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Attacks continue as U.S. raids Tikrit: "Insurgents kept up attacks on U.S. troops and their allies across Iraq on Saturday despite a show of force in Saddam Hussein's hometown following the crash of a Black Hawk helicopter that apparently was shot down."

In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq



Arafat, prime minister meet over Cabinet: "Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat met Saturday with Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia in an effort to finalize a new Palestinian Cabinet, which has been in limbo for weeks amid a dispute between the two leaders."

In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq



Attacks on Iraqi oil facilities on rise, MEES says, blaming new Baath: "Attacks on Iraq's oil pipelines and installations are on the increase, the Middle East Economic Survey (MEES) reports in its Monday edition, blaming a reorganised Baath party. (AFP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



U.S. Warplanes Bomb Targets in Saddam's Hometown: "U.S. warplanes and armoredvehicles battered suspected guerrilla hideouts in SaddamHussein's hometown Saturday after six soldiers were killed whena Black Hawk helicopter was shot down. (Reuters)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



US military probes Blackhawk crash near Saddam Hussein's hometown: "The US military was probing the crash of a Blackhawk helicopter, which killed six soldiers, as insurgents demonstrated their growing strength seven months after American troops entered Baghdad. (AFP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



U.S. hits area of helicopter crash in CNN - War in Iraq



S.Korea Combat Iraq Troops Seen as Still Possible: "The Bush administration hasreaffirmed its interest in having South Korea send combattroops to Iraq and believes Seoul is still actively consideringthe deployment, a senior U.S. official said. (Reuters)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Slowdown: "      My updates will likely be less frequent than usual for the next few weeks or so; I am doing lots of stuff for school, applying to colleges, etc.  Lucky for you, lots of new blogs keep cropping up, and some of them are really good.  Two new additions to the blogroll recently: Dohiyi Mir and Mercury23x, both worth bookmarking.  And..."

In Catalyzer Newsroom



Copter Crashes Reflect a Growing Threat: "The crash of a copter, coupled with two other attacks in the last two weeks, reflects a growing threat against American aircraft."

In New York Times: World Special



With a U.S. Nod, Turkey Says It Won't Send Force to Iraq: "The decision ended an effort by the Bush administration to solicit large numbers of foreign troops."

In New York Times: World Special



Mideast View: Bush Spoke More to U.S. Than to Us: "Commentators across the Middle East dismissed the speech by President Bush calling for wider democracy in the region."

In New York Times: World Special



U.S. Discussing New International Peacekeeping Force: "The U.S. government has beguninternal discussions about the possible creation of a U.S.-ledinternational force capable of taking on peacekeeping duties inworld hot-spots such as Iraq and Afghanistan, a senior Armyofficer said. (Reuters)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



"Old Guard" ceremonial unit being deployed to Iraq. in IraqWar.info



Doctors Dismiss Lynch Bio's Rape Claims: "Iraqi doctors who treated former prisoner of war Jessica Lynch dismissed on Friday claims made in her biography that she was raped by her Iraqi captors. (AP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



U.S. Retaliates For Latest Deaths: "Six soldiers died when their Black Hawk helicopter crashed, apparently shot down. Hours later, American troops swept through Iraqi neighborhoods, blasting suspected insurgent hideouts. This week's death toll was 32."

In CBS News: Iraq Crisis



Two-star general ahead of Black Hawk crash in CNN - War in Iraq



In Mideast, Reaction to Bush Speech Is Dismissive: "Commentators across the Middle East today labeled the speech something for domestic consumption to justify the war in Iraq rather than signaling a real change in United States policy."

In New York Times: World Special