Monday, June 19, 2006

6/19/06

EU: Realignment 'very courageous' European commissioner for external relations Benita Ferrero-Waldner called Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's realignment plan "a very courageous step."

Prosecution demands Saddam death The prosecution in the trial of ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein has called for his execution as it delivered its closing arguments.

EU may resume aid to PA Sources close to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas said Monday morning that the PA received a promise from European authorities to resume financial aid.

Iraq forces get provincial security role Iraq's prime minister says his forces will take over security in the southern province of Muthanna in July.

China premier begins 7-nation African tour China's premier has begun a seven-nation African tour to sign deals to keep Africa's natural resources flowing to its booming economy.

* Somali Islamists warn Ethiopia The Islamist alliance that has taken control of key areas of Somalia has said new fighting may occur if Ethiopia refuses to withdraw its troops.

Iran may be able to produce nuclear bomb by 2010: Blix The former U.N. chief weapons inspector said Iran will be able to produce a nuclear bomb within five years.

U.S. weapons transferred to Palestinian terrorists It was the United States that coordinated the transfer of weapons last week by Israel to Force 17.

Nations press N. Korea on missile Japan, Australia and the United States have united in saying that any test-launching of an intercontinental missile by North Korea would result in serious and stern consequences.

Mubarak, Abdullah: 'Resume Mideast peace talks' Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Jordan's King Abdullah II voiced concern Sunday over fighting among Palestinian factions.