Syrians welcome pullback plan amid Lebanon redeployment
Lebanese officials said Syrian troops will begin moving toward eastern Lebanon on Monday, a two to three day pullback to the Bekaa Valley after a Damascus meeting between the leaders of Syria and Lebanon. Assad said 15000 troops are in the first phase of a two step withdrawal, with no clear plan on full exit or intelligence removal. Syrians praised the decision, stating it was not forced by international pressure and noting a gradual retreat already underway.
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Italian journalist says she could have been U S fire target
Italian journalist Giuliana Sgrena claimed U S forces gave no warning before firing on her car near Baghdad airport. She said she cannot rule out being targeted to block hostage release after an Italian agent died shielding her. A cabinet minister urged caution in accounts and Italy offered support for the Bush administration.
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Iraq to convene first democratically elected parliament
Iraq sets March 16 for opening of its first democratically elected parliament in modern history. Jalal Talabani named to the presidency and Ibrahim al Jaafari to the prime minister post in a deal backed by the Kurds and endorsed by Grand Ayatollah Ali al Sistani.
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Iran says secrecy forced nuke program early on TEHRAN
Iran blamed American sanctions and European limits for blocking access to advanced civilian nuclear tech, forcing secrecy and black market sourcing in its early days. Former president Rafsanjani said secrecy was necessary to buy equipment for a peaceful program and noted Iran now claims proficiency across uranium enrichment.
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