October - Iraq Special Weapons News

12 October Iraq Special Weapons News

IRAQ/BLAST VOA 12 Oct 2003 -- At least six people are dead and 10 others seriously wounded in what U-S officials are calling a suicide car bombing in front of a downtown Baghdad hotel. Two cars were used in the attack, but it is not known if both were packed with explosives.
IRAQ/BLAST VOA 12 Oct 2003 -- A suicide bomber has attacked a hotel in downtown Baghdad, causing scores of casualties.
Iraq: Explosion Rocks Baghdad RFE/RL 12 Oct 2003 -- An explosion believed to have been caused by two car bombs rocked the center of the Iraqi capital Baghdad today, causing casualties.

First R&R Soldiers Gather for Return to Iraq AFPS 12 Oct 2003 -- The first soldiers to return home from Iraq for rest and recuperation leave checked in at Baltimore-Washington International Airport here today to return to Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Rumsfeld Says Iraqis Must Be The Ones to Rebuild Iraq Washington File 12 Oct 2003 -- Iraqis must be the ones to rebuild Iraq, according to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.

OIC accepts Iraq Governing Council to take seat IRNA 12 Oct 2003 -- The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) accepted the delegation from Iraq Governing Council (IGC) to attend the summit to accelerate Iraqi independence.
Iraqi delegate voices objection to Turkish plan to send troops IRNA 12 Oct 2003 -- Iraqi Governing Council voiced objection to a Turkish decision to send troops to Iraq demanded by the United States.