Bomb blasts in Bombay kill at least 40
Two explosions hit Bombay on Monday killing at least 40 people and injuring about 150. The blasts struck near Gateway of India and Zaveri Bazaar triggering phone outages as residents panicked and security forces investigated. Hamas vowed revenge after Israeli strikes. U.S. Marines withdrew from Liberia as a peace process stabilizes. Rwanda holds its first presidential election amid healing talks and reports of election-related harassment.
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Blair to testify on Iraq arms dossier at inquiry
Prime Minister Tony Blair and two officials will testify at a judicial inquiry into the death of weapons expert David Kelly. The hearings probe how the government argued its case that Saddam Hussein could deploy chemical and biological weapons in 45 minutes, and whether the dossier overstated the threat.
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US lawmakers debate Israel peace path and Abbas Hamas clout
Senator Feinstein warns of need for a strong military to prevent collapse of the peace process. Senator Graham, on a regional delegation, says stability requires Palestinian security forces united under Abbas. He contends Abbas must defeat Arafat’s approach and push a two state solution, including a political and military stance against Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
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Iraq aims to curb violence as U S defense shifts
U S officials argue Iraq remains central to the war on terror while Gen. John Abizaid says no new troops are requested and Bremer calls for a more mobile force mix. Analysts warn of infiltrators from Saudi Arabia Syria and Iran as Bush notes more al Qaida type fighters.
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Seat belt use soars. NHTSA cites lives saved and costs saved
United States belt use averages 83 percent in Seat belt campaigns aid enforcement and ads. Runge, a former ER physician, says belt use will save about 1,000 lives annually and prevent 16,000 injuries versus last year. The 20 day survey covered 2,000 sites with a 1.2 point margin of error. States sought to reach hard to engage groups like young men.
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