Ahmadinejad scorns world nuclear pressure
NASHVILLE, TENN. (REUTERS): President George W. Bush vowed yesterday the United States would defend Israel militarily if needed against Iran, and denounced Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for "menacing talk" against Israel.
Jagdeo visits Cuba for talks with Castro
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA (CMC): President Bharrat Jagdeo left Guyana yesterday for Cuba to hold talks with Cuban President Fidel Castro to help expand medical services available here. Jagdeo explained that during the Guyana/Cuba joint meeting...
Chavez denies oil deal a giveaway
CARACAS, VENEZUELA (AP): A candidate challenging Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez for the presidency said his top campaign issue will be what he calls a massive waste of billions of dollars (euros) through generous oil deals for friendly countries.
Judge pushes ahead with Saddam trial
BAGHDAD, IRAQ (AP): The chief judge pushed ahead with the trial of Saddam Hussein yesterday even after the former Iraqi leader, four other defendants and their defence team boycotted the tribunal, demanding the judge's removal.
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