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Saturday, November 01, 2003

Iraq war news
Tikrit elders talk with U.S. soldiers: "The tribal elders from Saddam Hussein's home region extended an invitation to U.S. soldiers for talks - and told them townspeople are against "terrorists" throwing bombs but also don't like soldiers putting guns to men's heads during searches."

In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq



Fourteen die in Baghdad clashes in CNN - War in Iraq



American soldier killed as US warns of new Iraq threat: "Another US soldier has been killed in Iraq, after US consular officials warned of fresh attacks and Washington insisted there was no evidence ousted dictator Saddam Hussein is coordinating strikes in the country. (AFP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Bomb in Northern Iraq Kills 3 Americans-- Police: "A roadside bomb blast in thenorthern Iraqi city of Mosul Saturday killed three Americansand wounded two, Iraqi police at the scene told Reuters. (Reuters)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq

Friday, October 31, 2003

Iraq war news
Qaeda planning ? death blow ? against US during Ramazan in IraqWar.ru (English)



US Offers Bin Laden Associate Award in IraqWar.ru (English)



EU Says No Change in Position Towards Syria in IraqWar.ru (English)



Lezing Ahmed Rashid: 'The Coming Jihads' in RISQ



Monetary War Declared Against the United States in RISQ



Russia wants U.N. to OK Mideast 'map': "Russia introduced a resolution Thursday asking the U.N. Security Council to endorse the "road map" peace plan for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but the United States said the timing was not right."

In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq



Gruesome videotape allegedly shows brutal Fedayeen Saddam punishment in CNN - War in Iraq



France presses nations to unite for Iraq: "A U.S. pullout from Iraq would be "catastrophic," French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin said Thursday, urging countries to take a strong united stance to stabilize Iraq."

In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq



Clinton Thanks Annan on Independent Iraq Aid Role: "Former U.S. President BillClinton praised U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Thursdayfor helping give world governments an independent role in Iraqireconstruction, apart from Iraq's U.S.-led civilianadministration. (Reuters)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



US posts bounties on al-Qaeda operative Zarqawi, Gaza convoy bombers: "The United States offered up to 25 million dollars for clues leading to the arrest of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, linked to al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and said to be recruiting fighters in Iraq. (AFP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq

Thursday, October 30, 2003

Explosion shakes Baghdad's old quarter
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq: "An explosion shook Baghdad's old quarter late Thursday, triggering a large fire. Gunfire broke out in the area as U.S. helicopters flew overhead."
Iraq war news
Videotape Is Said to Show Torture Under Hussein Rule: "Fox News on Wednesday evening broadcast portions of a videotape showing what it said were graphic examples of torture at the hands of Iraqi soldiers."

In New York Times: World Special



The Bad News Is Good News for Democrats: "Democrats are finding a voice to challenge the administration on national security, insisting that their criticism is patriotic and in the best American traditions."

In New York Times: World Special



U.S. troops detain dozens in Iraq raid: "American soldiers carried out pre-dawn raids Thursday in Saddam Hussein's hometown and detained more than a dozen suspects, some believed to be involved in setting up a new terrorist cell, the U.S. military said."

In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq



Lawmakers Reach Iraq-Afghan Aid Deal: "Congressional negotiators agreed Wednesday on an $87 billion aid package for Iraq and Afghanistan that meets a White House demand that none of the money be provided as loans. (AP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Congress issues Iraq deadline to CIA: "US senators give the CIA 48 hours to supply files on intelligence it gathered on Iraq prior to the war."

In BBC: Conflict with Iraq (UK Edition)



Saddam's deputy 'behind attacks': "Saddam Hussein's number two could be behind recent anti-Western attacks in Iraq, says a US defence source."

In BBC: Conflict with Iraq (UK Edition)



AP: Private Firms Do U.S. Military's Work: "In Iraq, private contractors do just about everything a soldier would do. They sling Spam in mess tents. They tote guns along base perimeters. They shoot. They get shot. Sometimes they get killed. And it's not just in Iraq, but around the world - in conflict zones from Liberia to Kosovo to Afghanistan - that the United States is putting hired help behind the front lines to ease the burden of its overworked armed forces. (AP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Cut losses: Leave Iraq: " (USATODAY.com)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq

Wednesday, October 29, 2003

Iraq war news
Give Iraqis control of security, leader tells US (29 Oct 03) in Radio Free USA



States rebel against Bush over pollution measures (29 Oct 03) in Radio Free USA



California: Arson suspected in most of 10 fires - 2 men set Old Fire, witnesses say (29 Oct 03) in Radio Free USA



Rumsfeld Wants a Ministry of Truth (29 Oct 03) in Radio Free USA



'Mission Accomplished' Whodunit: "As the U.S. death toll mounts, the "Mission Accomplished" banner behind President Bush during his May 1 carrier speech seems premature. So whose idea was it? The White House says it was sailors' suggestion."

