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Monday, November 21, 2005

Along the Syrian Border

From DefendAmerica

U.S. and Iraqi army soldiers create a blocking position along the Syrian border, Nov. 10, 2005. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin J. Flores


U.S. and Iraqi army soldiers created a sleeping area for soldiers to rest while at a blocking position along the Syrian border, Nov. 10, 2005. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin J. Flores


An Iraqi army soldier with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Regiment, 7th Division attached to U.S. Marine Corps Military Transition Team stands post at a U.S. Army blocking position with U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 3rd Platoon, Charlie Troop, along the Syrian border, Nov. 10, 2005. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin J. Flores


U.S. and Iraqi army soldiers create a blocking position along the Syrian border, Nov. 10, 2005. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin J. Flores


A U.S. Army soldier with Charlie Troop, Headquarters Platoon, 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Division, keeps a vigilant eye over some military-age males apprehended while bringing food across the Euphrates River near the Syrian border, Nov. 10, 2005. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin J. Flores


Iraqi soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Regiment, 7th Division attached to U.S. Marine Corps Military Transition Team patrol through a field along the Euphrates River near the Syrian border, Nov. 10, 2005. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin J. Flores


Iraqi soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Regiment, 7th Division attached to U.S. Marine Corps Military Transition Team patrol through a field along the Euphrates River near the Syrian border, Nov. 10, 2005. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin J. Flores
SUNSET PATROL — As the sun sets, members of the Iraqi army and Marines from 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines patrol the streets in Karabilah, Iraq, for insurgents hiding during Operation Steel Curtain, Nov. 12, 2005. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Neill A. Sevelius

In Today's News - Monday, November 21, 2005

Quote of the Day
"It is impossible to win the race unless you venture to run,
impossible to win the victory unless you dare to battle."
-- Richard DeVos


News of Note
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Rhetoric Toned Down
Saddam defense says ready to attend hearing
Murtha predicts US troop withdrawal

Homeland Security / War on Terror
Morocco Dismantles Terror Network, Arrests 17
Pols Mull Torture Ban Bill

Politics
Rumsfeld Denies Being Woodward's CIA Leak Source

Supreme Court
Alito Filibuster Still Possible
Jewish Group to Oppose Alito

Hurricane Season
Gamma Kills 12, Weakens

Welcome Home!
Connecticut soldiers back in the U.S.
Families Welcome Crew Of San Juan

Fox News
Report: Israeli PM Sharon Quits Ruling Likud Party
Bird Flu Alert System Planned
Leavitt: Not Enough Vaccine
Stewart Wins NASCAR Title
Bible Belt Residents Most Charitable in Country
Retail Gas Prices Fall $.18
Poll: Alabama Residents Support Aruba Boycott
Funeral for Parents of Teen Who Vanished After Murders
Video: Parents Laid to Rest
Missing Snowboarder Found
Mall Shooting Rampage Ends
Six wounded in Tacoma mall shootings
Video: Tacoma Mall Shooting Lock Down

Reuters: Top News
Israel's Sharon unleashes political earthquake
Bush and China avoid fracas over freedoms
Signs of compromise at Iraq conference
Bush to end Asia trip in Mongolia
Portugal airport saga showcases political strains

AP World News
Iran Lawmakers Block Nuclear Inspections
Bosnians Feel Peace Deal Needs Remake
Widespread Violence Mars Egypt Elections
Landmark Nazi Trial Is Remembered
Helicopter Crash Kills Colombian Lawmaker
Quake Survivors Ponder Impact of New Aid
Sri Lankan Rebels Rebuff New President
Putin to Avoid Land Spat on Japan Visit
Zimbabwe to Process Newly Found Uranium
Israel's Labor Party Votes to Pull Out
Honduran Teen Escapes Prison for 5th Time
Japan: China Military Buildup Big Concern

