Former U N official pleads guilty in oil for food case
Alexander Yakovlev 52 pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in the oil for food investigation. He faces up to 60 years in prison. The case stems from U N probes into the program with Volcker alleging bribes and offshore transfers.
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Former Bosnian Serb leader Lukic captured in Argentina
Milan Lukic, a Bosnian Serb paramilitary figure indicted by the Hague tribunal for crimes against humanity, was captured in Argentina and awaits initial questioning. Serbia had earlier sentenced him in absentia to 20 years for a 1992 bus abduction.
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Iran resumes Isfahan uranium conversion amid Western push
Iran restarts work at the Isfahan Uranium Conversion Facility renewing tensions with the United States and Europe. The move prompts talk of possible U.N. sanctions as Tehran argues it seeks only electricity and rights under the NPT. The IAEA will convene an emergency meeting to discuss the standoff as major powers weigh council referral.
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Israel demands control of Rafah crossing during Gaza pullout
Israel rules out giving Palestinians their own gate to the world and insists on controlling traffic at Rafah Gaza Egypt and Israel meet. No final decision yet as pullout nears with rubbles removal and greenhouse fate among issues. Wolfensohn urges a decision to let Gazans move freely to revive the economy.
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