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| March 4, 2006 | Saturday | Safar 3, 1427 |
Updated round-the-clock, with major updates after 10:00 PST (05:00 GMT)
Bush leaves Pakistan after South Asian tour ISLAMABAD, March 4, 2006 (AFP) - US President George W. Bush left Pakistan late Saturday, an official said, wrapping up a landmark maiden tour of South Asia during which he also visited Afghanistan and India.(Posted @ 23:50 PST)
Bush says Musharraf made bold decision to join war on terror ISLAMABAD, March 4, 2006 (AFP) President George W. Bush said Saturday at a joint press conference that President Pervez Musharraf had made a bold decision to join forces with Washington in the "war on terror". However he added that “there is a lot of work to be done in defeating Al-Qaeda. We must locate them and be prepared to bring them to justice." Bush reaffirmed the strategic partnership between Pakistan and the United States and said that Musharraf remained committed to the fight against extremism. Bush also said he had no objections to an Iranian linked pipeline to supply natural gas to India and Pakistan. "He explained to me the natural gas situation here in this country. We understand the need to get natural gas in the region, that's fine," Bush said. But he ruled out Pakistan's request for an Indian-like civilian nuclear deal with the United States. "We discussed the civilian nuclear program and I explained to him that Pakistan and India are different countries with different needs and different histories," Bush said. "So as we proceed forward, our strategies will take into effect those well known differences," he said. Bush said however that United States would help Pakistan meet its energy needs and announced that Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman would arrive in Islamabad soon to hold discussions on a joint energy program. (First Posted @ 13:05 PST Updated @15:05 PST)
Bush holds talks with Musharraf in Pakistan ISLAMABAD, March 4, 2006 (AFP) President George W. Bush held a "fruitful" one-on-one meeting with President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday at the imposing presidential compound in Islamabad, a Pakistani official said. Bush earlier inspected an honour guard of Pakistani soldiers. "They discussed all issues, the fight against terrorism, Kashmir, the regional situation, Iraq. It was a very comprehensive, friendly and relaxed meeting," the official said on condition of anonymity. First Lady Laura Bush met Musharraf's wife Sehba and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz's wife Rukshana, the official added. Two US Black Hawk helicopters circled low over central Islamabad throughout the visit, anti-aircraft guns were positioned on nearby hillsides and thousands of police lined the streets. Bush spent the night at the heavily fortified US embassy and will spend the whole day in Islamabad, also meeting businessmen and attending a banquet. Bush was expected to meet Pakistani cricket captain Inzamam-ul Haq, vice captain Younis Khan and opener Salman Butt as well as child cricket players.(First Posted @ 10:15 PST Updated @ 12:30 PST)
Bush says Indian, Pakistani leaders committed to ending Kashmir row ISLAMABAD, March 4, 2006 (AFP) - US President George W. Bush said Saturday that Indian and Pakistani leaders whom he met this week were committed to resolving the decades-old Kashmir dispute. "In order for the deal to get done, it requires commitment at the leadership level and (from) my perspective, I have seen the commitment, and the role of the United States is to continue to encourage the parties to come together," Bush told a joint news conference with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. "In other words, the atmosphere is changing," Bush said, referring to the confidence-building measures being taken by the two governments to ease tensions. "Obviously there needs to be some confidence in order for the countries to go forward. Therefore, the confidence-building measures the government have taken are beginning to bear fruit in my judgement," Bush said. In a joint statement after their talks, Bush and Musharraf said they "support the peace process and composite dialogue between Pakistan and India for improvement of relations and resolution of disputes and building a better future in South Asia." India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had said after round-table talks with Kashmiri politicians that consensus was needed on the issues of autonomy and self-rule for the disputed Kashmir region.(Posted @ 18:00 PST)
