Army turns away 5 burned Iraqi children in Balad incident
Iraqi father asks for help after his three burned children are left awaiting medical aid. Army doctors say injuries not life threatening and not caused by U S troops, prompting criticism from Sgt. David Borell who calls the response callous and betraying.
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Iraq
David Borell
Borell
U.S
Haidar Falah Mutlaq
Baghdad
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West Bank settlers push new outposts amid road map caution
In the West Bank near Shvut Rachel, nine new unauthorized outposts rise while eight tiny hilltop enclaves are dismantled over two weeks. A teen digs a well to serve five mobile homes as Peace Now cites 62 new outposts since 1996, highlighting fragile road map adherence.
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U.S. Plans New Iraqi Army and Soldier Stipends
The United States announced the creation of a smaller Iraqi army with an initial 12 000 troops to be trained within a year and growing to about 40 000 in three years. Former Saddam era soldiers will receive monthly stipends of 50 to 150 dollars. Baath Party officials will be barred from service.
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Iraq
U.S
Saddam Hussein
Slocombe
Baath Party
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