January 2007 - Iraq Special Weapons News

07 January 2007 - Iraq Special Weapons News

CENTAF releases airpower summaries for Jan. 6 and 7 AFPN 07 Jan 2007 -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Jan. 6 and 7.
Terrorists Killed in Iraq, 35 Detained; Bomb Damages Tank AFPS 07 Jan 2007 -- Four insurgents were killed, an al Qaeda cell leader was captured and 35 other insurgents were detained through several recent operations in Iraq. A Marine tank also hit a roadside bomb, coalition officials said.
Iraqi Army, Coalition Forces Continue To Clear Safe Haven AFPS 07 Jan 2007 -- During ongoing operations south of Balad Ruz, Iraq, soldiers of the 1st Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army, with support from coalition forces, continue to target specific terrorist cells that use the area as a safe haven.

Bush Readies Iraq Plan: Democrats Promise Scrutiny VOA 07 Jan 2007 -- President Bush is putting the finishing touches on a revised strategy for Iraq

Iraq's Leader Says Campaign Will Soon Begin to Make Baghdad Safer VOA 07 Jan 2007 -- Iraq's Prime Minister said Saturday that Iraqi forces will soon begin a new campaign to take control of Baghdad neighborhoods from militant groups blamed for deadly sectarian violence

IRAQ: The exodus of academics has lowered educational standards IRIN 07 Jan 2007 -- According to the Ministry of Higher Education, at least 280 academics have been killed since the US-led invasion in 2003 by insurgents and militias.

British Chancellor Decries Hussein's Execution RFE/RL 07 Jan 2007 -- British Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown told the BBC today the execution of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was "deplorable" and "unacceptable."
British Finance Minister Condemns Manner of Saddam's Execution VOA 07 Jan 2007 -- British Finance Minister Gordon Brown has condemned the way deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein was executed by Iraqi authorities.

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