In CBS News: Iraq Crisis



Seoul Protest Over Iraq Troop Move Turns Violent: "About 1,000 South Korean workers clashedwith riot police on Wednesday following a protest rally againsta government decision to send additional troops to Iraq. (Reuters)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Iraqi Poll Results: "From the CPA Website :
Key Findings
  • Iraqis in these seven cities divide on whether a democracy, an Islamic state or a mix of the two is best for Iraq?s future. But regardless of their preferences for a political system, large majorities emphasize the importance of free and fair elections, the rule of law, the right to criticize the government and inclusiveness in politics.
  • The main difference between those who support a democracy and those who support an Islamic state is their views on the appropriate role of religion in politics.
  • Historical experience has sullied the image of political parties, especially outside of Northern Iraq where no more than one third express confidence in parties. In addition, when asked to volunteer the name of a leader they trust most, two-thirds do not name anyone.
  • In the new political environment, emerging leaders are still relatively unknown. Majorities have not heard enough to evaluate most members of the Governing Council, and religious leaders have better name recognition and ratings. But Iraqis place greater value on expertise and experience in staffing their government than they do on sectarian or ethnic interests.
The whole report is available as a pdf file.
Strong Consensus on Value of Free Elections and Fair Representation In all seven cities in the Office of Research poll, large majorities support what are generally considered to be democratic values. Nine in ten think it is very or somewhat important that people vote in free and fair elections (95%), that people abide by the law and criminals are punished (94%), that people can criticize the government (86%), and that major nationality (89%) and religious groups share power (87%). Majorities also value media that are independent of government censorship (78%) and rights for women that are equal to those of men (71%) [...]There is very little, if any, variation among the cities on these components, and there are only minor differences between men and women in their attitudes toward gender equity.
Good luck finding these results in mainstream media. It's almost as if that they don't care what the Iraqis think.
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In Command Post: Irak

Iraq war news
Wolfowitz Recounts Baghdad Hotel Attack: "When rockets hit the Baghdad hotel he was staying in, Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz ran to the window to see what was going on. A security guard hastily pulled him back and told him what to do. (AP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Up to 15,000 people killed in invasion, claims thinktank (29 Oct 03) in Radio Free USA

Tuesday, October 28, 2003

Iraq war news
AP: Iraq Expense Leaving Others in Cold: "Donors were generous last week in pledging billions to rebuild Iraq - disproportionately generous compared with their donations to fight poverty and AIDS in the world's poorest countries, development and AIDS officials say. (AP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Iraqi weapons material may have been moved to Syria: Pentagon official: "The director of a Pentagon agency that analyzes imagery from satellites and spy planes said Iraqi leaders may have moved weapons of mass destruction "material" into neighboring Syria before the war. (AFP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Another Iraq Suicide Bomb, Bush Blames Foreigners: "A suicide bomber killed himself and atleast four others in Iraq Tuesday, as foreign aid workersagonized over whether to leave the country in the aftermath ofMonday's bloodbath in Baghdad in which 35 people were killed. (Reuters)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Series of strong explosions shake Baghdad: "A series of strong explosions rattled the center of Baghdad late Tuesday, but it was unclear where they occurred."

In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq



Newspaper Editor Fatally Shot in Mosul: "An editor of an Iraqi weekly newspaper was shot and killed Tuesday on the roof of his office's building, police said. His daughter said he had been threatened because of his writings. (AP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Another Iraqi Blogger in IraqWar.info



Newspaper Editor Shot, Deputy Mayor Assasinated: "In two unrelated incidents today:
Unknown gunmen assassinated a deputy mayor of Baghdad in an apparent hit-run shooting, the U.S. occupation authority reported Tuesday.
And:
An editor of an Iraqi weekly newspaper was shot and killed Tuesday on the roof of his office's building, police said. His daughter said he had been threatened because of his writings.
Two men followed Ahmed Shawkat , editor of the independent "Without Direction," to the roof -- where he went to make a phone call -- and one of them shot him, police said.
[Both stories from Newsday]
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In Command Post: Irak



