Key developments in Iraq war
Friday updates from the Iraq war report intense fighting in Nasiriyah with Marines missing and Cobra helicopter fire. Explosions shook the city as efforts focused on the northern supply route to Baghdad while Baghdad markets faced casualties. The UN prepared to resume a large humanitarian program as Kurdish and Basra civilians fled and international scrutiny increased.
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Iraq War heats up as 101st raids south of Baghdad
Report outlines intensified fighting as the 101st Airborne raids Republican Guard units south of Baghdad. Two Apache helicopters crashed on return, with no injuries. A Silkworm missile near Kuwait City injured two. Basra airstrikes damaged a paramilitary meeting site, while a nearby church remained intact. Friendly fire claims involve a British A 10. Civilians endure casualties as air raids widen. Nasiriyah and Basra see heavy fighting. Bush vows courage and sacrifice.
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France voices hope US-led forces win Iraq war
France angrily insisted it hopes the United States and allied troops win the Iraq conflict signaling concern over its image as a trusted ally. Foreign Minister Villepin cited by ministry spokesman Francois Rivasseau as saying France’s position was unambiguous while noting past remarks and urging a renewed close friendship with the United States.
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British Soldier Killed in Possible Friendly Fire Incident
A British soldier was killed and four others injured in southern Iraq amid reports of blue on blue fire near Basra. Defense officials said the Household Cavalry Regiment may have been fired on by US warplanes during an attack on two armored vehicles. The incident prompted a defense inquiry and highlighted the dangers of allied-fire errors in the Basra area during operations against loyalist forces.
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