January 23, 2006	Monday	Zilhaj 22, 1426

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Chirac’s N-threat ‘shameful’, says Iran: Germany blasts French stand TEHRAN, Jan 22: French President Jacques Chirac came under attack in Iran on Sunday after warning that France could use nuclear arms against state sponsors of terrorism, with officials in the Islamic republic branding the remark “shameful” and “unacceptable”....		IAEA splits over Tehran N-issue VIENNA, Jan 22: Europe and the United States are struggling to get Russia and China on board to crack down on Iran at a UN meeting next month over a nuclear...
Ahmedinejad spells disaster for Tehran: Tel Aviv JERUSALEM, Jan 22: Israel’s Defence Minister Shaul Mofaz warned the people of Iran that their president would bring disaster and suffering upon them if he continued to call for the destruction of the Jewish state....		Russian gas supplies to Georgia, Armenia halted: Blasts hit power, gas lines VLADIKAVKAZ (Russia), Jan 22: Explosions ripped through Russia’s main natural gas pipeline to Armenia and Georgia as well as a power line on Sunday, halting supplies amid freezing temperatures and sparking accusations of sabotage from Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili....
Saddam’s trial to resume tomorrow BAGHDAD, Jan 22: The trial of ousted military dictator Saddam Hussein is set to resume on Tuesday with a new presiding judge after his predecessor quit over charges he was not firm enough with the accused....		Journalists’ deaths hit record in 2005: IFJ BRUSSELS, Jan 22: A record number of media staff died last year in the course of their work, as a trend towards the targeted assassination of journalists intensified, the International Federation of Journalists said on Monday....
Sunnis back talks with Shias, Kurds BAGHDAD, Jan 22: Iraq’s biggest Sunni political bloc committed itself on Sunday to talks with Shias and Kurds to form a government of national unity, but said its key demands, including changes to the constitution, must be met....		Geneva likely venue for Lanka talks COLOMBO, Jan 22: Norwegian peace facilitators are likely to suggest the Swiss capital of Geneva as a venue for the resumption of talks between the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, diplomatic sources said on Sunday....
Kuwait MPs agree to let Amir take oath KUWAIT CITY, Jan 22: Kuwait’s parliament agreed on Sunday to hold a swearing-in session for the ailing Amir amid signs the government is giving him more time to abdicate before working to remove their new ruler from power....		Nine held in Bahrain after protest MANAMA, Jan 22: Bahrain has arrested nine people for taking part in a violent protest last week, a newspaper reported on Sunday. “Some of them have admitted taking part in the...
Why the US exports its ideals LONDON: It is a gulf of understanding wider than the Atlantic. Worldly, cynical Europeans just don’t get American idealism over democracy, especially if it comes from the warmongers of the Bush administration....		Landmines and life with Paul BRUSSELS: I spent the best part of two days with Heather Mills-McCartney before I managed to ask her a proper question. She is, according to her publicity, among the most sought-after speakers in the world....
‘Hitler? He was good in parts’ VIENNA: As darkness descends upon the thick walls of Vienna’s ancient Josefstadt courthouse, the adjacent prison compound comes to life. Shouts and cries echo across the inner courtyard as the inmates talk to each other in a plethora of languages....		Big claims for life coaching LONDON: Jonathan Jay thinks it’s going to be another good year for coaching — and as a 34-year-old millionaire, it has all been pretty good so far....