NO MORE SECRETS: The president told a memorial ceremony in Taipei that only when the complete truth is known would fairness and justice be truly served
By Ko Shu-ling and Jimmy Chuang
The Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) should apologize for the atrocities committed during the White Terror era and turn over all documents concerning the 228 Incident, President Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) said yesterday.

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By Mo Yan-chih
Former Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) chairman Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) defended the party's efforts to reveal the truth behind the 228 Incident yesterday, while promising to improve political democracy and cross-strait relations to prevent the recurrence of such a tragedy.

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In a potential policy shift, the US said on Tuesday it would join a conference with Iraq's neighbors which could see senior US officials hold direct talks with foes Iran and Syria.

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A car bomb killed at least 10 people in a crowded commercial area of western Baghdad yesterday, police said.

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OVERHEATING: One analyst said the prime culprit was the US equity market. Fears of a Chinese bubble bursting eased as Shanghai rebounded
Asian stocks fell sharply yesterday, hit by heavy losses in China and fears of a US economic slowdown, although a rebound in Shanghai helped to ease investor jitters, dealers said.

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Thai Finance Minister Pridiyathorn Devakula resigned abruptly yesterday, blaming Cabinet infighting and media criticism of his performance since he took the job after last September's military coup.

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