Officials: Iraqi troop withdrawal is modest amid fragile gains
McClatchy Newspapers reports that President Bush will reduce combat forces by 8,000 to about 138,000 in Iraq, with some units redeployed to Afghanistan. Defense officials warn gains may be temporary as Iran and alQaida threaten renewed violence.
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Rapid Arctic sea ice loss accelerates shrinking habitat
Washington reports the Arctic sea ice minimum will be the second-largest on record this year, with 1.78 million square miles observed so far. Scientists warn warmer conditions and natural variability drive ongoing decline, risking polar bear habitat and potential oil exploration.
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