Release at Abu Ghraib frees nearly 300 Iraqis
After months inside Abu Ghraib prison, 298 detainees were freed amid tense security as insurgents target the facility with mortars. The release followed a surprise visit by Defense Secretary Rumsfeld who urged reducing the prisoner population.
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Cuban march denounces Bush over embargo with Castro
In Havana hundreds of thousands dressed in red joined Fidel Castro in a six hour protest past the U.S. diplomatic mission denouncing President Bush. Organizers claimed 1.2 million marched though not verifiable, with posters and signs linking Bush to Nazi imagery as Cold War tensions rose over new embargo measures including tighter money transfers and limits on family visits.
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Shock of war grips generation X and Y online
The piece notes how 20 somethings confront graphic Iraq images, including Nick Berg’s death, circulating on the Internet. It cites teens and young adults reacting with sadness and shame, while experts say visceral visuals shape this generation’s view of the war. Online activity amplifies impact via Terra Lycos searches and Live Journal discussions.
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Shiite shrine damaged as Najaf battle escalates
In Najaf Iraq American tanks and shelling hit the stronghold of cleric Muqtada al Sadr. Explosions and gunfire damaged the Imam Ali mosque dome as al Sadr’s militia attacked coalition HQ in Nasiriyah and threatened more attacks across the Shiite south. At least four Iraqis were killed and 26 wounded. one coalition soldier injured. three militiamen killed. Brig Gen Mark Kimmitt blamed al Sadr’s group for the mosque damage and said U S forces likely fired nearby.
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