Nuclear talks near tentative agreement
BEIJING (AP): Envoys on North Korea's nuclear programme neared a tentative agreement after marathon talks, host China said yesterday, potentially setting the stage for Pyongyang to take its first steps to disarm in more than three years...
Court sentences former Saddam VP to death
BAGHDAD (Reuters): The Iraqi High Court ruled yesterday, that Saddam Hussein's former vice president should follow him to the gallows, despite appeals from United Nations' (U.N.) officials and international human rights...
President declares martial law to curb violent protests
CONAKRY (Reuters): Guinean President Lansana Conte declared martial law in the West African country yesterday to curb a wave of violent protests lead by unions opposed to his 23-year rule. Given the destruction and the losses...
Car bombs shatter Baghdad market district, scores killed
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP): Thunderous car bombs shattered a crowded marketplace in the heart of Baghdad yesterday, triggering secondary explosions, engulfing an eight-story building in flames and killing at least 78 people...
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