Congress waits for Bush to make case on Iraq invasion
In Washington lawmakers say they await President Bush's explanation for invading Iraq as evidence grows that Saddam Hussein may wield weapons of mass destruction. Sen. Lugar cautions Bush must clearly justify the case while Saudi Arabia urges diplomacy and says it would not host any attack on Iraq.
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Scientist Hatfill denies mailing anthrax letters
A bioweapons expert, Dr. Steven J. Hatfill, vigorously denied involvement in the anthrax attacks last fall. He claimed he never handled the toxin, cooperated with investigators, and criticized media and law enforcement leaks that he says ruined his life. Hatfill remains a named person of interest among about 30 others while plans to pursue a Justice Department inquiry into leaks are discussed.
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Uribe proclaims internal commotion in Colombia to fight rebels
President Alvaro Uribe issued an emergency decree enabling security force boosts and tax measures after a Cabinet meeting to address rebel attacks blamed on FARC. The declaration, a constitutional provision, aims to preserve institutional stability and citizen well being without declaring a siege. In Seoul, high level talks begin to revive post summit reconciliation with North Korea. A 29 member North Korean delegation arrives for three days of discussions, part of broader exchanges following a 2000 summit and ongoing U S North Korea tensions.
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Protesters tear up ID numbers to defy new system in Tokyo
Protesters in Tokyo wear prison stripes and cow outfits as they tear up government notices linking all citizens to an 11 digit ID under Japan's Juki Net. The action targets the nationwide resident registry aimed at streamlining official data and services across local offices. The demonstration frames the system as Big Brother and a convicts label for Japan's 126 million residents.
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Death toll rises in Russian floods to 58
In Moscow, giant cranes removed wreckage and overturned cars from the Black Sea coast as the Russian resort region fended off torrential floods. Emergency official Irina Andriyanova reported 44,000 square feet of coastline checked while crews searched for more bodies among wreckage.
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