Japan's lower house of parliament was dissolved today (Monday) to pave the way for snap elections, following the defeat of postal reform legislation in the upper house.
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has told senior members of his Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partners the election will be on September 11. Analysts say the tactic could result in defeat for the ruling Liberal Democrats who have dominated Japanese postwar politics.
Bad weather at the Kennedy Space Center in
Florida has forced NASA to cancel today's
(Monday's) scheduled landing of the space shuttle
Discovery.
Three main suspects in the failed July 21st bombings on the London transport system have appeared before a British court, and were informed they are to remain in custody.
British authorities are expected to decide this week whether they can bring treason charges against Islamic extremists who incite violence or praise suicide attacks.
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