Archive - Sep 22, 2005

Headlines (5:25)
The European Union softens its stance on Iran over its nuclear program in an effort to appease Russia and China, who oppose reporting Iran to the United Nation's Security Council. The new draft resolution criticizes Iran's nuclear activity, but postpones reporting Iran to the Security Council until a later date. The previous, tougher resolution, which is still an option requests that the UN nuclear watchdog, the International atomic Energy Agency report Iran during this session. Iran claims victory over the European Union's new action.

Local militias protesting the arrest of a separatist leader in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region have taken over a Chevron oil installation. Sam Olukoya reports from Lagos.