Laura Bush calls for promoting education with advanced teachers training ISLAMABAD, March 4 (APP): US First Lady Laura Bush on Saturday stressed the need for promotion of education in Pakistan, with special focus on advanced skill training for teachers. "Education is an issue of concern worldwide,…and we (United States) want Pakistan to shift from simple qualifications to advanced methodology in the educational field. This can help people lead life with success," she said in a roundtable talk with the representatives of UNESCO, Federal Directorate of Education, Children Resource International (CRI) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) at the US Embassy here. "Children need parents and teachers to help them prepare for success in school and in life. Once in classrooms, our children deserve excellent teachers and high-quality education." Later, the first lady distributed gifts among a group of school children. (Posted @ 14:35 PST)
Imran Khan detained ahead of anti-Bush protest, many others held ISLAMABAD, March 4, 2006 (Agencies) Police detained opposition politician and former cricket legend Imran Khan ahead of a planned protest against the visit of President George W. Bush, Khan's spokesman said Saturday. Khan was leaving a friend's house in the early hours of Saturday when police served him with a detention order, a spokesman for Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf or Movement for Justice party said. Police then drove Khan to his house near Islamabad and around a dozen policemen were standing guard there to stop him from leading a planned rally in Rawalpindi, the spokesman added. Officials in Khan's party said up to 150 of their colleagues had been picked up by police. Also on Saturday police detained up to 350 of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal’s (MMA) local-level leaders in towns dotted around the country to prevent them from organising rallies, Liaqat Baluch, an MMA member of the National Assembly said.( First Posted @ 11:20 PST Updated @ 11:30 PST)
Three Pakistani troops die in clashes with tribal militants MIRAN SHAH, Pakistan, March 4 (AFP) - Pakistani troops Saturday traded artillery and rocket fire with militants angered by a deadly army raid earlier this week, leaving at least three soldiers dead, officials said adding that the casualties on the militants' side could be high, but they did not have exact information. Security officials said two soldiers were killed and seven wounded when their vehicle was ambushed by miscreants in the neighbouring town of Mir Ali. Another soldier died and two were injured when a shell fired by militants hit their security post in Miran Shah, added the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Local sources said the artillery fire in Miran Shah targeted two hotels, a telephone exchange and a government building which the militants occupied and then fired rockets from.(Posted @ 23:40 PST)
Pakistani soldiers clash with militants in tribal belt MIRAN SHAH, Pakistan, March 4(AFP) - Pakistani soldiers Saturday exchanged artillery and rocket fire with militants seeking to avenge the death of 40 insurgents in an army raid earlier this week, officials said. Fighting broke out in Miran Shah, the main town in North Waziristan, military spokesman Maj-Gen Shaukat Sultan said. There was no immediate word on casualties. "For the past three days we have been receiving reports that a militant leader, Maulavi Abdul Khaleq, wanted to retaliate to avenge the security forces operations against a militant hideout in Saidgai village on Wednesday," Sultan said. "Today in the afternoon these people started firing rockets at security positions in Miran Shah from different directions. The forces responded by using artillery fire," he added. "The compound of Abdul Khaleq is also engaged and militants also fired rockets from there," he added. According to reports Khaleq had urged around 400 armed tribesmen, mainly students of a local seminary, to wage a "holy war" after the army's raid at Saidgai village Wednesday. They were joined by students from other local seminaries and had attacked several security checkposts. "Intense firing is going on in Miransah, and all roads leading to the town have been closed," a resident of the nearby town of Mir Ali told AFP.(First Posted @ 19:04 PST Updated @ 20:12 PST)
Qazi slams Washington for double standards LAHORE, March 04-(PPI): Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Qazi Hussain Ahmad Saturday said the inking of nuclear deal with India has exposed the double Standards of Washington once again. "Bush administration is critical of Iran's nuclear capability while India is being given concessions in sheer violation of US nuclear doctrine," he said while addressing party workers at Mansoorah Jamia Mosque. Mr. Bush's visit to South Asia has proved that India is Washington's strategic partner, and all efforts were on to make India a regional super power and forcing Pakistan to act under Indian hegemony besides aiming at China to check its economic might. He said pinning hopes on the USA to solve the Kashmir issue in impartial way was useless as the American administration was working on plan to gift Kashmir to India and make the Line of Control the permanent border.(Posted @ 23:22 PST)
