Mideast A Palestinian blew himself up while trying to board a bus in southern Israel in the first suicide attack since the evacuation of settlers from Gaza, puncturing hopes that the historic pullout would break the cycle of violence. Israel A district tribunal indicted Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's son Omri in connection with a corruption probe into the funding of his father's leadership campaign, judicial sources said. Iraq President Jalal Talabani said Iraq's draft constitution was ready to be put to an October 15 referendum despite the objections of Sunni Arabs which were downplayed by US President George W. Bush. Philippines At least 30 people, including several children, were wounded in a bomb attack on a ferry believed to have been carried out by Abu Sayyaf Islamic militants, officials said. US A massive evacuation of New Orleans was under way amid fears of a catastrophic hit by Hurricane Katrina, which barreled toward the low-lying southern US city with winds of 280 kilometers (176 miles per hour). India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian premier to visit Afghanistan in nearly three decades, pledging with Afghan President Hamid Karzai to battle terrorism amid rising violence in the war-battered country. China EU-trade-textiles-clothing BRUSSELS: The European Union could resume imports of textiles from China next month, the EU trade commissioner said, allowing blocked shipments into the 25 member states. Myanmar Myanmar's leader, Senior General Than Shwe, remains in good health and in charge of the country, Information Minister Kyaw Hsan said, denying rumours to the contrary that have circulated over the past week. Sudan The Sudanese regime and its former southern foes were engaged in intense discussions over the line-up of a national unity government, with both sides vying for the crucial oil portfolio.