Baghdad Attacks Kill Dozens in Sudden Incident Campaign
In Baghdad a rapid two‑part assault killed at least 31 police and Interior Ministry commandos and wounded hundreds. The nine‑hour spike, described by U S officials as insurgent retaliation for operations in Tal Afar and the looming constitution referendum, marked the capital’s deadliest day since 2003. Al Qaeda in Iraq claimed responsibility.
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Iraqi-U.S. Forces Hit Tal Afar In Second Operation
An 8,500 strong Iraqi U.S. force stormed Tal Afar as part of a renewed push to clear militants. Officials say 145 insurgents were killed and 361 captured. Fighters are blamed for cross-border flow from Syria. Reviving border control near Qaim aims to curb foreign fighters. A separate blast killed day laborers in Najaf. families demand swift justice. Defense Minister al-Dulaimi vows pursuit of insurgents.
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President OK's base closings and realignment plan
President Bush endorsed the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission plan to close 22 major bases and realign 33 others. The report, backed by Rumsfeld’s vision, promises billions in savings over two decades while keeping several bases open against Pentagon wishes. Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota received a reprieve.
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Ophelia Downgraded As North Carolina Cleans Up
Tropical storm Ophelia lashed the North Carolina coast with rain and winds up to 70 mph before downgrading from hurricane status. Eastern counties faced outages with more than 12,000 without power, while Emerald Isle and Salter Path reported property damage and several rescues. Dare County noted 95 mph gusts on Hatteras Island as officials adjusted warnings and assessed losses.
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Four years on Amerithrax probe shows limited progress
The Washington Post reports the Amerithrax investigation into the 2001 anthrax attacks remains without arrests after extensive inquiries across four continents. FBI agents and postal inspectors have cut staffing on the case from 31 to 21 and 13 to nine respectively, despite a $2.5 million reward.
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Fireworks Market in Mexico Hit by Major Blaze
A fire at the San Pablito market in Tultepec near Mexico City triggered a series of explosions. The blaze destroyed hundreds of open-air stands ahead of Independence Day celebrations. There were no deaths and three people reported seriously injured. Vendors had warned against smoking and lighting fireworks onsite.
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