Polish Major Killed in Iraq Ambush as U.S. Casualties Rise
Pole Maj Hieronim Kupczyk died from wounds after insurgents attacked a convoy returning from a promotion ceremony near Baghdad. Two American soldiers died in attacks near the capital while a paratrooper and another soldier were wounded in separate incidents. At al Assad base, troops honored Chinook crew killed when shot down near Fallujah.
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Pentagon plans cut of U S troops in Iraq to 105 000 by next May
The Pentagon will reduce U S forces in Iraq from 132 000 to 105 000 by next May. Fresh contingents will replace ground troops early next year as Iraqi security forces rise to 118 000 now and projected to 221 000 by next autumn, with no final date for complete withdrawal.
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Bush calls for reform in Middle East democracy push
President Bush urged Saudi Arabia and Egypt to lead Arab nations toward democracy while warning that Western tolerance of undemocratic regimes fuels instability. He argued freedom must grow with regional cultures and signed an $87.5 billion aid package for Iraq and Afghanistan to show resolve in the war.
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Army dismisses cowardice charge against Pogany
Staff Sgt. Georg Andreas Pogany faced a cowardice count after seeing an Iraqi man's mangled body. Army officials replaced the charge with a dereliction of duty allegation and indicated counseling followed his distress. The case hinges on court-martial or other disposition.
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