IPhoto 6 quit when I empty the trash

Hi, I just installed the last iLife 06 and I've a problem with iPhoto. When I empty the trash iPhoto quits and when I relauch it I can see the number of element into the trash. If I click on the trash then it seems there are elements inside but without any thumbnails.
Is this a bug and how to be sure elements have been really erased ?
Thanks

Using the iPhoto menu to empty the trash instead of the contextual menu seems to relly empty the trash...

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I see the trash on the left side of the library display - but I cannot seem to locate any command that empties this.
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