Israel presses toward Hezbollah stronghold in Lebanon
Israeli troops with tanks seized a hill top near a Hezbollah stronghold in south Lebanon on the 13th day of the offensive. Two guerrillas were captured as U S evacuees reached 12 000 while Condoleezza Rice pressed plans for a cease fire and international troop deployment amid Hezbollah resistance and harsh criticism from Lebanon's leaders.
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Cedar Rapids Family Returns From Lebanon Conflict
The Gazette reports Elie Abou-Raad Norma Abou-Raad and their sons Ed and Joseph are back in the United States after leaving Lebanon amid fighting between Islamic militants and Israeli forces. They flew into Philadelphia and are expected home in Cedar Rapids. Norma’s sister Marie Chalhoub notes their route via Cyprus and Turkey before Germany. Hayat Nassif accompanied them.
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Leach urges U S lead on Middle East peace effort
Rep Jim Leach Republican Iowa urged a comprehensive Middle East peace settlement and Bush should appoint a special negotiator to lead talks He said the United States must lead or risk destabilizing Israel and world relations He spoke at Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids and released remarks excerpts
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Distractions hinder learning efficiency study says
A Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences report shows distractions alter how the brain learns. Researchers led by Russell Poldrack of UCLA find that multitasking shifts learning from declarative to habit pathways, reducing retention and usefulness for students.
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Saddam’s Half Brother Spars With Judge at Trial
Saddam Hussein’s half brother Barzan Ibrahim sparred with the chief judge during final phase hearings in Baghdad. Saddam, hospitalized on nutrition via feeding tube after a hunger strike, was expected to attend Wednesday’s session as the five judge panel prepares a verdict on the Dujail crackdown case.
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U S Forces Expand Campaign Against Death Squads in Baghdad
U S military officials announced intensified raids in Baghdad as sectarian violence rises. Nineteen raids captured eight cell leaders and 37 members while two soldiers from the 1st Brigade of the 1st Armored Division based in Ramadi were killed in Anbar as the mayor of Ramadi was assassinated.
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