Car bomb at Baghdad checkpoint kills five Iraqis
A car bomb hidden in an orange and white Baghdad taxi exploded outside a U S check point near the Green Zone in Baghdad killing five Iraqi civilians and one U S soldier. Twenty five people were injured including two Americans. Civilian and U S casualties followed a string of attacks as violence surged amid the push toward a transitional government.
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Bomb blast at Baghdad gate kills US soldier. widespread damage
The raid incinerated three vehicles and damaged five more near the Assassins Gate in Baghdad. A U.S. soldier died, the 21st U.S. fatality in May, with two soldiers and three Iraqi policemen injured. Glass shattered across shops as smoke billowed. checkpoints tightened after the January gate attack.
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Bush seeks calm as Abu Ghraib abuse unfolds
President Bush moved to calm Arab anger over prisoner mistreatment in Iraq while the Red Cross said it had repeatedly urged U S authorities to act. The Abu Ghraib scandal widened as lawmakers called for accountability. Rumsfeld faced calls to resign and testify.
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Bush seeks 25 billion dollar down payment for war costs
The Bush administration asked Congress for a 25 billion dollar down payment to fund next year's operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The request aims to cover early budget-year needs, with White House officials noting costs are uncertain but contingencies are necessary. Key lawmakers expressed support, while critics argued the amount understates actual needs and timing.
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