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Friday, November 12, 2004

MOSQUE RAID NETS WEAPONS CACHE IN WESTERN BAGHDAD in CENTCOM: News Release



Thousands break into compound: "Thousands of Palestinian mourners have burst into Yasser Arafat's walled West Bank compound to try to get close to his burial site."

In Ananova: War In Iraq



IRAQ: IRCS delivers aid to displaced around Fallujah: "BAGHDAD, 12 Nov 2004 (IRIN) - As fighting continued in the city of Fallujah 60 km west of Baghdad, the Iraqi Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and other NGOs on Thursday succeeded in delivering the first food and medical supplies to those displaced in areas surrounding the city."

In IRIN: Iraq Crisis



Blair, Bush talks on day of funeral: "Prime Minister Tony Blair will hold talks with US President George Bush on the Middle East peace process, as Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's funeral takes place in Cairo."

In Ananova: War In Iraq



U.S. Presses Fallujah Offensive: "U.S. forces struck deeper in Fallujah into a bid to complete the conquest of the Iraqi city. The Americans are trying to prevent the escape of any men from the insurgent stronghold."

In CBS News: Iraq Crisis



U.S. Battles Insurgents in Iraqi City of Mosul (Reuters): "Reuters - U.S. forces have carried out air strikes on Iraq's third largest city, targeting insurgents who have attacked police stations and fought fierce street battles this week, the U.S. military said on Friday."

In Yahoo! News: Iraq



Paying Tribute to Those Who Have Served, Fallen (Los Angeles Times): "Los Angeles Times - WASHINGTON — As U.S. and Iraqi troops pressed their offensive in Fallouja, President Bush on Thursday led the nation in celebrating Veterans Day, pausing to honor the millions of servicemen and women who have served their country."

In Yahoo! News: Iraq



US 'cornering' Falluja insurgents: "US marines say they are trying to trap rebels in Falluja in the south of the city on the fifth day of the assault."

In BBC: Conflict with Iraq (UK Edition)



U.S. Battles Insurgents in Iraqi City of Mosul: "U.S. forces have carried out airstrikes on Iraq's third largest city, targeting insurgents whohave attacked police stations and fought fierce street battlesthis week, the U.S. military said on Friday. (Reuters)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Soldier asks court to stop deployment: "Scheduled to be shipped out to Iraq in less than 10 days, a Sacramento soldier continues to pursue his legal challenge to the Bush administration's so-called stop-loss policy that involuntarily extends enlistment periods."

In San Diego Union-Tribune: In Iraq



Black flags in Fallujah signal attacks in IraqWar.info



Some Iraqi Christians feel threatened: "Ameera Dawoud is a Christian, but as soon as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan began, she traded her pants, fitted skirts and uncovered hair for oversize clothes and a veil."

In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq



Hardline Sunni cleric arrested in Baghdad: "Iraqi security forces, backed by U.S. troops, have arrested a hardline Sunni cleric and about two dozen others after a raid of his Baghdad mosque uncovered weapons caches along with photographs of recent attacks on American troops, the U.S. military and the Iraqi National Guard said."

In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq



GIs force men fleeing Fallujah to return: "Hundreds of men trying to flee the assault on Fallujah have been turned back by U.S. troops following orders to allow only women, children and the elderly to leave."

In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq



Offensive "ahead of schedule" in Katu.com: Iraq & Terror



Iraqi leader defends Fallujah assault in Katu.com: Iraq & Terror

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