Rumsfeld defends NATO as rift mends with Europe
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld rejected Germany's plan for a NATO rival and urged unity to counter terrorism and deter weapons proliferation. He defended NATO's vitality, praised France and Germany for recent arrests, and urged continued EU-US cooperation within the alliance.
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Bombs and battles mark Iraq struggle after elections
In Iraq a car bomb killed 17 and wounded 21 in a Shiite town south of Baghdad while U S backed by tanks fought rebels in Basra during a tense post election period. Officials expected final Jan 30 vote results as another car bomb hit eastern Baghdad and a woman died.
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Plot to assassinate president investigated in Mexico
Mexican and U S officials probe reports that Gulf cartel deserters known as the Zetas may have acquired two Russian surface-to-air missiles for possible use against President Vicente Fox. Interior Ministry and Public Security officials caution that credibility is unverified, urging time to investigate while downplaying public alarm.
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Mass rallies split Russian protests over pension reform
Tens of thousands protested nationwide against a reform replacing pensioner benefits with cash payments. A large counterdemonstration by United Russia supported Putin while Communist protests urged government ouster. Police reported about 240000 participants overall. organizers claimed over 200000 anti-Putin demonstrators. In Moscow about 3000 pensioners voiced anger near Lenin’s statue.
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Palestinian militants seek quietness while awaiting cease-fire
Hamas and Islamic Jihad said they would observe a de facto truce with Israel but withheld joining the official cease-fire from the Abbas Shimon summit. Israel agreed to repatriate about 55 Palestinians exiled after the Bethlehem Church siege, with Jericho and four West Bank towns to be returned to Palestinian control within weeks.
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