Study urges reduced US profile in Iraq amid security shift
A 20 member panel led by retired Gen. James Jones urged significant reductions, consolidations, and realignments of U S forces in Iraq to boost Iraqi control within 12 to 18 months and reduce dependency. They warned full Iraqi leadership requires continued U S support, with battlefield logistics and training likely lasting years.
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Pavarotti Honored By Hundreds In Modena Piazza
Crowds gathered in Modena's main square to mourn Luciano Pavarotti and view his white casket as pallbearers carried it into the cathedral. The late tenor, who died at 71 after a yearlong pancreatic cancer battle, is celebrated for bringing opera to a global audience and shaping Modena's identity through his artistry and warmth.
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