"Political Crisis in Togo"

CNN's Nuke Plant Photos Identical for Both Iran and N. Korea!
Two stories posted in the last week on the CNN website, one on nukes in Iran last Wednesday, and another on nukes in North Korea on Saturday, both use the same aerial photograph of the same purported nuclear power plant!

Montserrat volcano victims get the heave-ho from the U.S.
The nearly 300 volcano victims who fled the microscopic Caribbean island of Montserrat for safety in the U.S. nearly a decade ago now have two weeks to get out, says the Department of Homeland Security. After living here under Temporary Protected Status, most of them have built entire new lives here-with careers, marriages, and American-born children. They don't want to uproot again.

Political Crisis in Togo Leads to Confrontation with Africa
The political crisis in Togo got more complicated Monday with the withdrawal of Nigerian Ambassador from this capital, and the summons to a meeting of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to apply sanctions.

Togo ignores West African demand
West African leaders have not yet had a response to their demand that Togo's new military-installed leader should give up power and reverse what they have branded a coup d'etat, a regional official said on Tuesday.

S. Africa to label health warning on alcohol products
THE health department has published draft regulations that will make the producers of alcoholic drinks label their beverages with public-health warnings, and force them to pay stiff penalties if they do not comply.

Russia, China expected to oppose US over Darfur
The United States and its allies are expected to face opposition from Russia and China in the U.N. Security Council for targeted sanctions to pressure government, militia and rebel forces to end the bloodshed in Sudan's Darfur region.

Zimbabwe declares land distribution programme a success
Five years ago, the Zimbabwean government ordered white farms to be given to war veterans. This apparently to appease war veterans who were turning against the government. To date, almost 1 500 farms have been taken. The government believes it was the right decision. "We will support the new farmer ...we give them input ... and emphasis will be on quality production," said John Nkomo, the chairperson of the ruling Zanu(PF).

ZIMBABWE: Concern over election observers delay
The government of Zimbabwe says it will reduce the number of local election monitors and bar teams from the European Union (EU) from observing the parliamentary poll scheduled for 31 March.

Israel to carry out assassinations in other countries
UPI - Israel is embarking upon a more aggressive approach to the war on terror that will include staging targeted killings in the United States and other friendly countries, former Israeli intelligence officials told United Press International. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has forbidden the practice until now, these sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Lebanon - Mossad 'hit-team' strikes again
A car bomb took the life of Lebanon 's former prime minister Rafik Al-Hariri today. It would not be the first time that Israel has, directly or indirectly, has targeted Arab leaders to keep its neighbouring countries in turmoil. During its invasion of Lebanon in the 1980s, the Zionists used their Christian proxy, Phalangists, to assassinate several Lebanese leaders, both Muslims and Christians.