New Allied Airstrike in Southern Iraq
U.S. and British jets launched a new air raid Tuesday on a surface-to-air missile site in southern Iraq, a Pentagon spokesman said.
Israeli Tanks Invade Jenin in Massive Overnight Raid
In the largest invasion of Palestinian areas since the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, hundreds of Israeli occupation troops supported by at least 50 tanks, Apache helicopters and jeeps early Tuesday reoccupied parts of the Palestinian-ruled northern West Bank town of Jenin, news agencies reported.
Talks Between Diplomats and Taliban Stalled
Australian, German and U.S. diplomats met Taliban officials here Tuesday to try to secure the early release of eight foreigners detained for allegedly preaching Christianity.
Musharraf Outlines Democracy Plan on Pakistan's Independence Day
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday promised general elections in October next year to restore democracy following the 1999 coup, but analysts said many questions remained unanswered.