Sunday, 26 Sep 2004
DEFENCE, SECURITY
Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 25 Sep 04: US forces launched an air raid on Al-Dulu'iyah, 100 kilometre southeast of Tikrit, wounding six people, two seriously. A source at Tikrit Police Command said US helicopters bombarded a number of isolated houses in the city from Al-Bakr base which is used by the US forces as their headquarters. The source added that the US forces and armoured vehicles have intensified their deployment in the city and carried out patrols supported by tanks and armoured vehicles and set up roadblocks to search for gunmen.
Al-Diyar Satellite Channel In Arabic, Baghdad, 25 Sep 04: Dhi Qar police have arrested a 16-member armed group for carrying out acts of robbery and looting in the Al-Islah and Sayyid Dakhil areas, Al-Diyar TV reported on 25 September. The station said the police also seized a number of stolen cars and various weapons and ammunition used by the gang members.
Al-Diyar Satellite Channel In Arabic, Baghdad, 25 Sep 04:: A police officer in the Diyala Governorate has been arrested for leaking information about the police force's movements and plans, Al-Diyar TV reported on 25 September, quoting the director of governorate's police department, Maj-Gen Walid Khalid al-Azawi. Al-Azawi said the officer had held an important post in the police force.
Al-Diyar Satellite Channel In Arabic, Baghdad, 25 Sep 04: Diyala Governorate police forces arrested "armed elements that had carried out assassination operations against local figures and officials", Al-Diyar TV reported on 25 September. The station said the police seized an Opel car, an MP-5 sub-machine gun, gun silencers and other weapons.
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SCIRI's Voice of the Mujahidin in Arabic,Iran, 24 Sep 04 : A commentary broadcast on the Iraqi Shi'i group's Voice of the Mujahidin radio on 24 September accused the US and Britain of being behind attacks on foreign civilians in Iraq. Such attacks are aimed at discrediting the Iraqi resistance and obstructing the holding of elections, the radio alleged. "Some who are tied to US and Zionist circles, have exploited the current clashes to direct their violence against non-Iraqi workers, drivers and journalists, and some workers in humanitarian organizations and UN workers, with the aim of harming the Iraqi resistance. By this, these people do not hesitate to destroy civilian areas and homes in addition to targeting police posts and state offices. In most cases, these people do not target US forces. This makes us certain that the perpetrators of these acts are British and US teams that arrived for this purpose to sow seeds of sedition and discord among the Iraqi people, and [certain] that they are not from the Iraqi resistance." The radio said similar views were expressed in an article that was published recently in the UK Independent newspaper.
SCIRI's Voice of the Mujahidin in Arabic,Iran, 24 Sep 04 : A commentary broadcast by the Iraqi Shi'i group's Iran-based radio station Voice of the Mujahidin criticized Iyad Allawi's speech to the US Congress, saying it gave a false impression of the situation in the country. "Any observer of the situation in Iraq cannot see the positive and very optimistic picture that Iyad Allawi painted in his speech, which was fully dedicated to serving Bush's election campaign, so much so that Allawi criticized the American media, saying they focus only on the tragic and painful scenes in Iraq, as if he wanted to tell these media: Deceive the public and don't mention these facts," it said. "What happened at US Congress was in fact a programmed scenario meant to give false impressions about the Iraqi situation, present things not as they really stand, and paint a rosy picture inconsistent with the facts and dimensions of the Iraqi reality. Consequently, that festival was yet another attempt to entrench the conspiracy that is being implemented by these parties, which do not care about the Iraqi people's interests and genuine ambitions."
Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic, 25 Sep 04: An official of the Independent Higher Commission for Elections in Iraq has dismissed rumours about the possibility of not holding parliamentary elections in some areas of the country. The commission's spokesman, Farid Ayar, said such talk was not based on reality and conflicted with the State Administration Law.
Al-Sabah, Baghdad, by the Iraqi Media Network, 23 sep 04 : The Ministry of Health statistics confirmed that more than 100 Iraqi doctors were kidnapped, killed or blackmailed since the collapse of the Saddam regime.Dr. Mohammed Al-Hasoni, the director of Protection from Violence program at the ministry, said that this is an unfamiliar phenomenon to the Iraqi society and has a bad effect on the scientific future of the country, for it targets the educated people, indicating that the current numbers are small part of the real number of the kidnapped doctors. Dr. Al-Hasouni accused foreign people to do such a thing in addition to the lack of security.
