Iraq weapons hunt under intense scrutiny
In the Iraq weapons search the hunt appears hampered by false alarms as crops pesticides are misidentified as chemicals and explosives are not found. Officials acknowledge possible lack of stockpiles while expanding teams to analyze intelligence, interrogate prisoners, and inspect sites.
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Iraqi mass graves uncovered near Najaf amid purge-era findings
Iraqi civilians buried in a shallow mass grave 13 miles northwest of Najaf are exhumed alongside 69 others. Remains include ID cards and bullet casings. Marines guard nearby sites as officials warn the country hides more graves from Saddam era purges.
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Baghdad police return to work amid safety concerns
Police in Baghdad resumed formal duties on Sunday but patrols were sparse as officers navigate a chaotic new order. Despite a coalition radio appeal, many officers felt unsafe amid looted offices and mangled patrol cars, noting citizens favor American patrols due to weapons.
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U S pullback from Saudi Arabia shifts balance in Gulf
US warplanes exit Saudi Arabia moving 4500 troops and aircraft to Qatar. Analysts say withdrawal weakens Osama bin Laden’s case while preserving a Gulf presence, and may ease Saudi tensions and allow liberalization of education and English teaching.
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