The Seattle Times
China cultivates its interest in Africa
Abramoff aide likely to be key in probe
Order would broaden core U.S. military mission
Iraqis clustering in enclaves of Sunnis or Shiites
Ethics scandal could bolster stem-cell foes
A jewel thief's gem-packed career
Big lottery winners break their silence
When oil prices rise, cut taxes, Saudi king instructs consumer nations
Fundamentalists' rise in Egypt alarms some
Donors dig deeper to aid quake victims
Democracy groups hounded in Russia
African women ready, eager to lead
Maya dig unearths ancient murder mystery
Earthquake felt off Sumatran coast

Chicago Sun-Times
U.N. rejects U.S. terms for Guantanamo visit
U.S. forces seal off house after gunfight

Boston Globe: World
Africa's new parks under siege from old ways, modern commerce
In Peru, a possible return of Fujimori fires emotions
36 dead, 50 hurt in suicide attack at funeral
Foreigners' role in insurgency questioned
Religious minorities fearful after attack in Pakistan
Quake aid pledges rise to $5.8 billion
Kashmir border reopens after nearly 60 years
A year after Orange Revolution, Ukraine sees grayer days
Children's beatings by schoolteachers draw scrutiny in Africa
N. Korea celebrating 'unification baby'
Searches become way of life for Jordanians

Military.com
Rumsfeld Won't Set Iraq Timetable
Scientists Try to ID Frozen Airman
Special Forces GIs Receive Medals
The F-16 Just Looks Like a Fighter
Military Fears Critics Will Hurt Morale
Russian Warhead Alters Course Midflight in Test
Bush Hits Call for Pullout
Naval Station Jobs Left Adrift
Baath Refuses Talks With 'Puppets'
Intel: Iran Won't Need an Exit Strategy
Getting the Lowdown on Iraq

CENTCOM: News Release
FOB DANGER TO BE TURNED OVER TO IRAQI GOVERNMENT
OPERATION BRUINS BEGINS IN NORTHERN RAMADI

Department of Defense
Debate About Iraq War Should Be Factual -- Story
Joint Ops Disrupt Terrorists in Baghdad
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2005 -- Story
Bush Thanks Troops for Service, Sacrifice -- Story Remarks
Iraq Progresses, Now Not Time to Leave -- Story Video

ON THE GROUND
Border Posts Enhance Iraq's Security -- Story
'Clean Sweep' Captures Terror Suspects -- Story
Weapons Find Grows as Digging Continues -- Story
Local Workers Renovate Sadr City Hospital -- Story
Medical Mission Visits Gardez Orphanage -- Story

IN IRAQ
'Cop-pilots' Fly Their Own Kind of Plane

IN AFGHANISTAN
Kiwis Build Playground For Afghan Children
New Technology Connects Afghan Army

IN GEORGIA
U.S.- Georgian Effort Improves School Yard

TOP NEWS
SPECIAL REPORTS
Iraq Transition of Power

IRAQ
Troops Earn Combat Action Badges
Iraqi Police Class Graduates
Forces Respond to Bomb Attack
Soldiers Respond to Bombings
Accident Kills Soldier
Troops Gain Against Insurgents
Towns Get Drainage Pump Stations
Forces Detain Suspects
School Renovations Benefit Iraqis
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
Charges Referred to Court-Martial
Women Increase Role in Army
Bomb Detonates Near U.S. Convoy
New Radios Aid Border Police Ops
Afghanistan Daily Update
Maps

WAR ON TERRORISM
Teams Critical to Maritime Security
Rumsfeld: U.S.-Australia Ties Firm
Strike Group Conducts Maritime Ops
Judge Orders Gitmo Trial Halted
Fact Sheet: War on Terror
Fact Sheet: Terror Plots Disrupted
Waging and Winning the War on Terror
Terrorism Timeline
Terrorism Knowledge Base

MILITARY NEWS
'Bosslift' Inspires Troop Support
Committee Reaches Out
Protective Vests Recalled
Casey: Progress Defeats Terrorists
Arabic Linguists Train Marines
2nd BCT Prepares to Deploy to Iraq
Employers View Convoy Simulator
Transportation Supports Guard
Agreement Helps Disabled Athletes
National Guard, Reserve Update

CASUALTIES
Officials Identify Army 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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