Dozens of militants shot dead in Baghdad
Published: 06 January, 2007, 21:10
The Iraqi army has reportedly killed 30 militants in Baghdad and arrested several others. According to state TV, the gun battle took place in a Sunni district which housed top officials during Saddam Hussein's ruling.
This is believed to be a part of a special security plan against illegal armed groups launched by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.It comes only days before President George W Bush is to outline his new strategy for Iraq.
06.01.2007, 21:01
Instability in Somalia results in new victimsIn Somalia’s Mogadishu troops and demonstrators have exchanged fire, killing at least one person and injuring several others. The violence erupted after hundreds of people marched in the capital, calling for Ethiopian forces to leave the country. |
06.01.2007, 23:00
Georgian opposition within and outside prison walls on Christmas EveHundreds of Orthodox Christians in Georgia are celebrating Christmas at home with their families. Meanwhile some have to spend the holiday behind bars. Several government opposition members still remain in jail for allegedly planning a coup. |
