North Korea envoy says US attacks shock but won’t derail talks
North Korea called the United States terrorist attacks shocking and regrettable yet said they should not affect inter-Korean reconciliation efforts in Seoul. Kim Ryong Song, a senior North Korean official, led a 27-member delegation arriving from Beijing for four days of talks, aiming to revive ties after six months of strain.
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Russia launches docking port for Space station
A Soyuz rocket lifted off from Baikonur carrying Progress M-CO1 with the Pirs docking port for the ISS. Docking planned at 5:05 a.m. Moscow time. the port expands capacity to dock three spacecraft and can serve as a airlock for spacewalk preparations.
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Armed guards on jets eyed to curb airline attacks
Britain will consider arming guards on airliners and installing secure cockpit doors to protect pilots after this week’s terrorism raids. Transport Secretary Stephen Byers said the measures, already used by El Al, should be reviewed and possibly adopted. Airlines resumed transatlantic service as security tightened, with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic among those returning to the United States.
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Nepal peace talks deadlock over monarchy abolition demand
In Katmandu negotiators from the government rejected the Maoists demand for a new constitution abolishing the monarchy, keeping a constitutional monarchy while pledging to resume talks next week. Massive protests and a planned September rally loom amid the insurgency toll.
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