Fallujah battles persist as insurgents resist amid aid drops
Reports detail pockets of fighters in Fallujah despite a declared occupation after a weeklong battle. U S and Iraqi forces patrol amid heavy shelling while humanitarian aid arrives from Kuwait. Raids in Ramadi and Baquoba escalate, with casualties among police and civilians. A hostage rescue Near Baghdad succeeds, and Karbala Polish troops hand over bases. Mosul calm returns partly as operations continue. Margaret Hassan abductee video raises concern over aid worker fate.
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Oil-for-food probe extends as Volcker blocks testimony
In New York AP report Volcker heads the panel probing Iraq oil-for-food corruption and refuses to hand over documents before reports are issued starting January He opposes calling U N staff or contractors to testify warning it could hinder cooperation and due process The House committee plans a Wednesday hearing amid allegations Saddam Hussein diverted funds to Palestinian bomber families
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Moscow reports Putin announced at a defense meeting that Russia is researching and testing a new form of nuclear missile unlike those of other nations. He expects deployment within years and warned that such systems would outpace other powers. Details remain undisclosed.
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