Musharraf Grants Self Broad Powers Amid Constitutional Amendments
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf unilaterally amended the constitution to give himself powers to dissolve parliament and extend his term. He created a National Security Council overseeing elected rulers and military leaders, while promising a guided democracy and later transferring power to a prime minister chosen by Parliament. Critics call the move a blow to democracy and fear military entrenchment.
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World News Roundup: Poles Revolt and Rebels Abroad
A Polish man named Ryszard M. was arrested in Gdansk after posting a kill pope threat online ahead of Pope John Paul II's visit to Krakow. In Colombia, suspected ELN rebels abducted up to 26 tourists at Ensenada Utria park near Bahia Solano. In Northern Ireland, Real IRA dissidents claimed responsibility for the Aug 1 Londonderry bombing that killed David Caldwell.
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