Bombs Hit Green Zone as U.S. Hub Attacked in Baghdad
Insurgents launched two powerful car bombs near Baghdad's Green Zone, killing at least 24 people and wounding over 100. The attack targeted symbols of U.S. authority, followed by additional blasts, as Defense Secretary Rumsfeld cautioned against a civil war while citing Samarra's security gains.
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Bombings and Shootings Kill 63 in India Over Three Days
In Assam, militants attacked sleeping villagers as they emerged from huts, killing six and wounding seven. The three day rampage across the northeast killed 63 amid rebel clashes as train, utility, tea plantation and market bombings occurred. An Aristide supporter scene is shown in Port-au-Prince with a torched car barricade at Bel-Air.
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Pro Aristide Demonstrators Wield Machetes in Haiti
In Port-au-Prince pro Aristide supporters brandished machetes and threatened to decapitate police and the interim prime minister as part of Operation Baghdad. No clashes reported Monday in the capital, but late week violence left at least 14 dead, including three police officers.
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Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Arab nations seek immediate Gaza halt in UN draft
In a draft U N Security Council resolution the Arab bloc urges Israel to stop its northern Gaza incursion at once. The draft calls for an immediate halt to the major offensive and for both sides to implement the internationally backed road map peace plan.
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Complex Iraqi insurgency tests U.S. forces in chaos
In Iraq a fragmented insurgency of about 20 000 fighters operates without a single commander or political wing. U.S. troops face four main groups with varied tactics as they seek to defeat Sunni nationalist factions and the Shiite militia of Muqtada al Sadr while preventing an anti Western stronghold and regional Islamic revolution.
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Ho Chi Minh
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RAND
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Muaqtada al-Sadr
Saddam Hussein
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
Iraq conflict factions divide insurgents into four groups
U S military commanders classify insurgents in Iraq into four formations with distinct resistance. A large umbrella network emerged after bans in May 2003, with many cells open to amnesty if they join the government. Muqtada al Sadr leads a Shiite militia active in Najaf Karbala Kut and Sadr City. Abu Musab al Zarqawi directs bombings and killings. Groups range from anti Western aims to strict Islamic regimes like Iran while some allied factions avoid terror tactics.
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Iraq
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al-Zarqawi
Bush decries Kerry stands as dangerous for world peace
In Iowa Bush assails Kerry on foreign policy and taxes as he signs legislation extending middle-class tax relief to 94 million Americans. He labels Kerry a tax and spend liberal and argues Kerry would raise taxes while promising health care reform. The Kerry camp counters that Kerry’s plan boosts military strength and intelligence reform.
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Iowa
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John Kerry
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Iraq
George Bush
Senate
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Phil Singer
Elton John lashes Madonna lip synching at awards show
Elton John mocked Madonna at a music awards event accusing her of lip synching and ranking her live act nomination. Madonna’s spokeswoman Liz Rosenberg rejected the allegations as John’s remarks caused quick backlash.
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Queen
Madonna
John
Pop
Liz Rosenberg
Young write-in candidate seeks Minnesota mayoral term
Erin Feehan-Nelson, 17, runs as a write-in for St. Mary's Point mayor to become Minnesota's youngest elected official. Officials will verify eligibility. if disqualified, the next candidate wins. Feehan-Nelson plans a court challenge if needed. In Texas, historian unveils original Republic of Texas Constitution draft, found among 19th century papers.
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Erin Feehan-Nelson
St. Croix
Minnesota
Feehan-Nelson
Kevin Corbid
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Corbid
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Drake
Herbert S. Kimble
Kimble
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Republic of Texas
Texas State Library
San Antonio Express- News
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