Mississippi family prays as hostage in Iraq named
The Washington Post reports Thomas Hamill a 43 year old former Mississippi dairy farmer and Kellogg Brown & Root worker kidnapped in Iraq last Friday. His grandmother Vera Hamill says he sought work to support his wife Kellie and two children. A prayer vigil was held in Macon as residents hope for his release.
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Hines
Jackson
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Ernest Jones
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Uprising taking toll on U S Iraq politics
U S led efforts against Sunni insurgents in Fallujah and Shiite militias in southern Iraq are triggering political costs as Iraqi allies blame U S missteps. Uprisings broaden anti American sentiment, while factions cite heavy handed tactics and underestimation of Iraqi distrust. Focus shifts to power transfer planned for June 30 amid rising opposition to occupation.
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Pilgrimage marks Shiite holy day in Karbala siege
More than 15 million Shiite pilgrims massed in Karbala to mark al Arbaeen end of the 40 day mourning for Imam Hussein. Militia fighters from Al Mahdi Army patrolled the streets near the Imam Hussein Shrine as US forces push Sadr loyalists from Karbala, Kufa and Najaf. Pilgrims chanted loyalty to Muqtada al Sadr, some saying they would fight occupying forces and support Iran.
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