Poll shows families of troops tilt toward war support
AP Ipsos poll finds people with friends or relatives in Iraq more likely to view the war as the right decision. 61 percent of those with no connections say it was a mistake. among those with a relative or friend there is split, 49 percent right decision and 47 percent mistake.
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West Bank Jewish population grows by 12800 in a year
Interior Ministry figures show the West Bank Jewish population rising to 246000 in June, up 12800 or 5 percent in one year. Growth driven by births and new residents amid Israel's Gaza pullback. Ariel settlement blocs favored by PM Sharon.
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Iraqs Shiite dominated constitution committee will submit an amended draft charter to parliament this weekend despite Sunni Arab opposition who reject the revised document. Sunni negotiators urged a rejection in the Oct 15 referendum, warning of a terrifying future. Five million copies of the final version will be printed in Arabic and Kurdish and distributed with monthly food rations.
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