Archive for February, 2007

Court names Darfur war suspects

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor begins to name war crimes suspects in Darfur.

Israelis start Nablus withdrawal

Israeli forces begin withdrawing from the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian sources say.

Afghan base hit as Cheney visits

At least nine people die in a suicide blast by Afghanistan's main US base as Dick Cheney visits, US officials say.

Uruguayan colonel held in Brazil

A former Uruguayan colonel, wanted in his own country and Argentina for alleged human rights abuses, is arrested in Brazil.

Guineans back to work after deal

Guineans resume work after a deal which saw a new PM appointed to end weeks of strikes and unrest.