Snow defends Iraq surge policy amid questions on progress
President Bush spokesman Tony Snow defended the administration's Iraq strategy as a starting point for a reshaped mission. He argued benchmarks are tools for success, not a withdrawal map, while Congress considers a defense bill and a 120 day troop withdrawal amendment. Senate debates and officials say a September review remains the potential pivot. Biden and McCain reflect partisan pressure as public opinion shifts.
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Baghdad Job Fair Draws Thousands Amid High Iraqi Unemployment
In Baghdad's Zawara park, about 4 000 job seekers crowd a weekend fair with 25 Iraqi and international firms seeking engineers and professionals for construction contracts. Officials say joblessness, now 60 to 70 percent, fuels unrest while hindering rebuilding efforts and growth.
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China executes former food and drug safety chief
China carried out the execution of Zheng Xiaoyu, ex-head of the State Food and Drug Administration, for approving untested medicines in exchange for cash. The case highlighted systemic corruption tied to drug approvals and resulted in multiple death sentences and corruption warnings from Beijing.
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Iranians Split Over Nuclear Weapons Yet Favor Ties With U S
A 1000 Iranian adults June 5 18 poll shows slight majorities back Iran developing nuclear arms and say they would feel safer with weapons. Yet 51 percent support normalizing relations with the United States in exchange for concessions. Most back funding extremist groups and easing Western ties.
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