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Panel credits al-Qaida with more ties to Iran and Pakistan
Washington AP chairman of the Sept 11 commission said al-Qaida had much more interaction with Iran and Pakistan than with Iraq. He noted the staff interim report found only limited contact with Iraq and stressed concerns over administration exaggeration of Iraqi ties. Other commissioners weighed in on the debate, with some defending Cheney’s stance.
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Kerry Campaign Returns $2000 Donation Amid South Korean Probe
The Kerry campaign says it will return a $2000 check from Chun Jae-yong, the arrested son of a former South Korean president, after AP raised concerns. Fund-raisers reportedly met with a Los Angeles consulate official tied to a Korean American political group amid speculation about his Democratic politics.
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Al Jazeera airs video of South Korean held in Iraq
Al Jazeera broadcast a tape allegedly from Abu Musab al Zarqawi linked militants showing Kim Sun il, a 33 year old South Korean held in Iraq, pleading for his life and asking Seoul to withdraw troops. The video demands 24 hours to meet the captors’ terms, or the hostage will be killed. Kim Sun il worked for Gana General Trading Co and was reportedly captured near Fallujah.
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Abu Ghraib case hearings set for three soldiers in Baghdad
In Baghdad a military court will hear pretrial motions for Sgt Javal Davis Spc Charles Graner Jr and Staff Sgt Ivan Frederick II in the Abu Ghraib abuse case. Defense lawyer Paul Bergrin seeks dismissal citing improper command influence from top levels including the president.
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