Al-Sabah, Baghdad, by the Iraqi Media Network, Sept. 23: Campaigns of reconstruction in Iraq have four times increased in Iraq, especially in Najaf than they were last June. A high-ranking source in the American Embassy said that $ 1.2 billion have been allocated to enter the program of reconstruction in the former period. He referred that $ 150 million have been used to reconstruct Al-Najaf Teaching Hospital.The reconstruction campaign in Najaf also include the establishment of four health centers at a total cost $389 million during the coming six months.
Al-Sabah, Baghdad, by the Iraqi Media Network, Sept. 23: Deputy Chairman of the Japanese mission to Iraq has said that the unstable security circumstances are impeding the reconstruction in Iraq.During a meeting with Minister of Emigrants and Deportees Bascal Werda, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries.The Iraqi Minister reviewed her ministry's nature of work as well as its projects and the achievements scored. The Iraqi Minister called for governmental and non-governmental organizations to extend aid and support to Iraq to help implement programs for receiving those who return to Iraq.For his part, the Japanese figure reviewed his country's contribution to the reconstruction of Samawa Province.
Al-Sabah, Baghdad, by the Iraqi Media Network, Sept. 23: Radhi Al-Haidari, the governor of Baghdad, said that Baghdad province has allocated 1 billion and 800 million ID fr0m the international grant given by the multi-national forces to achieve service projects in Baghdad province. He added that the projects to be achieved include sewage nets for rain water in Tarmiya, paving Al-Mahmoydiya high way and building the swage net for rain water in Karama at Abu Ghraib district and another one at AL-Makatab Street at Zuhor district.
Al-Sharq al-Awsat [Baghdad edition of London-based daily Al-Sharq al-Awsat, Saudi-owned] [From commentary by Hashim Salih]: "The fall of tyranny in Iraq is not, in itself, sufficient grounds to assume that all the problems there have been solved for good, nor does it mean that Iraqis have all turned democrats overnight. True, the neocons have certainly shown themselves to be incredibly immature on this point, both intellectually and politically, yet Iraq will eventually emerge from its terrible ordeal, having paid a staggeringly high price".
Baghdad [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Accord Movement] [From commentary by Nizar Haydar]: "The Americans went to Iraq with a plan to set up a secular system of government there, on the assumption that this is a development necessitated by the drive towards globalization. It should be absolutely clear to all that can see and hear that secularism, in whatever form, is strongly rejected by Iraqis owing to the fact that religious belief runs deep in the individual as well as collective Iraqi psyche."
Al-Bayan [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Islamic Al-Da'wah Party] [From editorial]: "Extremist factions are undoubtedly aware that their armed presence in cities that have been the scene of fighting creates big problems for the people living there... The approach the government has taken to address this problem on the basis of disarming rebel factions... has run into so many obstacles and complications that any peaceful approach to the problem has become too banal to pursue."
Al-Zaman [daily, independent, Baghdad edition of London-based Al-Zaman] 22, Sep 04,: Newly launched Iraqi channels with a focus on domestic affairs now seize more than 20% of the television viewing in Iraq, according to a survey. The survey, by Baghdad University's Centre for Psychological Studies, also reveals that Iraqi TV viewers are no longer as enchanted by major Arab satellite news channels. While 64.4% still watch Arabic (non-Iraqi) channels, the viewers have switched away from major television news outlets such as Aljazeera and Alarabiya.Foreign channels broadcasting in Arabic have seen their television market share in Iraq drop to about 13%, the study says. The findings are a blow to the Qatar-based Aljazeera and the UAE-based Alarabiya whose viewing has slumped to 15.1% and 7% respectively, according to the study. On the other hand, the Egyptian satellite channel where entertainment dominates programming attracts the largest number of Iraqi television viewers. The study shows that 24.2% of the 2,000 respondents who took part in the investigation watch the Egyptian channel regularly. Some 18.1% still watch the Lebanese LBC and 6.1% view the Saudi MBC. The respondents were given a list of ten top Arabic television channels to choose from. They were also given a list containing nine major Iraqi channels beamed via satellite across the country. More than half of them (53.1%) said they preferred al-Shariqiya, a newly launched 24-hour channel concentrating mostly on Iraqi affairs and domestic series and soap operas. The survey, to be published on Thursday, also finds that 34.2% of viewers watch al-Iraqiya, another satellite channel with an interest on domestic affairs. The US-sponsored al-Hurrah is only watched by 2.7% of viewers, the study shows. Meantime, the study shows that Iraqis on average watch television for about 180 minutes a day.
