Italy and Poland Press for Iraqi Handover in Face of Violence
Italy's Berlusconi and Poland's Belka pressed for a clear turn around toward Iraqi sovereignty under UN Brahimi while statements stressed no abrupt troop withdrawal. Berlusconi, amid domestic opposition and Italy's first combat loss, urged steps to transfer power and sustain reconstruction. Belka urged quicker legitimacy for the Iraqi Governing Council and planned troop reductions if progress continues.
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Lakhdar) Brahimi
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Marek Belka
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U S fires on suspected fighters amid Abu Ghraib case
Reports say US forces attacked a suspected foreign fighter safe house near the Iraq Syria border. At least 40 killed in a wedding attack. civilians’ deaths blamed on ongoing violence. Abu Ghraib trial ends with Spc Jeremy Smits jailed for one year, demoted, discharged. Bush and Abizaid warn of possible more violence before sovereignty handover and elections.
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Undeterred Recruits Rally Behind Iraq Conflict
Clearwater teen Jordan Hankin, 17, skipped high school graduation to enlist early, aiming for infantry, Special Operations, and sniping. He inicio his enlistment on his birthday with his father present, amid ongoing Iraq violence and a Pentagon note that overall recruiting remains on target despite deaths and controversy.
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U.S. air attack near Syrian border kills many in Iraq
Iraqi officials say more than 40 people died when a U S aircraft hit a desert house near the Syrian border. The target was described as a safehouse for foreign fighters, though Iraqis say a wedding party was struck. AP footage shows bloodied bodies stacked in a truck. The strike occurred before dawn about 250 miles east of Baghdad, with 42 to 45 dead including 15 children and 10 women.
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Dr Sudhiri Srivastava Named Alliance Hospital Chair
Dr Sudhiri Srivastava, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, has been appointed chair of the Alliance Hospital board, reflecting extensive leadership and clinical experience.
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