Bush appeals for patience amid Iraq violence and elections
President Bush urged Americans to stay patient on a day of heavy U S troop deaths in Iraq and warned insurgents as Iraqis prepare to vote. He defended ongoing U S involvement, pledged needed troop levels, and framed Sunday’s Iraqi elections as a crucial test for democracy in the region.
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Iraq votes set for 275 seat assembly and regional polls
Iraqs 14 million voters will cast ballots at 5220 centers for a 275 member National Assembly and provincial legislatures. Kurds elect a regional parliament while exiles vote in 14 countries over a three day period. The Sistani backed list leads. Allawi and al-Yawer compete with about 19 000 candidates and a 30 percent female quota.
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Dozens of Marines Die in Helicopter Crash in Iraq
A helicopter crash in Iraq during severe weather killed 30 Marines and one sailor. Most victims were Hawaii based, with authorities noting the loss as the deadliest single incident for U.S. troops since the 2003 invasion. Investigators are examining the crash cause as political violence rises ahead of elections.
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Deadliest day for U S troops in Iraq war
A U S helicopter crash in a desert sandstorm killed 30 Marines and one sailor as six other troops died in insurgent ambushes. Four Marines died in Anbar fighting, while Army soldiers were killed or wounded near Duluiyah and in Baghdad. The day raised U S deaths in Iraq to 1,416.
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Sunni Arabs face risk of civil conflict over Iraq vote
The article notes millions are expected to vote, urged by clergymen who see empowerment after Sunni Arab dominance. Sunnis fear losing supremacy as insurgent attacks target Shiites. Interior Minister Fatah al Naqib warns low Sunni turnout could push Iraq toward civil war and an unacceptable government.
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Congressional Reaction Sees Iraq Vote as Beginning and End
Washington lawmakers react to Iraq elections as a potential start for disengagement and a test of a democratic process. They caution that results may not yield immediate peace but emphasize the vote’s role in shaping a future exit strategy and coalition governance.
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