Iraq war toll hits 3000 as Bush faces public doubt
The United States marks 3000 military deaths in Iraq, a figure tracked by The Associated Press, as Saddam Hussein is executed and Bush vows to keep up the fight. The count reflects ongoing insurgency and mounting costs, with international partners sparse and domestic support waning.
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Iraqi probe into Saddam hanging and leak video sparks tensions
Iraq's prime minister ordered an Interior Ministry committee to identify who taunted Saddam and who filmed the hanging. Al Jazeera and the Web aired an audio video showing chants of Muqtada al Sadr and Saddam's retort. The incident heightens Sunni Shiite tensions amid ongoing violence and regional statements by UK and US forces.
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Predictions for 2007 rise in gas prices and policy shifts
Ipsos poll of 1,000 adults from Dec 12 14 2006 shows expectations of higher gasoline costs with self serve regular averaging 2.29 a gallon. Eight in ten expect lawmakers to raise the federal minimum wage to 7.25 by staged steps, while 57 percent foresee more states legalizing gay marriage. Fears include bird flu potential, terrorism, and Iran North Korea conflicts. Demographics tilt toward harsher global warming and risk assessments.
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