Neighbors Turn on Neighbors in Iraq Bloodshed Over Home
Abu Ali, a Sunni shop owner, watches his Washash flat vanish as Shiite Mahdi Army members force his family from their home. His son Ali, 17, is kidnapped and later found dead, while his Shiite neighbor Haidar escapes. Ties fray as loyalty and vengeance drive daily life amid sectarian violence.
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Gates oppose plan to extend troop rest between Iraq deployments
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he would veto a Senate measure by Sen. Webb to require equal home and combat time, warning it could force longer tours and force management problems. Supporters say it would curb the deployment tempo, while Levin argues it signals a change in policy.
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U.S. arrests al-Qaida linked militant in Iraq killings
The U.S. military announced the capture of a suspect linked to the assassination of Abdul-Sattar Abu Risha, leader of Anbar Awakening, as violence flared across Iraq during Ramadan. Police reported civilian deaths amid attacks by Sunni insurgents and a Baghdad shooting involving security contractors.
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