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Sunday

Spain Keeps Troops in Iraq

Spain's prime minister, Jose Maria Aznar, says Spanish troops will stay in Iraq, despite Saturday's attack that left seven Spanish soldiers dead. Opposition leaders, though, want the troops to come home. Jerome Socolovsky reports.

Spain Keeps Troops in Iraq

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Deadly Weekend in Iraq

A series of attacks in Iraq this weekend kill a dozen people from four different nations. The dead -- Spaniards, Japanese, Koreans and a Colombian citizen -- were working in support of the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Hear NPR's Ivan Watson.

Deadly Weekend in Iraq

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U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iraq

Two U.S. soldiers are killed and a third injured in a roadside ambush in northwestern Iraq. The attack is the latest in a weekend of lethal attacks on foreign nationals by resistance fighters. NPR's Ivan Watson reports.

U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iraq

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Spain Keeps Troops in Iraq

The Spanish government plans to keep more than 1,000 Spanish troops stationed in Iraq in that country. The announcement comes after seven Spanish intelligence agents were killed Saturday in a roadside attack near Baghdad. Hear reporter Jerome Socolovsky.

Spain Keeps Troops in Iraq

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Saturday

Spanish Soldiers Die in Iraq

Seven Spanish soldiers believed to be attached to an intelligence unit are killed in an ambush in southern Iraq. The attack near Najaf occurred hours after the commander of U.S. forces in Iraq said attacks on American troops were abating. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Peter Kenyon.

Spanish Soldiers Die in Iraq

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Friday

Anti-Terrorism Sweep Detains 5

Police in Britain, Germany and Italy detain at least five men. In the British city of Gloucester, police discovered explosives at the home of a 24-year-old man who investigators believe may be linked to al Qaeda. NPR's Guy Raz reports.

Anti-Terrorism Sweep Detains 5

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Taiwan Lawmakers Approve Constitutional Changes

Taiwan lawmakers pass a watered-down referendum bill allowing for constitutional changes, but back off from more radical elements proposed by independence activists that would have incensed rival China. Hear NPR's Rob Gifford.

Taiwan Lawmakers Approve Constitutional Changes

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Chavez Faces Recall Threat

Venezuelans line up to sign petitions urging the recall of President Hugo Chavez. The opposition to the president has four days to raise 2.4 million signatures that would force a recall vote early next year. NPR's Martin Kaste reports.

Chavez Faces Recall Threat

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Thursday

Innocents Arrested in Iraq

Two female relatives of Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri are arrested this week by U.S. troops. After Saddam Hussein, al-Douri is the most wanted man in Iraq. NPR's Renee Montagne talks with law professor Alan Dershowitz about the legality of arresting innocent family members of fugitives or terrorists.

Innocents Arrested in Iraq

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Refugees Wait to Cross Channel

One year ago, the French government shut down the Red Cross refugee camp in the port city of Calais. But even though the camp is gone, the refugees haven't gone away -- they're still coming to towns along the English Channel to find passage to Britain, where they expect to be treated better. NPR's Nick Spicer reports.

Refugees Wait to Cross Channel

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