U S troops detain Sunni leader as two soldiers die in bomb attack
U S troops briefly detained a top Sunni religious leader for a few hours during a raid in Tikrit aimed at terror suspects. A bomb south of Baghdad killed two U S soldiers patrolling during a large security drive to control the capital region. The incidents marked rising casualties in Baghdad as Prime Minister al Maliki prepares a 28 point reconciliation plan.
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Cleric Arrest Triggers Sunni Rift in Iraq
The week in Iraq reports a top Sunni cleric detained briefly by American troops amid protests and Sunni Arab distancing. Readers also learn of soldier abductions near Youssifiyah, a group claiming captive privates, recovered bodies from an explosives area, Saddam Hussein's hunger strike, executions in Mosul, Baghdad emergency measures, and a deadly bombing south of Baghdad during an operation.
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Subscriber services and contact numbers for The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan lists circulation contact options by area including Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto 351 5000 Williamson County 997 3356 option 2 and toll free 800 228 0429 option 2. Also offers 24 7 online at www thesouthern com and notes mail address for changes.
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Patsy Ramsey dies at 49 after cancer battle
Patsy Ramsey mother of JonBenet Ramsey died at age 49 in Roswell Georgia after a long struggle with ovarian cancer. The former Miss West Virginia 1977, became known worldwide after JonBenet’s 1996 murder. Her death ends a chapter linked to a high profile, unresolved case and lingering scrutiny.
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Abramoff money and access push linked to Bush meetings
Senate and federal probes detail e-mails in which lobbyist Jack Abramoff sought $100,000 donations via Grover Norquist’s Americans for Tax Reform to gain White House access for tribes and clients. Norquist and Abramoff arranged ATR events to stage meetings with President Bush and officials, while ATR denied offering meetings in exchange for funds.
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