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22th March 2006 - 21th Safar 1427
28 killed in Iraq police station
attack
Insurgents stormed a jail north of Baghdad, killing at least 17 police officers and a courthouse guard. Authorities said all 33 prisoners in the lockup were freed and 10 attackers were killed in the pre-dawn battle yesterday. As many as 100 insurgents, armed with automatic rifles and rocket-propelled grenades, stormed the judicial compound in Muqdadiyah, about 90km northeast of the capital. After burning the police station, the attackers detonated roadside bombs as they fled, taking the bodies of many of their dead comrades with them, police said. At least 13 police officers and civilians and 15 assailants were wounded in the attack.
Insurgents stormed a jail north of Baghdad, killing at least 17 police officers and a courthouse guard. Authorities said all 33 prisoners in the lockup were freed and 10 attackers were killed in the pre-dawn battle yesterday. As many as 100 insurgents, armed with automatic rifles and rocket-propelled grenades, stormed the judicial compound in Muqdadiyah, about 90km northeast of the capital. After burning the police station, the attackers detonated roadside bombs as they fled, taking the bodies of many of their dead comrades with them, police said. At least 13 police officers and civilians and 15 assailants were wounded in the attack.
Pakistan test fires nuclear-capable cruise
missile
Pakistan yesterday successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable cruise missile for the second time, without informing rival India, officials said. The terrain-hugging Hatf VII Babur missile has a range of 500 kilometres (310 miles) and can carry all kinds of warheads. Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf witnessed the launch and congratulated the scientists involved, a military statement said. The foreign office said it did not inform its nuclear-armed rival India about the latest launch. There was no immediate reaction from New Delhi.
Pakistan yesterday successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable cruise missile for the second time, without informing rival India, officials said. The terrain-hugging Hatf VII Babur missile has a range of 500 kilometres (310 miles) and can carry all kinds of warheads. Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf witnessed the launch and congratulated the scientists involved, a military statement said. The foreign office said it did not inform its nuclear-armed rival India about the latest launch. There was no immediate reaction from New Delhi.
Algeria admits killing 17,000 'Islamists'
The Algerian government said on Tuesday its forces killed 17,000 'Islamist rebels' during the conflict of the 1990s, the first time it had issued a figure for anti-government casualties for the decade. The total was announced at a news conference for journalists by the Algerian prime minister, who did not say who he believed was responsible for the other 180,000 deaths, mostly civilians, resulting from the conflict. The authorities normally blame the rebels for the bloodshed of the period. The country was plunged into conflict when the authorities cancelled a legislative election that a now-banned 'radical Islamic' party was poised to win in 1992.
The Algerian government said on Tuesday its forces killed 17,000 'Islamist rebels' during the conflict of the 1990s, the first time it had issued a figure for anti-government casualties for the decade. The total was announced at a news conference for journalists by the Algerian prime minister, who did not say who he believed was responsible for the other 180,000 deaths, mostly civilians, resulting from the conflict. The authorities normally blame the rebels for the bloodshed of the period. The country was plunged into conflict when the authorities cancelled a legislative election that a now-banned 'radical Islamic' party was poised to win in 1992.
Egypt reports fourth human case of deadly bird flu
virus
A 17-year-old Egyptian has been infected with the deadly bird flu virus, the fourth case of human infection reported in Egypt in less than a week, the health minister said yesterday. The infected teen is a son of an owner of a chicken farm where thousands of infected poultry were culled recently. The teen, only identified as a student, is receiving medical care and his condition is stable. The man is from Gharbiya, a province in the Nile Delta near Qalyoubiya where the three other cases were discovered. On Friday, a woman who had reportedly been raising chickens in her home died of the avian virus.
Iranian group threatens to kill captives
A 17-year-old Egyptian has been infected with the deadly bird flu virus, the fourth case of human infection reported in Egypt in less than a week, the health minister said yesterday. The infected teen is a son of an owner of a chicken farm where thousands of infected poultry were culled recently. The teen, only identified as a student, is receiving medical care and his condition is stable. The man is from Gharbiya, a province in the Nile Delta near Qalyoubiya where the three other cases were discovered. On Friday, a woman who had reportedly been raising chickens in her home died of the avian virus.
Iranian group threatens to kill captives
Terrorist group warns it will kill in Iran
An group calling itself the Sunni Jundullah (Soldiers of God) has threatened to kill seven Iranians being held in an undisclosed location after being kidnapped in Iran. In a video on Tuesday, the group accused the hostages of working for the Iranian army, intelligence service and the Red Crescent. The video showed the seven hostages and one of their captors, who threatened to kill the hostages unless the Iranian government releases five colleagues of the group. The group also claimed responsibility for what it called the Zabul Operation, in which 22 Iranian soldiers were killed, a group member said in the video.
An group calling itself the Sunni Jundullah (Soldiers of God) has threatened to kill seven Iranians being held in an undisclosed location after being kidnapped in Iran. In a video on Tuesday, the group accused the hostages of working for the Iranian army, intelligence service and the Red Crescent. The video showed the seven hostages and one of their captors, who threatened to kill the hostages unless the Iranian government releases five colleagues of the group. The group also claimed responsibility for what it called the Zabul Operation, in which 22 Iranian soldiers were killed, a group member said in the video.
