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Jan 11th, 2007 - 04:14:09 |
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Most in Democratic field want troop cuts
WASHINGTON - The growing field of Democratic presidential candidates is almost uniformly in favor of reducing the U.S. troop presence in Iraq — the reverse of President Bush's plan. Most Republicans stand behind Bush.
Jan 11, 2007, 04:11
US
Bush rhetoric hard to square with facts
WASHINGTON - Winning support among Middle Eastern countries is part of President Bush's revised strategy for Iraq. But he pitched the new plan by leaving out a pertinent fact: Anti-U.S. rhetoric in those nations has grown increasingly hostile since the execution of a man Bush never mentioned — Saddam Hussein.
Jan 11, 2007, 03:58
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Bush's strategy includes contrition
WASHINGTON - Make no mistake about it: President Bush is admitting he's made some in Iraq.
Jan 10, 2007, 22:18
US
Bush takes blame in Iraq, adds troops
WASHINGTON - President Bush acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he erred by not ordering a military buildup in Iraq last year and said he was increasing U.S. troops by 21,500 to quell the country's near-anarchy. "Where mistakes have been made, the responsibility rests with me," Bush said.
Jan 10, 2007, 22:12
US
Bush rhetoric hard to square with facts
WASHINGTON - President Bush promised a diplomatic offensive to win support for Iraq from Middle Eastern countries that, if anything, have become more hostile to U.S. policy in Iraq since Saddam Hussein's execution.
Jan 10, 2007, 22:07
US
Analysis: Bush speech draws lines
WASHINGTON -President Bush's announcement that he is sending more troops to Iraq sets up the first major test of wills between his Republican administration and the new Democratic-controlled Congress. Both sides are digging in.
Jan 10, 2007, 21:55
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Africa
U.S. targets al Qaeda suspects in Somalia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. gunship conducted a strike against two suspected al Qaeda operatives in southern Somalia, but it was not known whether the mission was successful, CBS News reported on Monday.
Jan 8, 2007, 19:59
US
Democrats may deny funds for Iraq surge
WASHINGTON - In a blunt warning to the White House, congressional Democrats said Monday they may seek to deny funds for the type of short-term troop buildup that President Bush is expected to announce for Iraq Wednesday night.
Jan 8, 2007, 19:32
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Iraq Watch
5 more U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Two of Saddam Hussein's co-defendants were taken from their cells and told they were going to be hanged on the same day the former dictator was executed, their lawyer said Sunday.
Jan 8, 2007, 01:59
Caribbean Latin America minutes
Volcano forces evacuations in Montserrat
OLVESTON, Montserrat - Hundreds of people living at the base of Montserrat's Soufriere Hills volcano evacuated as a lava dome grew to dangerous levels in the British Caribbean island.
Jan 4, 2007, 09:56
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