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Clea CAULCUTT
JUSTICE
Queues on death row in Iraq, says rights group
Amnesty International says Iraq, which reinstated the death penalty in 2004, now has one of the world’s highest death penalty rates. The human rights group estimates that 1,000 are waiting on death row.
JUSTICE
France’s investigating magistrates face the chop
On Tuesday, a government report on the reform of the justice system calls for the removal of France’s independent investigating magistrates. The move has judges reeling in their robes.
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LIBYA
Tripoli turns into party zone as Gaddafi marks 40 years in power
Fireworks and festivities in the Libyan capital of Tripoli starting Tuesday mark the 40th anniversary of the coup that brought Muammar Gaddafi to power. But controversy stalks the regime after the Lockerbie bomber's "hero's welcome".
KURDISH ELECTIONS
Black gold clogs up Iraqi politics
One day after his decisive re-election, Kurdish President Massud Barzani has announced the start of negotiations with Baghdad authorities. The negotiations are expected to determine the future of Kirkuk and of its oilfields.
KURDISH ELECTIONS
Black gold clogs up Iraqi politics
Iraqi leaders are eager to tap into Iraq’s vast oilfields, but the expected re-election of Kurdistan's President Massud Barzani on Saturday indicates disputes with Baghdad over oil revenue and land rights are unlikely to be settled any time soon.
ECONOMY
Threats of violence, a new bargaining tool for French execs?
Executives and engineers at a Nortel France plant near Paris are taking their cue from disgruntled French auto parts workers who, earlier this week, threatened to commit acts of violence to highlight their plight.
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IRAN
Paris demands immediate release of French academic
French President Nicolas Sarkozy called Tuesday for the immediate release of a young French academic arrested last week in Iran for spying. Friends and relatives claim she is innocent.
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INFLUENZA A (H1N1)
Red Cross ‘disappointed’ by donors' response to flu
The Red Cross has deplored the lack of response to its appeal for 3.3 million euros to help fight the spread of swine flu in poorer countries as Morocco becomes the second African country to report a first case of infection.
UK
Hoon is latest minister to walk out on Brown
Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon is the latest senior government minister to quit embattled British Prime Minster Gordon Brown's government, following work and pensions secretary James Purnell and defence secretary John Hutton.
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PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Local controversy over Barghouti citizenship
The French town of Ivry has granted honorary citizenship to imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, a man who some believe could help relaunch the peace process. The local Jewish community centre has slammed the move.
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