Army clears four top officers in prisoner abuse probe
The Army cleared four senior officers including Lt Gen Ricardo Sanchez of all allegations tied to Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse and found the claims unsubstantiated after interviewing 37 involved in Iraq. Sanchez faced leadership-failure scrutiny but no criminal charges were filed.
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Car bombing at Baghdad mosque kills eight
Eight people die and 26 are wounded when a car bomb explodes outside Al-Subeih mosque in New Baghdad during Friday prayers. Survivors recount grisly scenes as authorities investigate the blast amid escalating Iraqi violence and political deadlock.
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Seven Blackwater Guards Killed in Iraq Crash
A private security firm identified seven guards killed in Iraq this week. Six died when their helicopter was shot down near Baghdad en route to Tikrit, and one died near Ramadi after a bomb struck an armored carrier. Names include Jason Obert and Steve McGovern among the deceased U.S. personnel.
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Three week Gaza pullout delay eyed by Israeli leader
Israel plans a three week postponement of the Gaza Strip evacuation after Passover, with Defense Minister Mofaz approving a shift from late July to August 15. Sharon and Abbas spoke by phone and plan to meet later to coordinate the Gaza pullout and security issues. Abbas names leaders for a unified security force as reform proceeds.
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