Israel 'reopens' Gaza crossing
Israel has reopened the only trade crossing into the Gaza Strip for the second time in two days amid continued UN warnings of a food shortage. After a visit to the crossing, the Gaza chief of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said the 'partial reopening' did little to ease Palestinian hardships. He said the crossing was only operating at 10% of its capacity and called on all involved to open it up fully. Before the crossing was opened on Tuesday, a Zionist representative said: "We will reopen Karni on a temporary basis to dozens of trucks carrying foodstuffs, but we will close it immediately in case of threat of a terrorist attack."
Israel has reopened the only trade crossing into the Gaza Strip for the second time in two days amid continued UN warnings of a food shortage. After a visit to the crossing, the Gaza chief of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said the 'partial reopening' did little to ease Palestinian hardships. He said the crossing was only operating at 10% of its capacity and called on all involved to open it up fully. Before the crossing was opened on Tuesday, a Zionist representative said: "We will reopen Karni on a temporary basis to dozens of trucks carrying foodstuffs, but we will close it immediately in case of threat of a terrorist attack."
Bush suggests US troops will still be in Iraq in
2009
President Bush yesterday suggested that US troops will be in Iraq at least until 2009 and said he would only withdraw them if the situation appeared hopeless. Asked whether all US forces would someday leave the war-torn country, Bush, whose term ends in January 2009, said: "That, of course, is an objective. And that will be decided by future presidents and future governments of Iraq." In a wide-ranging Press conference, the embattled president also hinted at rifts in the diplomatic approach to Iran’s nuclear program, saying, "It’s important for our citizens to understand that we’ve got to deal with this issue diplomatically now," he said. "If the Iranians were to have a nuclear weapon, they could blackmail the world."
President Bush yesterday suggested that US troops will be in Iraq at least until 2009 and said he would only withdraw them if the situation appeared hopeless. Asked whether all US forces would someday leave the war-torn country, Bush, whose term ends in January 2009, said: "That, of course, is an objective. And that will be decided by future presidents and future governments of Iraq." In a wide-ranging Press conference, the embattled president also hinted at rifts in the diplomatic approach to Iran’s nuclear program, saying, "It’s important for our citizens to understand that we’ve got to deal with this issue diplomatically now," he said. "If the Iranians were to have a nuclear weapon, they could blackmail the world."
Abu Ghraib dog handler found guilty
A jury in the United States has found an Army dog handler guilty of abusing detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison by terrifying them with a military dog, for his own amusement. Sergeant Michael J. Smith, 24, was found guilty of six of 13 counts. A judge later dismissed one of the counts, saying it duplicated another charge. Smith faces up to eight and a half years in prison on the five remaining counts, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and a dishonourable discharge. He had faced the stiffest potential sentence of any soldier charged so far in the Abu Ghraib scandal - up to twenty four and a half years in prison if convicted on all counts. The military jury deliberated for about 18 hours over three days before announcing its verdict.
A jury in the United States has found an Army dog handler guilty of abusing detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison by terrifying them with a military dog, for his own amusement. Sergeant Michael J. Smith, 24, was found guilty of six of 13 counts. A judge later dismissed one of the counts, saying it duplicated another charge. Smith faces up to eight and a half years in prison on the five remaining counts, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and a dishonourable discharge. He had faced the stiffest potential sentence of any soldier charged so far in the Abu Ghraib scandal - up to twenty four and a half years in prison if convicted on all counts. The military jury deliberated for about 18 hours over three days before announcing its verdict.
Iran leader backs talks with US
Ayatullah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, has approved proposed talks between US and Iranian officials on Iraq, but warned that the US must not try to "bully" Iran. Khamenei yesterday said that "if the Iranian officials can make the US understand some issues about Iraq, there is no problem with the negotiations". It was the first confirmation that Khamenei, who holds final say on all state matters in Iran, is in favour of the talks. "But if the talks mean opening a venue for bullying and imposition by the deceitful party (the Americans), then it will be forbidden," he said in a nationally televised speech in the holy Shia city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran.
Ayatullah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, has approved proposed talks between US and Iranian officials on Iraq, but warned that the US must not try to "bully" Iran. Khamenei yesterday said that "if the Iranian officials can make the US understand some issues about Iraq, there is no problem with the negotiations". It was the first confirmation that Khamenei, who holds final say on all state matters in Iran, is in favour of the talks. "But if the talks mean opening a venue for bullying and imposition by the deceitful party (the Americans), then it will be forbidden," he said in a nationally televised speech in the holy Shia city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran.
Denmark to reopen embassy in Iran after Prophet cartoons
row
Denmark will reopen its embassy in Iran shortly, almost six weeks after it was closed because of violent protests over the publication by a Danish newspaper of cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him), the foreign ministry said. The Danish ambassador and his team left Denmark on Tuesday for Tehran. They plan to reopen the mission soon but a date has yet to be set. Danish daily Jyllands-Posten published 12 controversial cartoons of the Prophet in September last year, sparking a wave of protests against Denmark in Muslim countries. The Danish embassy compound in Tehran was pelted with stones, firecrackers and Molotov cocktails during the protests.
