India Parties Mull Nuclear Deal

Communist allies of India's government are holding meetings to discuss their opposition to a landmark nuclear deal with the US. The communists say the deal, under which India gets access to civilian nuclear technology and fuel, gives the US leverage on India's foreign policy. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has refused to back down, even challenging the communists to withdraw support for his government. Separately, Australia has defended its decision to sell uranium to India.