Grenade attack wounds 13 at 101st Airborne camp in Kuwait
An early Sunday grenade attack at Camp Pennsylvania, the 101st Airborne Division rear base in Kuwait, wounded 13 soldiers, six seriously, and a soldier was detained as a suspect. Two contractors were detained, and investigators seek further suspects. The attack, likely motivated by resentment, occurred at the command center of the 1st Brigade.
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Iraq
New York
Global antiwar protests surge but trails earlier rallies
Tens of thousands joined demonstrations worldwide including Paris London Helsinki and Madrid while other cities saw smaller turnouts. Police reported fewer participants than the February peak as protesters voiced anger at Bush Blair and U.S. policy and clashes erupted in some locales including rock throwing in Strasbourg Lyon and Oslo.
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Attitude continues through Easter sermons in Bluefield area
Local pastors discuss war impact in sermons while urging prayer for troops and leaders. Dan Webb plans to avoid war talk in Sunday sermon but address uncertain times Wednesday. Other ministers emphasize repentance, loving enemies, and responsibility. Several will include prayers for servicemen and the president.
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Midway Church of Christ
Bluefield
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First Presbyterian Church
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Scott Street Baptist Church
Ray Hurt
Church of God
Princeton
C. Michael Cunnigham
First Christian Church
Jesus Christ
Larry Ramey
Main St. United Methodist Church
Tazewell
Eric Riddle
Maple View Church of Christ
Mark Blevins
Mblevins
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Operation Iraqi Freedom launches missiles toward Baghdad
The initial wave of the campaign began with a cruise missile strike on facilities believed to house Iraqi military leaders including Saddam Hussein. About 40 Tomahawks were fired from ships in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea, with precision bombs from F 117s. By Saturday the tally exceeded 400 missiles.
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Allies Move Toward Baghdad From Basra Frontline
Allied forces pushed from Kuwait toward Baghdad crossing the Euphrates near Basra as Cobra attack helicopters and tanks spearheaded Highway 80 advances. U.S. officials said 1,000 to 2,000 Iraqi troops were in custody while six Republican Guard divisions blocked progress and uncertainty over Saddam Hussein’s fate persisted.
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Iraqi leadership hails army as U.S. war hits Baghdad
In Baghdad Saddam and allies approve the armed forces response in Umm Qasr al-Rumeila al Faw and Nasiriyah while air strikes pound tanks near Basra and targets in Mosul. Iraqi officials insist the regime stands firm as ICRC reports civilian injuries.
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