Bush faces Arab world with no direct apology for abuse
President Bush spoke to Arabic networks saying Americans are appalled by the abuse and deaths of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib. He promised justice and defended ongoing investigations while defending Rumsfeld and stressing that most U S soldiers are good. The remarks come amid international outrage and calls for accountability ahead of the November elections.
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Bush seeks $25 billion down payment for 2005 war costs
The Bush administration asked Congress for a $25 billion down payment to fund U S operations in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2005, a shift from earlier plans to seek money after the elections. The funds would cover the start of the budget year beginning Oct. 1 amid insurgent violence and troop demands, while criticism mounts over war prisoner abuse.
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U.S. Forces Attack Militia in Najaf and Karbala
U S led forces assault militiamen loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr in Najaf Karbala and surrounding cities. At least 15 Iraqis and one U S soldier died as clashes raged near the Imam Ali Shrine and in the world's largest cemetery. Iraqi moderates urged al Sadr to disarm while Gen Miller apologized for abuses at Abu Ghraib and promised Red Cross access.
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Bombs explode outside Athens police station before Olympics
Three timed blasts struck outside a police station in Athens just 100 days before the Olympic Games. No injuries were reported as security forces face the pre-dawn attacks tied to domestic groups, with a warning call received minutes earlier.
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