Bush selects new U S ambassador to the United Nations
President Bush named John R. Bolton a hard line arms control official to be ambassador to the United Nations. Democrats criticized the move arguing it risks alienating the world body amid efforts to mend ties. Bolton has drawn praise from Secretary of State Rice for strong voices shaping U N policy.
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Syrian troops begin pullback from Lebanon amid protests
Syrian and Lebanese leaders announced plans to redeploy troops toward Syria’s border with the end of March while opposition demands a full 44,000 Syrian troop withdrawal. In Beirut, tens of thousands protested for sovereignty and independence as Washington urged complete pullout and foreign powers pressed for exit.
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Friendly fire in Iraq tolls U S allies and civilians
Iraqi and allied casualties rise from misdirected gunfire at checkpoints and civilian vehicles. An Italian intelligence officer and a Bulgarian soldier among those killed highlight the danger. Civilians face increasing risk as U S forces warnings and checkpoints remain in place amid daily insurgent activity.
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State funeral for Italian agent shot dead in Iraq
Italy held a state funeral in Rome for Nicola Calipari an intelligence officer killed by U S fire in Iraq while escorting an ex hostage. Up to 20000 mourners many bearing flowers and flags filled Santa Maria degli Angeli basilica with Berlusconi and U S ambassador present and the Vatican praising his sacrifice. The ceremony followed Calipari’s lying in state at Rome’s Vittoriano monument where about 100000 paid their respects. In Baghdad violence continued with 33 dead as insurgents and Al Qaida claimed several attacks against convoys and patrols as Iraq moves toward forming a new government.
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Vatican hopes pope returns for Holy Week after throat surgery
The Vatican says Pope John Paul II may be back in Rome by Palm Sunday to lead Holy Week, with up to 18 more days in hospital for recovery from throat surgery. A new medical bulletin reports continued improvement and no complications.
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