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Sunday, October 17, 2004

Iraq War News
Bigley brother hails anti-war march: "Thousands of anti-war demonstrators marched through London and received a ringing endorsement from the brother of murdered hostage Ken Bigley."

In Ananova: War In Iraq



Egypt won't invite Iraq opposition groups to conference: "CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - Egypt's foreign minister said Saturday that his country would not invite Iraqi opposition groups to a high-level conference on Iraqi elections planned next month at an Egyptian resort."

In Fresno Bee: Iraq



Britain Denies Using Troops to Boost Bush's Standing: "The British government rejectedaccusations Sunday that it is using British troops in Iraq toboost George W. Bush's political position in the United Statespresidential election race. (Reuters)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Thousands set to protest Iraq war on London streets: "Thousands of demonstrators were expected to throng the streets of central London to protest against the Iraq war as Prime Minister Tony Blair struggles to shake-off criticism of the invasion. (AFP)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



U.N.'s Annan: Iraq War Done Little to Halt Terrorism: "The Iraq war has done little to increasesecurity across the world or halt the activities ofinternational terrorists, United Nations Secretary-General KofiAnnan said Sunday. (Reuters)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Nine Iraqi Police Killed in Ambush South of Baghdad: "Gunmen ambushed a minibuscarrying nine Iraqi policemen home from training in Jordan,killing all of them, police in Kerbala said. (Reuters)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Detainees released from infamous Abu Ghraib prison in Katu.com: Iraq & Terror



Detainees freed from infamous Iraq prison: "BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - More than 200 detainees were released Sunday from Abu Ghraib prison after a security review deemed them no longer a threat, the U.S. military said."

In Fresno Bee: Iraq



U.S. forces continue assault in Fallujah: "BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - U.S. forces battled insurgents around the rebel stronghold of Fallujah on Sunday after two American soldiers died when their helicopters crashed south of Baghdad. Many Iraqi Christians skipped Mass following bombings at churches in the capital."

In Fresno Bee: Iraq



Mortars Fired at Baghdad Hotel Used by Foreigners: "Two mortars were fired at a hotel usedby journalists and foreign contractors in Baghdad on Sunday.There were no initial reports of any injuries or damage. (Reuters)"

In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq



Saudi forces arrest 4 suspected militants: "Security forces have captured four suspected militants, an Interior Ministry spokesman said Sunday, the latest detentions in a Saudi crackdown on Islamic extremists in the kingdom."

In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq

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