Allawi Selected as Prime Minister by Iraqi Governing Council
Iyad Allawi, Shiite former exile and rival of Saddam Hussein, was picked by the Iraqi Governing Council to become prime minister as power shifts on June 30. The decision drew mixed reactions from U.N. envoy Brahimi, the White House, and Baghdad officials who noted broad local support but questioned technocratic fit.
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Iraq
Iyad Allawi
Saddam Hussein
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Allawi
United Nations
U.N
Lakhdar Brahimi
New York
Brahimi
Fred Eckhard
Eckhard
White House
Iraqi Council
Prisoners Freed From Abu Ghraib Fire After Release
U S forces escort 617 detainees from Abu Ghraib as shots ring out. initial claims of attack shift to celebratory firing. Families rush toward buses amid warnings. some detainees recount abuse while housed in tents. Friday marks the third major release since the scandal emerged. one serviceman sentenced to a year, with others awaiting court dates.
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Baghdad
Iraq
U.S
Abu Ghraib Prison
Mark Kimmitt
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Hassan Ali
Ued
Tikrit
Baqueba
Kirkuk
Spe
Jeremy C. Smits
Hyndman
Sharon races to salvage Gaza withdrawal plan
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon seeks Cabinet approval for a revised Gaza pullout plan amid opposition from key ministers. With Netanyahu withholding support and a likely vote still uncertain, a Cabinet shake up or coalition changes could follow depending on the outcome.
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Gaza
Jerusalem
Ariel Sharon
Asaf Sharir
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Likud
West Bank
Shariv
Libya weapons program tied to global suppliers say UN agency
AIA report says Libya drew help from across three continents including states and individuals providing equipment and know how. Diplomats cited the former Soviet Union South Africa Pakistan Malaysia and the UAE as bases or supporters for black market nuclear components. Moscow was not previously linked to Libya’s efforts. Libya cooperated after declaring its arms program in December but the IAEA called for more inspections.
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Libya
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South Africa
Pakistan
Malaysia
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North Korea
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