Archive - Apr 2006

Headlines (5:15)
NEPAL'S PARLIAMENT CONVENES
The Nepali parliament held its first session in four years today. PC Dubey reports from Kathmandu.

Headlines (4:40)
THOUSANDS DISPLACED IN SRI LANKA
The United Nations refugee agency, the UNHCR, expressed serious concern today over the situation of thousands of people recently displaced by military air strikes in northern Sri Lanka. UNHCR's representative in Sri Lanka, Amin Awad, said today that UN agencies are working with NGO partners to determine the immediate needs of the displaced and to provide a coordinated humanitarian response.

FEMA SLAMMED BY SENATE COMMITTEE

Headlines (5:06)
CEASEFIRE AT RISK IN SRI LANKA
The Sri Lankan military today launched new strikes on areas controlled by Tamil Tiger rebels, a day after a suicide bomb attack shattered a fragile ceasefire. Ponniah Manikavasagam reports from Sri Lanka.

Headlines (5:18)
KING REINSTATES PARLIAMENT IN NEPAL
Nepal´s King Gyanedra reinstated the country's parliament last night, paving the way for the end of nearly 3 weeks of strikes and protests. PC Dubey reports from Kathmandu.

Headlines (5:03)
MULTIPLE CAR BOMBINGS IN BAGHDAD
Seven car bombs killed at least eight people and wounded dozens in Baghdad today, as talks continue over the formation of a new government. David Enders reports.

GRENADE ATTACKS AT POLLS IN KASHMIR
Elections for four seats of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative assembly were marred by violence in Indian-administered Kashmir today. Shahnawaz Khan has more.

BIN LADEN CALLS FOR MORE TERROR IN DARFUR

Headlines (6:26)
KING MAKES A CONCESSION IN NEPAL
In the 16th day of nationwide protests in Nepal, the country's embattled king appears to be backing down. From Kathmandu, Carey Biron has more.

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STANDOFF INTENSIFIES IN ONTARIO
In southwestern Ontario, the occupation of a construction site by native people continues after a failed police attempt to break it up yesterday. From Toronto, Kristin Schwartz brings us an update on the standoff.

Headlines (5:50)
NAMES OF MOST GUANTANAMO DETAINEES RELEASED
The Pentagon has released a list of 558 detainees at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in response to a Freedom of Information request by the Associated Press. Most of the detainees are from Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan and Yemen. Although it is not a complete list of all detainees who have passed through the facility, it is the first time that a list of names has been released in the camp's four years of operation.

CAR BOMB EXPLODES IN THE NIGER DELTA
In Nigeria, militants fighting against oil exploitation in the Niger Delta region have claimed responsibility for a car bomb attack on an Army barracks. Sam Olukoya reports from Lagos.