Thursday, August 31 06

Canadian Defense Minister O'Connor requests increase in support for Afghanistan mission. Uzbekistan faces a turning point in relations with U.S. and Russia. Belorussian students active in March 2006's demonstrations unofficially exiled in Prague. The World Socialist Web Site takes a dim view of Europe's military contribution to middle east war. Reason for concern in East Timor, where 56 detainees and their rebel militia leader escape their Dili prison. Another aid worker killed in Sri Lanka, with little question who is responsible (1,2). According to U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Bolton, The Sudan likely to consent to U.N.-sponsored peace operation in Darfur.