Truck bomb kills at least 17 in Tal Afar Iraq
A truck bomb exploded in a crowded Tal Afar market late Tuesday killing at least 17 people and wounding 35 to 70 others. Police and hospital officials reported the blast targeted a police area, with U.S. medics aiding the injured as Iraq teetered toward a unity government under Prime Minister designate Nouri al Maliki.
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U N Security Council to offer Iran choice or sanctions
United States Russia China Britain and France plus Germany agreed to give Iran a choice between incentives or sanctions on suspending uranium enrichment. The move delays a res olution to curb Iran's nuclear program after hours of talks. Chinese and Russian opposition blocked Chapter 7 language.
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Blair signals he will quit as prime minister in a year
British Prime Minister Tony Blair hinted at leaving Downing Street within a year during a private Labour meeting. He promised a stable transition and ample time for his successor, widely expected to be Gordon Brown, as Labour faces a 14-year low in polls and a likely Conservative lead.
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Gaza and border violence and a grisly German murder trial headline
Hamas gunfire at a Gaza City funeral wounded nine Palestinians including five children while both sides urged calm amid mediation talks. In Nuevo Laredo gunmen killed five in separate incidents raising yearly slayings to 101. Armin Meiwes was convicted of murder and life sentence for killing and eating an acquaintance. WWII veterans marked Victory Day in Moscow with omitted Allied references. In Beijing a kindergarten arson left three children dead and many injured prompting a nationwide security drive.
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