Cheney Strays From Mideast Policy Line
Vice President Dick Cheney drew criticism by implying Israel may justify targeting Palestinian leaders for attack. White House officials insisted there is unity on policy while acknowledging Cheney’s comments reflected Israel’s stance. Analysts say the remarks serve diplomatic messaging to Arab allies and critics.
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Global talks suspend germ warfare enforcement negotiations
In Geneva, six years of talks to enforce the 1972 Biological Weapons Convention were formally suspended after the United States withdrew. Tibor Toth, chair of the 56-nation group, said delegations would not continue without a major partner. Iran supported US absence as justification to suspend. Mexico voiced regret, noting the crisis of international security from Gulf War arsenals.
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London Bomb Damages Neighborhood as Real IRA Strikes
The Real IRA claimed responsibility for a late Thursday bomb in a busy London district injuring seven, two seriously, with no deaths amid shattered windows and a city in fear. Police noted the blast as a potential return to era of violence before the 1998 Good Friday accord.
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