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Wednesday, August 17, 2005

In Today's News - Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Quote of the Day
“But to the hero, when his sword
Has won the battle for the free,
Thy voice sounds like a prophet’s word;
And in its hollow tones are heard
The thanks of millions yet to be.”
-- Fitz-Greene Halleck (attribution: Marco Bozzaris)

News of Note
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Triple Homicide Bombings Kill at Least 43 in Baghdad

Operation Enduring Freedom
Airborne, Enemy Clash in Operation Neptune

Homeland Security / War on Terror
Third California Terror Arrest
Terror Cleric, Bali Bombers' Prison Sentences Reduced
Pakistan police charge militant in Daniel Pearl case

Moonbat Watch
Anti-War Protesters to Move Closer to Bush Ranch

Moonbat Swatting
Protest Crosses Mowed Down (Can't say I agree with the method here...)

Other News of Note
Third Hollywood studio sets sights on 9/11 drama

News of the Weird
But when they get the munchies, watch out!

Fox News
BTK to Be Sentenced
Worm Causes Chaos on Corporate Computers
No More Negotiation
U.S. Jews Divided on Pullout
U.N. Funds Palestinian Campaign

Video:
Will the Pullout Bring Peace?
At Least 50 Protesters Arrested

Photo Essays:
Israel Begins Forcible Evacuations
Historic Pullout From Gaza Begins

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Annan accuses Sudan rebels of banditry
Israel begins forcible evacuation in Gaza
Woman sets herself on fire in Israel
Palestinian farm family could lose land
Greek plane crash focuses on past problems
Opponents complain of Mubarak praise
Gaza residents dedicate ritual bath Arabs see withdrawal with mixed feelings
Unresolved issues in Iraq constitution
Background to Gaza withdrawal plan

Reuters: Top News
OPEC nudges up forecast for 2006
S.Korea, U.S. to discuss North's civil atomic use
Pressure on London police grows over dead Brazilian
Israel begins forced evacuation of Gaza settlers
Israel says crisis defused with U.S. on arms exports

Department of Defense
Rumsfeld Confident in Iraqi Vote Schedule — Story
U.S. Ambassador Details Negotiations — Story
Airmen Focus on Work to Move Supplies — Story

ON THE GROUND
First Air Force Stryker Unit Deploys to Iraq — Story
Iraqi Tankers Turn Trash into Treasure — Story Photos

IN IRAQ
101st Airborne Div. Headquarters Nears Completion
Alaska’s Sherpa Crews Tackle Desert Duties Photos
Joint Missions Search for Insurgent Materials

IN AFGHANISTAN
Medical Outreach Visit Treats Afghan Villagers

FACE OF DEFENSE
Chef, Boxer, Soldier: Specialist Does it All — Story

AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU
'Angels in Iraq' Provide Comfort — Story

TOP NEWS
IN IRAQ
Bush Lauds Constitutional Efforts
Vehicle Accident Kills 3 U.S. Troops (also see this post)
Abu Ghraib Inmate Found Dead
Iraqis Extend Constitution Deadline
Iraq Reconstruction
Maps
Iraq Daily Update
Multinational Force Iraq
Iraq Progress Fact Sheet (pdf)
Weekly Progress Report (pdf)

IN AFGHANISTAN
Forces Kill 6 Enemy Combatants
Afghan Valley to Get Funds
Center Serves Afghan Soldiers
U.S., Afghans Battle Insurgents
Army Opens Medical Center
Afghanistan Daily Update
Maps

WAR ON TERRORISM
Waging and Winning the War on Terror
Terrorism Timeline
Terrorism Knowledge Base

MILITARY NEWS
Troops, Families Enjoy Cookout
Initiative Focus: Preparedness
Chairman on Tour to Visit Troops
Photos: Myers, USO in Kuwait
Photos: Myers, USO Hit the Road
Kosovo: Important Success Story
VJ Day Remembered
National Guard, Reserve Update

HONORING THE FALLEN
Vehicle Operators Remember Fallen — Story

Weather
Iraq
Al Azamiyah Al Basrah Al Hillah Al Karkh Al Kazimiyah Al Kut An Nasiriyah Baghdad Baqubah Mosul Najaf Nineveh Tall Kayf

Afghanistan
Bost/Laskar Ghurian Herat Kabul Qandahar

Gitmo

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