Fallujah offensive planned as US and Iraq push insurgents back
Amid heavy fighting in Fallujah and Ramadi, US and Iraqi forces prepare a major assault to clear insurgents so January elections can proceed. Marine units and airstrikes target militant positions while civilian aid groups withdraw. Authorities report multiple casualties from car bombings in Iskandariyah and Dujail as planners assemble post siege governance for Fallujah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus Robertson
Scotland
Black Watch
Fallujah
Baghdad
Ayad Allawi
U.S
Ramadi
US S
Medecins Sans
Arafat in grave condition as fears rise across region
As Yasser Arafat’s health deteriorates hospital officials and Palestinian leaders voice grave concern. Ramzi Khoury confirms he is alive but in grave condition while foes and allies await further updates. Meanwhile 1500 Palestinians rally in Qalqiliya and 500 in Balata to show support as Israeli security chiefs meet to plan responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arafat
Qais Abdel Karim
Qurein
Gaza Strip
Middle East
West Bank
Gaza
Israel
United States
Ramzi Khoury
Associated Press
Khoury
Washington
Hamad
Palestine Liberation Office
LCI
Nabil Shaath
Suha
Suha Arafat
Ramallah
PLO
Fatah
Shaath
Clamart
Qalqiliya
Balata
Shaul Mofaz
Ariel Sharon
Jerusalem
Abu Dis
Lebanon
Jordan
Beirut Bank
von Hebron
Yitzhak Rabin
Saddam
Shimon Peres
Hussein
Harman dies after stairs fall at Franklin High School
Missy Harman, 2000 Franklin High School graduate and Miami University employee, died after a fall down stairs. Her mother Kim Parker said Harman had pneumonia but felt better before the incident. Harman reportedly had a seizure at hospital and died after heart fibrillation. Miami University police assist medical investigators. Family describes Harman as kind and humorous. funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Parker
Harman
Parker
Willis
Miami University
Missy
Katie
Josh
Franklin High School
River Valley Credit Union
Miami University-Middletown
Oxford
Susan Mosley Howard
Dick Nault
Miami
Holly Wissing
Bush signals dominance as president pushes social security and tax reform
Bush portrays himself as the dominant political force in Washington, outlining aims to start on Social Security reform, curb damages in lawsuits against doctors, simplify the tax code to encourage giving and mortgage deductions, and pursue Iraq stabilization while avoiding cabinet or Supreme Court nominee speculation. He stressed duty over fun and urged colleagues to align with his priorities for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Capitol Hill
Tion
GOP
Iraq
United States
Ayad Allawi
Supreme Court
Ashcroft successor chatter stirs 2008 bids and exits
Ashcroft faces criticism for detaining migrants after September 11 while Kerry promises to oust him. Rumors link former deputy Larry Thompson, Marc Racicot, Alberto Gonzalez, Rudolph Giuliani, and others to potential vacancies. Ridge may also depart, with private-sector return rumored but not confirmed. Knight Ridder Newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashcroft
John Kerry
Larry Thompson
Thompson
Justice Department
Montana
Marc Racicot
Bush
White House
Alberto Gonzalez
Supreme Court
New York
Rudolph
Giuliani
Sunny Mindel
Homeland Security
Tom Ridge
Pennsylvania
Ridge
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Middletown Journal
West
Najaf
Iskandariyah
Dujail
Cairo
Egypt
Palestine
Yasser Arafat
Palestinian Jerusalem
League Ir Uncle
Canal
Galilee
U.N
Givin Arafat
Israel Arafat
Confines
Israel Complex
Paris
Israel Medical Help
Arafat An
Cox News Service
CP Eee
Lumberliquidators.com
Damas
Woodman
Dayton
Washington Post
Knight Ridder Newspapers
News Central
A Hoadi
Harry Finkelman
Middletown
Middletown Regional Hospital
Middie Boys
GMC
Girts
Cingy
Ing & Sales
Wonatan
Core
MiddletownJournal.com
Debtfreeohio
Richard West