Officer in Abu Ghraib scandal awaits court martial decision
Lt Col Steven Lee Jordan, 50, heads the Abu Ghraib inquiry center and faces 12 counts including dereliction of duty and cruelty. Prosecutors say his tacit approval of violence helped spark the abuses after a 2003 incident. Defense says he lacked operational control and focused on detainee living conditions.
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In Iraq Sunni Shiite factions blamed for security chaos
A report describes anarchy behind the wheel of Iraqs security as insurgents infiltrate guarded sites and rival sectarian factions deny foreign fighters. Sunni MP Mithal al Alusi urges internal blame while violence rises with bombings and abductions. Nearly 52 bodies found in Baghdad and 92 journalists killed since the war began.
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Commandant urges bigger Marine Corps for long war
Gen James Conway signals potential force growth to sustain Iraq and Afghanistan deployments without sacrificing training or overburdening Marines. He notes Iraqi security forces training may take years, and patience from the American public is needed. Currently about 180,000 active Marines with 2,200 more sent to Anbar last week.
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