Rumsfeld’s Role Shrinks Amid Iraq Scandal and Election Pressure
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, once the administration’s public face on war on terrorism, has retreated from the spotlight amid the Abu Ghraib controversy and the election campaign. Polls show his popularity fading from two thirds to about 50 percent, with analysts noting White House concerns over his political liabilities.
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Iraq prime minister warns militants to strike harder
Iraqi interim prime minister Iyad Allawi told the AP he expects insurgents to hit harder in the coming weeks and announced a new intelligence service to combat extremism. He cited a deadly car bombing, a severed body in the Tigris, and ongoing efforts to crack down on insurgents as turmoil deepens since sovereignty transfer.
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Marine who vanished in Iraq returns to U S from Germany
Cpl. Wassef Ali Hassoun, who disappeared in Iraq and reappeared in Lebanon, left Ramstein Air Base after six days of debriefing and evaluation. He flew to Dover then to Quantico for continued repatriation, stating he is in good health and eager to return home.
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