Allied forces suffer setbacks near Baghdad in war push
The Associated Press reports that U S and British troops faced ambushes and fake surrenders near An Nasiriyah as combat intensified. Up to nine Marines died and twelve U S soldiers were missing or captured. Officials noted resistance from Fedayeen Saddam and Saddam Hussein’s security forces while Iraqi leaders called for unity and restraint.
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U S seeks leads from Iraqi POWs on chemical weapons
U S military interrogates over 2000 Iraqi prisoners including two generals to locate chemical and biological weapons. Officials say no solid weapons found yet and top Republican Guard units, if any, are not under U S control. Interrogations use satellite phones and leaflets to prompt surrenders and information.
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Patriot missile downed British jet in Iraq border clash
Coalition officials confirm a U S Patriot battery shot down a Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 near the Iraqi Kuwait frontier, killing two crew. The incident marks the first confirmed friendly fire deaths in the Iraq war, highlighting the perils of modern precision warfare and human error under combat stress.
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Sgt Hasan Akbar Questioned After 101st Airborne Attack
Fort Campbell report says Sgt Hasan Akbar of the 326th Engineer Battalion is in custody and being questioned over a grenade attack at the 101st Airborne Division command center in Kuwait that killed Capt. Christopher Siefert and injured 15 others. Investigators note a possible motive of resentment and discuss his prior insubordination reprimand.
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U S forces build presence in northern Iraq amid airstrikes
U S military forces reinforce the north with four planes landing near Sulaymaniyah and Special Operations troops joining in. Airstrikes target Ansar al Islam linked groups with possible al Qaida ties while Turkey debates northern Iraq intervention and border stability.
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