Systemic problems at Abu Ghraib
For relatives of prisoners, court martial means nothing
Systemic problems existed at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq where US troops abused Iraqi prisoners, the head of the US Central Command said yesterday.
Indian media hails Sonia's decision
The Indian media today hailed the decision of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi not to accept the post of Prime Minister as a "stunning political sacrifice" that will enhance her stature.
Did Sonia make the right choice?
The shock decision of Sonia Gandhi to turn down the post of prime minister caps one of the most remarkable days in recent Indian politics.
Nepal king agrees to meet opposition leaders
Nepal's king agreed yesterday to opposition demands to negotiate with their full leadership in a bid to defuse a crisis over royal control of the Himalayan kingdom, a party leader said.
UNSC mulls resolution on Israeli action in Gaza
The UN Security Council has discussed a proposed resolution condemning the Israeli demolition of Palestinian houses in the Gaza Strip's Rafah refugee camp and calling for it to stop immediately.
Reuters staff accuses US troops of abuse
US forces beat three Iraqis working for Reuters and subjected them to sexual and religious taunts and humiliation during their detention last January in a military camp near Falluja, the three said on
5 Iraqis killed in clashes near shrine
Five Iraqis have been killed and nine wounded in nearly 24 hours of heavy clashes in the holy city of Karbala, medics said yesterday.
US removes Sudan from rogue list
The United States has removed Sudan from the list of states sponsoring terrorism for its cooperation in tackling the menace.
