Ethiopia Pulling Troops from Mogadishu

Ethiopian troops have begun pulling out of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, after two years of backing the Somali government in its fight against Islamist insurgents.

Hundreds of residents have flocked to see the now-empty Ethiopian bases north of the city, some of them dancing and singing to celebrate the departure of the deeply unpopular Ethiopian forces.

The United States is circulating a draft Security Council resolution that would call for a U.N. peacekeeping force in Somalia.

The Associated Press says the draft would renew the mandate of African Union peacekeepers currently in Somalia, but eventually replace them with a stronger international force. The draft calls for a council decision by June first.