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| Dec.1 |
Iraq |
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U.S. Troop Numbers in Iraq to Hit 150,000 The U.S. military will boost its troops in Iraq to highest level since the war began in March 2003
| Dec.3 |
Washington |
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Bush Keeps Rumsfeld, Names Kerik President asked Defense Secretary to keep adapting the U.S. military to face post-Cold War threats like terrorism
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San Francisco Bay Area |
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Bonds Unknowingly Used Supplements
| Dec.6 |
Saudi Arabia |
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9 Killed in Attack on U.S. Mission Map of Jeddah Saudi Arabia Militants stormed the heavily fortified consulate in Jeddah in a brazen raid before security forces regained control | |
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Washington |
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Bush, Iraqi Leader Vow Jan. 30 Elections
| Dec.8 |
House of Representatives |
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Congress Approves Intelligence Bill The Congress is sending the bill that creates a new director of national intelligence demanded after Sept. 11 to Bush | |
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Kuwait |
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U.S. Troops Fire Complaints at Rumsfeld Defense Secretary faced open criticism from his own troops, who complained about inadequate armor for Iraq
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Indiana |
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Pacers Hit with Criminal Charges for Brawl
| Dec.9 |
Ohio |
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Seminal Guitarist, 4 Others Die in Shooting
| Dec.10 |
Washington |
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Bush's Energy Nominee Surprises Industry
| Dec.11 |
Washington |
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Kerik withdraw his nomination The decision to withdraw his nomination as homeland security secretary was made over a personal controversy
| Dec.13 |
San Francisco Bay Area |
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Oracle Buys PeopleSoft for $10.3 Billion
| Dec.14 |
San Francisco Bay Area |
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Jury Recommends Death for Peterson
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Washington |
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Fed Raises Interest Rate to 2.25%
| Dec.15 |
USA |
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Sprint to Buy Nextel in $36 Billion Deal US mobile groups have agreed to merge in a deal that will create the nation's 3rd largest mobile phone operator
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Oceania |
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Test Failure Sets Back Missile Defense Plan
| Dec.16 |
Washington |
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U.S. hikes joining bonus
| Dec.17 |
USA |
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Unborn child cut from slain mother
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CIA |
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New bin Laden tape likely al Qaeda leader
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Washington |
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U.S. cancels Iraq's $4.1 billion debt
| Dec.19 |
Washington |
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Rumsfeld faces Iraq letters row US Defence Secretary has pledged to personally sign letters of condolence to the families of soldiers killed in action
| Dec.20 |
Washington |
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Bush says Iraqi troops not ready The President is warning that next month's election would not be 'trouble-free'
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Washington |
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Bush admits Iraq bombers' impact The President has admitted that repeated car bomb attacks by insurgents are having 'an effect' on the situation
| Dec.21 |
Mosul |
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22 killed in attack on U.S. base Multiple rounds hit a dining hall near Mosul, killing U.S. troops, members of the Iraqi national guard, and Iraqi civilians | |
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Washington |
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New jail abuse allegations hit US Memos between FBI officials detailing abuses were released as part of a lawsuit against the government
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Washington |
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Bush vows to pursue Iraq mission President is confident democracy will prevail in Iraq and that continuing violence will not derail next month's elections
| Dec.22 |
Washington |
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Rumsfeld pressed over Mosul blast Defence Secretary has come under pressure over the attack at a US base in the northern Iraqi city that killed 22 people
| Dec.23 |
Mosul |
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Security review after Mosul attack The Pentagon is investigating how U.S. forces check the backgrounds of Iraqi workers
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USA |
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Battered dollar hits another low The greenback hit $1.3516 in the trade after data fuelled fresh concerns about the US economy | |
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Iraq |
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Rumsfeld arrives for surprise visit Defense Secretary arrived for an unannounced Christmas Eve visit with U.S. troops at a base where 22 people died
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Washington |
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U.S. warns Russia over Yukos sale The Bush administration has criticized a takeover of key parts of the embattled oil giant
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US Georgia |
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Record deal for Falcons star Vick
| Dec.24 |
Japan |
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Fischer demands to go to Iceland
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Boston |
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Red Sox re-sign catcher Varitek
| Dec.25 |
Sunni Triangle |
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2 Key Zarqawi leaders captured Saleh Arugayan Kahlil (Mahalawi) and Bassim Mohammad Hazeem are in U.S. custody following a sweep of Ramadi
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Los Angeles |
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Bryant's 42 points held off Lakers in OT
| Dec.26 |
USA |
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Reggie White dies at 43
| Dec.29 |
Washington |
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US forms quake relief coalition The US, Australia, Japan and India have formed a coalition to lead aid efforts after the Indian Ocean sea surges | |
| Dec.30 |
USA |
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Powell, Jeb Bush to lead U.S. team A U.S. delegation headed by Secretary of State and Florida Gov. will travel to southern Asia to assess humanitarian needs
| Dec.31 |
Washington |
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US pledges $350m in tsunami aid The US plans to increase by 10-fold its contribution to help the survivors of the Indian Ocean tsunami
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New York |
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New Year tainted by deep sorrow The rowdiness of New Year's Eve in Times Square was interrupted by a moment of silence for the victims of the tsunami
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