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BEIRUT — The identity of Abu Hamza Muhajir, named to succeed Abu Mussab Zarqawi as leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq, has mystified outsiders wondering if he will replicate the bloody tactics of his slain predecessor.
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June, 2006
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14 June
Troops in Iraq greater danger to world peace than Iran — poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — The presence of US troops in Iraq is considered a greater threat to Mideast stability than the current government in Iran, according to a new poll of European and Muslim countries.
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14 June
Judge declares end to hearing of defence witnesses in Saddam trial
BAGHDAD (AP) — The judge declared an end the defence phase of Saddam Hussein’s trial on Tuesday, shrugging off protests from the former Iraqi leader’s lawyers that they haven’t had a fair chance to present their case and want to put more witnesses on the stand.
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14 June
Bush shows guarded optimism on surprise Iraq trip
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — President George W. Bush said during a surprise trip to Baghdad on Tuesday he was encouraged by Iraq’s new government but warned of difficult times ahead, as Al Qaeda in Iraq vowed retaliation for the death of its leader.
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14 June
EU carefully chooses words on Islam, terror
BRUSSELS — Still ruffled by the furor over the Prophet Mohammad cartoons, the European Union is refining a communication strategy in an effort to help stop disenchanted Muslim youths turning to terrorism.
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14 June
Palestinians on verge of total chaos — ICG
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM (Reuters) — The Palestinian territories are in a state of near civil war and just one act of violence, such as a high-profile assassination, could trigger total mayhem, an international think tank said on Tuesday.
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14 June
Israeli Gaza attack kills 11
Jordan strongly condemns policies of ‘random, unjustified killing’, demands halt to operations RAMALLAH — As Israel tried to extricate itself from blame for Friday’s beach bombing, another deadly missile attack in Gaza killed 11 people yesterday, eight of them civilian, among them two children and three medical workers.
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12 June
HAMAS Accuses Abbas of Attempting Coup
The ruling party in Palestine, HAMAS, accused Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas of preparing a coup against the government. HAMAS spokesman Mushir al Masri spoke about Abbas’ calling
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12 June
Aided by bourse crash, Saudi Islamists block reform
RIYADH — A stock market crash and an invigorated Islamist lobby appear to have stymied progress on political reforms in ultraconservative Saudi Arabia, analysts and diplomats say.
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12 June
Suspension issue tests Bush, Iran, major powers
WASHINGTON — US President George W. Bush already has made significant concessions as part of a major power offer to end the Iran nuclear crisis.
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