U.N. Receives New Draft Decree for Tougher Nuclear Sanctions on Iran

March 16, 2007 -- Text: Draft UN resolution on Iran (BBC)

Iran Condemns UN Draft Sanctions
Iran's leader vows to continue his country's nuclear work as the UN drafts new sanctions over the programme. (BBC)

U.S. Says It Will Approve Visa Request By Ahmadinejad
The U.S. will approve Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's request for a visa so he can visit the U.N. as the Security Council moves to impose additional sanctions against his country for its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment. (AP)

Iranians Sought for B Aires Bombing
Interpol says it is planning to seek the arrest of six Iranian former officials whom Argentina blames for the 1994 bombing of a Jewish centre. (BBC)

Musharraf Vows To Stay Out of Top Judge's Trial
Pervez Musharraf has promised not to interfere with the disciplinary case against Pakistan's top judge. (The Guardian)

U.S. Officer Defends Haditha Shootings
US marine charged with killing 18 civilians 'followed procedures'. (The Guardian)

Escape from UK-Run Prison in Iraq
Eleven detainees escape from a UK military prison in Basra, most of them by "swapping" with visitors, the army says. (BBC)

Mayor of Baghdad Shi'ite Bastion Wounded By Gunmen
The mayor of Sadr City, a Shi'ite militia stronghold in Baghdad, was wounded when gunmen opened fire on his car and a senior police officer was killed, Iraqi and U.S. officials said on Friday. (Reuters)