New U S ambassador in place as Iraq transition begins
Iraq installed a new U S ambassador two hours after transfer in Baghdad with John Negroponte succeeding. Interim Prime Minister Allawi urged resilience as the seven month transition proceeds under tight security and Shiite clergy limits. Bush penned freedom reign as Zarqawi threat looms.
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U.S
John Negroponte
Baghdad
Saddam
Iyad Allawi
Bush
Condoleezza Rice
White House
Scott McClellan
U.N. Security Council
Allawi
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi
Zarqawi
Iraqs handover sparks cautious optimism in Baghdad
Residents welcome sovereignty as Iraqi police and civilians mark the hand over. A melon seller Hassan Kasim expresses cautious hope for security while calling for a limited American presence. A police veteran and a Communist Party gathering in downtown Baghdad reflect mixed views on the transition and remaining U.S. forces.
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Hassan Kasim
Jadyriah Street
Baghdad
Falah Hassan
Iraq
Iraq swears in interim government after sovereignty transfer
Iraq’s interim government is sworn in just hours after a surprise sovereignty transfer to Iraqis. The body will govern until elections planned for January 2005 under a U.N. Security Council directive. Details on key members of the transitional government are noted.
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Iraq
U.N. Security Council
Timeline of Iraq's transition to an interim administration
In 2003 key events shaped Iraq's move to an interim regime. March 20 US strikes and invasion. April 9 Saddam Hussein's statue toppled. May 12 Bremer appointed. May 28 Iyad Allawi selected prime minister. June 1 Ghazi al-Yawer named president. June 8 UN backs timetable. June 28 interim government takes power led by Allawi.
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Coalition Provisional Authority
Iraq
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Baghdad
Bremer
U.S
Saddam Hussein
Kuwait
Saddam
Firdous Square
State Department
Jay Gamer Adwar
Tikrit
Iyad Allawi
CIA
Ghazi Mashal Ajil al-Yawer
U.s.jed
U.N. Security Council
Occupation Authority
Allawi
Associated
Allawi Faces Daunting Tasks in Iraq Move
Iyad Allawi, 58, the CIA-linked opposition leader now premier, must win trust amid angry Shiites and Sunnis while confronting a growing insurgency. He vows security measures, recalls active Iraqi army units, and seeks to reuse seasoned officers to blunt the insurgents.
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Iraq
Iyad Allawi
Saddam Hussein
Allawi
Khaled Mohammed
Moussa al-Naqi
U.S
DNA match ties unsolved 2002 sexual assault to suspect
A January DNA sample matches DNA found at a 2002 home invasion and sexual assault on a 14 year old girl in Linn County. The suspect, Hollen, was convicted in 2004 and now faces new charges including first degree kidnapping and burglary. He will appear for an initial hearing next week.
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16Th Avenue SW
Kenneth Washburn
Hollen
Linn County
Iowa
Division of Criminal Investigation
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