World -- April 18, 2006

• Arab League condemns attacks on Palestinian, Israeli civilians
• Belarus won't send S-300 missile systems to Iran: Russian Defense Ministry
• Chad softens threats on oil production, Darfur refugees
• Germany condemns suicide bomb attack in Tel Aviv
• Hamas-led cabinet holds Israel responsible for suicide attack

• India refuses U.S. proposal to stop nuclear test
• Iran vows to press on with nuclear program
• Israeli helicopter fires missile on Gaza City
• Jihad claims more suicide attacks to come against Israel
• Japan's exploration angers Seoul

• Mexican tourist bus plunges off cliff, killing at least 67
• Official vote results of Italy yet to be announced
• Palestinian killed in Israeli tank shelling
• Russia urges Palestine to stop anti-Israeli actions
• Straw condemns suicide bombing in Tel Aviv

• Saddam's handwriting scrutinized in court
• Suicide bomb kills 9 in Tel Aviv; Islamic Jihad claims responsibility
• S. Korea warns Japan over survey near disputed islets
• U.S. to probe reported aid to Hamas-led Palestinian cabinet: spokesman