* Tehran said it would let UN inspectors in for surprise inspections if its file is returned to the UN nuclear watchdog, but reiterated its intention to carry on with uranium enrichment
* Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev and Prime Minister Felix Kulov addressed an opposition rally in the capital Bishkek, organized by about 20 political parties and NGOs to demand a crackdown on crime and corruption, a review of the Constitution, and dismissal of a number of government officials
* A security alliance of five ex-Soviet states and China, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, said it was drawing up a comprehensive list of terrorists and groups operating in Eurasia to boost the efficiency of its regional counter-terrorism efforts
* More than 5,000 people took to the streets in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, to demand pension raise for Chernobyl survivors just three days after the world marked the 20th anniversary of the worst civilian nuclear disaster to date
* Russia's Economics Ministry said it was negotiating with Japanese automaker Nissan on details of a contract to construct a vehicle plant in St. Petersburg
* Economics Minister German Gref said more than 3,000 participants were expected to attend the 10th Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, due June 13-15
* NATO's press office announced the launch in May of a Russia-NATO Rally project, aimed at establishing better mutual understanding between the member nations and Russia through conferences, panel discussions, video links, and other events across the country