Pak-US agreed to work together: Kasuri ISLAMABAD, March 04 (PPI) Islamabad and Washington have agreed to work together to make Pakistan a hub of economic activity between South Asia and Central Asia, Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri said while briefing newsmen following talks between the leadership of the two countries Saturday. He said important decisions have been taken to expand trade and economic links. Both countries agreed on institutional frameworks aimed at initiation of economic dialogue, high level dialogue on energy and education and elevation of joint committee on science and technology. President Bush lent his support for creation of Reconstruction Opportunity Zones, from where products will get duty-free entry into US market, he said adding that it was an important step towards gaining enhanced market access in the United States. The two countries also affirmed resolve to build a robust defence relationship. The United States expressed commitment to meet Pakistan's defence needs and reassured to sell F-16s to Islamabad, Kasuri said. It also agreed to increase collaboration in the defence sector including transfer of technology. Replying to a question the Foreign Minister said Pakistan raised the issue of cooperation in civilian use of nuclear technology during one- on- one meeting between the two Presidents and later at delegations' level talks. Pakistan underscored the need for such a cooperation to meet growing needs of its economy. The United States understood Pakistan's position. US Energy Secretary is coming soon when the matter would be discussed further. Answering another question Kasuri said Pakistan has more troops on Durand Line than the combined strength of the forces of the United States, Afghanistan and ISAF in Afghanistan.(Posted @ 22:24 PST)
French officer, four Afghans killed as violence pounds south KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, March 4 (AFP) - A French officer died after clashes with Taliban Saturday while an Afghan intelligence agent and three guards were killed as more violence shook southern Afghanistan, officials said. A Canadian soldier was meanwhile wounded when insurgents opened fire on a patrol in the volatile south, Canadian television announced. The incidents involving the foreign troops occurred in Kandahar. The officer of a marine commando unit was the second French soldier to be killed in action in Afghanistan. The US-led coalition confirmed in Kabul that one of its troops was killed in a clash with insurgents in Kandahar. Meanwhile, a roadside bomb ripped through a government vehicle in Helmand province Saturday, killing Mohammad Ali Barak, head of intelligence for Nad Ali district, by remote-controlled device, district administrative chief Asadullah Sherzad said. His three bodyguards were also killed. The clash involving the Canadian soldier was announced on Canadian Television. The soldier was wounded in an ambush on a convoy in Kandahar, CTV and Radio-Canada said, citing military sources. One of the attackers was killed in the firefight that followed, they said.(Posted @ 21:56 PST)
Government fails to get US support on Kashmir issue: PML-N Karachi, March 04 (PPI): Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Saturday said the government had failed to get US President George Bush's support on country's principled stance on Kashmir issue as the visiting US President clearly asked both the countries to resolve this dispute bilaterally. Addressing a press conference at Karachi Press Club, PML-N information secretary Siddiqul Farooq deplored that despite Pakistan's cooperation with US in its so-called war against terror, the US backed Indian case on Kashmir and signed strategic, defence, trade and agricultural agreements with India, while it offered nothing to Pakistan and no bilateral agreement was signed during the visit.(Posted @ 19:55 PST)
Sanctions unlikely first step on Iran: Rice ISLAMABAD, March 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Saturday the U.N. Security Council was unlikely to impose sanctions on Iran as a first step in dealing with the disagreement over its nuclear program. "I would expect that you would need at least something that tries to give the IAEA the weight of the security council in order to get Iran to do something. But I do not think people are talking about going directly to sanctions," Rice told reporters travelling with President George W. Bush in Pakistan. Rice said Iran has not yet said that it would suspend the nuclear activities that they have restarted and that a civil nuclear program would not involve enrichment and reprocessing on Iranian territory. "I haven't heard anything to this point that suggests the Iranians have accepted those bottom lines," Rice said.(Posted @ 19:46 PST)
