VOL. XLV

No 2

14 January 2002

The Political Scene

US mediator Anthony Zinnis attempt to put the peace processback together has been overshadowed by the repercussions of Israels seizure ofa ship it claims was carrying a cargo of arms from Iran to the PalestinianAuthority. The Iraqi National Congress has reacted badly to the suspensionofits funding by the State Department.

Karine-A Affair Overshadows Zinni Mission

As US envoy Anthony Zinni left theregion on schedule on 6 January, State Department...