Iran envoy heads to Najaf to ease U S standoff
Iran dispatches a senior envoy to Najaf to mediate the U S clash with a radical Shiite cleric, as Baghdad notes a diplomat from Tehran shot dead near the embassy. Separately, the Pentagon extends tours for about 20 000 troops in Iraq to three more months amid ongoing violence.
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French TV journalist recounts four days in Iraqi custody
Alex Jordanov, 40, of Capa Television, described being interrogated as an Israeli spy and forced to draw a map of France to prove his nationality. Kidnapped Sunday during an insurgent attack near Baghdad, he was moved between locations, humiliated and occasionally slapped, then freed Wednesday and driven to the French Embassy. He spoke of fear, sleep deprivation, and the pressure of facing 12 militants, with questions about Isa the Prophet.
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Zapatero vows war on terrorism and reforms in Spain
Spain's incoming prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero pledged to wage an all-out war on terrorism and institute social reforms for women and families. He also said he would withdraw Spanish troops from Iraq if the United Nations takes charge by June 30, and promised a unified, better-resourced security and intelligence service.
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Silent Card Debt Perils and CreditGUARD Help
Boca Raton tale explains credit card debt as a national risk. It cites a student lunch charge spiraling to $132, with 200 percent interest over time. Promotes CreditGUARD of America counseling and toll free number 1-800-208-0094 plus www.creditguard.org for free guidance and debt solutions.
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