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Friday, December 02, 2005

In Today's News - Friday, December 2, 2005

Quote of the Day
"The United States Marine Corps, with its fiercely proud tradition of excellence in combat, its hallowed rituals, and its unbending code of honor, is part of the fabric of American myth."
-- Thomas E. Ricks; Making the Corps, 1997

News of Note
Operation Iraqi Freedom
US, Iraqi troops launch operation in Ramadi
Iraq Issues Travel Ban for Non-Iraqi Arabs
Fewer Suicide Bombings in Iraq in November
Two U.S. Allies Pulling Out of Iraq
White House wants full story on Iraq articles

Homeland Security / War on Terror
Belgians shocked bomber was local woman

Troops on Trial
Reservist faces graft charges on Iraq

Politics
White House calls Democrats irresponsible on Iraq
Leader of probe, lobbyist Abramoff had some links
Democrat asserts that Army is 'broken'

Supreme Court
Alito abortion memo stirs more controversy

Hurricane Season
Residents Allowed to Return to Lower Ninth Ward
Mortgage bills return, but homes still gone

Oddities
Rowdy teens beware: the Mosquito is coming

Other News of Note
Bush Dedicates Christmas Tree Lighting to Troops
Three Injured in Texas Reserve Base Shooting
Afghan, Pakistani Forces Clash at Border Crossing
Romania to sign US military bases deal next week

Fox News
Pace: War's Not Over
Stowaway Cat Reunited With Family After Trip to France
Stocks to Watch, Dec. 2
Deed is Done - N.C. stages key execution
N.C. Gov. Denies Boyd Clemency
Va. Gov. Grants Clemency
Jury Says Death - Death penalty recommended for killer
Carlie's Mother: 'I Lost Love of My Life'
Prosecutor Asks for Death Sentence
Video: Brucia verdict

Reuters: Top News
Ford likely to close five plants: WSJ
Calpine considering filing for bankruptcy
Savvy guide to holiday spending
Freddie Mac raises quarterly dividend
N.Korea ready to scrap nuclear plans for better ties: envoy
Ballot boxes set on fire in Palestinian election
Greenspan to bid farewell at London G7
Taipei sees more quakes after skyscraper: geologist
Wal-Mart says hot toy list emerging
Annan: 'We must do far, far more' against AIDS
Hormone may help keep pounds off
Asylum Seekers Brave The Cold in France

AP World News
U.N.: Torture Still Widespread in China
Australian Smuggler Executed in Singapore
Report: Secret CIA Flights Went to France
Analysis Casts Doubt on Vietnam War Claims
N.Korea May Be Willing to End Nuke Program
Israel Successfully Tests Missile Program
Laos Marks 30 Years Under Communist Rule
Palestinians Let Militants Back Into Gaza
Thousands Rally for Democracy in Nepal
Lebanon Wants Assassination Probe Extended
300 Lawyers to Probe Honduran Elections
9 Die in Fire at German Homeless Shelter
South African Court Affirms Gay Marriage
Chavez Blames U.S. for Election Boycott
Brazil Arrests 3 Suspects in Cash Heist

The Seattle Times
Possibility of mistake raised in 1993 execution in Texas
$10 bills will be blushing a bit beginning March 2
Potentially deadly germ present nationwide
Boyfriend admits to aiding alleged "cellphone bandit"
50 years later, cities honor Rosa Parks' heroic stand
EU opens door to Ukraine as a free-market economy
Zimbabwe accused of creating "crisis"
Militants find foothold in Balkans
11 agents charged in abductions of 4 men
Nightsticks, tear gas mar Egyptian election
School kids freed from kidnapping in Haiti after ransom paid

Chicago Sun-Times
Rosa Parks statue to stand in Capitol
Man charged in death of ISU student
Busy jewel theft ring eludes FBI
8th-grader accused of dealing OxyContin
Winds give window washers a shake

Boston Globe: World
A fixture in Knesset will retire
Egyptian police, voters clash
Emirates opening political process to voters
Secular, faithful connect at kibbutz
In China, nuns reported beaten protecting land from developer
Russian city, wary residents brace for toxic benzene spill

Military.com
Army, Navy Game has new Significance
3 Sailors Hurt in Suicide Attempt
GOP Wants Secretive Government Agency

CENTCOM: News Releases
NEW IRAQI AIR FORCE MARKS MAJOR MILESTONE
OPERATION SHANK BEGINS IN RAMADI
OPERATION IRON HAMMER PROGRESSES

Department of Defense
Pace Responds to Critics of Iraq Strategy - Story Video
Pace Seeks Future Leaders' Views on Fighting Terror
Joint Chiefs Chairman Defines Victory in Iraq
Bush: Clear Strategy Ensures Victory Video Photos
President's Iraq Strategy Document Available Online
General Pledges Secure Voting Environment - Story Video
Officials: Gitmo Tube Feedings Humane - Story
Must Maintain Momentum in Iraq, Casey Says - Commentary

ON THE GROUND
Sky Soldiers Honored for Actions in Combat - Story Photos

IN SOUTHWEST ASIA
Deployed Wing Transports Its 1 Millionth Passenger

FACE OF DEFENSE
Ramstein Reservist Helps Injured Troops Get Home - Story

AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU
N.J. School Sends Homemade Cards - Story
Organization Flies High for Injured

TOP NEWS
IRAQ
4 U.S. Troops Killed in Incidents
Bush: Security Success Critical
Workers Renovate 28 Rail Stations
Commentary: Iraq Democracy
Report: Strategy for Victory in Iraq
Iraq Daily Update
This Week in Iraq (pdf)
Multinational Force Iraq
Eye on Iraq Update (pdf)
State Dept. Weekly Iraq Report (pdf)
'Boots on the Ground' Audio Archive
Iraq Reconstruction
Maps

AFGHANISTAN
Police Prepare Airport for Hajj
Report: Body Burning Not War Crime
Afghanistan Daily Update
Maps

WAR ON TERRORISM
Marines to Train Georgian Soldiers
Terror War Strategy About Ideology
Use of Outdated Images Questioned
Fact Sheet: War on Terror
Fact Sheet: Terror Plots Disrupted
Waging and Winning the War on Terror
Terrorism Timeline
Terrorism Knowledge Base

MILITARY NEWS
Bush: Americans Support Troops
DoD Announces Insurance Program
Today's Ops Build Future Military
National Guard, Reserve Update

CASUALTIES
Officials Identify Casualties - 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

National Hurricane Center

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