Denmark will reopen its embassy in Iran shortly, almost six weeks after it was closed because of violent protests over the publication by a Danish newspaper of cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him), the foreign ministry said. The Danish ambassador and his team left Denmark on Tuesday for Tehran. They plan to reopen the mission soon but a date has yet to be set. Danish daily Jyllands-Posten published 12 controversial cartoons of the Prophet in September last year, sparking a wave of protests against Denmark in Muslim countries. The Danish embassy compound in Tehran was pelted with stones, firecrackers and Molotov cocktails during the protests.
UN halts Sudan refugees' return
The United Nations said it was temporarily suspending repatriation of refugees to southern Sudan after recent attacks. Three officials from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will assess security in the volatile region for its staff, including 24 international employees who are being temporarily relocated, it said on Tuesday. "We have decided to suspend our repatriation of Sudanese refugees from the Central African Republic, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to Yei, Yambio, and Kajo Keji areas of south Sudan starting today (Tuesday) and to Tambura from Wednesday," a spokeswoman said.
The United Nations said it was temporarily suspending repatriation of refugees to southern Sudan after recent attacks. Three officials from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will assess security in the volatile region for its staff, including 24 international employees who are being temporarily relocated, it said on Tuesday. "We have decided to suspend our repatriation of Sudanese refugees from the Central African Republic, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to Yei, Yambio, and Kajo Keji areas of south Sudan starting today (Tuesday) and to Tambura from Wednesday," a spokeswoman said.
Swedish minister quits after Prophet cartoons
row
Swedish Foreign Minister Laila Freivalds resigned yesterday amid allegations that she lied about her involvement in shutting down a website that had posted controversial cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. Freivalds, already severely weakened by months of fierce criticism of her handling of the Asian tsunami crisis in which 543 Swedes died, was back in the spotlight on Monday for her alleged role in closing down a website which had published cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. It emerged that Freivalds had advance knowledge of pressure put on Internet host Levonline by her ministry to shut down the website of the far-right Sweden Democrats fringe party after the site posted the cartoons in February. Accusing her of curtailing freedom of _expression_ and then lying about it, several politicans called on Monday evening for her to step down.
Swedish Foreign Minister Laila Freivalds resigned yesterday amid allegations that she lied about her involvement in shutting down a website that had posted controversial cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. Freivalds, already severely weakened by months of fierce criticism of her handling of the Asian tsunami crisis in which 543 Swedes died, was back in the spotlight on Monday for her alleged role in closing down a website which had published cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. It emerged that Freivalds had advance knowledge of pressure put on Internet host Levonline by her ministry to shut down the website of the far-right Sweden Democrats fringe party after the site posted the cartoons in February. Accusing her of curtailing freedom of _expression_ and then lying about it, several politicans called on Monday evening for her to step down.
More than 2 million face famine in Somalia
Somalia could relive the devastating famine that claimed 300,000 lives in the early 1990s unless emergency relief arrives soon, a senior UN official warned yesterday. The worst drought in more than a decade had left 2.1 million people in urgent need of aid. Assistance was being severely hampered by a lack of funds and "the most difficult operating environment for any emergency situation globally". The drought affecting Somalia is being felt across much of east Africa and the Horn - including Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti - where 11.5 million people now require food aid. But aid workers say that Somalia faces the gravest risk of disaster if the rains that normally fall from April to June fail as predicted.
Somalia could relive the devastating famine that claimed 300,000 lives in the early 1990s unless emergency relief arrives soon, a senior UN official warned yesterday. The worst drought in more than a decade had left 2.1 million people in urgent need of aid. Assistance was being severely hampered by a lack of funds and "the most difficult operating environment for any emergency situation globally". The drought affecting Somalia is being felt across much of east Africa and the Horn - including Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti - where 11.5 million people now require food aid. But aid workers say that Somalia faces the gravest risk of disaster if the rains that normally fall from April to June fail as predicted.
Worshippers kill man for destroying Hindu
statue
Worshippers at a famous shrine in an upmarket shopping district of Bangkok beat a 27-year-old man to death yesterday after he destroyed a statue of a Hindu deity with a hammer. Thanakorn Pakdeepol, who police said had a history of mental illness, was killed by worshippers after he broke into the Erawan shrine and used a hammer to shatter a four-headed statue of Brahma. The shrine, covered in gilt, is popular with tourists and with Thais, with thousands visiting every day to seek favours and good fortune. Two men have been arrested in connection with the killing.
Worshippers at a famous shrine in an upmarket shopping district of Bangkok beat a 27-year-old man to death yesterday after he destroyed a statue of a Hindu deity with a hammer. Thanakorn Pakdeepol, who police said had a history of mental illness, was killed by worshippers after he broke into the Erawan shrine and used a hammer to shatter a four-headed statue of Brahma. The shrine, covered in gilt, is popular with tourists and with Thais, with thousands visiting every day to seek favours and good fortune. Two men have been arrested in connection with the killing.
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