Iraq pledges more cooperation with U N weapons inspectors
Iraq agrees to work closely with United Nations arms inspectors under a new accord but the United States is likely to attack regardless, a senior Iraqi official said. Vice President Ramadan warned an attack could occur at any moment while Bush presses allies and seeks UN support or vetoes loom. Reports note unannounced inspections at a southern Baghdad chemical plant flagged as a facility of concern.
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North KoreaHolds Seouls Talks Unwilling To Discuss Nuclear Issue
North Korea and South Korea opened four day high level talks in Seoul with Kim Ryong Song signaling unwillingness to address Pyongyangs suspected nuclear weapons program. The North urged focus on internal issues while the United States pressed for action at the UN Security Council.
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Carter proposes plan for elections to end Venezuelan strike
Nobel laureate Jimmy Carter offered two plans to resolve Venezuela’s 51 day strike against President Hugo Chavez. One would shorten terms and hold early elections. the other would set a binding recall referendum in August. Chavez and opposition backed studying the proposals.
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Dozens of Palestinian shops destroyed by Israeli troops
Israeli forces razed 62 shops in Nazlat Issa near the West Bank border drawing protests as residents say the market previously drew Israeli customers and supported 2,500 villagers. The same day Israel eased a rule on using Palestinians as shields while rights groups condemn the move.
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