International Criticism Forcing
U.S.-U.K. To Rethink Iraqi Sanctions
Facing a bombardment of criticism over last week's bombing raid on Iraq, Britain said Tuesday it is looking for ways to make its opposition to President Saddam Hussein's regime "more effective," with the possibility of easing sanctions.
Taliban Deny Civilian Massacres, Slam Rights Groups
Afghanistan's ruling Taliban militia on Monday angrily dismissed a U.S.-based human rights group's allegations that some 300 civilians were massacred following recent battles in central Bamiyan province.
Hamas Activist Killed As Sharon Tries For National Unity
An activist from the resistance movement Hamas was also shot and killed near a refugee camp, in what Palestinians called an assassination by Israel as U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell prepared a visit to the region wracked by five months of bloodshed.
Turkish PM And President Clash Over Corruption
Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit walked out of a meeting Monday, angry at President Ahmet Necdet Sezer's criticism of his clampdown on corruption, in a clash that brought turmoil to Turkey's financial markets.
International Criticism Forcing
U.S.-U.K. To Rethink Iraqi Sanctions
Taliban Deny Civilian Massacres, Slam Rights Groups
Hamas Activist Killed As Sharon Tries For National Unity
Turkish PM And President Clash Over Corruption
