America to discuss relations with Libya U.S. and Libyan officials will meet in London on Feb. 6 for talks. They are expected to discuss the US economic sanctions and US diplomatic presence in Tripoli.
Father of Pakistan's Nuclear Weapons Program Admits Guilt Pakistani scientist and hero Abdul Qadeer Khan gave a somber admission on state television admitting to illegally selling nuclear technology to other nations. His address absolves the government and fellow scientists of blame.
AQ Khan pardoned by Pakistani President President Musharraf has pardoned Khan for selling nuclear technology to other nations, possibly including Iran and North Korea. Khan remains a national hero.
Elections in Iran With some 2000 reformist candidates barred from running, many analysts and citizens expected a significant boycott. The last election had a 67% turnout, and this time reformers predicted a 40% turnout. Initial results show a conservative victory with a turnout of anywhere from 43 to 50 percent.
6.5 earthquake kills hundreds in Morocco A powerful earthquake devastated an isolated region of northern Morocco, killing more than 560 people as they slept. Hundreds more were injured.
U.N. says Iran did not declare some nuclear activities Qualifying the statement by mentioning that they have been receiving good cooperation, especially in regards to site access, an IAEA dossier says inspectors found traces of Polonium-210, which was not declared. This isotope can be used to initiate a nuclear chain reaction, but it can also be used in electricity generation. Last month inspectors found an advanced P-2 centrifuge that could be used to enrich uranium. Enriched uranium can be used as fuel for a power plant as well as a nuclear weapon.
