Spain tries al Qaida suspect in Europe’s largest terror case
Imad Yarkas described as a hard working father of six told judges he had nothing to do with planning the Sept. 11 attacks during Day 2 of the Madrid trial. The case involves 24 suspects with possible ties to Osama bin Laden’s network. If convicted, a near 75 000 year sentence could be imposed for the attacks that killed nearly 3 000 people. Two alleged accomplices face plotting charges and 21 others face charges of belonging to a terrorist group and illegal weapons possession.
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South Korea warns North on nuclear tests
South Korea issued a strong warning to North Korea against a nuclear test, calling the move a red line. North Korea signaled it would view any United Nations sanctions as a declaration of war amid concerns over plutonium extraction and potential first test, drawing focus from Secretary Rice on possible Security Council action.
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Potential Steps Toward North Korea Economic Pressure
Analysis suggests mounting diplomacy could culminate in targeted economic sanctions on North Korea. Officials weigh restricting trade, finance, and investment to curb Pyongyang’s programs while seeking broader regional cooperation and enforcement mechanisms.
Afghan narcotics kingpin Noorzai arrested in New York
Afghan tribal leader Haji Bashir Noorzai, deemed a top global drugs trafficker by the Bush administration, was arrested in New York over the weekend. He faces charges of building a multi million dollar heroin trade with the Taliban and importing more than $50 million in heroin to the United States and elsewhere. DEA official compared him to Pablo Escobar of heroin trafficking in Asia.
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Czech PM resigns amid scandal replacement named
Prague reports Czech Prime Minister Stanislav Gross stepped down after weeks of turmoil. Jiri Paroubek, a Social Democratic Party official, will replace him. Gross faced questions over funding for a luxury home, first claiming a mortgage then admitting a loan from his uncle, who allegedly borrowed from a journalist.
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Amagasaki Derailment Feeds Japan's Deadliest Rail Crash
Rescue workers swarmed the wrecked Amagasaki train after a Monday derailment near Osaka. By Tuesday authorities reported 73 dead and more than 440 injured as crews under floodlights extracted victims from twisted cars and a nearby apartment building. The 23-year-old driver Ryujiro Takami was under investigation for excessive speed and inexperience. Relatives searched hospitals and waited for news as the scale of the disaster became clear.
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Stalemate over Iraqs Cabinet drags on
In Baghdad Shiite and Kurdish leaders held talks on forming a full Cabinet within days. Violence rose with an American soldier killed by a roadside bomb. U S officials urged Kurds and Shiites to resolve differences quickly while Sunnis remained divided over six allotted positions.
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