Marines clash with rebels in Sunni Triangle raid
U S Marines attacked a taxi stand stronghold in Ramadi amid Sunni Triangle clashes, killing three rebels and wounding five. In Baqouba insurgents damaged three liquor stores, raising fears of stricter Islamic rule. Angelo dela Cruz fate unsettled as Philippines weighs withdrawal. later reports hinted possible release, though officials remained cautious.
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Bush talks with Bulgaria president on Iraq hostage crisis
President Bush spoke with Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov to affirm Bulgaria's 480 member infantry unit in Iraq and commitment amid threats by insurgents to kill two Bulgarian hostages unless detainees are released. The Philippines also announced its planned Aug. 20 withdrawal after its 51 member humanitarian contingent ends.
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Iraqis cope with heat amid power outages
In Baghdad the heat soars with shade temperatures over 120 degrees in July and August as daily power outages stretch to 12 hours or more. Residents swim in the Tigris and sleep on roofs while coping with scarce electricity and scarce fuel for generators.
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