Governing Council names Allawi as prime minister
The Iraqqi Governing Council selects Ayad Allawi for prime minister with plans to form the rest of the government. Brahimi calls for broad Iraqi support while noting the final decision rests with the council and the U.S. led coalition.
Developments in Iraq on Friday Iraq moves toward new government
Major Friday developments in Iraq include the Iraqi Governing Council nominating Shiite physician Iyad Allawi to be prime minister for a government to take power on June 30. U N envoy Brahimi did not indicate approval. US soldiers detained four suspected militiamen after nine mortars hit a Najaf base. two soldiers were wounded near Kufa. Gunmen fired on US escorts releasing inmates from Abu Ghraib with no casualties. CCTV interviews show claims of abuse by coalition forces. Poland denies involvement. NBC freed three journalists and an Iraqi freelancer after their capture in Fallujah. Japanese journalists were attacked. two bodies found pending ID. Salama al Khafaji’s son was killed in an ambush. al Khafaji survived. Putin told Bush that the US resolution must grant real Iraqi sovereignty.
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NBC Crew Freed After Abduction in Fallujah
NBC confirmed veteran reporters Ned Colt and Maurice Roper, soundman Robert Colville, and Iraqi freelancer Ashraf Al Taie were released by gunmen three days after capture in Fallujah. U S Marines said they were advised not to enter the city and called the crew initial entry irresponsible.
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