Militants escalate attacks in Iraq amid Red Cross pullout
Insurgents destroy an American tank north of Baghdad and wound seven US soldiers as a surge in violence continues. The Red Cross cuts staff in Iraq after a deadly Baghdad car bombing, while Doctors Without Borders withdraws. Colin Powell urged NGOs to stay, and the Iraqi Governing Council blames foreign fighters, seeking neighbor cooperation to curb infiltrators.
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Iraqi insurgent links seen as US toll rises
Attacks around Balad and Suwayrah highlight ongoing violence as 117 American soldiers die since May 1 with 68 tonne M1 Abrams tanks disabled. Ukrainian and Polish forces face ambushes near Baghdad while ICRC and Medecins Sans Frontieres adjust staff for security.
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US troops raid Saddam's hometown detain 14 in Tikrit
In pre-dawn raids across Tikrit, 4th Infantry Division troops detained 14 suspects, including four identified as targeted individuals. The operation aimed to disrupt a purported new terrorist network tied to anti coalition activity.
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