Wednesday, 10 Nov 2004
AL-FALLUJAH
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Iraqi TV reports Al-Fallujah hostilities: Al-Diyar TV
DEFENCE/SECURITY
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Northern oil pipeline attack halts exports- Radio Dijlah
POLITICS/ RECONSTRUCTION/ ELECTIONS
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Allawi appoints new governor for Al-Ramadi- Iraq for All News
IRAQI PRESS HEADLINES 10 NOV 04
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Al-Adalah [Baghdad, twice-weekly newspaper in Arabic published by the Supreme Council of the Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI)]
IRAQI PRESS QUOTES , 10 NOV 04
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Al-Fallujah storm, a real translation of the goals of Iraq occupation- Al-Dustur
UPDATES FROM IRAQI KURDISH PRESS, 9 NOV 2004
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Khabat daily, issued in Erbil by the KDP, 9 November 2004
AL-FALLUJAH
Al-Diyar TV, 9 November 04:
TV reports bombardment of Al-Fallujah clinic- Al-Diyar TV
Radio Dijlah , 9 Nov 04:
PM appeals to Al-Fallujah rebels to lay down arms, courts Sunnis- Radio Dijlah
Radio Dijlah , 9 Nov 04
Iraqi deputy PM says "terrorists" using Al-Fallujah residents as shields- Al-Sharqiyah
(Al-Sharqiyah, Baghdad, in Arabic, 9 Nov 04)
UN refugee agency voices concern about plight of Fallujah civilians- Al-Sharqiyah
(Al-Sharqiyah, Baghdad, in Arabic, 9 Nov 04: The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on 9 November that it was extremely concerned about tens of thousands of Iraqis who have fled the embattled city of Fallujah,. "We are extremely concerned at the fate of tens of thousands of people who have fled the city of Fallujah to escape the heavy fighting there," UNHCR spokeswoman Jennifer Clark told journalists. (AFP QOUTED)
DEFENCE/SECURITY
Northern oil pipeline attack halts exports- Radio Dijlah
(Radio Dijlah, 9 Nov 04
(Radio Dijlah, 9 Nov 04
Health Minister: ``Ministry conducts a reliable survey recording all casualties''- Al-Bayan
(Jihadist web site www.almsda.net 9 Nov 04):
13 killed in car bombing at Baghdad hospital - medics- Al-Sharqiyah
Al-Sharqiyah, Baghdad, in Arabic, 9 Nov 04
Iraq for All News Network www, 09 Nov
POLITICS/ RECONSTRUCTION/ ELECTIONS
(Iraq for All News Network 9 Nov 04): Prime Minister Iyad Allawi has appointed Lt-Gen Abd-al-Khadir Muhammad Jasim as governor of Al-Ramadi and Staff Brig-Gen Shakir Salim Hasan as deputy governor, Iraq for All News Network web site reported on 9 November.
Finance Ministry endorsed a project to provide jobs for 180,000 unemployed - Al-Bayan
Al-Bayan newspaper, 9 November:
Al-Sistani urges Iraqis to vote- Al-Dustur
Al - Dustur, Baghdad, 09 Nov 04:
``Allawi's government failed in dealing with security issue''- Al-Mu'tamar
Al-Mu'tamar [Baghdad], 09 Nov 04
IRAQI PRESS HEADLINES 10 NOV 04
PM declares night-time curfew in Baghdad, its outskirts US forces push through Al-Fallujah; Rumsfeld rules out heavy civilian casualties (news agencies quoted) Iraq UN ambassador: Military operation in Al-Fallujah is internal matter (news agencies quoted) FM: No differences over backing state authority; Alternative to have serious consequences: Dismembering Iraq (news agencies quoted) Government delegation arrives in Tehran; Allawi to visit Iran soon (news agencies quoted) Zebari in Cairo talks: Full diplomatic relations restored with Egypt, Syria; We want Sharm al-Shaykh conference to support Iraq's political independence (news agencies quoted) White House confirms Iraqi elections to be held on schedule (news agencies quoted) Mortar bombs target Al-Jumhuriyah bridge Car bomb kills three in Iraqi national guard base (Reuters quoted) Iraqi newspapers banned in Mosul Central Bank licenses five new foreign banks National anti-drug symposium held in Baghdad Al-Mustansiriyah University signs agreements with Italian universities.
