Major assaults in Iraq delayed until after U.S. elections
The Bush administration plans to pause major offensives on insurgent held Iraqi cities until after the November elections, citing political considerations. Officials say operations in Fallujah and Ramadi may be postponed while airstrikes and negotiations are pursued, with Allawi's approval shaping the pace.
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Rumsfeld sees troop levels debated amid Iraq visit
Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld toured Iraq meeting Marines in Irbil and Baghdad, saying troop numbers may drop as Iraqi security forces grow. He highlighted about 100,000 trained Iraqis fighting and dying, and projected an increase to 145,000 by election time. He pressed reporters on troop needs, insisting the focus remains on Iraqi forces.
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Afghan election seen as legitimate by administration
Condoleezza Rice and other officials maintain Afghanistan's first direct presidential vote will be deemed fair despite protests from 15 challengers who boycott the result over ink flaws. Rice said technical problems exist but will not undermine the election, while UN and Afghan election officials see no fundamental impact. Edwards cautioned Afghanistan's security and drug problems persist despite the historic vote.
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Afghan election yields Karzai with clear lead in vote count
The Afghan race shows Karzai ahead with a strong majority as Yonus Qanooni trails. Over 10.5 million registered voters and a massive turnout noted by observers. Taliban threats fail to materialize into attacks, with security forces thwarting plots. International voices urge impartial probe into voting irregularities while some opponents accept investigations to deem the election legitimate.
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Signs stolen prompt election episode in Franklin area
Franklin residents report recurring thefts of political yard signs amid a heated election. Mays notes typical theft rates rise before polls while Monroe Trenton police report few sign thefts. In Franklin Chief Rockwood recalls past levy sign losses and Frankie Carlson says many signs vanish daily, sparking calls for respect of political expression. Carlson and Cull defend rights to post signs and condemn theft as civic passion.
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Students rally around first presidential election at VIU
VIUM students show broad support as the presidential race nears. Courtney Miller, 20, from Oxford, notes campus excitement and first time voters registering. About 100 students registered by Oct. 4, aided by a campus voter registration drive led by Jim Ewers.
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Kerry campaign stirs faith rooted voter rallies in Miami
Kerry draws black voters as ministers face the politics cliff. At Friendship Missionary Rev Gaston Smith introduces him as the next president while St James Catholic Church hosts a private, nonpartisan service for Hispanic and Haitian parishioners. A crowd then gathers for handshakes and autographs. Cox News Service
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