31 July 2005 Military News

Task Force Liberty Soldiers foil IED emplacement MNF-I 31 Jul 20005 -- Task Force Liberty Soldiers detained three terrorists after observing them attempting to emplace a roadside bomb in Samarra July 30.
Marines fight terrorists near Haditha MNF-I 31 Jul 2005 -- Coalition forces engaged terrorists one mile southeast of Haditha early July 31.

Uzbekistan: U.S. Confirms End Of Air Base Agreement With Tashkent RFE/RL 31 Jul 20005 -- U.S. officials have confirmed that they have been asked to withdraw all U.S. military forces from the Karshi-Khanabad air base in southern Uzbekistan, which has served as a hub for U.S.-led coalition missions in Afghanistan since shortly after the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001.
Pakistan confirms to receive US fighter jets IRNA 31 Jul 20005 -- The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Sunday confirmed reports that it will be receiving two F-16 fighter planes from the United States in near future.

Sudanese Vice President Garang Reportedly Killed in Helicopter Crash VOA News 31 Jul 2005 -- A United Nations official says Sudan's First Vice President John Garang has been killed in a helicopter crash in Uganda.
Israel Threatens Retaliation if Palestinians Attack During Gaza Pullout VOA 31 Jul 20005 -- Israel is warning of harsh retaliation if it is attacked by Palestinians during the upcoming pullout from the Gaza Strip.

New Lebanese Prime Minister Visits Syria to Improve Relations VOA 31 Jul 20005 -- Lebanon's new prime minister is visiting Damascus for talks with Syrian leaders aimed a improving relations. Just a day earlier, the first government formed since Syria's withdrawal from Lebanon won a vote of confidence in Parliament

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