The Foiled Bomber: Flypaper, Indeed: "by Armed Liberal
Somehow this has been briefly commented on, but not given a lot of play in the blogs I've seen. This story about the suicide bomber who was foiled yesterday is on page A6 of this morning's L.A. Times (requires registration, use 'laexaminer'/'laexaminer') - which itself is positive news. And if true, suggests that the war in Iraq is in fact a lot more complex than those who suggest that it is the "natural resistance" of the Iraqi population to foreign invaders. Here's why this story matters:
read the rest...
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In Command Post: Irak



Rocket-Propelled Grenades Kill U..S Soldier in Iraq: "A rocket-propelled grenade attackMonday killed a U.S. soldier and wounded six others in Baghdad,the U.S. military in Iraq said Tuesday. (Reuters)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Fresh Iraqi bomb kills six, Bush vows not to be intimidated: "A bomb exploded west of Baghdad killing at least six people, a day after the Iraqi capital was rocked by a wave of suicide bombings that killed 43 people, prompting US President George W. Bush to vow his forces would not be intimidated by attacks on civilians. (AFP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



U.S. Official Believes Iraqis Moved Arms: "An intelligence official said today he believes banned material from Iraq's weapons program was moved before and during the war."

In New York Times: World Special



Iranian prosecutor blamed for murder: "Iran's reformist-dominated parliament on Tuesday accused hard-line Tehran prosecutor Saeed Mortazavi of illegally detaining a Canadian photojournalist and then covering up facts surrounding her death in custody in July."

In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq



Deputy mayor of Baghdad assassinated: "Unknown gunmen assassinated a deputy mayor of Baghdad in an apparent hit-run shooting, the U.S. occupation authority reported Tuesday."

In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq

Monday, October 27, 2003

Iraq War News
Iraqi Violence Unnerves Nations and Aid Groups: "By BRIAN KNOWLTON,"

In New York Times: World Special



Lynch's Iraqi Rescuer Visits Her Hometown: "An Iraqi lawyer who helped U.S. forces in the rescue of Jessica Lynch wrapped up a tour of the soldier's hometown Monday with a trip to a garden planted in his honor. (AP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Bush: U.S. Progress Spurring Iraq Attacks: "Despite two days of audacious, deadly attacks, President Bush insisted Monday that the United States is making progress in Iraq and said American successes are actually spurring the violence by making insurgents more desperate. (AP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Powell urgesICRC, others not to pull out of Iraq: "US Secretary of State Colin Powell appealed for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and other agencies not to pull out of Iraq, saying their work was needed and their departure would be victory for "terrorists." (AFP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Attacks Undermine U.S. View of Progress in Iraq: "Hours after his hotel was hit byrockets on Sunday, Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz wasout and about Baghdad again, determined to prove that life inU.S.-occupied Iraq is getting better. (Reuters)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Tonight in New York: "Two prominent Iraqi women from Baghdad will kick off a tour of the United States with a reception and presentation, "Contemporary Life & Art in the Cradle of Civilization" at the National Arts Club in Manhattan, 15 Gramercy Park South, tonight at 8-10 p.m. Amal Al-Khedairy, curator & founder of Al Beit Al Iraqi Cultural Arts Center, Baghdad -- a leading cultural institution in Baghdad bombed in 2003; and internationally recognized Iraqi writer & journalist Nermin Al-Mufti, will be introduced and speak at the event in English. Tickets are still available. Continue »"

In Alternet: War On Iraq



No accountability: "The U.S. military is failing to conduct proper investigations into civilian deaths resulting from the excessive or indiscriminate use of force in Baghdad, Human Rights Watch charged in a new report released last week. ?It?s a tragedy that U.S. soldiers have killed so many civilians in Baghdad,? said HRW's Joe Stork. ?But it?s really incredible that the U.S. military does not even count these deaths. Any time U.S. forces kill an Iraqi civilian in questionable circumstances, they should investigate the incident.? Continue »"

In Alternet: War On Iraq



Series of Suicide Bombings Plunge Iraqi Capital Into Chaos: "By DEXTER FILKINS"

In New York Times: World Special



Escalation of attacks: ""Car bombers struck the international Red Cross headquarters and three police stations across Baghdad on Monday, killing about 40 people and wounding more than 200 in a spree of destruction that terrorized the Iraqi capital on the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan," reports AP. In the last 24 hours, 4 U.S. soldiers have been killed.
President Bush said U.S. progress in Iraq is making insurgents more "desperate" and fueling attacks, but there was no indication if he had any idea what he was talking about. Continue »
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In Alternet: War On Iraq


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