Army expands stop loss orders to retain troops abroad
About 7,000 soldiers from Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan face new marching orders to stay in uniform beyond planned retirement or enlistment. The Army expands stop loss to hold units returning home to base for up to 90 days, mirroring existing deployments and citing cohesion and readiness needs.
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Four U S Soldiers Wounded in Iraq Ambush and Bombing
Four U S soldiers were wounded in separate incidents west of Baghdad and northwest of the capital on Sunday and Monday. A roadside bomb hit a U S convoy injuring three soldiers, while an ambush northwest of Baghdad wounded another. In related policy news, the military offers re enlistment bonuses up to 10000 for Iraq Kuwait and Afghanistan service for three years or more. The stop loss expansion is expected to take effect within days after Jan 12.
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Sharon vows to dismantle settlements despite Likud party boos
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon told a jeering Likud central committee he will carry out plans to dismantle Jewish settlements as part of any peace deal, despite opposition. Palestinian PM Ahmed Qureia called off a summit, citing ongoing violence. In a week of clashes, nine Palestinians were killed, including a 17 year old in Nablus.
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U.S. Begins Tracking Foreign Visitors At Airports
The Bush administration launches U S Visit a program to fingerprint and photograph visa holders at 115 airports and 14 seaports confirming identity against consular data and criminal databases. A test at Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson found 21 wanted criminals.
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