Baghdad [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Accord Movement]:
Bombing of northern quarters of Al-Fallujah continues; Troops control third of city (AFP quoted) Iraqi delegation visits Iran to convey message to Khatami from Al-Yawar, Allawi (AFP quoted) Iraq UN envoy: Attack on Al-Fallujah was less harmful option (Reuters quoted) Defence minister: We will teach terrorists unforgettable lesson In BBC interview, deputy PM: Terrorists used Al-Fallujah residents as human shields (news agencies quoted) Australian FM: Eliminating terrorists in Al-Fallujah necessary for successful elections (AFP quoted) Thirteen martyred, dozens wounded in terrorist attack on Al-Yarmuk Hospital (AFP quoted) Zebari: Iraqi government needs international support to move ahead with political transition to elected government Sharm al-Shaykh conference: Compromise after hard negotiations over final statement (AFP quoted) Japanese PM: Al-Fallujah offensive essential for Iraq future (AFP quoted) Environment undersecretary: Plan prepared to handle drinking water contamination Education Ministry launches school reconstruction campaign in Al-Thawrah City Cultural cooperation agreement between Iraqi, Polish universities Car bomb explosion near Baghdad international airport; One killed, five wounded in separate blasts in Baghdad Three explosive devices defused in Baghdad suburbs Traffic police colonel, university professor killed.
Al-Bayan [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Islamic Al-Da'wah Party]:
Vice-president: Every possible effort made to spare Al-Fallujah residents dangers of any military action (news agencies quoted) Sharm al-Shaykh conference discussions to end with compromise New batches of police cadets graduate ahead of elections Russia ready to cut Iraq debts For second day, tanks advance deep inside Al-Fallujah; Julan Quarter stormed; Train station under control Mortar bomb land in primary school in central Baghdad Five hundred policemen return to duty in Samarra.
Al-Da'wah [Baghdad, weekly newspaper in Arabic published by the Central Bureau of the Islamic Al-Da'wah Party]:
Allawi: Al-Fallujah residents demanded our intervention; US forces storm city Fifty men arrested in Al-Fallujah hospital (CNN quoted) Southern oil pipelines to be protected by border forces instead of tribes Babil police kill 25 gunmen in Al-Latifiyah (AFP quoted) Supreme judicial council approves death sentence Election commission endorses documents of five parties Finance Ministry ratifies plan to employ 180,000 citizens Al-Sadr City prepares for forthcoming elections Railway workers not to transport occupation supplies Weapons caches found near Balad Iraqi ports unload first 1m-tonne shipment of Australian wheat.
Al-Dustur [Baghdad, daily independent newspaper in Arabic]:
Allawi imposes curfew on Baghdad effective from yesterday until further notice; Iraqi, US forces storm Al-Fallujah; Compensations to be paid to victims Allawi names Brigadier Abd-al-Qadir Muhan military governor for Al-Fallujah Large amounts of weapons found in mosque in Al-Fallujah Zebari: Attack on Al-Fallujah to end in days [Gen Richard] Myers: Al-Fallujah not to be last battle against insurgency Iraqi Islamic Party, Al-Sadr Office hold government responsible for Al-Fallujah events (news agencies quoted) Islamic Party withdraws from government; Party source: We try to unite Sunnis to take part in elections China concerned over civilian casualties in Al-Fallujah (news agencies quoted) Gunmen kill Turkish driver in Iraq (news agencies quoted) Egyptian FM: Sharm al-Shaykh conference a step towards Iraqi national dialogue Armed group calls for attacking Iraqi targets (news agencies quoted) Baghdad municipality receives huge funds for Baghdad reconstruction Electricity official: Sabotage of towers, gas pipelines wastes 550 megawatts of electricity Iraqi expert appointed to run Arab war insurance fund Humanitarian aid delivered to Kirkuk.
