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Let's be honest about horrors of war
PAUL NICHOLS Concord Monitor January 31, 2006
The horror of war is gruesome and devastating for combatants. Its wrath unmercifully extends to innocents strewn in its wake. Family members of those who have experienced war, as well as physicians and psychologists, are intensely aware of its dire calling cards.
Veterans' health costs could soar "They said they'd take care of us if we served our time, and now instead of taking care of us they are trying to charge us," Everson, of Appleton, president and interim treasurer of the Fox Valley Vietnam Veterans Association, said Sunday
John Lee Appleton Post Crescent January 31, 2006
Veterans rediscover their capabilities on the slopes Amid the masses bobbing and weaving down the mountain this weekend at Wintergreen Resort were more than a dozen people with faith and courage in abundance: young military veterans, grievously injured in training or combat, skiing without limbs, some for the first time.
Virginian Pilot, VA January 31, 2006
Nations Pledge Support for Afghanistan
BETH GARDINER NewsDay/ AP January 31, 2006
LONDON -- Envoys from nearly 70 nations and international bodies vowed Tuesday to maintain their financial support for Afghanistan, which is still plagued by violence and poverty more than four years after the fall of the Taliban
Al-Zawahri Threatens New U.S. Attacks
NADIA ABOU EL-MAGD NewsDay/ AP January 31, 2006
CAIRO, Egypt -- In a new video, Al-Qaida's No. 2 leader Ayman al-Zawahri lashed out at President Bush for an American airstrike in Pakistan he claimed killed 18 civilians and threatened a new attack against the United States -- "God willing, on your own land."
Videotape proves bin Laden deputy is still alive
Hannah Allam Knight Ridder January 31, 2006
CAIRO, Egypt - Al-Qaida's No. 2 leader, Ayman al-Zawahri, threatened new attacks against the United States and said Americans should beware of a government "shedding your blood and wasting your money" in the war on terror, according to a video message aired Monday
UK army faces strain if Iraq, Afghan missions run on LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's army is under pressure in Iraq and ramping up operations in Afghanistan this year, but if the situation on the ground does not improve fast Washington may soon find that its closest ally is stretched too tight.
Reuters January 31, 2006
Iraq says treating 12 possible human bird flu cases
Twana Osman Reuters January 31, 2006
SULAIMANIYA, Iraq (Reuters) - Officials in northern Iraq said on Tuesday they were treating 12 patients suspected of having bird flu as a World Health Organization (WHO) team prepared to travel to the area to give urgent assistance
Report: Japan to Begin Pulling Iraq Troops
NewsDay/ AP January 31, 2006
TOKYO -- Japan will begin withdrawing its troops from Iraq in March and complete the pullout by May, ending its largest military mission since the end of World War II, a news report said Tuesday
Bush to Touch on Iraq, Domestic Priorities
NEDRA PICKLER NewsDay/ AP January 31, 2006
WASHINGTON -- President Bush will deliver his fifth State of the Union address Tuesday after arguably the worst year of his presidency, looking to reinvigorate confidence in his leadership and the U.S. role in the world.
Nearly half of Iraqis support attacks on U.S. troops, poll finds
Drew Brown Knight Ridder January 31, 2006
WASHINGTON - A new poll found that nearly half of Iraqis approve of attacks on U.S.-led forces, and most favor setting a timetable for American troops to leave.
Nearly half of Iraqis support attacks on U.S. troops, poll finds
Drew Brown Knight Ridder January 31, 2006
WASHINGTON - A new poll found that nearly half of Iraqis approve of attacks on U.S.-led forces, and most favor setting a timetable for American troops to leave.
Russia, China join effort to bring Iran before U.N. Security Council
Jonathan S. Landay Knight Ridder January 31, 2006
LONDON - Russia and China agreed Tuesday to join the United States and its European allies in voting to report Iran to the U.N. Security Council for resuming uranium enrichment work and failing to disclose all facets of its nuclear program to U.N. inspectors
Iran Gives Watchdog Agency Documents
GEORGE JAHN NewsDay/ AP January 31, 2006
VIENNA, Austria -- Iran has given the International Atomic Energy Agency sensitive documents that appear linked to nuclear warhead designs -- the latest attempt by Tehran to stave off being reported to the U.N. Security Council, diplomats said Tuesday
Iran pressing for OPEC output cut, rest opposed-source
Reuters January 31, 2006
VIENNA, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Iran is seeking a cut in OPEC oil production at a closed door meeting of the group but all other members want to keep pumping near maximum levels to tame high prices, an OPEC source said on Tuesday
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