10 June 2004 Thursday 21 Rabi-us-Saani 1425 12 killed in attack on Fallujah force FALLUJAH, June 9: Rebels killed on Wednesday 12 members of an Iraqi security force entrusted with pacifying the country's most restive town. ... UN resolution on Iraq angers Kurds: Minister threatens to resign BAGHDAD, June 9: The UN Security Council's resolution on Iraq angered many Kurds in the country on Wednesday, while on the ground guerillas set ablaze two oil pipelines. ... Iraq invasion may boost WMD acquisition: SIPRI STOCKHOLM, June 9: The invasion of Iraq could incite some countries to acquire weapons of mass destruction to avoid any future invasion by the United States, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said in its annual report, released on Wednesday. ... Reagan played key role in Saddam's survival WASHINGTON: As Americans mourn the passing of president Ronald Reagan, almost forgotten is the decisive part his administration played in the survival of Iraq's president Saddam Hussein through the eight-year war with Iran. ... UK govt accused of Islamophobia LONDON, June 9: British Muslim groups accused the government of Islamophobia in schools on Wednesday, threatening to spark a similar debate to that which has been raising passions in France. ... Reagan starts last journey to Washington LOS ANGELES, June 9: As a military band played "Hail to the Chief" and "Amazing Grace", Ronald Reagan started his last journey to Washington on Wednesday after an outpouring of affection and grief in California. ... Bush urged to explain torture approval UNITED NATIONS, June 9: The Bush administration should immediately explain who reviewed and approved a high-level classified Pentagon memorandum that sought to justify the use of torture, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday. ... Enrolment of Muslims falling in US: study SAN FRANCISCO, June 9: The number of students from Middle Eastern countries at the US universities has dropped significantly since the Sept 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. ... Nuclear Iran will be more 'vulnerable' TEHRAN, June 9: Iran would be less safe if it acquired nuclear weapons because it cannot hope to match the arsenals of existing nuclear powers such as Israel and the United States, the Islamic republic's former envoy to the UN nuclear watchdog was quoted as saying on Wednesday. ... Congress govt defends Vajpayee over Kargil NEW DELHI, June 9: Indian Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Wednesday that the Vajpayee government had delayed the use of air power in the Kargil operations to avoid escalation of the conflict with Pakistan. ... BJP forces parliament suspension for 2nd day NEW DELHI, June 9: India's opposition shut down parliament for the second straight day on Wednesday but kept the house open long enough for it to elect a deputy speaker. ... US Congress mulls debt cancellation for poor WASHINGTON: US legislators are examining a new bill that would completely cancel the debts that poor countries owe to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). ... West must cut its N-arsenals The time has come to prevent the nightmare scenario of a nuclear attack. The rhetoric of international leaders about the spread of nuclear weapons and materials has not been matched by enough concrete action ... Indian railways bans plastic NEW DELHI: It's goodbye to plastic cups on Indian railways. Travellers now will be served water, tea and other beverages on trains and platforms in traditional earthenware mugs made by potters ...

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