Iraqi resistance could be broader than US claims
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During the past 30 days, more than 2,300 attacks have been directed against civilians and military targets in Iraq, in a pattern that sprawls over nearly every major population
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The hard-core Iraqi resistance numbers between 8,000 and 12,000 people, and has many more sympathizers, according officials.
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Though many Iraqis say they have seen positive steps, the security plan is being judged along sectarian lines.
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At a time when Iraqi insurgents are targeting local police officers and recruits for attack, the United States has raised by one-third -- to 135,000 -- the size of the Iraqi police force it says will be needed to help secure the country, according to information the administration has provided to Congress.
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American and Iraqi forces met some resistance today as they swept into a predominantly Sunni neighborhood.
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The ministerâs comments suggested a longer U.S. commitment in Iraq than had previously been indicated.
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In the dusty plains of western Iraq, al-Qaida is gaining strength. Daily attacks against U.S. and Iraqi forces are on the rise, and there is little sign of progress in persuading the population to support the national government. U.S. commanders acknowledge they are locked in struggle with insurgents for the allegiance of Iraq's youth.
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WASHINGTON -- There is one matter on which US military commanders, many Iraqis, and some of the Bush administration's staunchest congressional critics agree: If the United States withdrew its forces from Baghdad's streets this fall, the murder and mayhem would increase.
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BAGHDAD, Nov 4  - US President George W. Bush&#39;s victory could open the door to assaults on Iraqi rebels but may also pave the way to more cooperation with US allies in aiding the war-shattered country&#39;s recovery, observers and analysts said Thursday.
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Iraq could become a training ground for terrorists around the world, a US intelligence report warns.
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Concerns arise that the massive bomb-resistant vehicles may not be practical outside Iraq.
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WASHINGTON, United States : An unusual US request for a British battalion to back up American troops in Iraq has shown the political constraints on the use of coalition forces even as an intensifying battle against insurgents is testing the US force there
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SAMARRA, Iraq - Sporadic gunfire echoed through this Sunni Muslim stronghold Saturday as U.S. and Iraqi forces battled pockets of resistance a day after launching what appeared to be the first major push to regain control of a string of cities before elections in January...
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SAMARRA, Iraq - Sporadic gunfire echoed through this Sunni Muslim stronghold Saturday as U.S. and Iraqi forces battled pockets of resistance a day after the start of what appeared to be the first major push to regain control of a string of cities before elections in January...
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Far from the daily warfare in the streets of the Iraqi capital, another, quieter struggle is being waged -- that for control of Iraq's intelligence agencies.
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Iraqi insurgents have extended their reach over large swaths of the country, including sections of the capital, making it unlikely the United States can
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US commanders intend to use the increase of US troops in Iraq in more offensive operations.