Bush takes a swing at cricket in Pakistan ISLAMABAD, March 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush, an avid baseball fan, on Saturday tried his hand at a sport hugely popular in parts of the old British empire -- cricket -- and was pronounced "not bad" for a first-timer. Bush bowled and batted several times on a practice cricket pitch set up on the grounds of the U.S. embassy, as students from Islamabad College (Boys) and the Schola Nova school, who included girls encouraged him. He got a quick lesson on how to hold the bat from Shaharyar Khan, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, and was coached while batting by Salman Butt, a member of Pakistan's cricket team, with Inzamam-ul-Haq, the team captain, nearby to also lend his expertise. Bush, in a blue shirt with sleeves rolled up, played with tennis balls. The president's first couple of hits went off to the side, but his last hit saw the ball disappear into trees far away. He then tried his hand at bowling. "Very nice, very nice," one girl said. But Bush was modest about his first-time performance. "Haven't quite got the skills yet," he said.(Posted @ 19:42 PST)
Bush says ties with India, rest of South Asia will boost US security WASHINGTON, March 4, 2006 (AFP) - US President George W. Bush moved to reassure Americans Saturday that broader ties with countries like India, Pakistan and Afghanistan will strengthen US national security, despite widespread criticism of a nuclear deal he signed with New Delhi. "By working with these leaders and the people of these three nations, we're seizing the opportunities this new century offers and helping to lay the foundations of peace and prosperity for generations to come," the president said in his weekly radio address. He said the nuclear agreement he had reached with India will bring India's civilian nuclear programs under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency.(Posted @ 19:18 PST)
Fazal fears 'war on terror' to extend to Iran via Balochistan MULTAN, March 4, (PPI): The so-called war on terror might be extended anytime to Iran via Balochistan at the behest of United States, leader of opposition in the National Assembly, JUI-F chief and general secretary of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal Maulana Fazlur Rehman said Saturday. Talking to newsmen at Multan Press Club's programme "Guftago', he said the recent tour of President Bush could prove dangerous for South Asia peace, especially when he has signed a nuclear deal with India to provide modern nuclear technology, which would be specifically used against Pakistan. He noted the contradiction in US President’s position when "he is favoring the dictatorial rule of General Pervez Musharraf, and at the same time claiming himself to be a champion of democracy."(Posted @ 18:22 PST)
Bush promises continued assistance in quake relief and reconstruction ISLAMABAD, March 4 (APP): US President Goerge W Bush Saturday vowed continued support for Pakistan's reconstruction and recovery efforts in the quake zone, describing October last catastrophe as a "staggering" natural disaster. The visiting leader, who met with quake survivors at Aiwan-e-Sadr along with President Pervez Musharraf and also watched a documentary on the scale of damage and post-quake relief efforts, said the US is proud of having assisted Pakistan in its hour of need. "It is staggering what the people have gone through in the quake. It is unbelievable. We are proud to stand by Pakistan in dealing with the disaster," he said at a post-talks press interaction. President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, accompanied by President Musharraf and Begum Sehba Musharraf, met with orphaned children, amputees and women survivors and expressed their sympathy and support for them. Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz was also present. President Bush praised the resilience of the Pakistani nation and efforts of the Pakistan Army and non-governmental organizations in facing the gigantic natural disaster. He also met with the American military officials engaged in airlifting relief supplies and lauded their services.(Posted @ 18:20 PST)
UAE to gift 8 turbines to CDGK KARACHI, Mar 4 (APP): UAE will gift eight turbines of a total of 240 MW capacity to City District Government Karachi to help improve power supply. These turbines are being gifted on the directive of UAE President Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zaid. The UAE government will also bear the installation cost of these turbines, Abu Dhabi Water Authority’s representative Tanvir Zaidi said in a meeting with City Naib Nazim, Nasreen Jalil, Saturday. He said four turbines will be installed at Port Qasim and four at Korangi Thermal Power Station. Lahore will also be gifted four turbines of 80 MW, he said.(Posted @ 18:18 PST)