Al-Hadath [Baghdad, weekly independent newspaper in Arabic]:
Curfew declared in Baghdad; US army confirms control of third of Al-Fallujah; Fighters control city centre; Official spokesman says door for dialogue open if rebels lay down arms Justice Ministry: 560 prisoners to be released from Abu-Ghurayb Scores killed, wounded in armed attacks, car bomb blasts (news agencies quoted) Twenty-million-dollars ransom for release of Filipino, American kidnapped last week (Reuters quoted) Large oil project between Iraq, Jordan Number of drug addicts increase in Iraq (AFP quoted) State-run offices closed in Al-Hawijah (Reuters quoted) Turkish trucker killed near Bayji (Reuters quoted) Al-Fallujah fighters move through tunnels; Islamic Army threatens to attack government buildings, diplomatic missions (AFP quoted) Stories from inside besieged city: Americans pushing through; Gunmen expected to withdraw from defensive line; Al-Zarqawi aide killed (The Washington Post quoted) Dhi-Qar emergency regiment apprehend 56 members of looting gangs, bandits Network for planting bombs captured in Ninawa; Large weapons cache discovered south of city Interior Ministry denies killing of 25 policemen in Ba'qubah Twenty-two arrested in Kirkuk for involvement in armed attacks Looting gang in police uniform caught in Maysan Outrage, condemnation indignation over terrorist attacks on two churches in Al-Durah Education Ministry to build 4,500 schools by 2007 Environment protection week observed in Babil.
Al-Manar al-Yawm [Baghdad, daily independent newspaper in Arabic]:
Conflicting news on capture of 36 US soldiers, 107 national guards; US forces engage in fierce street battles in Al-Fallujah [EU foreign policy chief] Solana: Allawi presented to Europeans security image different from reality UK Black Watch soldier killed in Iraq Opinion poll: Britons' objection to Iraq war hits record level Car bomb detonated outside US base in Kirkuk (news agencies quoted) Two churches attacked in Baghdad Al-Fallujah negotiator to Al-Sharq al-Awsat: We were close to agreement before government imposed preposterous conditions.
Al-Manarah [Basra, daily independent newspaper in Arabic published by the Voice of the South Press, Printing and Publishing Corporation]:
While religious authorities protest decision to start attack on Al-Fallujah, PM gives green light to major offensive, declares state of emergency Iraqi Islamic Party official in Basra: Flagrant violations by independent election commission in Basra; 400 employees appointed to commission through nepotism Commando regiment in Mosul to preserve security, order Oil minister invites international companies for investment in Iraq; Oil revenues reach 17bn dollars Mines, rockets found, defused in Basra Artefacts dated back to Sumerian era discovered in Al-Nasiriyah Top-level Turkish contacts to secure release of Turkish journalists detained in Al-Samawah Jordan imports 66,000 tonnes of Iraqi junk Local slogans call for southern federalism New railway to link Mosul to Turkey Iraq seeks to use Iranian, Kuwaiti ports for wheat imports.
Al-Mu'tamar [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Congress]:
Indefinite night curfew imposed on Baghdad US forces in Al-Fallujah centre protected by heavy air power Religious movements hold government accountable for Al-Fallujah events; Iraqi National Congress demands cessation of hostilities, return to negotiations Letters from Allawi to Iranian, Syrian presidents Iraqi government informs UN: Attack on Al-Fallujah is purely Iraqi matter Car bomb explodes near Al-Yarmuk Hospital Reports on US soldiers' capture denied Industry minister resigns from [Islamic] party National security minister: Government determined to end rebellion in Al-Fallujah Bombing, assassination criminals confess: Saddam followers planned to destroy everything Iraqi National Congress deputy leader: Allawi's government failed; Ahmad al-Chalabi, Al-Ja'fari, Abd-al-Mahdi most likely candidates for PM post Al-Mu'tamar banned in Mosul Iraqis gather on Syrian border after US forces' closure of crossing points Twelve international companies to implement international maritime security plan Japanese PM considers Al-Samawah zone free of combatants.
