Friday, August 04, 2006

8/4/06

Israel smashes bridges, Hezbollah rockets fly Israeli aircraft for the first time in the three-week conflict blasted major roadways north of Beirut on Friday.

Ukraine EU future in doubt as pro-Russia leader takes over Ukraine president Viktor Yushchenko has nominated his pro-Russian arch-rival Viktor Yanukovych as prime minister.

Head of U.S. command: Iraq civil war possible Under tough questioning from U.S. senators, the head of U.S. Central Command acknowledged Thursday that Iraq could descend into civil war.

UN to endorse Israel-Lebanon talks Efforts are under way at the United Nations to set up a mechanism that would facilitate "direct or indirect" Israeli-Lebanese discussions.

Israeli army set for Lebanon push The Israeli army has been told to prepare for a possible advance in what could be its deepest incursion into Lebanon for more than 20 years.

Tens of thousands gather in Baghdad for pro-Hizbullah rally Tens of thousands of Shi'ite youths covered in white shrouds gathered Friday in Iraq's capital for a pro-Hizbullah rally.

'Scrap peace deal with Israel' Judges in Egypt called upon the government to dissolve its peace agreement with Israel.

Nasrallah threatens to strike Tel Aviv Hizbullah's leader, for the first time since fighting began 22 days ago, offered Thursday to stop rocket attacks on northern Israel in return for an end to airstrikes throughout Lebanon.

Olmert: I hope Germany sends peacekeepers to South Lebanon Prime Minister Ehud Olmert would welcome the participation of German soldiers in a stabilization force in South Lebanon.

Lebanon: Israel Wages War of Starvation Israel is waging a "war of starvation" on Lebanon's civilians in an effort to force the government to agree to Israel's demands.