Memorial Day Away From Home In Baghdad
Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, far from family, speak of holiday amnesia as they mark Memorial Day in Iraq. They recall losses suffered in the war and the long absence from home, with some noting the day’s meaning while stationed overseas.
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Harley
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Army
3Rd
3Rd Infantry Division
3Rd ‘Brigade
United States
Spe
Laura Brown
Enterprise
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New US administrator Bremer asserts postwar Iraq order
In Baghdad Iraq L Paul Bremer as the U S civilian head moves to remove Baathists from government dismantle the Iraqi security apparatus and disband the military while promising to restore basic services. He notes a law and order problem yet says life is improving as preparations for an interim government proceed likely by July.
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L. Paul Bremer
U.S
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Jay Garner
Saddam
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Ba'ath
Republican Guard
Information Ministry
Bush
Britain
Australia
America
Law and Order
Alexander Downer
Iroq
Downer
I Jaq
Umm Qasr
Arabs and Turks threaten boycott of Kirkuk council meeting
In Kirkuk Iraq Arabs and ethnic Turks threaten to boycott the mayoral vote as Maj Gen Ray Odierno approves six final city council members to heal ethnic feuding. The council, reflecting Kurds Arabs Turks and Christians, faces a disputed independent bloc and a likely Kurdish mayor despite Turkish objections.
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Kirkuk
Iraq
Ray Odierno
Kamal Karkuki
Odierno
Mustafa Kamal Yaycili
Passenger ferry sinks near Manila killing at least 25
In Manila Bay a wooden hulled M.V. San Nicolas collided with a larger steel ferry and sank. Rescue teams set Sunday to find survivors after rescuing 203 people. At least 25 drowned. Survivors say passengers crowded one side and life vests were grabbed amid chaos.
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Philippines
Manila Bay
M.V. San Nicolas
San Nicolas
Miller Sadang
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