Prime Minister Reveals Torture Allegations at Interior Jail
Iraq's premier says 173 detainees, mostly Sunni Arabs, were malnourished and showed signs of torture at a Baghdad Interior Ministry basement lockup seized by U.S. forces. He vows a full investigation and punishment if abuse is confirmed.
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Insurgents Hit Back as U.S. Forces Move on Obeidi
U S and Iraqi troops swept through most of an insurgent stronghold near the Syrian border destroying five car bombs and killing at least 30 guerrilla fighters. Three U S Marines died and over 80 insurgents were reported killed in air strikes during the operation. Separately three U S Army soldiers were killed in a roadside bombing near Baghdad.
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Senate presses Bush for Iraq exit strategy
The Senate voted 79 to 19 to require the Bush administration to report every three months on military operations in Iraq and progress toward withdrawing troops, signaling a shift from previous reluctance to challenge war policy. Senators Grassley and Harkin supported the measure amid falling war popularity.
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Senate limits Guantanamo detainee access to courts
The Senate approved a defense policy bill curbing detainees at Guantanamo Bay from suing in federal court. The measure also bars cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of all U S custody prisoners. The administration opposes the ban and may veto it. Vice President Cheney seeks CIA exemptions to harsh interrogation tactics.
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Grassley Backed Measure While Harkin Opposed It
Iowa senators Grassley and Harkin split on the package with Grassley voting yes and Harkin voting no. Lindsey Graham praised the package as it passed 84 to 14.
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Karzai warns of more attacks in Afghanistan
In Kabul and the eastern region, a roadside bomb killed a U S soldier during a patrol in Paktika province near the Pakistani border. The violence followed two car bombings in Kabul blamed on al Qaida and the Taliban, raising the toll to nine with more bodies found.
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Deal on Gaza border openings reaches landmark accord
Under U S pressure Israel and the Palestinians agreed to open Gaza borders from November 25. Palestinians gain control of a border and can travel to Egypt and export goods while Israel monitors entrants with European help. Abbas strengthens standing ahead of January elections.
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