Pakistani forces press near Afghan border in hunt for al Qaeda deputy
Pakistani officials say forces may have cornered Ayman al Zawahri in South Waziristan after a major battle. The operation began Tuesday as troops pounded mud brick compounds with artillery and helicopters. At least 41 people were killed earlier in the week and the US offers 25 million dollars for Zawahri.
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Iowa Guard ranks fifth in deployments and leads in deaths
The Gazette notes Iowa National Guard deployment places the state fifth nationwide with about 3,200 troops. Maj. Gen. Ron Dardis says Iowa also leads in Guard fatalities with five deaths in the war on terrorism, while Alabama Illinois Indiana and Florida follow with four. He calls for a predictable Defense deployment plan for Guard units to aid families and employers.
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Allies waver as Korea suspends Iraq troop plan
On the eve of the war anniversary in Iraq the United States faces rising casualties and reduced ally support. South Korea cancels plans to send troops to Kirkuk citing pressure to join offensives and redirects 3600 forces to a different site for reconstruction delaying the mission.
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Iraq
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Britain
Allies Reconsider Roles as Iraq War Unfolds
Inside Bush greets soldiers as three U.S. troops die in mortar strikes. Allied forces in Iraq face reassessment amid Madrid terrorism and Spain's new government hinting at pulling out. Polish president Kwasniewski says Poland was misled about Saddam weapons.
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Legislature weighs abortion funding limits in Iowa
GOP lawmakers pushed to curb publicly financed abortion options at University Hospitals in Iowa City citing budget concerns and a long-standing truce on the volatile issue. Democrats accuse the move of moving too fast while preserving rape, incest, life of the mother, and miscarriage exemptions under Medicaid.
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Iowa City
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Chuck Gipp
Decorah
Gipp
Christopher Rants
Sioux City
NCAA Big Travel Challenge For March Madness Teams
Short's Travel Management of Waterloo handles travel for 129 NCAA men's and women's teams. The schedule shifts as tournaments begin with destinations finalized late, and manager David LeCompte notes adjustments as teams compete and are eliminated.
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the Gazette
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Waterloo
David LeCompte
UNI Faces Georgia Tech in NCAA Tournament Opener
About 40 Short's employees worked around the clock to arrange travel for UNI ahead of the NCAA tournament opener against Georgia Tech. LeCompte noted there is no other piece of business like this. The NCAA handled travel plans to save money and maximize efficiency.
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