Militia patrols in Najaf spark new US approval
Iraqi militiamen wearing Badr Brigade armbands patrolled Najaf a week after a Shiite cleric was killed. Bremer said the forces acted with Coalition Provisional Authority blessing, though he declined to name specific groups. Observers noted Iranian links and multilingual civilians among the patrols.
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Rumsfeld urges Iraqis to aid security efforts
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld challenged Iraqi critics to provide information on saboteurs and terrorists during a Baghdad news conference. He argued the Iraqi people must help harvest intelligence as coalition troops avoid new deployments, while Lt. Gen. Sanchez stressed no troop surge is needed.
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West African peacekeepers delayed in Liberia deployment
In Monrovia several hundred peacekeepers postponed as government troops remain at Kakata checkpoints. Col Tawiah cites lack of coordination and security gaps between rebel forces and government troops, while Defense Minister Chea says troops will withdraw for proper scrutiny ahead of Monday’s deployment.
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Poll finds 70 percent link Saddam to 9 11 attacks
Washington Post poll of 1,603 adults taken Aug 7 11 shows 69 70 percent believe Saddam Hussein personally involved in the Sept 11 attacks. Cross party belief persists despite no proven connection. The poll notes margin of error plus or minus 3 percentage points.
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