World and people

Iraq gears up for charter ballot. Militants are expected to attempt to disrupt next week's poll Iraqi authorities are distributing millions of copies of the proposed constitution to the electorate, a week before a referendum on the text.
Bombing on Iraqi Minibus Kills 10, Including Police Recruits. ..extract unavailable.
Text of award. At a time when the threat of nuclear arms is again increasing, the Norwegian Nobel Committee wishes to underline that this threat must be met through the broadest possible international cooperation.