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Powell: US Will Consider Initial Suspension of Iraq Sanctions in IraqWar.ru (English)

Pakistan: U.S. needs legal cover in Iraq in IraqWar.ru (English)

France alleges US smear campaign: "France levelled unprecedented charges that members of US President George W. Bush's administration have waged a smear campaign tying Paris to Saddam Hussein, drawing quick White House denials. (AFP)"
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France fights back: "Tired of being pilloried by the White House, the French government has decided to defend itself in a letter addressed to the U.S. Congress. Describing the nation as the victim of an "organized campaign of disinformation" from within the Bush administration, French Ambassador Jean-David Levitte has included a two page list of false media stories that cite anonymous sources within the administration. The Washington Post is calling the letter "an indication of the depth and bitterness of the breach between the two historic allies.""
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US, Britain press new UN resolution on Iraq against Russian concerns: "The United States and Britain will bring to the UN a new version of a draft resolution to lift economic sanctions against Iraq and put its vast oil reserves under their control for a year, in a bid to meet continued reservations from member states, notably Russia. (AFP)"
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Commanders Assess Need for Troops in Iraq: "American commanders are trying to determine how large a force is needed to create a secure environment for the people of Iraq, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Thursday. He denied reports that U.S. forces had orders to shoot looters. (AP)"
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'Top Iraqi' captured in raid in BBC News | War in Iraq

U.S. Soldier Killed, Two Hurt in Iraq Accident: "One U.S. soldier was killed and twosoldiers were injured in an accident in northern Iraq when thetruck they were driving rolled over, the U.S. military said onThursday. (Reuters)"
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U.S. Official Confident of French Accord Over Iraq: "A senior State Department official saidon Thursday he was confident the United States and France couldagree on the text of a U.N. resolution ending 12 years ofsanctions on Iraq. (Reuters)"
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Anti-Globalization Protesters Gear Up for EU Summit: "Anti-globalization protesters vowed onThursday to descend on an EU summit in northern Greece in Juneto show off what they say is a surge in their strength sincethe U.S.-led war on Iraq. (Reuters)"
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US seeks to reassure Iraq's creditors on its economic proposals: "The United States offered concessions to Iraq's creditors in a bid to muster support in the UN Security Council for a draft resolution to restart the Iraqi economy, diplomats said. (AFP)"
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Bremer Says U.S. Working Hard in Iraq: "American forces are working hard to improve security in the Iraqi capital, and 300 criminals have been arrested around the country this week, the new U.S. civilian administrator said Thursday. (AP)"
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French complain about US media in IraqWar.info

Organized crime in Baghdad in IraqWar.info

US forces conduct major raid. in IraqWar.info