Grenade attack kills soldier at Kuwait base
A grenade assault at Camp Pennsylvania in Kuwait killed one U S soldier and wounded 13 at the 101st Airborne base. A detained suspect from the engineer platoon was unnamed. Eleven were evacuated to Army hospitals. two contractors detained earlier were released. The attack occurred at 1 30 a m local time in the 1st Brigade command center with possible terrorism intent.
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U.S. presses Iraq search for Scud missiles and weapons
U S military officials say no Scuds or chemical or biological weapons found in western Iraq as searches continue. Maj Gen McChrystal says weapons found would be bombed or seized. Northern front plans abandoned. 4th Infantry not needed for option. Between 1,000 and 2,000 Iraqi POWs. 500 cruise missiles and hundreds of bombs used in past day.
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Allied forces advance toward Baghdad from Basra to Najaf
Allied forces crossed the Euphrates and pushed 140 miles into Iraqi territory on Saturday as they moved toward Baghdad. In Basra and Umm Qasr they faced artillery and machine gun fire while securing an airport and a bridge. Nasiriyah fell to U S V Corps as coalition troops pressed onward amid street battles with Saddam era militias and Fedayeen forces.
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U S Officials Split Over Iraq War Tactics as Baghdad Looms
The war faces potential prolonged combat with Saddam's Republican Guard dug in around Baghdad. US planners fear street fighting could raise casualties and civilian deaths. Defense leaders warn of possible chemical or biological attacks and ongoing uncertainty over Saddam's fate.
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Veterans recall fears from first gulf conflict
Area veterans Mark Johnson and Blue Back recount memories of 1991 after recent missile strikes on Saddam’s hideouts. They say Saddam was easier to track then and doubt his capture, noting factors like body doubles and hidden operatives. Johnson warns the US cannot wait for another attack to react.
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