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Strong Earthquake Hits North Japan, Shakes Tokyo
A strong earthquake hit northern Japan near Sendai city on Monday afternoon, causing house fires in the downtown area and rocking buildings as far away as Tokyo 302 km (189 miles) to the south. National broadcaster NHK said the quake measured six on a Japanese scale of seven in some areas in the north, and seven on the open-ended Richter scale, about.. More -
Plane with Spain Troops Crashes in Turkey
Seventy-four people, mostly Spanish peacekeeping forces serving in Afghanistan, were killed when a Ukrainian plane crashed early Monday while trying to refuel in northwest Turkey, Turkish media reported. The plane was flying from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to Zaragoza, Spain, with a refueling stop in Trabzon, private NTV television reported, quoting unnamed.. More -
Israeli Government Gives Grudging Approval to Peace Roadmap
The Israeli cabinet grudgingly approved the roadmap for peace with the Palestinians, coupling it with a resolution denying Palestinian refugees the right of return, official Israeli sources said. The cabinet approved the internationally-drafted document with 12 votes for, seven against and four abstentions in a stormy session Ariel Sharon chaired after.. More -
28 Dead, 203 Rescued after Philippine Ferries Collide
At least 28 people drowned and 203 others were plucked to safety after two Philippine passenger ferries collided during bad weather, a navy spokesman said. An unknown number of passengers were also believed missing after the wooden-hulled MV San Nicolas rammed into the Super Ferry 12 in choppy waters off the coast of Corregidor and Limbones islands.. More -
Arabs, Turks May Boycott Iraq Mayor Vote
Arabs and Turks in Iraq's main northern oil city threatened Sunday to boycott a vote for mayor as an American general approved six final members of a city council charged with healing ethnic feuding that is threatening the region's stability. Bitter squabbling prevented the six from being sworn in a day earlier, and the intervention by Maj. Gen. Ray.. More -
Algeria Quake Death Toll More Than 2,000
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in northern Algeria rose to more than 2,000 Sunday, hours after furious crowds hurled debris and insults at the country's president when he visited the quake zone. Many blame the government for the high death toll and shortages of food and water after the 6.8-magnitude quake flattened villages east of Algiers.. More -
North Korea Must Disarm, Says Bush
US president George Bush has warned North Korea that he will not be bullied over its nuclear programme. He has threatened "tough measures" against the state if it fails to comply with a diplomatic solution to the issue of its possession of nuclear weapons. Speaking after a meeting with Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi, President Bush said:.. More -
Israeli Hard-Liners Reject Peace Plan
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's acceptance of a U.S.-backed "road map" to peace and a Palestinian state drew opposition on Saturday from within his own right-wing Likud party ahead of a cabinet vote. In a violent backdrop to new hopes of ending 32 months of bloodshed, Israeli forces raided a West Bank refugee camp to search for militants and.. More -
US Orderes Iraqis to Disarm by Mid-June
The U.S.-led coalition officially ordered Iraqis on Saturday to disarm by mid-June, part of a high-profile effort to get weapons off the streets and return public security to cities under American occupation. Anyone found with unauthorized weapons after June 14 will be detained and face criminal charges, U.S. Central Command in Florida said, quoting.. More -
US Fires Iraq State Workers
Iraq's U.S. governor, wielding powers newly endorsed at the United Nations, fired hundreds of thousands of state employees Friday as part of what he called 'a drive to rid the nation of links to Saddam Hussein's era'. But many Iraqis criticized the move, saying under Saddam people hoping to get a job or advance in the government had to show loyalty.. More -
Annan Names Human Rights Chief to Iraq
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan named the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Sergio Vieira de Mello, as his special representative for Iraq for four months. Annan announced his choice in letters to the presidents of the UN General Assembly and the Security Council which were released by his spokesman's office. The council asked Annan.. More -
Paris, Berlin, Moscow Sanction US Occupation of Iraq
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday sanctioned the military occupation of Iraq by the United States and Great Britain. With the votes of 14 of its 15 members, the Security Council decided to immediately lift sanctions against Iraq and accord effective governmental power and unlimited control of the country's oil wealth to the occupying.. More -
More than 1,600 People Killed in Quake, Toddler Found Alive
Scores of bodies continue to be pulled from the rubble of Algeria's earthquake as rescuers race against time to find remaining survivors. Among the reported successes was the rescue of a two-and-half-year-old girl, pulled alive from the remains of a collapsed building. The discovery - reported by state radio - gave hope to those combing the rubble.. More -
Saddam's Son in Surrender Talks
One of Saddam Hussein's sons is reported to be negotiating his surrender with Coalition forces but is said to be hesitant because of the way US officials are handling negotiations.Uday Hussein is the former Iraqi leader's eldest son and notorious for his treatment of political opponents. The reports have been attributed to a Wall Street Journal source.. More -
Bush May Meet with Mideast Leaders
The US president Bush said Friday he will consider meeting with the Palestinian and Israeli prime ministers if it will help them move toward creating a Palestinian state. "I understand it's going to be difficult to achieve peace. But I believe it can happen," Bush told reporters after meeting at his ranch with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. .. More
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