ARAB-EUROPEAN - May 8 - Blair Apologises Over Iraq Abuse Allegations.

Speaking on French TV, UK PM Blair apologises to any Iraqi prisoners found to have been mistreated by UK soldiers. He says: "We apologise deeply to anyone who has been mistreated by any of our soldiers. That is absolutely and totally unacceptable. Those who are responsible for this - if they behaved in this appalling way - they will be punished according to the Army discipline and rules".