The Bush administration's interim report finds the government in Baghdad has made the least progress on the most important objectives. By Mubashir Zaidi and Laura King Pakistan's leader says those who had holed up in the compound had 'strayed from the correct path.' He pledges to defeat extremism and terrorism.
Mexican troops to guard energy sites Guerrilla attacks on pipelines have caused fuel shortages for factories. Iran's Press TV to give alternative view By Ramin Mostaghim and Borzou Daragahi The 24-hour satellite news channel will compete with Western outlets to counter what Tehran sees as propaganda. 6 Lebanese soldiers die in clashes By Hala Moughanie and Borzou Daragahi The military says the battle against Islamic militants holed up at a camp is in a new phase, with troops moving on foot.
In Gaza, Hamas walks an ideological tightrope Tensions grow between the party's pragmatists and hardliners as groups with more radical visions gain adherents. Soldier dies in Israel's Gaza raid The clash, a year after last summer's war in Lebanon, points up the challenges posed by Islamic adversaries. Iraqis chafe at U.
S. By Ned Parker and Saif Hameed Conflicting comments on the benchmarks illustrate the division among political leaders. Sailor attempts to cross Atlantic in reed boat From the Associated Press A man who wants to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a reed boat to prove that ancient mariners could have performed such a feat isn't taking any chances: He'll be equipped with GPS and e-mail.
The Bush administration's interim report finds the government in Baghdad has made the least progress on the most important objectives.
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