Musharraf seeks US facilitation on Kashmir in meeting with Bush ISLAMABAD, Mar 4 (APP): President General Pervez Musharraf Saturday sought United States' sustained influence in finding a resolution of lingering Kashmir dispute as the Pakistani leader and President George W Bush vowed to advance Pakistan-US strategic partnership in an institutionalized manner. The two leaders, meeting exclusively for more than an hour, discussed a wide spectrum of regional and international issues of common concern including intelligence cooperation in counter-terrorism, redressing underlying causes of the menace, promoting regional peace, security and stability and the need to foster inter-faith harmony. Welcoming the US leader, President Musharraf expressed the hope that his visit would impart a new strength to multi-faceted bilateral ties and solidify foundations for a long-term Pakistan-US partnership. President Musharraf said that resolution the Kashmir dispute would pave the way for sustainable peace and development of South Asia. President Bush later told newsmen that Washington would continue to encourage both countries to work for a peaceful settlement of the thorny dispute. On augmenting commerce and economic ties, the two leaders discussed greater market access for Pakistani products in the robust American market. President Musharraf informed the visiting leader about the sentiments of the Muslims in the wake of publication of blasphemous cartoons. Later, Musharraf said President Bush expressed concern over the sentiments of the Muslim world. Later, the two sides held bilateral talks on strengthening ties in a host of areas as Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri and US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice joined the two presidents for formal talks.(Posted @ 18:12 PST)
Hamas says recognition of Israel not on agenda MOSCOW, March 4 (Reuters) - Hamas will not recognise Israel despite pressure from Russia to do so during talks in Moscow, a senior leader of the Islamic militant group said on Saturday. Moussa Abu Marzouk, Hamas's deputy political leader, told Reuters in an interview that recognising Israel would negate all Palestinian rights and therefore was out of the question.(Posted @ 18:10 PST)
10 killed, 37 injured in Iraq Baghdad, March 4(Reuters) - The wave of sectarian killing since the Samarra tragedy on Feb. 22 has claimed more than 500 lives with another 10 killed and 37 injured on Saturday. Seven people were killed and 20 injured when a mortar round hit a crowded market near a bus station in a town just southeast of Baghdad, police said. Two civilians were also killed and three policemen injured when a car bomb detonated near a police checkpoint in southeast of Baghdad, police said. A mortar round landed near a building in the green zone 15 minutes after the Interior Minister Bayan Jabur had addressed a news conference there, a source from the Interior Ministry said. No details of casualties or damage were available, they said. In Baquba, six policemen were injured when a roadside bombexploded near their patrol, and in a separate incident a girl was killed and eight other civilians injured when a roadside bomb exploded in the same city, police said.(Posted @ 18:08 PST)
Bush for open, honest Pakistan elections in 2007 ISLAMABAD, March 4, 2006 (AFP) - US President George W. Bush urged his Pakistani counterpart Pervez Musharraf Saturday to hold "open and honest" elections in 2007 and told him that democracy was the way to defeat terrorism. Bush told a joint press conference with Musharraf after formal talks in Islamabad that they spent "a lot of time discussing democracy in Pakistan, and I believe democracy is Pakistan's future." "The president (Musharraf) understands that these elections need to be open and honest." "President Musharraf understands that in the long run the way to defeat terrorism is to replace an ideology of hatred with an ideology of hope," Bush said. "Beyond 2007, this is an issue that has to be addressed according to the constitution of Pakistan. I will never violate the constitution," Musharraf told the press conference. He said he had given total freedom to the press and introduced democracy at grassroot levels.(Posted @ 16:42 PST)
British minister and husband separate amid 'bribe' scandal: lawyer LONDON, March 4, 2006 (AFP) - British Culture Minister Tessa Jowell and her husband David Mills, who is mired in allegations of having taken a bribe from Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi, have decided to separate, Mills's lawyer David Kirk announced Saturday. "This whole business has imposed a dreadful strain on my client and his marriage," Kirk said in a statement. "He fully accepts responsibility for these pressures and for the situation into which he put his wife, who he knows is entirely blameless in all of this." Jowell was angry and embarassed by the allegations surrounding her husband of 27 years, who is "mortified" by the situation, the lawyer added. The couple hope over time that "relationship can be restored," he said. Mills is suspected by Italian prosecutors, who are seeking his extradition, of having accepted 600,000 dollars from Berlusconi in return for testifying on his behalf at a 1988 fraud trial involving television rights. Both Mills and Jowell have denied any impropriety.(Posted @ 16:38 PST)
Boucher to visit Karachi to convey condolences to Consulate staff WASHINGTON, Mar 4 (APP) The U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Richard Boucher, will travel to Karachi in the coming days to express condolences and sorrow on behalf of Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice to U.S. Consulate staffers, the State Department announced Saturday. (Posted @ 14:55 PST)
