Bomb blasts strike police army in Iraq amid Ramadan security push
In Baghdad a sewage truck bomb near a police station and a car bomb at an army checkpoint killed several and wounded many. A U S military spokesman said Al Qaida remains lethal as attacks also hit tribal leaders and bystanders. total deaths reached at least 25 nationwide. In Mosul a suicide bomber in a sewage truck caused further casualties as security measures intensify post Ramadan.
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Bomb Blasts Iraqi Police Station Kill Four Wounding Seventy Five
A truck bomb detonated near a police station recently rebuilt after four attacks. The blast collapsed most of the building killing at least four policemen including the station chief and injuring 75. Police said many nearby shops and cars were damaged.
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U S to Begin Troop Cutback in Diyala Province
The United States plans a drawdown in Diyala Province marking a shift from combat to support roles. The 3rd Brigade of the 1st Cavalry Division will not be replaced. another brigade will expand its duties in Salahuddin, reducing ground combat brigades in Iraq from 20 to 19. Military officials confirm the December move as part of Bush's plan to reduce forces by at least 21,500.
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Putin backs Iran on civilian nuclear program at Tehran summit
Putin stood with Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at a five nation gathering in Tehran and supported Iran's right to civilian nuclear energy while warning Caspian states against using their territory for attacks. He stopped short of full Kremlin endorsement and noted Moscow's stance aligns with U.S. and European aims on Iran's program.
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House backs media shield bill amid White House veto threat
The House approved a media shield measure 398 to 21 to protect reporters from disclosing sources in most federal cases. The White House warned the bill could endanger national security by enabling leaks and pledged a veto if passed.
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