U.S. Iraqi forces launch new operation near Baghdad
More than 3,000 U.S. and Iraqi troops attacked insurgent strongholds in Babil province south of Baghdad. The push targeted areas around Babylon and Ousted fighters, seizing a bridge and training camp, and detaining suspects as part of efforts to secure January elections amid rising violence.
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House votes to defeat bill to reinstate draft
The House flanked by Republicans rejected a draft reinstatement bill 402 to two, quashing a persistent Internet rumor tied to Bush’s reelection. Two Democrats, Murtha and Stark, supported the measure. Dems accused opponents of fear tactics over Iraq and the draft specter amid a Rock the Vote push.
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Afghan President Campaign Rally Highlights Fragile Hope
Afghan interim president Hamid Karzai addressed a Ghazni rally of about 10 000 amid heavy security and urged free voting as the weekend election looms. Rival Yunus Qanooni spoke to over 2 000 in Kabul as candidates court tribal elders across a tense campaign.
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Prosecutors rest in Peterson trial
Prosecutors wrapped the murder case against Scott Peterson after 19 weeks and 174 witnesses. They argued he killed his eight month pregnant wife in Modesto on or around December 24, 2002 and lied to police and family as he fled with cash and camping gear.
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