Iraq - Iraq's governing council has been replaced by an interim government set to take power on June 30th. The new government through foreign minister, Hosyar Zebari, has demanded full sovereignty. Mr. Zebari at the United Nations has demanded that any resolution for Iraq must include full sovereignty.
Sierra Leone - United Nations backed war crimes trials have started. Pro-government militia leaders, Moinina Fofana, Allieu Kondena, and Sam Hinga Norman, are facing charges ranging from forciable conscription of children to murder and rape. The forciable conscription charge is the first of its kind to be tried under international law.
Britian - The Bishop of Manchester, Reverand Nigel McCullough , encouraged Christians not to vote for the BNP (British National Party) in upcoming elections. Reverand McCullough accused the BNP of denying equal rights of others.
Spain - In a meeting with Britian's Prime Minister, Tony Blair, Spain's Prime Minister, Jose Zapatero, said under no circumstances would Spain send any troops to Iraq.
Korea - North and South Korea have agreed to ease military tensions in the border area as talks continue to find common ground between the two nations.
Nepal - Nepal's new Prime Minister, Sher Bahadar Deuba, was sworn in a simple ceremony in the royal palace. Mr. Deuba took office amid calls for the king to abdicate power and give way to a multi-party government. Mr. Dueba will try to form a consensus goverment bringing all politcal parties together.
United States - Central Intelligence Director, George Tenet has resigned. He has given his resignation to President Bush and it was accepted. Mr. Tenet has resigned over the ever increasing intelligence snafu over weapons of mass destruction not found in Iraq. The CIA report was used in going to war in Iraq.
So ends another week in the ever changing political world. Stay tuned and we will see ya' next week.
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