Kurdistan Satellite TV, Salah-al-Din, in Sorani Kurdish , 25 Sep 04: Kurdistan Democratic Party Leader Mas'ud Barzani left the Kurdistan region on 24th for Iran on a visit to a number of regional and European states.
KurdSat TV, Al-Sulaymaniyah, in Arabic, 25 Sep 04: Patriotic Union of Kurdistan TV, KurdSat, broadcast a public information film on 25th promoting the forthcoming elections in Iraq. The short clip shows a family - a young couple, an older couple and two children - discussing the elections. "How can we be sure that the elections will be free and honest?," asks a young man. "First of all, there has to be a higher commission with full authority," and older man replies. "We must ensure their success, because no-one cares about Iraq like us," a woman says. "The Higher Independent Commission for Elections in Iraq - Your voice is the future," the film states in conclusion.
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Six hurt in US air raid on Al-Dulu'iyah- Al-Sharqiyah TV
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Armed group arrested, weapons seized in Dhi Qar- Al-Diyar TV
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Police officer arrested for leaking information- Al-Diyar TV
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Armed elements arrested in Diyala- Al-Diyar TV
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``US, UK behind attacks on foreign civilians'' - Voice of the Mujahidin
POLITICS
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Allawi speech gave a false impression of the situation in Iraq - Voice of the Mujahidin
ELECTIONS
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Elections official says polls must be held in all areas- Al-Sharqiyah TV
HOSTAGES
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Ministry of health says 100 doctors kidnapped- Al-Sabah
RECONSTRUCTION
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Reconstruction operations increases- Al-Sabah
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Security situation impedes reconstruction- Al-Sabah
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1.8 B. ID of MNF grant allocated to service projects in Baghdad- Al-Sabah
IRAQI BROADCAST MEDIA SUMMARIES, 25 SEP 04
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Al-Diyar Satellite Channel In Arabic, Baghdad
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Al-Iraqiah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic,
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Al-Sharqiyah Satellite Channel, Baghdad, in Arabic
IRAQI PRESS HEADLINES, 25 SEP 04
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Al-Mada,Baghdad, daily, independent newspaper, by Al-Mada Media, Culture and Arts Corporation
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Al-Zaman, daily, independent, Baghdad edition of London-based Al-Zaman
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Al-Bayan, Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic, by the Islamic Al-Da'wah Party
IRAQI PRESS QUOTES, 25SEP 04
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Fall of Iraqi tyranny has not solved all problems - Al-Sharq al-Awsat
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Americans went to Iraq to set up a secular system- Baghdad
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Extremist factions presence in cities creates problems for people living there- Al-Bayan
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Iraqi TV viewers switch to stations with domestic programs, Al-Zaman
UPDATES FROM IRAQI KURDISH MEDIA ,25 SEP 2004:
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Barzani in Iran for talks- Kurdistan Satellite TV
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Kurdish TV shows elections promotion film- KurdSat TV
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Kurdistan Satellite TV headline news 25 Sep 04
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KurdSat TV headline news 25 Sep 04
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In a speech before the UN General Assembly on Friday, Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi appeals to world governments to put aside their differences over the war and help rebuild Iraq
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Three people were killed during clashes in Al-Ramadi yesterday. Eight people were killed and several others wounded in a US air raid and artillery shelling of locations in Al-Fallujah
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A US government official says that a US delegation presented evidence to the Syrian president that Damascus was aiding militants crossing Iraq's borders to take part in acts of violence
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US officials say that Iraq may not need to repay debts claimed by the Gulf countries because the funds were grants to help Iraq in its war against Iran
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Karbala governor announces a security plan to protect the city during the annual visit of millions of Muslims to the holy places in the city
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The Italian government urges caution in assessing the truthfulness of statements claiming that the two Italian hostages were killed
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During a large gathering outside the Abu-Ghurayb prison, The Association of Muslim Scholars (AMS) in Iraq condemns the acts of violence in Iraqi cities
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The deputy governor of Al-Najaf says that citizens are now allowed to visit central Al-Najaf, where Ali Bin Abu-Talib Mausoleum is located
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An Iraqi police source in the Diyala Governorate announces the arrest of a police officer for leaking information about the movements and plans of police forces
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Iraqi police in the Dhi Qar Governorate arrest a 16-member armed group for carrying out acts of robbery and looting
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Report on the manufacturing of cotton fabrics in Mosul
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The Iraqi electricity minister announces improvement in the electric power and energy services in the last few days
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The second batch of 40 Iraqi students leaves to Ukraine
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Report on projects to improve railroads in Iraq
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Report on the condition of public transport buses in Iraq.
