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Thursday, September 09, 2004

Iraq War News
U.S. Bombs Falluja, Battles Guerrillas in North Iraq: "U.S. forces launched new attacks onThursday in the towns of Falluja and Tal Afar, which they sayare havens for foreign militant fighters, and doctors said atleast 25 Iraqis were killed in air strikes and fighting. (Reuters)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Saddam's generals working as US military consultants: "Dozens of Saddam Hussein's former generals and colonels are being paid hundreds of dollars a month by the Pentagon to advise US and Iraqi officials on how to contain the insurgency in northern Iraq. (AFP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Israeli foreign minister says Arafat expulsion "closer than ever" in Katu.com: Iraq & Terror



Russia, Others Worry Over Iraq Scrap Metal: "Russia and many other Security Council nations expressed serious concern Wednesday that Iraq is shipping scrap metal that could be used to produce weapons of mass destruction out of the country to unknown destinations. (AP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Candlelight vigil for the dead: "MoveOn.org is joining with the Win Without War coalition to hold hundreds of candlelight vigils across the country tomorrow to mark a sad milestone: the deaths of 1000 U.S. soldiers in Iraq. To join the effort, you can either find the nearest vigil near you or create a vigil of your own."

In Alternet: War On Iraq



Apocalypse Bush! (8 Sep 04) in Radio Free USA



1,000 Dead -- How Do You Sleep Mr. Bush? (7 Sep 04) in Radio Free USA



More than 10,000 Iraqis die violently in Baghdad region alone: "BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - At Sheik Omar Clinic, a big book records 10,363 violent deaths in Baghdad and nearby towns since the war began last year - deaths caused by car bombs, clashes between Iraqis and coalition forces, mortar attacks, revenge killings and robberies."

In Fresno Bee: Iraq



Aid groups in Iraq boost security after kidnapping: "BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Foreign aid workers in Iraq bolted their doors, hired more guards or installed spy cameras outside their Baghdad offices Wednesday as they considered whether to leave the country altogether after the kidnapping of two female Italian relief workers."

In Fresno Bee: Iraq



Italy Politicians Work to Release Hostages: "Squabbling Italian politicians pledged Wednesday to put aside their differences over the Iraq war and work together to free two female aid workers abducted in Baghdad - the third time Italian citizens have been taken hostage in Iraq over the past six months. (AP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Confusion Over Fate of French Hostages in Iraq: "Confusion surrounded the fate of twoFrench journalists held hostage in Iraq on Thursday after a newpurported statement from the kidnappers denied they haddemanded a $5 million ransom or set a 48-hour deadline. (Reuters)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq


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