Kansas firefighter returns from Iraq base mission
Douglas County resident Rodecap, a former Topeka para medic turned contracted firefighter in northern Iraq, describes life on a U.S. Army base near Al-Qayyarah. He trains Iraqi firefighters, helps outfit a local department, and plans to rejoin the yearlong contract after a visit home for his birthday.
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Israel halts strikes for 48 hours after Qana attack
Israel pauses airstrikes for up to 48 hours while a military inquiry into the Qana massacre concludes. Officials briefed anonymously say the suspension could end sooner if findings justify action. Lebanon rejects the halt as inadequate amid a rising death toll and US-led peace efforts.
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Qana Strike Stirs Global Reaction After Village Destruction
The Israeli attack levelled a three story building in Qana killing residents and prompting international calls for cease fire. U N Security Council condemned the strike while U S and British leaders urged peace talks. Protests erupted in Beirut with cries to disarm Hezbollah and condemnations of the bloodshed. The region remained tense as Hezbollah pledged retaliation and regional leaders pressed for action.
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