delegates Question Assembly's Independence Selection of Karzai as leader appears certain after another candidate drops out. Some in the loya jirga claim process was fixed. Soccer Devotees Cry 'Sacre Bleu!' Over Cruel Loss Fans of the national team quietly swallow their pride after its ouster from Cup. And they kick off a blame game. President Tours Rebel Territory Leader pays respects to a slain hostage and lauds troops for rescue in a visit to underscore government control of the area. Rumsfeld Heads to S. Asia for Talks The Defense secretary will attempt to follow up on diminished stresses between India and Pakistan when he meets with their leaders. Pakistani Crackdown Gives Rise to Doubts Curbing Islamic extremism is widely seen as key to easing tensions over Kashmir. But to some, it borders on betrayal. Suicide Bomber Kills Girl in Israeli Restaurant Attack Nine other diners are hurt. Meanwhile, scattered deaths and injuries are reported by both Palestinians and Jews. Al Qaeda Gathering Strength in Pakistan Operatives are hiding in cities, with support from local extremists. The nation is the terrorists' new hub, U.S. officials say. Crucial Game Against the U.S. Means to Mexicans A sombrero-clad Mexican, praying on his knees in a cartoon in the newspaper La Jornada, sums up the mood here on the eve of Mexico's do-or-die World Cup soccer match against the US . Italy's Newest Saint Puts Town on the Map Despite his marked past, Padre Pio has inspired millions of pilgrimages to his home. Paradise Found: A Chinese Town Stakes Its Claim The people of this mountain town live in paradise. They know this because the Chinese government has told them so. Firefight Near Settlement Kills 3 in the Gaza Strip A firefight near a Jewish settlement in the northern Gaza Strip left two Israeli soldiers and a Palestinian gunman dead Saturday, the Israeli military said, hours after its troops rolled into the West Bank towns of Jenin and Tulkarm. Indian Official Is Targeted in Kashmir Attack The chief minister of India's Jammu and Kashmir state escaped an attempt on his life Saturday when two grenades were fired at a government building he was inaugurating in the region's main city, police said. Rescue Mission Planned for Ship Trapped in Ice A South African research ship will sail to the Antarctic today in a hazardous attempt to rescue 107 scientists and crew aboard a German ship trapped in ice, spokesmen for the mission said. Britain Expands State of High Alert Troops and police fan out into other parts of the nation in response to fears of terrorist attack. Schroeder's Foreign Policy Provokes Internal Battles German leader's 'no war' pledge alarms many colleagues fearful of damage to U.S. ties. Hundreds Attending Funeral for Orangutan Fans by the hundreds arrived in Lop Buri, Thailand, to take part in Buddhist funeral rites for Mike, a gentle orangutan who died Thursday at age 17 of complications from fluid in the lungs. U.N. Force Caught Between Iraq and Kuwait A multinational team patrols the demilitarized zone separating the nations. The group is 'in the eye of the storm,' one member says. Iraq OKs Spy Flights; Bush Says That's Not Enough U.S., Britain reportedly are drafting a resolution to endorse the use of force. Even the U.N.'s Annan is preparing for a possible war.  |
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