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Judge Declares Abu Ghraib a Crime Scene: "A military judge on Monday declared the notorious Abu Ghraib prison a crime scene that cannot be demolished as President Bush had offered. He also refused to move the trial of a soldier accused of abusing inmates. (AP)"

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Four U.S. Soldiers Killed in Attack West of Baghdad: "Four U.S. soldiers have been founddead west of Baghdad, apparently killed in an attack by Iraqiinsurgents, witnesses said on Monday. (Reuters)"

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First Basra pipeline repaired, oil pumped to terminals: "Oil started flowing again to Iraqi sea terminals for export after a pipeline torn up last week by saboteurs was repaired, an official of the US-led coalition in Iraq told AFP. (AFP)"

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Iraq: How Many Captives?: "Hours after terrorists released a video threatening to behead a South Korean hostage in Iraq, a report surfaced that the same kidnappers may be holding as many as ten other foreigners captive. The report has not been officially confirmed."

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Judge declares Abu Ghraib a crime scene: "A military judge on Monday declared the notorious Abu Ghraib prison a crime scene that cannot be demolished as President Bush had offered. He also refused to move the trial of a soldier accused of abusing inmates."

In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq



Abu Ghraib prison will stand...Hostages in Iraq...Clinton book in Katu.com: Iraq & Terror



Iraq begins pumping oil to Basra export terminal in Katu.com: Iraq & Terror



Generals face Abu Ghraib hearings: "A judge says the defence team of a soldier accused of abusing Iraqi prisoners can question top US generals."

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Report: Others Held With S. Korean in Iraq: "As many as 10 foreigners are being held captive with a South Korean recently abducted by militants in Iraq, a South Korean news report said Monday. (AP)"

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Head of US forces in Iraq to be questioned in prisoner scandal: "A military judge said the defence team of a US soldier accused of abusing Iraqi prisoners will be allowed to interview the head of US-led forces in Iraq and ordered that Abu Ghraib prison where the alleged outrages took place should remain open. (AFP)"

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Lawyer Wants Bush on Witness Stand Over Iraq Abuse: "A lawyer defending a U.S. soldiercharged with abusing prisoners in Iraq said on Monday he wouldseek to put President Bush and Secretary of Defense DonaldRumsfeld on the witness stand. (Reuters)"

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Al-Qaida ties to Iran, Pakistan cited: "WASHINGTON ? The chairman of the Sept. 11 commission said Sunday that al-Qaida had much more interaction with Iran and Pakistan than it did with Iraq."

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Judge denies hearing in prison abuse case: "A lawyer for one of three soldiers accused in the Abu Ghraib prison scandal asked a military judge Monday to order a new hearing into charges against his client because the turmoil of Iraq prevented him from being able to question witnesses. The judge denied the request."

In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq



Saudis wonder about municipal election: "A father and son stop in front of a clearly marked "Ballot Box." The son asks, "Daddy, what's a ballot box?" The father opens a money bag, and responds: "It's for a charitable society. Here, put this riyal in it." The cartoon, which appeared in Al Watan newspaper in November, pokes fun at the Saudis' lack of experience in elections."

In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq



Sadr invited to Iraqi conference: "The committee preparing next month's Iraqi national conference says it has invited the radical Shia cleric, Moqtada Sadr."

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