04 March 2006 Military News

Explosion in Baghdad Kills 7, Wounds 20 VOA 04 Mar 2006 -- Iraqi officials say an explosion on the southern edge of Baghdad has killed seven people and wounded at least 20 others.

Pakistani Soldiers Kill 25 Militants in Clashes in North Waziristan VOA 04 Mar 2006 -- Pakistani paramilitary soldiers have clashed again with Islamic militants in tribal North Waziristan, killing more than 25 militants. Three soldiers were also killed.

Chechen Parliament Approves Ramzan Kadyrov As Premier RFE/RL 04 Mar 2006 -- The Moscow-backed parliament of Chechnya today unanimously approved the appointment of Ramzan Kadyrov as the republic's prime minister.
Hamas Praises Russia for Hosting Talks VOA 04 Mar 2006 -- Leaders of the Palestinian militant group Hamas are praising Moscow for hosting controversial talks, saying Russia can be a major force in promoting stability in the Middle East.
Attack by Three Israelis at Nazareth Church Sparks Riot VOA 04 Mar 2006 -- There's been trouble at one of the holy sites of Christianity in the Holy Land. At least eight people, including five police, were injured in the unrest.

Defense Department Statement on Pakistan Partnership 04 Mar 2006 -- The defense relationship between the United States and Pakistan is a critical element of the War on Terror, and a key component of the security and stability of South Asia
US, Pakistani Presidents Reaffirm Commitment to War on Terror VOA 04 Mar 2006 -- President Bush and Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf say they stand united in the war on terror, and stress they look forward to an era of enhanced cooperation

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