Iraqi reinforcements poised to strike Mosul al Qaida stronghold
In Mosul region Maj. Gen. Riyad Jalal announced new Iraqi army reinforcements encamped near Mosul as authorities prepare an offensive against al Qaida in Iraq. Defense Ministry officials said most troops had reached the city and would attack with armored vehicles tanks and helicopters once all added forces arrived. The move follows a massive bombing last week that killed 38 and wounded over 200, underscoring Mosul's role as a key trade hub 225 miles northwest of Baghdad.
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U S shifts focus to Afghanistan and Pakistan threats
The Bush administration seeks to re energize its war on terrorism in Afghanistan and renew attention on Pakistan where al Qaida remnants threaten regional stability. Gates warns of reestablished safe havens while troops in Afghanistan rise to 28 000 with 3200 more Marines planned this spring.
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Societe Generale Says Trader Used Fraud Tactics in Huge Bet
The bank details a trader Jerome Kerviel who allegedly hacked systems and employed multiple fraudulent methods to mask a 3.5 billion euro exposure on European markets, causing billions in losses while appearing to profit for the bank until late 2007. Officials say he cooperates with police as the inquiry probes potential complicity and the scale of the fraud.
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Suharto dies at 86 after long rule and turmoil
Former Indonesian president Suharto, allied with the United States during the Cold War, died at 86 after weeks on life support. His regime saw mass killings in 1965-66 and Asia's economic rise, while critics call for accountability and continued corruption leaves many in poverty today.
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