World Highlights

¤ The bound bodies of dozens more torture victims were found in Baghdad in the past day, officials said, fuelling anarchic sectarian anger as political leaders square off over an issue some say could mean civil war. ¤ US President George W. Bush raised...

¤ The bound bodies of dozens more torture victims were found in Baghdad in the past day, officials said, fuelling anarchic sectarian anger as political leaders square off over an issue some say could mean civil war.

¤ US President George W. Bush raised concerns that Iran was playing for time in a dispute over its nuclear programme, but the European official leading talks with Tehran spoke of progress.

¤ Iran needs a little more time to reach a consensus on terms for starting nuclear negotiations with the major powers, European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana said.

¤ Yemen foiled two suicide attacks on its oil and gas facilities, days after al Qaeda urged Muslims to target Western interests, especially oil installations.

¤ Striking a sour note days before addressing the United Nations, President George W. Bush voiced frustration with the world body and scolded it for its handling of the crisis in Sudan's Darfur region.

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