Bush argues Iraq victory keeps America safer at Fort Hood
President Bush visited Fort Hood Texas at a ceremony with 25 000 soldiers noting Iraq as the front in the war on terror He said sacrifices there defeat terrorists there so they do not threaten the United States The base home to the First Cavalry Division faces deployments of the Fourth Infantry Division and heavy casualties 146 Troops have died in Iraq
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Bush praises Fort Hood troops in war on terror speech
President Bush spoke at Fort Hood praising soldiers and families for their contributions to the war on terror. He defended plans to bring American troops home only after Iraqi security forces are ready, noting Iraqi forces outnumber U S troops and citing battlefield losses among Iraqi security forces. He warned terrorists remain dangerous but under pressure and will continue to be pressed.
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U S troops clash with smugglers near Qaim border town
U S forces fought arms smugglers and fighters near Qaim along the Syrian border, killing insurgents. Local hospitals reported nine dead civilians, with some saying more casualties in the area. Separate car bombings in two northern cities killed ten. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld visited Iraq urging progress on government formation. The government said it captured a former Saddam regime member, al Mashadani, linked to facilitation of attacks.
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Global effort to destroy pandemic flu vials sent to labs
Authorities urged by the World Health Organization to destroy pandemic flu vials distributed to nearly 5,000 laboratories in 18 countries as a safety measure. The 1957 H2N2 strain, used for proficiency testing, posed a low infection risk but high potential for severe illness if spread, prompting the unwise decision to issue the samples. Meridian Bioscience prepared the kits for the College of American Pathologists, with last shipments in February.
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Advisers urge FDA to block silicone gel implant sales
FDA advisers narrowly oppose Inamed Corp plan to reintroduce silicone gel breast implants, citing lingering safety and durability questions. A 5-4 vote says evidence is insufficient on lifespan and rupture consequences. The FDA may overrule but is not bound by advisers.
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British trio indicted in plot to strike New York financial hubs
A New York grand jury indicted three British men linked to al Qaida on charges of a years long plan to attack the New York Stock Exchange and other East Coast finance sites. The four count indictment covers surveillance and conspiracy with possible life terms on the most serious charge of weapons of mass destruction.
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