Al-Nahdah [Baghdad, daily political newspaper]:
US forces near Al-Fallujah centre; Conflicting news on intense resistance inside city (news agencies quoted) Al-Pachachi: Solving security problems requires patience; Use of force should be rational Eight killed in church, hospital bombings in Baghdad (Reuters quoted) Four gunmen killed in two attacks on police in Ba'qubah Islamic Party withdraws from government; Its representative refuses to resign from ministry Mortar bombs land near Migration Ministry; Raids launched in Haifa Street, Al-Durah.
Al-Shahid [Baghdad, weekly independent newspaper in Arabic]:
Deep differences surface within Saddam's family Four thousand surface-to-air missiles disappear in Iraq Al-Yawar's final days Questions and answers on Iraqi elections When Muhammad Sa'id al-Sahaf speaks What does state of emergency mean in Iraq? Terrorists have no place in Iraq; What is the secret of US insistence to keep terrorist Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization in Iraq? Who was Saddam's last double? Electoral coalitions some linked to security events; Will Al-Chalabi form alliance with Al-Sadr? US official: Saddam's trial not to take place.
Al-Sharq al-Awsat [Baghdad edition of London-based daily Al-Sharq al-Awsat, Saudi-owned]:
Military governor appointed in Al-Fallujah; Curfew imposed on Baghdad; US, Iraqi forces make quick advances; Clashes erupt in Al-Ramadi Al-Sistani's office in Al-Najaf denies taking part in elections or defining Shi'i participation rate Muslim Scholars Association calls for boycotting elections Cross border traffic from Iraq to Jordan halted Health minister: Drug addicts on the rise; Interior Ministry official: Iran main smuggling source Car bomb attack on Al-Yarmuk Hospital in Baghdad kills 13; Al-Zarqawi claims responsibility for Ba'qubah attacks Baghdadi street understands emergency declaration, regrets bloody events.
Al-Zaman [daily, independent, Baghdad edition of London-based Al-Zaman]:
Dead bodies fill Al-Fallujah streets; Islamic Party quits government; Marines face fierce resistance while storming city Bloody day in Ba'qubah; Gunmen raid three police stations; Conflicting reports on death toll Four mortar shells land near green zone Curfew declared in Baghdad after spiralling violence (AFP quoted) Multinational forces bomb positions in Al-Durah; Confrontations between police, unidentified gunmen; Al-Karkh police chief wounded Jordanian company suspends Iraq operations; All state-run offices closed in Al-Hawijah for fear of attacks (AFP quoted) Samarra bridge opened for traffic; Night curfew imposed on Tikrit First rapid intervention force formed in Kirkuk Unknown assailants attack national guards base in Tikrit Virtue Party says four leading members killed Attempt to assassinate Baghdad local council member Fifty-four killed, wounded in attacks on three churches in Al-Durah.
IRAQI PRESS QUOTES , 10 NOV 04
Al-Dustur [Baghdad, daily independent newspaper in Arabic]: [From editorial by Basim al-Shaykh] "The government and its US ally will storm Al-Fallujah and use all military capabilities at their disposal to crush the armed groups. This is a real translation of the aspired goals of Iraq occupation, in the forefront of which applying US democracy at whatever price What is happening in Al-Fallujah continues to be governed by reason and fanaticism, good and evil, peace and war, decision and indecision, freedom and slavery, democracy and dictatorship, unity and division. Apart from this, it is a battle of slogans in which Iraqis remain the only losers".
Al-Fallujah should have reached half-way solutions- Al-Manarah
Al-Manarah [Basra, daily independent newspaper in Arabic published by the Voice of the South Press, Printing and Publishing Corporation]: [From editorial by Khalaf al-Munshidi]"The margin of manoeuvre was still available to all by using the political means to convey the voice of rejection to the whole world. Accordingly, Al-Fallujah should have reached half-way solutions ... especially with the United States willing to use all the power it has in order not to appear as losing its bet in Iraq with Bush today having plenty of time and a long four-year opportunity before leaving the White House What could be gained through fighting could also be gained through politics There is still enough time to end the suffering of Al-Fallujah and stop the destruction of the city. The government should spare no moment to reach an agreement and save the blood of our brothers there The city should also throw Al-Zarqawi and his aides out of the city, if there are any, because their presence there is not in favour of their cause".
