Spanish accident

Valencia (Spain), July 3 (Reuters): At least 34 people were killed and more than 20 seriously injured when a speeding underground train ran off the tracks and overturned in the eastern Spanish city of Valencia today, officials said.

Trapped passengers rang emergency services from mobile phones. Officials ruled out a terror attack.

Ultimatum

Beit Hanoun, Gaza Strip (Reuters): Palestinian militants who abducted an Israeli soldier gave Israel less than 24 hours on Monday to meet their demands to release Palestinian prisoners, threatening unspecified consequences if it refused.

Khmer trials

Phnom, Penh (Reuters): Top Buddhist priests swore in Cambodian and foreign judges on Monday for the trials of surviving Khmer Rouge leaders.