Thursday, November 11, 2004

US troops capture most of Fallujah, Allawi relatives kidnapped (AFP): "AFP - US-led troops had occupied most of Fallujah and were confident of taking full control, as kidnappers pledged to kill Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's relatives unless the assault stopped."

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Huge Explosion Hits Central Baghdad (AP): "AP - A huge explosion hit the heart of Baghdad Thursday, sending up plumes of thick black smoke above the central part of the capital."

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Trials for three US soldiers in Iraq prisoner abuse scandal to move to US (AFP): "AFP - The US military said that the court martials early next year of three US soldiers accused of Iraqi prisoner abuse in the Abu Ghraib scandal will move from Iraq to the United States."

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US keeps heat on Falluja rebels: "US and Iraqi forces make new efforts to take the part of the city of Falluja still in insurgent hands."

In BBC: Conflict with Iraq

Palestinian leader Arafat dies: "Yasser Arafat, who triumphantly forced his people's plight into the world spotlight but failed to achieve his lifelong quest for Palestinian statehood, has died aged 75."

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Peace now top priority, says Blair: "Prime Minister Tony Blair said peace in the Middle East was the international community's "highest priority" as he expressed his condolences to the family of Yasser Arafat."

In Ananova: War In Iraq

More soldiers 'to join Black Watch': "More Scottish troops could be set to join the Black Watch in Iraq, it has been claimed."

In Ananova: War In Iraq

US advance rounds up Iraq rebels: "US forces bottled up rebels in a narrow strip of Fallujah after a stunningly swift advance that seized control of 70% of the militant stronghold."

In Ananova: War In Iraq

Welcome to Baghdad, Collaborators!: "The American people are "collaborators" now? I sincerely hope not, since one Iraq is bad enough. (Commentary, Christopher)"

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