Hamas meets leaders in Russian visit MOSCOW, March 4, 2006 (AFP) Leaders of Hamas met religious and business leaders here Saturday on the second day of their landmark first visit to Russia. Meshaal was scheduled to hold a series of meetings on Saturday, starting with talks with Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gainutdin, the head of the Russian Council of Muftis followed by discussions with the chairman of the foreign relations committee of the upper house of the Russian parliament as well as a meeting with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Alexei II, Hamas and Russian officials said. Meshaal was also due to meet with Arab and other Muslim business leaders in Moscow in the evening, officials added. "The ball is on Israel's side of the court," Meshaal told reporters after his talks earlier with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, and only if Israel declared it would pull out of occupied land, return refugees, tear down a security fence and free all prisoners "then our side will take serious steps toward securing peace." (Posted @ 14:50 PST)
Iraq parliament to be summoned announces Talabani BAGHDAD, March 4, 2006 (AFP) President Jalal Talabani announced Saturday he would soon summon parliament to its first session since December elections. "The government of national unity must be formed to bring the country together," the head of US Central Command, General John Abizaid, said Saturday after talks with Talabani. The Iraqi president announced that the three-man presidency would summon MPs Sunday to an inaugural session sometime late next week to set the ball rolling in forming a new government. (Posted @ 14:45 PST)
Freedom-fighters kill three Russian soldiers in Chechnya MOSCOW, March 4 (Reuters) Three Russian servicemen died in a clash with Chechen freedom fighters on Friday in Kurchaloi, east of Grozny, local media reported on Saturday. (Posted @ 14:40 PST)
Sri Lankan Tigers say attacked, two fighters killed COLOMBO, March 4 (Reuters) Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels accused the army of killing two of their fighters in an attack on Saturday, the first significant violence since key talks in February, but the military denied involvement. The Nordic team tasked with monitoring the truce confirmed an incident had definitely occurred. (Posted @ 14:40 PST)
Lucknow shuts over Bush rallies LUCKNOW, India, March 4 (Reuters) Shopkeepers went on strike in Lucknow on Saturday, backed by the Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, in protest after days of anti-Bush rallies in which at least four people died. Large numbers of police have been deployed across the city. (Posted @ 13:00 PST)
Chinese 2006 defence budget to rise 14.7 pct BEIJING, March 4 (Reuters) China will spend 14.7 percent more on defence in 2006 than it did last year, a spokesman for the national parliament said on Saturday, adding that the budget for military equipment would get only a moderate increase. Extra money would be spent on salaries and fuel, among other things, the spokesman told reporters in a news conference held ahead of the annual parliament meeting. (Posted @ 10:00 PST)
Iran will not give in to "intimidation" on nuclear issue: Larijani TEHRAN, March 4, 2006 (AFP) Iran will not give in to "intimidation" and referral to the UN Security Council over its research activities into uranium enrichment, Tehran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani declared Saturday. Speaking to reporters on his return here from Vienna, Larijani said: "The aim of our negotiation with Russia and the EU was to preserve and maintain the research we have started, and in an appropriate way preserve the rights of all Iranians. (Posted @ 09:50 PST)
Pentagon releases documents naming Guantanamo detainees WASHINGTON, March 3, 2006 (AFP) Bowing to a court order, the Pentagon released thousands of documents Friday, identifying for the first time some but not all of the 490 detainees held at Guantanamo Bay prison camp. Computer disks containing the documents were turned over to reporters after a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit by the Associated Press forced the disclosure of names kept secret since early 2002. The documents would also be posted on a Defense Department website. A Pentagon spokesman said "the documents will not provide a full list of names of detainees who are currently held at Gitmo, although it will provide over 5,000 pages of unredacted (uncensored) transcripts containing detainee personal information". Some but not all the documents identified prisoners by nationality. A sampling showed that the detainees came from across the Muslim world. Human rights activists accused the administration of withholding the remaining names to prevent lawyers from contacting detainees to defend them. (Posted @ 09:40 PST)
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