Philippines withdraws troops from Iraq over hostage demands
The Philippines pulled out 11 more peacekeepers amid Angelo dela Cruz hostage drama, drawing U.S. warnings while insurgents stepped up attacks in Baghdad. Arroyo ordered no further Filipino workers to Iraq, ceding strain on coalition security.
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U.S. shifts weaponry from Korean border to ship out
U S Army moves hundreds of Abrams tanks Bradley fighting vehicles Humvees and artillery from the Seoul area to Busan as 3 600 troops of the 2nd Infantry Division redeploy to Iraq later this summer The massive operation began July 7 and runs around the clock with security tightened at Busan port.
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Palestinian security chiefs resign amid Gaza kidnappings
Two senior Palestinian security officials resigned in Gaza after a wave of kidnappings that included the police chief and five French citizens. The crisis prompted an emergency session called by Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia as three French hostages remain. French captives include humanitarian workers. two women released after hours of detention in Khan Younis.
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