Kidnappers abduct Lebanese man in Baghdad
A Lebanese citizen identified as Vlado Abu Ghadi, director of Lara construction, was abducted in Baghdad. An Iraqi driver who was seized and later released named the victim. The Holders of the Black Banners threaten to kill a hostage if Kuwait and Gulf Link Transport Co. does not meet demands. seven hostages remain in mediation talks. Turkish driver Mehmet Dayar was freed in Mosul after release promises.
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Muqam al-Hamadani
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Ram Murti
Antaryami
New Delhi
Mehmet Dayar
Mosul
Jihan Dayar
Army defends use of combat helicopters amid Iraq setbacks
The Army overhauls its helicopter corps after crashes and Comanche program delays. It plans upgrades for Black Hawk Chinook Apache and a new scout helicopter while boosting cockpit training. A March 24 2003 Apache mission against Medina Division targets faced heavy damage and losses. Brig. Gen. Sinclair and Gen. Cody defend helicopters and critique execution.
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Army
E. J. Sinclair
US Army Aviation Center
Fort Rucker
Ala
Medina
Republican Guard
Richard Cody
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