Archive - Dec 9, 2005

Headlines (5:20)
BULGARIAN TROOPS TO LEAVE IRAQ
Bulgaria's Defence Minister today announced plans to withdraw their forces from Iraq by the end of the year. Bulgaria is expected to recall its soldiers shortly after Iraq's December 15th parliamentary elections.

HAMAS WILL NOT RENEW CEASEFIRE
The Palestinian armed group Hamas said today that the informal ceasefire observed by the group will only last until the end of the month. Hamas' leader announced today at a Damascus rally that there are no plans to renew the current truce with Israel after it expires and warned that Hamas should prepare itself for a new cycle of conflict.

SEVERE FOOD SHORTAGE IN PAPUA