Inaugural Iraqi Governing Council to meet today
The first post Saddam era Iraqi Governing Council, comprising 25 to 30 prominent Iraqis, will meet today. It is expected to hold real political power, appoint ministers, and work with the coalition on budgets and policy. Bremer says the council reflects Iraq’s diverse social groups.
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Bush vows not to let terrorists use Africa
President Bush wraps a five day Africa tour pledging to curb terrorism and aid health and conflict resolution. He met Nigerian President Obasanjo and Ugandan leaders, urged US help to end Liberia’s war, and announced plans to spend 100 million to counter terror in East Africa amid mixed receptions.
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USS Ronald Reagan Commissioned at Norfolk Naval Station
The USS Ronald Reagan, first living presidents’ namesake carrier, was commissioned at Norfolk. Nancy Reagan urged crew to “Man the ship and bring her to life” as two F-14s and two F-18s flew overhead. The ship, 1100 feet, 20 stories high, will be based in San Diego with 6000 sailors and over 80 aircraft.
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Online voting test could reach 100000 military and overseas voters
The Secure Electronic Registration and Voting Experiment grows from a 84 voter pilot in 2000 to potentially 100,000 voters in 2004. Run by the Pentagon it would cover U S service members abroad and at home in select states and counties with a $22 million budget and could expand to over 6 million voters if successful.
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Russia seeks full diplomatic recognition for Iraq mission
The Russian Foreign Ministry demanded that the United States guarantee the safety of Russian diplomats in Iraq and grant the Russian mission full diplomatic recognition. The move followed U S remarks questioning the embassy's status and responsibility for staff safety, with Moscow calling the U S stance incompatible with international law and norms.
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Morocco court sentences 10 extremists to death
A Moroccan court sentenced 10 Islamic extremists to death and eight others to life in prison for their roles in a four year span of slayings thefts and attacks. The 31 defendants linked to Salafiya Jihadia are the first Islamic militants to face death in Morocco. The trial did not tie them to the May 16 Casablanca bombings that killed 44 and wounded many.
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Singapore allows bungee jumping despite jaywalking ban
Page SF reports Singapore loosens rules to permit bungee jumping while retaining strict penalties for jaywalking. In Spain two people were gored during the running of the bulls, highlighting ongoing safety concerns at the event. Libyan leaders tell Africans that straight people cannot get AIDS, a controversial statement covered on the page.
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