Horrors of War in Iraq Hit Kurd Plains and Hills
Nicosia Cyprus AP report describes Iraqi government air strikes and scorched earth tactics against Kurdish rebels led by Barzani. Villages burned, oil regions threatened, and families flee toward Turkey as the campaign aims to crush two-year revolt and avert Kurdish self rule.
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Fort Worth Depot to be shut by Army this September
Army plans to close Fort Worth General Depot operations starting in September. Rep. Jim Wright seeks an alternative to save about 1,100 civilian jobs as work shifts to other duties. About 1,800 civilians currently at the depot, with roughly 709 remaining as GSA employees.
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Nigeria to become republic with Nnamdi Azikiwe as figurehead president
Lagos Nigeria AP Nigeria prepares for republican status on October 1 with Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, 59, former editor now governor general, as first president figurehead amid political tension. The country remains nonaligned, aims for economic growth, and seeks over 3 billion dollars in six years with US backing of 225 million in foreign aid.
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Nederland's land grab leaves city holding the bag
Nederland Texas faces growing pains after a controversial annexation that dramatically shrank Jefferson County from 689 to about 4.24 square miles with 4 acres added last week. The city annexed unincorporated land including areas near China and the Gulf of Mexico prompting legal challenges before a new state law curbed further annexations.
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