History repeats itself- Al-Zaman
Al-Zaman [daily, independent, Baghdad edition of London-based Al-Zaman]: [From Adil Taqi al-Baldawi] "History repeats itself when Iyad Allawi declares a state of emergency in the country after a government announcement that negotiations have failed to find a peaceful way out of Al-Fallujah crisis The government should have entered into dialogue with the national forces that have made public their intention to boycott the forthcoming elections which are illegitimate under the occupation ... The occupiers, for their part, should realize that if a government has been elected, they should define a deadline for their withdrawal, otherwise matters will get out of control. This means Iraq will remain a restless volcano, even if the state of emergency is extended for ever".
Updates from Iraqi Kurdish Press, 9 Nov 2004
Sidad Barzani [the KDP leader's brother and office manager], met separately with notables from Jabari and Jaf tribes Monday. Barzani recalled the positive roles of the two tribes' members in the Kurdish liberation movement and the visitors renewed they tribes' loyalty to the KDP.
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The KRG-Erbil Deputy PM opened Erbil Branch of the Korean Bank. Senior South Korean military officers also attended the inauguration ceremony.
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TV reports bombardment of Al-Fallujah clinic- Al-Diyar TV
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Al-Fallujah military commander appointed- Radio Dijlah
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PM appeals to Al-Fallujah rebels to lay down arms, courts Sunnis- Radio Dijlah
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Iraqi deputy PM says "terrorists" using Al-Fallujah residents as shields- Al-Sharqiyah
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UN refugee agency voices concern about plight of Fallujah civilians- Al-Sharqiyah
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Minister says Baghdad attack unlikely under curfew- Radio Dijlah
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Health Minister: ``Ministry conducts a reliable survey recording all casualties''- Al-Bayan
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Group gives Al-Arabiyah TV 72 hours to change coverage 'slant'- Jihadist web site
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13 killed in car bombing at Baghdad hospital - medics- Al-Sharqiyah
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Muwaffaq al-Rubay'i official murdered- Iraq For All News
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Finance Ministry endorsed a project to provide jobs for 180,000 unemployed - Al-Bayan
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Al-Sistani urges Iraqis to vote- Al-Dustur
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``Allawi's government failed in dealing with security issue''- Al-Mu'tamar
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Baghdad [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Accord Movement]:
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Al-Bayan [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Islamic Al-Da'wah Party]:
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Al-Da'wah [Baghdad, weekly newspaper in Arabic published by the Central Bureau of the Islamic Al-Da'wah Party]:
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Al-Dustur [Baghdad, daily independent newspaper in Arabic]:
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Al-Hadath [Baghdad, weekly independent newspaper in Arabic]:
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Ishraqat al-Sadr [Baghdad, weekly newspaper in Arabic published by the Sadrist Movement]:
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Al-Mada [Baghdad, daily, independent newspaper published by Al-Mada Media, Culture and Arts Corporation]:
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Al-Manar al-Yawm [Baghdad, daily independent newspaper in Arabic]:
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Al-Manarah [Basra, daily independent newspaper in Arabic published by the Voice of the South Press, Printing and Publishing Corporation]:
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Al-Mu'tamar [Baghdad, daily newspaper in Arabic published by the Iraqi National Congress]:
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Al-Nahdah [Baghdad, daily political newspaper]:
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Al-Shahid [Baghdad, weekly independent newspaper in Arabic]:
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Al-Sharq al-Awsat [Baghdad edition of London-based daily Al-Sharq al-Awsat, Saudi-owned]:
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Al-Zaman [daily, independent, Baghdad edition of London-based Al-Zaman]:
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Al-Fallujah should have reached half-way solutions- Al-Manarah
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History repeats itself- Al-Zaman
Iraqi TV reports Al-Fallujah hostilities: Al-Diyar TV
Al-Diyar TV, 9 Nov 04: Al-Fallujah residents said on 9 November that US aircraft had bombarded a government-owned clinic in the heart of Al-Fallujah, causing an unknown number of deaths, Al-Diyar TV reported. The residents said that the poorly equipped one-story clinic, which treated wounded gunmen and civilians alike, had been bombed during the night.
