Shiite Militias Hold Parts of Three Iraqi Cities
Shiite militias control segments of Kut Najaf and Kufa with police stations and government buildings in their grasp while Sunni insurgents kill a U S Marine in Fallujah. Japanese and South Korean hostages threaten death in a videotaped appeal as Baghdad sees three explosions near the Green Zone.
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Rumsfeld hints at longer U S troop stay in Iraq
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld signaled possible extra troops and longer tours in Iraq amid rising violence. General Abizaid has not decided on increases or extended deployments, though Bush and JCS chair Myers discussed the issue at a Pentagon briefing. About 20,000 more troops remain due to ongoing rotations.
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