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Wednesday, June 16, 2004

Iraq War News
Iraq's Northern Oil Company security chief assassinated: "Ghazi Talabani, the security chief for Iraq's oil fields around the northern city of Kirkuk, has been assassinated outside his home, Iraqi police said. (AFP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Gen. Nominated to Lead Forces in Iraq: "The Pentagon is asking the Senate to approve the appointment of Gen. George W. Casey Jr., the Army vice chief of staff, as the top U.S. commander and only four-star general in Iraq. (AP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Saudi tape shows captured American: "Kidnappers in Saudi Arabia have paraded a captured American man on a website and threatened to murder him within 72 hours unless al-Qaeda prisoners are released."

In Ananova: War In Iraq



Tout torture, get promoted (15 June 04) in Radio Free USA



2 Pipeline Blasts Halt Oil Exports at Top Iraq Port: "Iraq's main oil export terminal was shutdown for what is expected to be about 10 days, costing the country up to $1 billion in revenue."

In New York Times: World Special



Iraq Seeks Custody of Hussein; Bush Has Security Concerns: "President Bush said the U.S. would only hand over Saddam Hussein when it was clear that the Iraqis could securely keep him in custody."

In New York Times: World Special



Auditors Testify About Waste in Iraq Contracts: "Pentagon contracts to support American operations in Iraq have been plagued by "inadequate planning and inadequate oversight.""

In New York Times: World Special



C.I.A. Classifies Much of a Report on Its Failings: "The C.I.A. has ruled that large portions of a report that is highly critical of the agency includes material too sensitive to be released to the public."

In New York Times: World Special



Poll of Iraqis Reveals Anger Toward U.S.: "A poll of Iraqis commissioned by the U.S.-governing authority has provided the Bush administration a stark picture of anti-American sentiment - more than half of Iraqis believe they would be safer if U.S. troops simply left. (AP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Daily U.S. Military Deaths in Iraq: "As of Tuesday, June 15, 827 U.S. service members have died since the beginning of military operations in Iraq last year, according to the Defense Department. Of those, 609 died as a result of hostile action and 218 died of non-hostile causes. (AP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Halliburton Under Renewed Fire for Iraq Deals: "WASHINGTON, Jun 15 (IPS) - U.S. military auditors have criticised construction giant Halliburton for the way it does business in Iraq, concerns amplified by former employees who are alleging financial abuses in the U.S.-occupied country. (OneWorld.net)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Bush Won't Set Timeline on Saddam Handover: "President Bush insisted Tuesday he must have assurances Saddam Hussein will stay in jail and not return to power before releasing him to Iraq's interim government, refusing to commit to the June 30 timetable envisioned by Iraq's new prime minister. (AP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Muslim girl's dress claim rejected: "A "devastated" 15-year-old schoolgirl is looking for a new school after losing her High Court battle for the right to wear traditional Muslim "head-to-toe" dress in the classroom."

In Ananova: War In Iraq

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