Powell Begins Mideast Tour Unrepentant About Air Strikes On Iraq
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell spent Saturday in Egypt on the first leg of a Middle East tour, unrepentant about air strikes on Iraq despite heavy Arab criticism, upbeat about bridging differences with Russia and confident Israel and the Palestinians will resume peace talks.
Philippines: MILF Denies Receiving Letter From Arroyo
In a late communication to IslamOnline, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) strongly denied receiving a letter from Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo discussing the issue of peace and negotiations.
Ethiopia Says Pullout From Eritrea Complete
The United Nations said Saturday the Ethiopian government had reported the completion of its troop pullout from Eritrea, paving the way for the deployment of U.N. peacekeepers between the neighboring states.