Al-Fallujah military commander appointed- Radio Dijlah
Minister says Baghdad attack unlikely under curfew- Radio Dijlah
Al-Bayan newspaper, 9 November 04: cited Health Minister Dr Ala al-Din al-Alwan as saying that the foreign report on casualties among Iraqis due to both the terrorist acts and the military operations in the country were exaggerated. Al-Alwan affirmed that his ministry conducts a reliable survey recording all casualties that are hospitalized, except perhaps for terrorists who do not seek medical help at hospitals for fear of arrest. Al-Alwan said that during the last six months, the highest rate of casualties was reported in Baghdad, where 1,217 people were killed and 7,085 others were injured, and the lowest rate was in the Al-Muthana Governorate, where only seven people were killed and 40 others were injured.
Group gives Al-Arabiyah TV 72 hours to change coverage 'slant'- Jihadist web site
Muwaffaq al-Rubay'i official murdered- Iraq For All News
Al-Adalah [Baghdad, twice-weekly newspaper in Arabic published by the Supreme Council of the Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI)]
Allawi orders all-out assault to retake Al-Fallujah Street battle scenario; Exodus of population; Tanks, Marines begin attack Iraqi officer informed of US plans to invade Al-Fallujah disappears Twelve thousand people storm city; Humanitarian situation reported bad Muslim Scholars Association: Participation of Iraqi forces in Al-Fallujah battle is sin Iraqi vice-president: Failure of military solutions behind military action in Al-Fallujah Saddam's senior lawyer withdraws from defence team Muwaffaq al-Rubay'i's information official assassinated Iraqi Islamic Party: No meaning for participation in government now Gunmen announce capture of 36 Americans; Americans accuse gunmen of intimidating population.
Ishraqat al-Sadr [Baghdad, weekly newspaper in Arabic published by the Sadrist Movement]:
Muqtada al-Sadr demands Iraqi committee or international bodies be formed to supervise elections National, independent forces, elite ready to join elections [Senior Shi'i cleric] Ayatollah Al-Mudarrisi: Delaying elections will be real disaster After winning second term, what are Bush's plans for Middle East? Al-Sadr: Occupation authorities want particular persons in power who will ask them to stay in Iraq Was Sayyid Al-Sistani mistaken? Iraqis abroad to take part in elections Allawi, Al-Pachachi, two main Kurdish parties coordinate to form alliance during elections After peace initiative, Al-Sadr City in need of everything.
Al-Mada [Baghdad, daily, independent newspaper published by Al-Mada Media, Culture and Arts Corporation]:
Al-Fallujah storm, a real translation of the goals of Iraq occupation- Al-Dustur
Khabat daily, issued in Erbil by the KDP, 9 November 2004
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Kurdistan Jurists in Erbil held their preparatory conference in Erbil Monday and elected 140 representatives for their forthcoming comprehensive conference late November.
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The KRG-Erbil Education Ministry sent another cargo of text books and stationary to Khanaqeen.
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Kurdistan women organizations addressed a joint memo supported by 36,185 signatures to Kurdistan National Assembly (Parliament) demanding better women representation in the parliament and government positions not less that the third of the seats. The Parliament presidency issued a statement expressing ``full agreement'' with the demand.
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Dr. Noori Talabani, Chairman of the Kurdistan Region Board of the Independent Electoral Commission held a press briefing in Erbil for local media in the presence of electoral representatives from the three governorates of the Region. The Chairman explained the types of the lections due in January 2005, the laws on which the lections are based, eth UN role, voting principles and Kurdistan distinctiveness.
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The KDP-affiliated Kurdistan Students' Union sent a second cargo of stationary and school desks to Baghdad students.
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The KDP representative in Mosul received the Governor and discussed with him the security situation in the city and promoting bilateral coordination.
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