New anti-terrorism measures, expected to become law within weeks, will hand out jail sentences of up to 10 years for recruiting, training or promoting terrorism.

The Spanish government declared today a day of mourning following the death of Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd, recalling the monarch’s contribution to peace in the Middle East and his strong ties with Spain.

The following is excerpts of a statement on the Iraq crisis issued by the leaders of the 15 European Union nations last night: