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Sunday, August 15, 2004

Iraq War News
Explosions heard in central Baghdad: "Five loud explosions shook central Baghdad on Sunday just hours after the beginning of a national conference meant to move Iraq on the road toward democracy."

In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq



New Clashes May Loom As Najaf Talks Fail: "Negotiations to end the fighting in Najaf broke down Saturday, threatening to spark a resurgence of the fierce clashes between Shiite militants and a combined U.S.-Iraqi force that have plagued this holy city for more than a week. (AP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Ukrainian Soldier Killed by Iraq Land Mine: "A Ukrainian soldier was killed Sunday in a land mine explosion southeast of Baghdad, a spokesman for the multinational forces said. The blast occurred n the area of Suwayrah, 25 miles south of Baghdad, in the Ukrainian troops' area of responsibility. (AP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Iraq's Najaf Tense, Political Conference to Open: "Shi'ite militiamen were in a tensestandoff with U.S. and Iraqi forces in the holy city of NajafSunday, casting a shadow over a major political gathering setto open in Baghdad. (Reuters)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Iraq national conference due to begin amid tight security: "A national conference, billed as a first experiment in post-Saddam Hussein democracy, was to begin as 1,300 delegates from across Iraq were expected to gather in Baghdad amid massive security. (AFP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Slaughter as US attacks Najaf: "AT LEAST 165 people were killed and more than 600 wounded in heavy fighting across Iraq over the past 24 hours as US marines moved to wipe out Moqtada al-Sadr's militia forces in the holy city of Najaf. As US tanks, armoured vehicles and helicopter gunships attacked the radical cleric's Mehdi Army, the rebels fired mortar rounds from the courtyard of the Imam Ali mosque, one of the holiest Shi'ite sites."

In Electronic Iraq



New clashes may loom as Najaf talks fail: "Negotiations to end the fighting in Najaf broke down Saturday, threatening to spark a resurgence of the fierce clashes between Shiite militants and a combined U.S.-Iraqi force that have plagued this holy city for more than a week."

In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq



Iraq holy city faces new assault: "The Iraqi authorities say they will resume military operations against Shia fighters in the holy city of Najaf."

In BBC: Conflict with Iraq



Impasse in Najaf May Spark More Clashes: "Negotiations to end the fighting in Najaf broke down Saturday, threatening to spark a resurgence of the fierce clashes between Shiite militants and a combined U.S.-Iraqi force that have plagued this holy city for more than a week. (AP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Fighting Set to Resume in Iraq's Najaf, Talks Fail: "U.S. and Iraqi forces were poisedto resume fighting rebel Shi'ite militia in the holy city ofNajaf after peace talks aimed at ending an uprising that haskilled hundreds collapsed Saturday. (Reuters)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Ambush in Ramadi: "On April 6, a company of Marines on patrol in Ramadi, Iraq, was ambushed. Ten died that night and two more in the days that followed. These are their stories, as told by their families, friends, girlfriends, teachers and ministers."

In Kansas City Star: Iraq



Impasse could lead to violence in Najaf: "NAJAF, Iraq (AP) - Negotiations to end the fighting in Najaf broke down Saturday, threatening to spark a resurgence of the fierce clashes between Shiite militants and a combined U.S.-Iraqi force that have plagued this holy city for more than a week."

In Fresno Bee: Iraq

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