Vigilance urged as officials weigh holiday security risks
Robert Gates Chertoff Paulson and Gonzales among officials cited. Snow says uncertainty remains on any terrorist link and urges vigilance. FBI issues bulletin to law enforcement noting no credible alert of July 4 attack, while U S Embassy in London warns Americans abroad to stay aware and report suspicious activity.
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Attack in south Baghdad kills five soldiers
Pentagon reporters quoted Brig. Gen. Fil describing a Thursday assault as very violent with a large buried bomb followed by small arms and RPG fire. Four soldiers died, another later succumbed to wounds, amid a claim of a strong al Qaida cell in the area.
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Deepening Iraqi unrest tests U S troop strikes
The past quarter marks the deadliest period for U S troops since 2003 as casualties climb after a major Baghdad surge. Militants deploy deep buried bombs, spurring foot patrols and shifting tactics while Iraqi Sunni Shiite tensions unravel government unity.
Evacuations grow as floods pound Texas and Oklahoma
Flood-weary Texans and Oklahomans faced renewed downpours with thousands evacuated from homes near the Brazos River in Parker County and Lake Leon areas. Officials warned of potential rises as gates open, rescue boats aided children, and emergency services addressed widespread damage from Marble Falls to Eastland while weather officials cautioned about further flooding this weekend.
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Nuclear sanctions drive stalled talks over Iran enrichment
Diplomats report Britain France and Germany discuss a time out proposal to restart talks with Iran on its nuclear program. Tehran seeks to enrich uranium for reactors while the West presses for a full freeze and IAEA cooperation. Iran has over 3000 centrifuges operating with aims toward 54000.
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Chavez and Russia widen ties amid arms talks and oil plans
Chávez said Russia and Venezuela are negotiating on five Project 636 Kilo diesel submarines and broader arms supplies while expanding energy cooperation. He cited joint projects to build four to 17 oil refineries, a 5,000 mile gas pipeline to Argentina, and Orinoco basin development as U.S. firms trim involvement. Chavez also pressed for Russian investment and an air defense dialogue in Belarus.
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