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9 Apr 2009 - Headlines for April 9, 2009
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Iraqis Rally on 6th Anniversary of Fall of Baghdad
Tens of thousands of Iraqis rallied in Baghdad today to mark the sixth anniversary of the US overthrow of Saddam Hussein’s government. The crowd burned an effigy of former President George W. Bush as it hung from a pillar where Saddam’s statue once stood. The rally came one day after at least seven people were killed and twenty-three wounded in the second straight bombing in a Shiite district of Baghdad.
"We demand that President Obama stand with the Iraqi people by ending the occupation to fulfill his promises he made to the world," Ali al-Marwani told the crowd.
"No, no to America; no, no to Israel," the demonstrators chanted, an echo of protests organized by Saddam Hussein before the war.
"God unite us, return our riches, free the prisoners from the prisons, return sovereignty to our country ... free our country from the occupier, and prevent the occupier from stealing our oil," read Sadr's message. US to Join Iran in Global Talks
Jailed Iranian American Journalist Accused of Spying
Report: Pakistan Rebuffs US on Attacks, Requests Control of Drones
Palestinian Villagers Wounded Following Settler Attack
Sinn Fein Leader Condemns Gaza Siege
Posada Accused of Lying on Bombing Role in New Indictment
US Considers Easing Emissions
Auctions Obama Establishes Office on Healthcare Reform
LA Hospital Admits to "Dumping" Homeless, Mentally Ill
Panel: Private Utilities Fail to Protect from Cyber Attacks
NY Gov. to Propose Gay Marriage Bill
Report: Obama Mulls Bonds for Toxic Securities WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, saying he was committed to a strong US auto industry, announced on Thursday the government would buy 17600 new fuel-efficient vehicles from ailing American automakers by June 1. Iran declares new progress in nuclear drive
ISFAHAN, Iran (Reuters) - Iran announced further progress in its disputed nuclear program on Thursday, a day after world powers said they would invite Tehran to direct talks, but the declaration met some Western skepticism.
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, saying Tehran was ready for negotiations if they were based on respect and justice, said Iran had mastered the nuclear fuel cycle and it had also tested new, more advanced machines for enriching uranium.
Speaking at the same televised event to mark Iran's National Nuclear Day, the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, Gholomreza Aghazadeh, said it was now running 7,000 enrichment centrifuges. In February, Iran had said the number was 6,000.
Western analysts say Iran has in the past exaggerated progress to boost its bargaining position with major powers and a U.S. State Department spokesman referred to this practice.
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