U S troops press Iraq offensive toward Syrian border
U S and Iraqi forces mounted raids from Baghdad toward the Syrian border as clashes erupted across Fallujah Qaim Hit and Ramadi ahead of Ramadan. U S aircraft and helicopters hit insurgent targets killing several and wounding others. Iraqi officials reported mosque raids seizing bomb making materials amid strong criticism from Ramadi residents.
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Ex-Gitmo prisoner leads militants in Chinese hostage case
A former Guantanamo detainee now leads a militant group that has kidnapped two Chinese engineers near the Afghanistan border. Pakistani forces surround the area as negotiators seek release. Authorities say Abdul lah Mehsud forged ties with al Qaida and funds flow from the terror group.
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Military chopper crashes in Aceh killing eight soldiers
A Bell 2005 military helicopter crashed Tuesday in Central Aceh while returning to Lhokseumawe. Eight soldiers including the pilot were killed in what officials termed an accident. Aceh has endured long running fighting with Free Aceh Movement militants.
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Gaza UNICEF school girl shot amid Gaza camp clashes
An 11-year-old Palestinian girl was shot in the stomach while inside a United Nations school in a Gaza refugee camp. U N officials condemned the attack amid Israel and Hamas tensions. Israel says militants use civilians as cover and vows to continue operations. Saddam Hussein reportedly underwent a hernia repair in Baghdad and recovered. An Islamic militant linked to a 1998 plane plot to attack a Turkish landmark was extradited from Imany to Turkey.
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