U.S. to expand U N oversight of Iraq transition
The United States agrees to give the United Nations a larger political role in Iraq's move from one party rule to democracy. Britain and Spain welcome a timeline for elections and a constitution within about a year. Bush outlines a limited U.N. role while facing Security Council opposition.
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Problems in Iraq Strain U S War Plans and Troop Rollovers
Five months after Baghdad fell the U S occupation faces shortages in repair and resupply as wear on tanks and tires outpaces Army efforts. The Pentagon rethinks troop levels and 12 month tours while considering more reservists. Vacations for stressed soldiers begin this week. The administration grapples with stabilizing Iraq amid continued attacks and slow foreign troop contributions.
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First troops arrive on home leave from Iraq
Sharon Whittington at Baltimore airport greets Army Reserve Spc. Adrian Dupree and 191 others as the first wave of the largest home leave program since Vietnam lands for two weeks of R and R. Dupree, 24, from Baltimore, serves with the 352nd Civil Affairs Command in Baghdad. The leave aims to boost morale for troops on yearlong deployments in Iraq and nearby regions.
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Grenade Attack Kills Soldier in Kirkuk Iraq
In Kirkuk a rocket propelled grenade killed a U S soldier and wounded two in a northern city ambush. Officials report rising U N staff departures and growing violence across Iraq as mourners bury Aquila al Hashimi in Najaf. A mortar strike in Baquba wounded 18 and left nine civilians dead.
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