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Live interview from studio with Abd-al-Rahim Nasrallah, the general secretary of Justice and Progress Democratic Party; he talks about measures for fighting terror
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Seven shot dead by gunmen in Baghdad, policeman killed in Ba'qubah; four held for links with Al-Qa'idah operative Abu-Musa'b al-Zarqawi
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Seven killed and 11 injured in American raid on Fallujah
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Clashes erupt between US force and fighters in Rammadi; three US Marines killed in separate attacks in Anbar province
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Egypt calls for release of all hostages held in Iraq, including six Egyptians;
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UK Baghdad embassy hands out leaflets calling for information on abducted Briton
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National Guard detain 23 while trying to cross Safwan border checkpoint
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Basra city council announces plan for national reconciliation
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Ministry of Culture calls on artists to contribute in composing national anthem and designing flag.
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official in the Independent High Commission for Elections in Iraq denies rumours that some areas in Iraq may be excluded from the upcoming parliamentary elections
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Gunman attack a group of Iraqis on their way to an Iraqi National Guard recruitment centre in western Baghdad, killing seven and wounding one
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US and Iraqi forces storm the Ibin-Taymiyah Mosque situated along the airport road in western Baghdad. The report includes statements by the mosque's imam on the details of the incident
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US Army announces the death of four US Marines in three separate incidents in the Al-Anbar Governorate in western Iraq
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prominent official in the US Defence Department deems likely an increase in the number of US troops in Iraq at the end of the year
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Overnight clashes in Al-Fallujah claim the lives of seven Iraqis and wound 13 more. Eyewitnesses report that a fire broke out in the US military headquarters in eastern Al-Fallujah after being attacked by gunmen
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internet website announces that the Al-Tawhid wa Al-Jihad group has killed British hostage Kenneth Bigley and kidnapped seven British soldiers
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US aircraft raid the city of Al-Dulu'iyah, southeast of Tikrit, wounding six Iraqis. Tikrit police source says US gunships bombed a number of isolated homes in Al-Bakr City and that checkpoints were established in search of gunmen
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media director in the UN committee responsible for investigating corruption in the UN Oil-for-Food Programme resigns in light of the publication of an article she wrote criticizing US President George Bush and other prominent figures
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New Zealand forces stationed in Basra return home.
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High Commission on Elections: Committed to holding elections on schedule and everywhere in Iraq
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Rumsfeld: Exempting areas of tension from elections not to be ruled out
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Kidnapped: eight IRAQNA company employees, including two Egyptian engineers
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Clashes in Al-Dhulu'iyyah, shelling in Al-Fallujah
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Reassuring Americans, Syria to bar Iraq-bound terrorists from infiltrating border
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Bush, citing public opinion poll results, finds Iraqis more optimistic about future than Americans
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Two injured as five shells hit Italian embassy [in Baghdad]
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News of two US vehicles destroyed, three Iraqis killed in Al-Khalidiyyah
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Circular disseminated in Baghdad calling for release of British hostage
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Police discover three dead bodies inside a car in Al-Ghazaliyyah
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Tehran confirms arrest of 58 Iraqi fishermen
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Rocket landing in Palestine Street kills four, wounds 14
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Police free kidnapped citizen held by suspects in Al-Sadr City
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house Suspected political assassination cell dismantled in Diyalah Province
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His Eminence Sayyid Ali al-Sistani, stresses the importance of holding elections on time and having all Iraqis participate
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Switzerland handing over Saddam's frozen assets to Iraq
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Fund Dutch, Brazilian meat imports banned
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Clashes in Al-Sadr City continue for third consecutive day
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Local governments convention held in Baghdad Non-Arab ethnic communities given
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Education Ministry licence to open their own schools
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Kurdistan Democratic Party leader Barzani arrives in Iran
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Rumsfeld says more troops may be sent to Iraq
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Five people killed in Baghdad today; eight Egyptians kidnapped yesterday.
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Armed militants attack civilians in Al-Jami'ah District in Baghdad
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US forces shell areas in Al-Thawrah City in Baghdad
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Allawi says the government is committed to holding election as scheduled, meets Rumsfeld
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Two Egyptians kidnapped in Baghdad
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Powell says Iraqi elections will be held as scheduled - in a joint news conference with the Moroccan foreign minister.
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