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The Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq was a place of unspeakable horrors, where Iraqi detainees were subjected to various forms of abuse, including sexual humiliation, beatings, and electrocution. The scandal came to light in 2004, with allegations of widespread abuse and mistreatment of prisoners. Army Reserve General Janis Karpinski, whose
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The Bush administration is considering Dr. Mahdi al-Hafidh, a secular-leaning Shiite, to be the prime minister of Iraq's caretaker government when the American occupation is dissolved on June 30. Dr. al-Hafidh, currently Iraq's planning minister, has won the support of Lakhdar Brahimi, the special United Nations
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U.S. President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair emerged from a meeting to reiterate their commitment to assisting the Iraqi people in achieving peace and democracy. The two leaders emphasized their resolve to stand by the Iraqi people, despite initial challenges and difficulties in the conflict. Bush and
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The images of large-scale fighting in Iraq, portrayed in television shows, are misleading. The actual numbers of killed and wounded, in the low hundreds for the Iraqis and in the low tens for the coalition forces, indicate that the violence is extremely localized. This localized violence is due in part
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National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice testified before a congressional commission yesterday, answering questions about what more the Bush administration could have done to prevent the September 11 terrorist attacks. Rice's testimony was marked by her sincerity and well-prepared responses, which highlighted the complexities of the intelligence failures leading
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The presidential campaigns of President Bush and Senator John Kerry are sharpening their focus on job creation and fiscal responsibility, reflecting growing concerns about the economy's performance. On Monday, President Bush emphasized his commitment to job creation, highlighting the March employment figures that exceeded expectations, while also touting
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In a significant reversal, President George W. Bush has decided to allow his national security adviser, Condoleezza Rice, to testify before the 9/11 commission under sworn oath, a move that is seen as part of a larger pattern of the administration backing down under pressure. This development comes after
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Condoleezza Rice, the president's national security adviser, has recounted a conversation between President Bush and Richard A. Clarke, the top counterterrorism adviser, on the day after the September 11 attacks. According to Ms. Rice, President Bush asked Mr. Clarke to investigate whether Iraq was involved in the attacks,
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Senator John Kerry, a Democratic presidential candidate, has challenged President Bush to a debate on their experiences during the Vietnam War. In a letter released late Saturday night, Kerry accused Bush of trying to smear him about his record in Vietnam, his role in the antiwar movement, and his commitment
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President Bush's popularity has declined significantly according to a recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center. The poll shows that Bush's favorability rating is down to 53 percent, while 45 percent of Americans have a positive view of the Democratic candidates. This is a stark
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As I watched two women marching around the Aspen Mountain ski lift, protesting against war in Iraq, I was struck by the irony of the scene. The same auto traffic whizzing by them, with gas-guzzling vehicles and Humvees, made me wonder if the war being prepared by the Bush team
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US Secretary of State Colin Powell announced on television talk shows that President George W. Bush has not yet decided to attack Iraq, but is taking "prudent action" by positioning US forces in the Persian Gulf. This military buildup, which includes tens of thousands of troops, scores of
